As the top of the ground and trees turn white and the smell of wet snow fill one’s nose; as the air turns so cold and crisp it catches one’s breath and the sound of joyful songs and church bells drown the atmosphere; college students are beginning to pack their bags.

Anyone who even passively follows current events knows that the most pressing story is the occupation in Iraq. However, for all the extensive coverage very few people understand what is actually happening.

First Night Newport

Join Newport in celebrating the end of 2003 and bringing in 2004! First Night Newport will be holding a non-alcoholic celebration on December 31, 2003 from 5pm through 9pm.

Events will include various performances by jazz musicians, classical string quartets, Celtic music and Irish folk festivities.

Mosaic Staff Writer, Rachel Gill, shares her internship experience at News Channel 5 in Vermont. It includes amusing stories and good advice for aspiring journalists.

It is 3 a.m. on a Saturday morning, and while most people are snuggled up in bed, Audra Lalli’s day has only just begun. Lalli is busy mixing cookie dough and icing her specialty cakes in the lilac-painted kitchen at the Mad Hatter Bakery located at 64 Broadway St. in Newport.