As another academic year shifts into full gear, millions of college students once again are settling in with new roommates, adjusting to new course schedules, and adapting to life away from families and friends.

For centuries, the labyrinth has been used as a symbol of contemplation and reflection, a representation of discovery and the soul’s walk through life. The quiet serenity of the ancient maze can now be experienced on campus, as Salve Regina’s labyrinth is completed and open for meditative use by the university community.

Catholics across the country are being asked by the Vatican and other clergy to boycott the upcoming film version of “The Da Vinci Code” which is being released by Sony on May 19 at the Cannes film festival, and stars Tom Hanks and Audrey Tatou.

“The Da Vinci Code,” based on the novel by Dan Brown, is an international murder mystery whose focus lies in uncovering a secret about the life of Jesus Christ that the Opus Dei, a murderous, power hungry religious sect, has been trying to protect for centuries.

Yankees fan or Mets fan. “What do you think?” asks Tim Flynn in a voice that almost seems to say, “And what are you gonna do about it if you don’t like my answer?” Such is the confident, self-assured and all the while witty nature of the director of Shake-a-Leg, the Newport-based nonprofit devoted to independence for people with spinal cord related disabilities.

The Multicultural Student Organization (MSO) hosted its second annual Makeover Night on April 19 in the foyer at

Miley Hall.

After offering only manicures at last year’s event, this year’s group offered manicures, hair braids and twisties. Those working at the Makeover Night were students and MSO members.