by Brianna Abbott ’17 Opinion Co-Editor Between packed study spaces splashed with green, computer labs that glimpse into the future, and a late-night food window that brings hoards of hungry students, the new Arthur F. and Patricia Ryan Center for Business Studies has been nothing short of a success. With this new success and the […]
by Katherine Opiela ’20 Opinion Staff On January 20, 2017, Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th President of the United States. After the ceremony, he took to Twitter via @realDonaldTrump to highlight some of his promises as President. Pledging to bring back things such as secure borders and well-paying jobs, Trump stuck to […]
by Jacquelyn Kelley ’17 Associate Editor-in-Chief My public and community service course, “The City & Its Cultures,” recently hosted Nancy Hood and Barry Brown, two Rhode Island activists who use their storytelling skills and musical talents to convey America’s history of injustice. Although they touched upon several movements in America, they primarily focused on the […]
by Allison LaBelle ’20 Opinion Staff Whole Foods is one of my favorite stores. I can spend hours strolling the aisles and picking out delicious, healthy foods, but I have encountered a major problem. As a college student, I have come to find that I need to be more frugal with my spending. The issue? […]
by Kelsey Dass ’18 Opinion Staff In order to be an educator in the United States of America, one must have an undergraduate degree, pass teacher certification exams for the specific state they are interested in teaching in, and receive a master’s degree in order for the certification to remain valid. Some would say that […]
by Hannah Paxton ’19 Opinion Staff College is the time where you make what is arguably the most important choice in your life: what you are going to major and / or minor in. It makes sense; the major you choose now determines the path you take from the moment you graduate school. That’s why […]
by Sarah Kelley ’18 Opinion Staff Before watching President Donald J. Trump take the podium for his inaugural address, I had questions, but I also had hope. I wondered how Trump would decide to move forward as the 45th President of the United States. I wondered how he would present his plan to all of […]
by Brianna Abbott ’17 Opinion Co-Editor Earlier this week, roommates were happily unpacking their clothes, students were bracing themselves for another semester of learning, and friends were dashing through Ray to tackle each other and say “welcome back.” It was the first day of spring semester. For those who didn’t want to leave in the […]
by Kevin Copp ’18 Opinion Staff Donald Trump’s promise to repeal Obamacare has become one of the focal points of his tenure as the President-elect. His ability to repeal the Affordable Care Act and install his health care system, mysterious as it might be right now, will prove how willing he is to adhere to […]
by Taylor Godfrey ’19 Asst. Opinion Editor Friday’s inauguration marks the end of an era. Eight years may not seem like a long term of office for a President, but when I look back on myself and the world eight years ago, I find that a lot has changed. I remember watching President Obama’s inauguration […]