By Brittany Withers   Aubrey Poisson is a sophomore nursing major from Wethersfield, CT.  In high school, Poisson was part of a cheerleading program called the “The Sparkle Effect.”  The Sparkle Effect is a nation wide program in which cheerleading and dance squads bring together students with disabilities and students without disabilities. She had experience working with students with disabilities but notRead More

By Marrissa Ballard | Staff Writer Unlike most students who leave their pillows in their dorms, Salve RA and Marketing major Daeshiana Howard carries hers at all times in solidarity with rape victim Emma Sulkowicz. Sulkowicz is a student at Columbia University who was raped two years ago. Because there have been no repercussions for the rapist and Sulkowicz isRead More

By Katie Kierce Being homeless might not be something we think about everyday here at Salve, but for some people in Newport, homelessness is a daily reality that they are forced to face. The truth is, while we may sit in class and wonder what will be served at Miley that night or if there’s anything fun going on thisRead More

By Stephanie Menders | Staff Writer A new addiction is brewing on college campuses all over America, and it comes in sizes tall, grande, and venti. In the past decade, coffee has quickly become a staple among college students, second only to the laptop. According to reports from the NPD Group, an organization that tracks American’s consumption trends, more andRead More

By Sofjola Bego | Staff Writer Environmental friendliness is no longer a new concept to colleges, especially Salve Regina. For a while now, our school has successfully promoted and developed recycling in dorms, less usage of water bottles, and more bike utilization. However, how much effort does it really take to comply with these eco-friendly attempts? When we want toRead More