As the end of the semester is nearing, thoughts of papers, final exams, winter break and the fact that time is running out to boost final grades fill the minds of students at Salve Regina University. To release these stresses, students head to the workout facility of Rodgers Recreation Center, an excellent place to rid the body and mind of the everyday tension in their lives.

Sunday, December 14, marked final exam day for Salve’s directing students as they presented a scene from a play of choice to a kind yet rigid audience of teachers, family members and friends.

Collectively these six students put together a production of six scenes from six completely different works. They dedicated their production to their hard-working and dedicated teacher, Dr. Shirley Girard.

Racism has always been considered as a major problem in the United States, and the white supremacist movement today is surprisingly large. Tom (TJ) Leyden, an ex-neo Nazi skinhead, shared his experiences during a lecture at Salve Regina University.

Salve Regina University’s 27th Annual Governor’s Ball was postponed Saturday due to inclement weather at the request of Gov. Donald Carcieri. The event was rescheduled for the following night, Sunday, Dec. 7, at 9 p.m. in Ochre Court. The Governor’s Ball is a black tie event held yearly at Salve to raise money for student scholarships.

Before giving in to the stresses of finals, remember “‘Tis the season to be jolly.” Go ahead and take a few minutes out of your hectic schedule to make this glorious season an enjoyable one. To assist you in the de-stressing process, consider “The 12 Days of Christmas.”