STAND is Salve Regina University’s Student Anti-Genocide Coalition and is in association with the national organization. According to the organization’s website, standnow.org, the meaning of STAND was “Students Taking Action Now: Darfur,” but the meaning has dissappeared as the organization goes beyond just Darfur.

The fall fashion forecast for 2011 finally hit catwalks at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City this past month. Designer collections from around the world are flaunting long, sinewy silhouettes adorned from hat to shoe in crimson glory, sumptuous cropped furs, grainy knits and velvet accents.

Salve’s Gay/Straight/Lesbian/Bisexual alliance (GSLBA) wastes no time.

The club is known for being one of the most active and well-ran clubs on campus. Weekly meetings bring together anywhere between eight and 20 students on a consistent basis. Over 100 students subscribe to GSLBA’s email list.

Aquidneck Island is home to many churches from a large variety of denominations and backgrounds. One of these churches is Calvary Baptist Church in Middletown, R.I. The church was established 35 years ago, the past six of which have been under the leadership of Pastor Scott Tucker.

Last year Salve Regina University’s French Film Festival attracted over 2,000 spectators from the university and the area community. After five successful years, the festival has evolved to become a cultural highlight of Newport’s spring season. This year, the festival will again bring six innovative films to the area.