By Marrissa Ballard | Co-Editor-in-Chief  For college kids and island residents, Restaurant Week offers the rare chance to sample some of Newport’s finest cuisine at a fraction of the price. Participating restaurants usually offer three-course specials, meaning that you can try more food and feel fancy while doing it. However, as great as Restaurant Week is, the specials can pose aRead More

By Marrissa Ballard | Co-Editor-in-Chief On Saturday morning, a crowd gathered in Eisenhower Park for the “We Are Water” Rally to stand in solidarity with Standing Rock, North Dakota. The rally included speeches by politicians, professors, and activists, as well as music from singers and drummers from the Soaring Eagle Singers, a group affiliated with the Aquidneck Intertribal Indian Council.Read More

By Claire Latsko | Associate Editor I went on a mission to find a good burger place in Newport, and I think Mission is that spot. Hidden off of Broadway, Mission is a small, hole in the wall burger joint in Newport that is a great spot to grab lunch or dinner with friends on the weekend. The wooden interior ofRead More

Ellena Sweet | Campus News Editor     Perform a quick Google search for “best restaurant in Newport, Rhode Island” and you’ll likely find mention of Rosemary and Thyme Artisan Café. Owners and chefs Matt & Anna Tscheulin opened R&T in 2010. The cafe has since been awarded “Best of Newport,” “Best of the Mercury” and “Best Sandwich & Best Grilled Cheese” for BestRead More

By Caroline Connick | Staff Writer The historic Newport Opera House is currently undergoing a massive renovation. Here’s some interesting facts about the opera house and some of what you can expect once the renovation is complete.