Picture a sweet, little Italian grandmother. Now picture an Italian princess. Furthermore, picture the Italian princess who is also the daughter of a Nobel Prize winning-scientist. Combine those three images and the character you have just described is Princess Maria Elettra Marconi.

For centuries, the labyrinth has been used as a symbol of contemplation and reflection, a representation of discovery and the soul’s walk through life. The quiet serenity of the ancient maze can now be experienced on campus, as Salve Regina’s labyrinth is completed and open for meditative use by the university community.

As another academic year shifts into full gear, millions of college students once again are settling in with new roommates, adjusting to new course schedules, and adapting to life away from families and friends.

“They showed up for preseason ready to play”, said Marissa Giaimo former Salve Regina tennis player and current assistant coach. Both Giaimo and head coach Ed Habershaw saw rejuvenation in the eyes of Kristina and Michelle Kennedy upon their arrival at preseason for the 2006 fall tennis season.

“The H20 way. Food is fun.. an experience for all senses, not just taste…open kitchen, open air, and open minds…a balance from earth, sky and most importantly, sea” -H20 website.