As a first year student, things on a new campus can seem foreign and intimidating, but we’re here to help you! Some of the most important campus spots are the hardest to find. Here’s a breakdown of our favorites and what you need to know about them. STUDY ABROAD OFFICE Although you just arrived in Newport, it’s never too soonRead More

By Ciara Speller | Broadcasting Editor   At the corner of mouthwatering and succulent lies The Revolving Door Restaurant. This fine establishment located 509 Thames Street, just minutes from campus has a unique story to go along with its unique name. As my dinning partners and I were seated at our three person table, decorated with luminescent tea lights andRead More

By Katie Persechino | Staff Writer Instant streaming over instant studying? It’s safe to say that if Netflix watching were a major, almost half of college kids would be experts and graduating early. Recently, The New York Times published an article that focused on Netflix and its growing success, with over 30 million subscribers, and anticipating more during the firstRead More

By Lauren Kane | Co-Editor-in-Chief – The Metropolitan Museum of art was teeming with people, New Yorkers coming by for their weekly grazing on the greats, or scholars hunkering down to spend all day ensconced in Roman sculpture, tourists filing towards Van Gogh’s self-portrait. The Metropolitan Museum is a universe in and of itself, and the energy only increases onRead More

By: Cassidy Rota | Staff Writer Whether they are seen as promoting self-confidence or serving as a reflection of self-absorption, a “selfie,” is much more than a silly slang word. Recently, the anchors of The Today Show on NBC have been promoting a more positive outlook on body image, focusing specifically on the concept of selfies. In their campaign called,Read More