Every college student has been there: Sunday night at the computer, frantically typing, hoping your teacher won’t be able to tell you cross referenced your “book” sources from the “look inside” feature on Amazon.com. Of course the paper is not your only worry.

Among the tourist destinations, clothing, and fudge shops in Newport, R.I. lies a hidden treasure, Your Sports Memorabilia located at 170 Thames Street. Nestled amid the boat painting galleries, bars and restaurants, Your Sports Memorabilia carries one of a kind merchandise for the American sports fan.

What does the Salve Regina Mission mean to you? To Ellen Schillace, (’71) the mission is her life’s work. Schillace, a realtor in St. Paul, Minn. is living the mission statement. She uses a background in social work and realty, her artistic abilities, and her experiences at Salve to give back to her community.

Wednesday Sept. 10, Salve Regina University celebrated the official opening of the 2008-2009 academic year. I arrived at the Wakehurst lawn around 2:15 p.m., apparently already late for the Junior Class seating.

Students milled about and strained to hear where each department was to sit.

It’s my favorite time of day in Newport as I meander along the back roads away from the hustle and bustle of tourists on the main avenues. After a dreary and drizzly day, the gray fog has dissipated just enough for the brilliant sunset to peak through the clouds.