By Catherine Kierce | Associate Editor As part of a new series, Mosaic would like to recognize its graduating seniors. As they move on to the next stage of their life, we would like to acknowledge their time as members of the newspaper and the greater Salve community. This week, we recognize managing editor Stephanie Menders. When asked last week what was a definingRead More

By Marrissa Ballard | Co-Editor-in-Chief  For college kids and island residents, Restaurant Week offers the rare chance to sample some of Newport’s finest cuisine at a fraction of the price. Participating restaurants usually offer three-course specials, meaning that you can try more food and feel fancy while doing it. However, as great as Restaurant Week is, the specials can pose aRead More

By Marrissa Ballard | Co-Editor-in-Chief Photo by Malysa Kettavong | Contributor This weekend, Stagefright Theatre Company presented their first ever musical with “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.” The show tells the story of six spellers with distinct personalities who compete for the title of champion all while navigating life’s problems, from puberty to making friends. Before the lightsRead More

By Stephanie Menders | Managing Editor Every year, the Office of Multicultural Programs and Retention holds a weeklong event that not only celebrates diversity, but also strives to educate the university community. Salve’s fourth annual Multicultural Education Week is scheduled for February 25 to March 5, with a focus on the critical concerns of mercy: earth, immigration, women, racism, andRead More

By Marrissa Ballard | Co-Editor-in-Chief On Saturday morning, a crowd gathered in Eisenhower Park for the “We Are Water” Rally to stand in solidarity with Standing Rock, North Dakota. The rally included speeches by politicians, professors, and activists, as well as music from singers and drummers from the Soaring Eagle Singers, a group affiliated with the Aquidneck Intertribal Indian Council.Read More