NEWPORT, RI – This year marked the 30th anniversary of the annual Governor’s Ball, held at Salve Regina University, and raised over $333,600 to benefit the student scholarship fund, on Saturday, Dec. 2.

Upon entrance into Ochre Court, guests were greeted by the sight of the mansion’s Christmas tree.

I’m two hours early for work again. Instead of working on my PowerPoints and various papers, I decided to pick up People. I had to find out about Tom and Katie’s marriage in Italy because this is vital to my life. At the end of the magazine, I found an intriguing article about a man who watched a show in 1986 that moved him.

Time has just expired in the second period of Salve Regina’s Saturday night game against the nation’s 10th ranked team, the R.I.T. Tigers. The Seahawks find themselves down by a score of 5-0. Both of the teams are skating off the ice and heading towards the locker room after a hard fought 20 minutes of hockey.

Some people take their frustration out on the sports field. Others bring it into their relationships. Others choose to keep it inside.

“The most expensive lumber a person can carry is a chip on their shoulder,” said Rev. Michael Malone, a Catholic priest and a psychology professor at Salve Regina University.

Nestled on the cobble-stoned corner of Broadway and Farewell Street, behind a crepe shop is La Balandra, a Latin American restaurant. The restaurant is off the beaten trail of busy Broadway but well worth the visit. La Balandra specializes in “comida Latina” (Latin American food) and the food is a testament to the name.