By Marrissa Ballard | Co-Editor-in-Chief For vegetarians, the holiday season can present a unique challenge. If you think of the major holidays and the foods that we associate with them, the central piece is usually some sort of meat. As we get closer to Thanksgiving, vegans and vegetarians alike will probably have to sit at a table and stare at a giantRead 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 Marrissa Ballard | Co-Editor-in-Chief 1. ENG-397-01: Horror and Gender This elective is perfect for the students who want to study films in depth. If you’re already a fan of horror films, you’ll get to enjoy exploring one of your favorite genres. Ever wonder why horror films seem to have the same tropes and character types? Interested in the FinalRead More

By Marrissa Ballard | Co-Editor-in-Chief Halloween is finally approaching, which makes this the best time to select some scary entertainment to keep you company on these brisk October nights. If you’re a fan of horror films, you’ll love being in the action yourself in these games. With creepy monsters, unnerving narratives, and some classic jump scares, these games are sure toRead More

By Marrissa Ballard | Co-Editor-in-Chief On Wednesday, the Black Student Union held a demonstration in the Wakehurst lobby to raise awareness about the Flint Water Crisis. Flint, a city in Michigan, made national news last year when its water was shown to contain high amounts of lead. Because Flint’s population is primarily made up of African Americans, the water crisisRead More