Cell phones are seen as essential to the life of many individuals, but I challenged this notion in month of February. As experiment for class, I detached myself from my most precious possession at the time: my cell phone. At the beginning of the experiment I was sad, frustrated and antsy because I was too attached to this piece of metal.

STAND is Salve Regina University’s Student Anti-Genocide Coalition and is in association with the national organization. According to the organization’s website, standnow.org, the meaning of STAND was “Students Taking Action Now: Darfur,” but the meaning has dissappeared as the organization goes beyond just Darfur.

Last year the Environmental Club brought recycling bins to campus. This year they are focusing on getting wasteful plastic bottles off campus. These dedicated students trek to local beaches to clean up garbage, turn off lights in campus buildings and raise money for local causes.

Salve’s Gay/Straight/Lesbian/Bisexual alliance (GSLBA) wastes no time.

The club is known for being one of the most active and well-ran clubs on campus. Weekly meetings bring together anywhere between eight and 20 students on a consistent basis. Over 100 students subscribe to GSLBA’s email list.

Newport Aromatherapy is a store well known for its organic health and beauty products. Customers are greeted by the smells of essential oils and all natural perfumes. Cynthia LaBonte, store owner and Certified Master Herbalist, assists all her customers personally, whether by phone or in person.