Olivia Barone Editor in Chief I am often the first to admit that I missed being active at RIC over winter break, but I do not miss the free time I had to read at home, warm under a blanket without worrying about waking up early to clean the snow off my car. Thanks to these subzero temperatures, I had ample time inside to tackle the unread books on my nightstand. Here are the highlights.  Photo by Olivia Barone “Normal People” by Sally Rooney I remember when Rooney’s second no

Kelcy Conroy Managing Editor Since the release of the Nintendo Switch in 2017, fans have anticipated an adaptation of Tomodachi Life, one of Nintendo’s most infamous games. After many rumors, Nintendo confirmed in May 2025 that Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, a new entry in the slice-of-life series featuring Nintendo’s Mii characters, was on their 2026 lineup. A game perfect for college students who grew up playing Nintendo and need an escape from the throws of the spring s

Olivia Barone Editor in Chief Get ready, RIC. Billboard Hot 100 artist and rapper JT was announced last Thursday to headline RIC Revival, performing alongside two Providence-based openers, Plastyc Peachez and Kunle, on March 19, 2026.  The cryptic @ricrevival  Instagram page popped up on students’ Explore pages in November, with rumors circulating of a large-scale campus concert in the works. The performer was kept anonymous until last Thursday at a campus Murder Mystery Dinn

Olivia Barone Editor in Chief  It may come as a surprise to some that titles of literary classics are more often recognized because of their film adaptations than their original novel. The resurgence of Mary Shelley’s 1818 classic “Frankenstein” via Guillermo del Toro’s 2025 film adaptation has brought with it an often-recycled debate: are film adaptations of literary classics beneficial or harmful to their source material?  Photo credits to anchor newspaper staff In the past

Kelcy Conroy  Managing Editor “The main takeaway is blurring the boundaries between history and science and arts.” RIC graphic design professor Nancy Bockbrader told the Anchor. History, science and the arts are blended in Bannister Gallery’s newest exhibition “The Galileo Project” with work from RIC art professors Doug Bosch and Richard Whitten. A reception for the exhibition took place Nov. 13 in the gallery. Photo credits: Carlos Caceres This exhibition’s planning began se

Roman Kavanagh Opinions Editor Guillermo del Toro’s “Frankenstein” (2025) is a forgiveness of sorts. A hopeful reimagining, the film both embraces and outgrows its Gothic roots. The film continues beyond the confines of the original story, to produce something that reflects how time has shaped Mary Shelley’s story into a cultural object of value to examine marginalization and the role of interpersonal connection beyond the bounds of its original framing. The science fiction f

William Fernandes Anchor Staff Writer I question myself daily about my future, and wonder What paths await me, the struggle to meet present goals, And the planning for what is to come excites me To worry now, as life unfolds, surprises and opportunities Yet untold, that speaks volumes Photo taken by William Fernandes Have courage, and don’t give up; hard work pays off, Those who achieve great things will go far, reach for the stars The possibilities are endless, buy a house,

William Fernandes  Anchor Staff Writer We all have been there, someone has hurt us deeply And it is difficult to recover from abandonment, betrayal, Deception, mistrust, all very human things that tear friendships apart All things that destroy lives How do we heal from that pain? No matter how hard it is, Forgive people who are mean to you. Forgiveness is not for The people who offend you, it is for us, the very force that Sets us free from the shackles of despair Never give

Olivia Barone Editor in Chief Halloween is fast approaching and has been since scary holiday decor when on sale in August. Now, you might be gearing up to spend Halloweekend out on the town in costume and looking for a read to get you in spirit. Or, maybe you prefer to spend Halloweekend at home and you are looking for a subtler scare. Don’t fear yet: I’ve compiled a list of my favorite frightening fiction for you, regardless of how you like to spend Halloween. Read if you da

Alana M. Carroll Art Director  A first date is, more often than not, a nerve-wracking affair. Even more so is a blind first date arranged by your younger sister. Just when it seems your mysterious match has decided not to come, spaceships descend from the sky outside. Then, a nonhuman face appears on every screen in your vicinity, apologizing for his lack of punctuality and assuring you that he will arrive shortly for your “duel.” “You gave my information to an alien!” you sc