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

By Kristin Wilinkiewicz | Co-Editor-in-Chief                1. Library The library is the quintessential study center for students during finals week. Being such a large building with so many different studying environments, navigating the library can be a little confusing. The first floor of the library is more like a social area for group projectsRead More

By Gabriella Rodriguez | Staff Writer A tale of revolution and tyranny, “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1” is the third of what will be four installments in the dystopian film series. “Part 1” is a stunning adaptation of the first half of the third novel in the Hunger Games trilogy, written by Suzanne Collins. Returning to their roles areRead More

By Marrissa Ballard | Staff Writer  Now that the Holiday season is in full swing, most people are shifting their focus from eating Turkey to buying presents. Students however are in the last leg of the semester, and may not have time to make Christmas gift lists or go shopping in the midst of finals week. Money can also be anRead More

By Tara Stanzione | Managing Editor Walking toward The Pier restaurant in the late afternoon glow, I was struck by the beauty of the Newport waterfront. The restaurant overlooked the harbor, and a sunset was beginning to take place behind the yachts docked outside. The windows reflected the wharf and the warmth of the inside was incredibly inviting. The scenery in theRead More