By Brittany Lauro; Mosaic Co-Editor-in-Chief– ‘Twas 39 days before Christmas when all through the shops, not a turkey was hung, not a pilgrim in sight. The fake snow was hung in the windows with care, in hopes that shoppers would spend their cash there. As the holiday of smoked turkey and sweet potato casserole quickly descends upon us (not quicklyRead More

By Fiona Flanagan; Mosaic Staff Writer- Christmas seems to be coming sooner and sooner with every passing year. The two month long “holiday” season consists of constant reminders of just how material- obsessed modern day society is. Television is littered with advertisements appealing to children, describing to them exactly what they “need” for the upcoming holiday.Despite this, there are manyRead More

By Mia Lupo; Mosaic Fashion Editor– With a large array of stores in downtown Newport, it’s easy to find stylish clothing and jewelry that’s chic, smart, and affordable. On the other hand, it’s hard to find fashion that is 100% ethically produced and environmentally friendly. For five years, Green Envy Eco Boutique has offered organic and Fair Trade jewelry, clothing,Read More

By Kate Drexel; Arts and Entertainment Editor– (Main Story Photo Obtained from Sal Costa’s Facebook Page) On October 29, Sal Costa of Canadian rock band My Darkest Days released his clothing line, in support of the non-profit organization, Trevor Project. The Trevor Project is the leading national organization fixated on suicide prevention efforts among the youth of lesbian, gay, bisexual,Read More

By: Christian Lawber- Mosaic Staff Writer (Featured Image Obtained from WikiCommons) Hey Red Sox fans. After an abysmal season in 2012, get ready to have your sox knocked off in 2013.  The Boston Red Sox have finally taken a step in the right direction with the hiring of new manager John Farrell, and this time around, they didn’t even wait untilRead More