On Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2011, the City Council of New York City passed legislation banning smoking in parks, on benches and in Times Square. This ban is in addition to the 15 other indoor venues listed by the New York State Department of Health as non-permitted smoking areas.

Graduation — a word that is bittersweet for most college seniors. It defines how far seniors have come, who they are and where they’re going. For some the future is uncertain, and for others big plans await. Seniors can only hope that the real world is ready for us.

I walk into a room of strangers. I am accompanied by two more strangers, both of whom I’m learning to like and just getting to know. Although this may sound a little like a kidnapping, it is not — it’s my freshman year of college.

My experience at Salve thus far has truly been a random string of events.

Whether it is your first or even your 100th time venturing into Pick Pockets, the atmosphere and the menu will never get stale. This small roadside deli is tucked alongside Newport’s historical cobblestone streets and unique array of restaurants, pubs and quirky shops.

Longtime pop singer Christina Aguilera shocked multiple onlookers when she botched the lyrics of the national anthem during the opening reception of Superbowl XLV. People were horrified and outraged. Tabloids immediately posted online articles that highlighted the incident.