Articles by: Brittany Lauro

Cold Weather, Hot Wardrobe

Uncategorized September 23, 2013 at 12:00 am Comments are Disabled

It’s the first day of October and the morning air is brisk as you head out the door. Clutching your pumpkin spice latte, your new fall boots carry you past the row of trees changing color. It’s the season of over-sized sweaters, tweed peacoats and sturdy riding boots. Your style goal is to look fabulous and feel comfortable. It’s autumn.Read More

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Smokers Turn to E-Cigarettes for Healthier Choice

Op-Ed, Uncategorized September 23, 2013 at 12:00 am Comments are Disabled

By Georgi DeMartino | Opinion Editor – About 31% of people who try e-cigarettes quit smoking within six months, according to statisticbrain.com. With a statistic like this, should e-cigarettes still be considered a trend, or is there some real method to the madness? E-cigarettes have become a revolutionary piece of technology that have grown increasingly popular all over the countryRead More

Newport Fashion Finds: Tini Boutique

Newport Fashion Finds: Tini Boutique

Lifestyle September 23, 2013 at 12:00 am Comments are Disabled

By Mia Lupo | Fashion & Lifestyles Editor – Whether you frequently browse the stores in downtown Newport or drive past them on your way to class, it is hard to ignore the sheer number of clothing and accessories stores on Thames Street and Bellevue Avenue. Sometimes, though, boutiques on side-streets do not get the attention they deserve. Two examplesRead More

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Universities Nationwide Construct Faith-Based Dorms

Campus, Nation September 23, 2013 at 12:00 am Comments are Disabled

By Caitlin McCaul | Staff Writer – According to a recent Wall Street Journal article, religious dormitories are establishing themselves in several universities around the country. Typically appealing to students uninterested in a party atmosphere, these quiet and communal living areas cater to spiritual nourishment. Different from a quiet floor ordinarily located in a standard dorm, these floors, and inRead More

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Never Fear, Off-Season Deals and Events are Here

Off Campus September 23, 2013 at 12:00 am Comments are Disabled

A look inside three local restaurants and what they are doing to stay busy during Newport’s dry-spell By Brooke Biolo | International News Editor – As Newport watches summer fade to fall, there is always an air of disappointment. No more bustling Thames St. and many local businesses begin to close their doors for the season.  But what about thoseRead More