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RIC reaffirms commitment to DEI amid federal scrutiny
Mel Rising Dawn Cordeiro News Editor Rhode Island College has reaffirmed its commitment to the core values of diversity, equity and...
Mel Rising Dawn Cordeiro
1 day ago2 min read
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Whiskey Ginger performs at 90.7 WXIN’s Loud and Livid: Women’s History Month Concert
Kayden Meza Anchor Staff Writer Whiskey Ginger performed at 90.7 WXIN’s Loud and Livid: Women’s History Concert for Women’s History...
Kayden Meza
1 day ago3 min read
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The art of kandi: what beads have done for rave-culture
Roman Kavanagh Opinions Editor The term “kandi” is used to refer to brightly colored bead bracelets that are handmade and traded within...
Roman Kavanagh, Opinions Editor
1 day ago3 min read
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Club spotlight: Harambee, RIC’s black student union
Rachel Curti Arts and Entertainment Editor Harambee, a club focused on unity, empowerment and pride within RIC’s Black community, was...
Rachel Curti, Arts & Entertainment Editor
1 day ago2 min read
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Neurodiversity celebration week
Mel Rising Dawn Cordeiro News Editor It is estimated that somewhere between 10 and 30% of all college-age students identify as being...
Mel Rising Dawn Cordeiro
Mar 172 min read
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The comedic rewrites of “& Juliet”
Grace Proulx Anchor Contributor The Providence Performing Arts Center’s (PPAC) production of “& Juliet” masterfully transforms one of...
Grace Proulx
Mar 172 min read
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Political activists call for an economic blackout
Mel Rising Dawn Cordeiro News Editor Various activist groups are spearheading calls for widespread boycotts, protesting corporate...
Mel Rising Dawn Cordeiro
Mar 33 min read
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RFK Jr.'s demonization of psychiatric medication
Alana M. Carroll Anchor Staff Writer Following the confirmation and inauguration of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the Secretary of Health and...
Alana M. Carroll
Mar 34 min read
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Anchorwomen’s basketball season recap: Another great season, but downed in the semis
Tim Yean Sports Editor It was another strong season for the Anchorwomen basketball team under Jenna Cosgrove as they were able to punch...
Timothy Yean, Sports Editor
Mar 33 min read
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Anchormen's basketball recap: strong season for Anchormen ends in semifinals OT loss
Tim Yean Sports Editor Two semifinal appearances in the Little East Conference (LEC) Men's Basketball Championship Tournament in Sam...
Timothy Yean, Sports Editor
Mar 33 min read
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Rhode Islander Liam Coen’s path to becoming head coach of the Jaguars
Timothy Yean Sports Editor His father turned his players at La Salle Academy into state champions; his son looks to turn his own into...
Timothy Yean, Sports Editor
Mar 33 min read
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Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime performance made a powerful statement
Kelcy Conroy Managing Editor “Salutations!” exclaimed actor Samuel L. Jackson, dressed as the iconic Uncle Sam persona, introducing...
Kelcy Conroy, Managing Editor
Feb 243 min read
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RIC reaffirms commitment to students
Mel Rising Dawn Cordeiro News Editor In response to recent executive actions from the new presidential administration, Rhode Island...
Mel Rising Dawn Cordeiro
Feb 242 min read
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Redesigning the RIC dining experience
Mel Rising Dawn Cordeiro New Editor One of the most important parts of the college experience is the campus dining hall. Donovan Dining...
Mel Rising Dawn Cordeiro
Feb 172 min read
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Doomscrolling and how it hurts us
Alana M. Carroll Staff Writer Following the election results in November, and increasing since President Trump’s inauguration and first...
Alana M. Carroll
Feb 173 min read
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Is Elon Musk changing the federal government?
Mel Rising Dawn Cordeiro News Editor President Donald Trump and Elon Musk have initiated significant changes to the federal government...
Mel Rising Dawn Cordeiro
Feb 102 min read
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“Otherwise, we might just go down quietly”: students protest in Trump’s America
Roman Kavanagh Opinions Editor On Feb. 5, 2024 hundreds of Rhode Islanders gathered at the Capitol Building in Providence to partake in...
Roman Kavanagh, Opinions Editor
Feb 105 min read
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Dracula is out for blood in Jonathan Pineda’s “They Only Come at Night”
Olivia Barone Editor in Chief Dracula and his second-in-command Regina Renfield return in the anticipated sequel to Jonathan Pineda’s “He...
Olivia Barone, Editor in Chief
Feb 103 min read
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Federal Funding Frozen?
Mel Rising Dawn Cordeiro News Editor In a surprising move, President Trump announced an executive order to freeze federal funding...
Mel Rising Dawn Cordeiro
Feb 33 min read
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From my shelf to yours: science-fiction
Olivia Barone Editor in Chief Science-fiction is a simply weird genre that has captured readers’ imaginations since pulp magazines became...
Olivia Barone, Editor in Chief
Feb 32 min read
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Child protection in America
Olivia Olaes Anchor Staff Writer Elementary school: the time where laughter fills the corners of classrooms, bright colors decorate every...
Olivia Olaes
Jan 273 min read
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The Return of Trump: A Divisive 2025 Inauguration
Mel Rising Dawn Cordeiro News Editor Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20, 2025, marked his return to the White House after a...
Mel Rising Dawn Cordeiro
Jan 273 min read
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The First Few Days of Trump
Mel Rising Dawn Cordeiro News Editor Donald Trump’s first few days as the 47th President of the United States were marked by a swift...
Mel Rising Dawn Cordeiro
Jan 272 min read
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Trump ends DEI programs in the Federal Government
Alana M. Carroll Staff Writer In an array of sweeping executive orders, President Donald Trump reversed over a dozen Biden-era policies...
Alana M. Carroll
Jan 273 min read
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How Eddy Vieira founder of Hunger Breeds Success aims to help others improve their lives
Timothy Yean Sports Editor Approaching 2,000 followers on Instagram, Eddy Vieira’s company Hunger Breeds Success is more than just the...
Timothy Yean, Sports Editor
Dec 3, 20243 min read
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Student Organization Spotlight: LASO
Kat Bourgault Anchor Staff Writer The Latin American Student Organization, commonly known as “LASO,” is one of RIC’s longest-standing...
Kat Bourgault, Anchor Staff Writer
Dec 3, 20242 min read
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Anti-trans violence and the “bathroom predator myth”
Roman Kavanagh Opinions Editor Wednesday, Nov. 20 was Transgender Day of Remembrance, an annual observance to honor the transgender...
Roman Kavanagh, Opinions Editor
Dec 3, 20244 min read
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Students suggest DON improvements
Mel Rising Dawn Cordeiro News Editor In the second meeting of the year, Michael Ward, the Interim Director of Dining and Retail Services,...
Mel Rising Dawn Cordeiro
Nov 25, 20243 min read
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RKO Army revives “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” at RIC
Olivia Barone Editor in Chief The following contains spoilers for the 1975 release: “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.” RIC welcomed...
Olivia Barone, Editor in Chief
Nov 25, 20243 min read
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Too close to call: how election polls missed the mark in 2024
Kat Bourgault Anchor Contributor Leading up to the 2024 Presidential election, we saw a lot of hopeful polls for both sides of the...
Kat Bourgault, Anchor Contributor
Nov 25, 20242 min read
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