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10 Things to Do in Newport this Holiday Season

10 Things to Do in Newport this Holiday Season

Arts and Entertainment December 1, 2014 at 12:00 am Comments are Disabled

By Lena Sweet | Campus News Editor December’s here! The fall semester is coming to an end and the holiday season has finally arrived. While this month holds the promise of friends, family and fun, it also presents students with a dreaded challenge: finals. If studying is sucking the life out of you, have no fear! Take a break fromRead More

The One and Only Thing To Do This Week

The One and Only Thing To Do This Week

Campus November 17, 2014 at 12:36 am Comments are Disabled

1. Miley Thanksgiving Dinner on Tuesday, November 18th 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm Miley Thanksgiving Dinner is the only thing that anyone will be excited about when it comes to dining this week. Everything from candied yams to turkey dinner will be served, and you’ll be able to eat your meal next to a giant Salve-themed ice sculpture! If you’re onRead More

Ballots Are in, but Where Are Young Voters?

Ballots Are in, but Where Are Young Voters?

Nation, Newport, Off Campus November 17, 2014 at 12:00 am Comments are Disabled

By Ellena Sweet | Campus News Editor According to CNN.com, exit polls show that young adults only accounted for 13% of the electorate during last week’s midterm elections. Voters between the ages of 18-24 comprised 7% of that total, while voters between the ages of 25-29 made up the other 6%. This year’s midterms exhibited a decrease in young voter turnout,Read More

Acoustic Night at Wakehurst Features Up-and-Coming Artist

Acoustic Night at Wakehurst Features Up-and-Coming Artist

Activities, Arts and Entertainment, Campus November 17, 2014 at 12:00 am Comments are Disabled

By Lily Jones |  Arts and Entertainment Editor The first floor of Wakehurst, usually loud and overcrowded with hungry students, transformed into an intimate setting last Saturday at 9 pm for acoustic night, an event sponsored by the Wakehurst Student Center. Free coffee, hot chocolate, and cake balls were made available to students, who could enjoy them as they listenedRead More

Ajax uses ancient story to spark conversation on returning veterans

Ajax uses ancient story to spark conversation on returning veterans

Arts and Entertainment November 17, 2014 at 12:00 am Comments are Disabled

By Mark Benedetti | Staff Writer Ajax: A story of depression, post-traumatic stress, honor, and the trials and tribulations of a man, and his family, upon returning home after going to war. This classic story is just as applicable then as it is now, with over 118,000 cases of PTSD among deployed veterans between 2001 and 2014 (according to theRead More