NEWPORT, R.I. – A fire broke out in the New Breakers Apartments at 9:45 a.m. No one was seriously hurt, but two of the 20 students who live at New Breakers were taken to Newport Hospital for treatment of minor smoke inhalation. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

With spring break quickly approaching, college students are thinking more about beaches, tan lines and more fun in the sun than what’s happening on Salve’s campus. With a little over a week left until the bathing suits come out, there is still much to be seen and done on campus.

Being back at school can be a breeze or a bummer. Fresh from holiday vacations and New Year’s Eve parties, you might be ready to sail through to your next year or you might be cramming to graduate on time. Either way, make some resolutions this year that’ll put a new spin on your semester.

A gold chandelier hangs over rows of seats packed with Salve Regina University students and members of the Newport community. The excitement fills the air as papers rustle and the locals chat.

In America’s oldest library there are tall, olive green wooden shelves that line the walls holding hundreds of ancient leather bound books, preserved gently with ribbons holding the delicate bindings together.

Today’s Birthday (02-23-06). You’re an inspiration to others this year, but that’s not enough. You also need to get them to help you accomplish the goals you’ve set.

To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.