By: Clare Daly | Assistant Editor For 117 long days, 464 Thames Street sat vacant. The 5th Ward neighborhood, popular for its abundance of off-campus housing, was drained of hot dogs, burgers, and shakes that could be charged to a student’s equivalent of a tab— a Salve ID— until Wally’s Wieners opened their bright yellow doors to Newport on FebruaryRead More

Megan Johnstone | Staff Writer After a stressful week of school, work and exams, I was ready to treat myself. I found myself dressing up and heading to grab some dinner at Jo’s American Bistro. Upon entering the restaurant, I was immediately greeted by a friendly wait staff who brought me to my table. The two story restaurant was dimlyRead More

By Marrissa Ballard | Co-Editor-in-Chief  For college kids and island residents, Restaurant Week offers the rare chance to sample some of Newport’s finest cuisine at a fraction of the price. Participating restaurants usually offer three-course specials, meaning that you can try more food and feel fancy while doing it. However, as great as Restaurant Week is, the specials can pose aRead More

By Stephanie Menders | Managing Editor Newport has become the home to nearly a dozen new stores this year, but visiting all of them takes time and money. So let’s narrow that list down to a couple must-visits for the semester. Here’s a closer look at some of the new stores and restaurants in the Newport area. Diego’s Bodega Located in MiddletownRead More