Op-Ed

Op Ed: National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Op Ed: National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Op-Ed September 30, 2016 at 10:57 am Comments are Disabled

By Caroline Connick | Staff Writer As National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month comes to a close, I’ve had a lot of time to reflect on the issue of suicide. According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, about 117 people end their own lives each day, and it typically happens when people with mental health conditions are under more stress thanRead More

Op Ed: The Struggle Continues

Op Ed: The Struggle Continues

Features, Op-Ed April 10, 2016 at 11:59 pm Comments are Disabled

By Wilmaris Soto | Staff Writer   This spring break, I had the opportunity to embark on a journey that I will forever remember.   I, along with 30 other students, went down South to follow the brave, resilient steps of the Civil Rights leaders. We went from North Carolina all the way to Selma, AL, Birmingham, AL, Montgomery, AL,Read More

Op-Ed: Why it shouldn’t offend anyone that Beyoncé got hot sauce in her bag (swag)

Op-Ed: Why it shouldn’t offend anyone that Beyoncé got hot sauce in her bag (swag)

Arts and Entertainment, Check It Out, Nation, Op-Ed February 15, 2016 at 12:00 am Comments are Disabled

Beyoncé’s politically charged music video for new single “Formation” and subsequent SuperBowl performance have caused controversy in the media; however, is there any validity to the claims that Beyoncé shouldn’t being using the stage to make a statement?

Cinderella, a New Classic or Old News?

Cinderella, a New Classic or Old News?

Arts and Entertainment, Off Campus, Op-Ed March 30, 2015 at 12:00 am Comments are Disabled

By Marrissa Ballard | Staff Writer This March, Disney released the greatly anticipated, live-action adaptation of Cinderella. Teenagers, adults, and young kids alike flocked to theatres to see this updated version of a classic tale. The film is expertly shot and lit, and features beautiful costumes, effects, and makeup. The magic from the cartoon comes to life in this adaptationRead More

Islamophobia in the United States

Campus, International, Nation, Op-Ed March 2, 2015 at 12:00 am Comments are Disabled

Prejudice against the Islam religion is currently at its peak within the United States. Hate crimes and violence against Muslims have been committed across the country – even in our own Rhode Island.