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Segal’s pottery gets Newport “All Fired Up”

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Watching Lee Segal, co-owner of All Fired Up, a pottery gallery on historic Thames Street, work his magic in finalizing a clay bread bowl before painting, truly is a fascinating experience. Segal, a Los Angeles native, has spent the past 30 years perfecting the fading art of pottery making and ceramics.

Lecture: Film movements that changed history

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On February 27, Dr. D. Matthew Ramsey McKillop lead a lecture in the special collections room on the ground floor of McKillop Library The room was crowded with professors from the English department, student communication majors, and others interested in media.

Sumo Sushi: the raw deal

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This is far from my first time entering Sumo Sushi, in fact the top floor on upper Thames Street is a frequent stop for me and my friends. The scene is the same as it always is: delicate lighting from authentic Chinese lanterns and a clean and inviting atmosphere.

Jazzman’s Reusable Mug campaign is another step toward being green

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Two weeks ago Jazzman’s Café and Salve’s environmental committee launched their Reusable Mug campaign. The mugs were suggested as a simple way to be more environmentally conscious around campus as well as to reduce coffee cup garbage.

For those caffeine addicts in need of a cup of Jazzman’s before attempting their 100 question exam, these 16 oz.

Origins of an antique shop

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Since 1993, Federico Santi and his partner, John Gacher, have owned and operated their antique shop, The Drawing Room, on Spring Street in the downtown area of Newport. Santi, who grew up on a desolate farm in Georgia, volunteered in VISTA just after college and after VISTA met a lot of acquaintances from the Boston area.