As the new academic year begins at Salve Regina University, the campus is frequently bustling with student life during the day. Students walk to class, participate in activities and attend organized events. At some point during their regular routines, students walk past a construction site, located on Ochre Avenue between Ochre Court and McAuley Hall.

A new chapter in Salve Regina history began on September 18, 2009 with the inauguration of Salve’s seventh president, Dr. Jane Gerety, RSM. At the inaugural ceremony on the Wakehurst lawn, Gerety delivered her inaugural address centered on the theme of hope.

By: Stephanie Savage Posted In: News Photo credit: Lori BarileHandcrafted kites by Sue Letourneau Newport, RI- In recognition of the many expansions made to Salve’s McKillop Library this year, an official celebratory opening of the new Learning Commons was held on Sept. 23, 2009. The redesigned first floor, displaying handcrafted kites by Sue Letourneau, now offers more workspace, advanced technologyRead More

By: Tim Lynch Posted In: Entertainment Students in the Performing Arts majors have been working hard these past few weeks in preparation for Fall Festival Weekend, and promise amazing shows for their audiences. The Hunger Concert by Don St. Jean The Hunger Concert will be presented on Friday, Sept. 25, 2009 at 8:00 p.m. in Ochre Court, as part ofRead More

Where have all the music videos gone? Where are the video jockeys? Simply, where is the music?

MTV is not the same without what originally made it great, the music. MTV is no longer “Music Television.”

To the audiences of MTV shows such as The Hills, Real World, and scripted dating shows such as Parental Control, music is only something that is heard in the background of scenes.