By Marrissa Ballard | Staff Writer Sexual misconduct on college campuses has recently become an important issue for university officials to focus on. One important document that pushed for new policies and processes was the Office of Civil Rights’ Dear Colleague Letter in 2011 which gave guidance to universities on how to act regarding sexual misconduct. This document outlined whatRead More

By Emily Smith | Contributing Writer From outside, the smells over whelmed the clean, crisp air, a hint of salt, and a whiff of sweetness making my mouth water before even entering The White Horse Tavern, America’s oldest tap house dating back over 300 years. The scents took me for a ride around the modest courtyard and in through theRead More

By Cassidy Rota | Contributing Writer Tucked away on Marlborough Street in Newport, R.I. is Mission, a low-key burger joint with a serious affinity for taste. Mission recently celebrated its one-year anniversary and it’s obvious they’re doing something right. While anyone can own a burger joint, there’s something different about this diamond in the rough. Whether you’re grabbing a bunRead More

By Mark Benedetti | Staff Writer Surrounding me are blank stares, open mouths, and computer chargers. Camps are sprawling, as supplies such as light food, textbooks, and coats take up additional space. The only ways to break the bleakness of this atmosphere are jokes, broken smiles, and coffee by the bucketful. All of the occupants of the area came hereRead More