It is people such as Doris Duke that made Newport into the historical city it is today. Duke founded the Newport Restoration Foundation in 1968, and the foundation has saved over 70 historic buildings. Buildings that are bought by or donated to the foundation must be maintained in the original 18th century style, as stated by the rules and regulations of the foundation.

After training in Fort Myers, Fl., Salve Regina University’s baseball team has begun the 2010 season with fierce bats and strong arms. Despite a roster deep in freshmen and sophomores last year, the players returned with more experience and confidence than ever.

Thousands in Haiti remain homeless from the January earthquake. Haitians have had to form makeshift tents out of blankets or whatever they can find to live in. At Salve Regina, students will get a taste of the squalor of Haitian tent cities for one night. Students will be camping out in sleeping bags, tarps and tents on Wakehurst Lawn, which will be buzzing with activity on the night of Apr.

NEWPORT R.I. – Unbelievably, today’s cheapest form of entertainment allows a person to tame a wild dragon, fall down a deep, dark hole to an unknown world and be chased by gnashing piranhas, among other outrageous things, all while remaining in the comforts of one’s chair.

From eye-popping tribal patterns to simple beige outfits to- yes- underwear worn over clothes, this season’s runways and fashion blogs are filled with an interesting array of fads. Here is the run-down of some prevalent spring trends and how you can get the look, and if you should even bother trying out the trend.