Sardella’s restaurant is one of the most established restaurants in Newport. Its reasonable prices and atmosphere make it a fine dining experience. Other restaurants have huge establishments, making noise a factor when out to dinner. Availability and personalities of the employees help enhance the experience, making the patron a priority.

It’s that time again. I’m sure you’ve noticed while flipping through the channels, back and forth from MTV, BET, and your soap operas, that the inundation of the television networks by the ongoing political campaigns has begun. Maybe you’re like me, and as soon as you even see the names of “Kerry” or “Dean,” and even strange words like “caucuses,” you immediately flip by to get to the next music video or reality show.

The Student Government Association is holding an open forum with the theme “Let Your Voice Be Heard” on Tuesday, Feb. 24. The forum will begin at 7 p.m. in the Wakehurst Commuter Lounge.

We Americans thrive on our usage of the First Amendment – the freedom of speech. It’s a right we often take for granted, and one we don’t appreciate until it is taken away. We use our freedom of speech in so many mediums that sometimes it’s difficult to remember we even have that liberty – or worse yet, we abuse it.

During the past couple of decades, students have been steadily taking longer to finish a bachelor’s degree. Now, 5 or even 6 years is becoming more common than the traditional 4.