PRESIDENT NAZARIAN'S CLOSING REMARKS
This is now my opportunity to share a brief thought with the Class of 2008. As you may know, this is the 20th Cap and Gown Convocation at Rhode Island College over which I have had the honor to preside. During that time, I have signed almost 30,000 diplomas and have shaken nearly that many hands during the ceremonies that have been held to celebrate the commencement of our students over the years.…
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Music Department Year in Review
The 2007-2008 year was another exciting season for concerts in the Music side of the Music, Theatre and Dance department at Rhode Island College.
As is traditional, the year began with a performance on homecoming weekend by the RIC Wind Ensemble and the RIC Chorus.…
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Men's Basketball and Wrestling Shone this Year at RIC
Here at the end of the school year, we take a look back at our school athletic teams, and two of them seem to stand out the most: Rhode Island College Wrestling and Basketball. RIC Basketball ended their season at 23-7 with a heartbreaking loss in the second round of the NCAA Division III Championship Tournament.…
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The War on Ignorance
Hopefully for those of you reading, this is not the first War on Ignorance you have read, but for many, this will be the last one. So while you are sitting there in your uncomfortable chair, listening to speaker after speaker talking about how this is your day (even though it is them who are on stage first, soaking up the limelight) you get to read this.…
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Top Five RIC Stories in 07-08
Compiled by Kameron Spaulding
President Nazarian Announcement Retirement
Nick Lima
'"Thank you for the opportunity to serve the College for all these years. I thank you from the bottom of my heart."' - President Nazarian
"Announced last Tuesday via an email addressed to the Rhode Island College community, Dr.…
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Featured ArticlesA Fond FarewellWow! I'm graduating. I'm, scared, excited and filled with anxiety all at the same time. Having to say goodbye to the place and the people that have become a second family to me is just about the hardest thing I've ever had to do. The future looks uncertain but I know I'll always have my experience here.RIC Honors Winter Sports TeamsA job well done! Rhode Island College honored its winter sports teams as the year came to an end. The 2007-08 New England Champion wrestling team, the Little East Conference Tournament Champion men's basketball team, and three conference champion track and field student-athletes were recognized at the Dinner of Champions, on Apr.Interview with Graduate Kristen QuartaroneJA: What made you decide to come to Rhode Island College? KQ: I actually did not even know RIC existed until late April when my drama director in high school told me to look at RIC. I took a tour of RIC and my tour guide was Kelsey Mulligan, a musical theatre major.Cap and Gown SpeechHello my name is Alicia Vanasse and today I am going to tell you about my travels. I stand here today at 25 years old having traveled more in my life than most people have at twice my age. I have dealt with misconnected flights, delays, cancellations, lost luggage, extra baggage, memorable travel companions, and bumpy roads.Cap and Gown AddressMr. President, distinguished guests, and the class of 2008. Congratulations! It's a bit unusual for someone like me, a journalist who unpretentiously migrated to the academic world, to be the one chosen to deliver this address, but I do so with great pride at this ceremonial rite of passage from student to near graduate.Arts + Entertainment Quotables from 2007-2008Hello Mahalo, Rocking New England By Ashley Dalton Anchor Staff "Their songs reflect heartache, acceptance of things beyond one's control, and storytelling of life in its most uncanny form." Ani Defranco Concert Review By Sally Peixoto Anchor Editor "Ani made the mistake of asking for requests, a fantastic set approach for the audience which seemed to get on her nerves when they wouldn't shut up after six songs. |





