Every week Mosaic picks a Salve student at random to highlight in our online edition.

MOSAIC: Where are you from?

ETSUKO: Hokkaido, Japan.

MOSAIC: What year are you?

ETSUKO: Senior.

MOSAIC: What is your major/minor?

ETSUKO: Accounting/Business Administration.

For many of us, traveling to another country symbolizes a luxurious, jet setting lifestyle, but sometimes it can be a very eye-opening experience. After hearing the inspiring convocation address of Fr. Angelo D’Agostino, founder of the first AIDS orphanage in Africa, at last year’s convocation ceremony, members of the Salve community felt compelled to get involved in the AIDS effort in Africa.

Looking for a place with a cool, laid back vibe, where you can read some poetry that you’ve been Working on, grab a cup of tea or coffee and just hang out with friends? Sucha place does exist in Newport. Empire Tea & Coffee, 22 Broadway in Newport, is the type of place where everybody knows your name.

On May 1, 2005 at 5:30 in the Bazarsky Lecture Hall, the 2004-2005 Sports Award Ceremony took place. Eighteen varsity programs were honored in the ceremony, with each team being recognized, various athletes awarded, and a slide show of the year’s athletic events.

Salve Regina’s women’s ice hockey team is proud to announce that seven team members have been selected for the ECAC Women’s East All Academic team. Coach Steve Oullette is proud of his team. “I believe it is a very important feature for the women’s ice hockey team to be recognized for their hard work off the ice,” said Oullette.