From eye-popping tribal patterns to simple beige outfits to- yes- underwear worn over clothes, this season’s runways and fashion blogs are filled with an interesting array of fads. Here is the run-down of some prevalent spring trends and how you can get the look, and if you should even bother trying out the trend.

NEWPORT R.I. – Unbelievably, today’s cheapest form of entertainment allows a person to tame a wild dragon, fall down a deep, dark hole to an unknown world and be chased by gnashing piranhas, among other outrageous things, all while remaining in the comforts of one’s chair.

Thousands in Haiti remain homeless from the January earthquake. Haitians have had to form makeshift tents out of blankets or whatever they can find to live in. At Salve Regina, students will get a taste of the squalor of Haitian tent cities for one night. Students will be camping out in sleeping bags, tarps and tents on Wakehurst Lawn, which will be buzzing with activity on the night of Apr.

After training in Fort Myers, Fl., Salve Regina University’s baseball team has begun the 2010 season with fierce bats and strong arms. Despite a roster deep in freshmen and sophomores last year, the players returned with more experience and confidence than ever.

The weather is warming up, the layers are coming off and those first signs of spring are finally here. As the sun begins to push through the dreary days of winter, and spring showers awaken the butter-colored daffodils from their hibernation, here is a list of 10 things to enjoy this spring in Newport and the surrounding area.