Rarely can you find a politician who embodies a truly personable and giving nature. Rarely do students of Salve realize the effect one such politician had on their campus. Sen. Claiborne Pell was both a politician and benefactor of Salve Regina University.

NEWPORT, R.I.- Sexual assault is a traumatizing and paralyzing experience in a woman’s life. Getting through each day, for many victims, can be a milestone. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), approximately 20 to 25 percent of college women have either been a victim of sexual assault or have been a victim of an attempted assault.

If you are looking for some good tunes to warm you up during this frigid New England winter, look no farther than Coconut Records’ sophomore album, “Davy,” released on Jan. 20, 2009.

Coconut Records is actor and musician, Jason Schwartzman’s solo project.

Mosaic correspondent Christina Donovan is blogging the inauguration from Washington, D.C., this week.

Check out her blog by clicking on “blogs” in the left-hand navigation bar of Mosaic’s home page.

NEWPORT, RI- Exhausted students roam the campus with coffee in their hands unknowingly making matters worse.

A long line forms at Jazzman’s café as students rush to grab their coffees before and after classes just to stay awake. While a student places an order she rummages through her purse to gather enough change to pay for her latte.