On Thursday, November 3, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. the Pell Center for International Relations and Public Policy will host a lecture featuring Brigadier General Russell Howard, USA (Ret.), director of the Jebsen Center for Counterterrorism Studies at the Fletcher School at Tufts University.

For many of us, traveling to another country symbolizes a luxurious, jet setting lifestyle, but sometimes it can be a very eye-opening experience. After hearing the inspiring convocation address of Fr. Angelo D’Agostino, founder of the first AIDS orphanage in Africa, at last year’s convocation ceremony, members of the Salve community felt compelled to get involved in the AIDS effort in Africa.

Every week Mosaic picks a Salve student at random to highlight in our online edition.

MOSAIC: Where are you from?

ETSUKO: Hokkaido, Japan.

MOSAIC: What year are you?

ETSUKO: Senior.

MOSAIC: What is your major/minor?

ETSUKO: Accounting/Business Administration.

Welcome to Salve Regina University. It is the time of year when we sadly replace our lazy days on the beach with time spent in the library studying. We will trade in our flip flops for Ugg Boots (which are still in style this season) and we will prepare for the upcoming academic year.

Looking for a place with a cool, laid back vibe, where you can read some poetry that you’ve been Working on, grab a cup of tea or coffee and just hang out with friends? Sucha place does exist in Newport.

Empire Tea & Coffee, 22 Broadway in Newport, is the type of place whereeverybody knows your name.