Alexis Rapoza News Editor PROVIDENCE, R.I., -- The Friends of the Adams Library and Library Outreach Committee have announced the two winners of the First Year Research Prize that they co-sponsored earlier this semester. The winners are Alexander Tum and Ashley Mariani, both Tum and Mariani are first year students at Rhode Island College. Tum, an art major concentrating in graphic design, was nominated by Dr. Kathryn Kalinak from the English and Film Studies departments. Tum’

Alexis Rapoza News Editor PROVIDENCE, R.I., -- Rhode Island College plans to hold its 2021 Commencement both virtually and in person. According to their website, RIC will celebrate this year’s graduating class from May 13-15 with “a carefully planned series of smaller ceremonies that will adhere to all health and safety protocols.” These ceremonies will be limited to graduates only and will be live-broadcasted and available online for friends and family to view. Details for t

Kaicie Boeglin Opinions Editor PROVIDENCE, R.I., -- Students at Rhode Island College received their wish last year as a new minor in Queer Studies has been implemented and is gaining momentum. Director of the Gender and Women's Studies program, Dr. Leslie Schuster, explained that Queer Studies is an important field of inquiry which examines the histories, lives, identities, experiences and struggles of queer people. Moreover, the program creates a safe space where students' i

Raymond Baccari Anchor Staff Writer PROVIDENCE, R.I., — In an interview with Anchor Staff Writer Raymond Baccari earlier this month, State Representative David Morales (D-Dist. 7, Mt. Pleasant, Valley, and Elmhurst), spoke about a variety of topics including what prompted him to run for State Representative. Additionally, Morales addressed key issues currently facing Rhode Islanders such as prescription drug costs, the minimum wage, healthcare, affordable housing and income d

Raymond Baccari Anchor Staff Writer PROVIDENCE, R.I., -- Governor McKee has narrowed the list of finalists for Lieutenant Governor from ten candidates to five. The five finalists are: State Senator Lou DiPalma, Former Central Falls Mayor James Diossa, Democratic Fundraiser Elizabeth Beretta-Perik, State Representative Grace Diaz, and Providence City Council President Sabina Matos. Initially, McKee was expected to select his Lieutenant Governor later this month, however, he is

Kaicie Boeglin Opinions Editor The trial of Dereck Chauvin is a chance for the American justice system to prove it can work. The trial will be publicized on the media with a blind jury presiding. As George Floyd was murdered on film, his murderer deserves to lose his livelihood and have it streamed to the world. A blind jury to the public preserves the jurors safety and excludes them from media pressure. The jurors’ identities will be kept anonymous throughout the trial, howe

Katarina Dulude Anchor Staff Writer Last Thursday, the Georgia State Legislature passed a piece of legislation designed to severely limit the ability to vote in the state. This “Election Integrity Act'' has anything but integrity. It has been called, with good reason, “Jim Crow 2.0.” Not since the Jim Crow era have there been such extreme attempts to restrict the voting of people of color. This 95-page bill allows for unlimited challenges to voter eligibility, allows for stat

Mia Rasptani Assistant News Editor As ecstatic as many were since Joe Biden left the presidential election victorious, his actions have not reflected much good. A modern approach to campaigning and his promises to show outward support toward minority communities have seemingly not been followed through. President Biden has not followed through on a significant amount of his campaign promises thus far. The media has a problem with holding politicians accountable. It is extreme

Ray Olivier Anchor Staff Monday March 15 starting at noon marked the start of NFL free agency for the upcoming season. Within the first hour the New England Patriots added quite a few players that has fans excited for the 2021-2022 season. There is no doubt that the 2020 season was a disappointment for both the players and fans of the Patriots. A 7-9 record has been unheard of in the past 20 years and not making the playoffs is even more so out of the norm. But, with both of

David Blais Asst. Sports Director One of the top prospects in this year’s installment of the NFL Draft comes from our small state. The player is 22-year-old Kwity Paye. Paye was born on November 18, 1998 in a refugee camp in Gunia following the First Liberian Civil War. His mother believed the family should immigrate to the United States to provide better opportunities compared to the war-torn country that was present. In April of 1999, the Paye family immigrated to the state

Kaicie Boeglin Opinions Editor PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Locked away in a corner of Providence is Askew, a bistro and entertainment venue. This venue is all about the local scene, promoting local art, music and comedy. All artistic platforms on the local level stroll through this venue. Every Tuesday night is the open mic session for amateur and Veteran comedians to project new material. Askew is the place for prospective comics to go and cultivate their material. This open mic pre

Sophia Guerrier A&E Editor Cruising on the stretched grey roads of US-6E with the pre-mature summer air flowing throughout my beloved Honda Civic, I made my way to one of Connecticut’s premier greenhouses with my even more beloved partner in crime. Passing by the sparkling reservoir on both sides of the road, lanky green pine trees guided the way to the home of hundreds of leafy plants encompassed under transparent white glass. Logee’s is the plant haven where gardeners and p

Kaicie Boeglin Opinions Editor Institute of Food Technologists cites that processing can include but is not limited to: "washing, grinding, mixing, cooling, storing, heating, freezing, filtering, fermenting, extracting, extruding, centrifuging, frying, drying, concentrating, pressurizing, irradiating, microwaving, and packaging." Respectively, this means almost all food has been processed to an extent before arriving to your mouth. Processed foods are not the only danger need

Alexis Rapoza News Editor PROVIDENCE, R.I., -- At a Rhode Island House Oversight Committee meeting last Thursday, lawmakers learned that the state planned to pay for the now-canceled $76,000 per week consulting contract between Rhode Island College (RIC) and New York based firm Alvarez & Marshal (A&M). The state planned to finance this contract through federal COVID-19 relief funds. At the meeting, Head of the Council on Postsecondary Education Tim DelGuidice, defended the co

Kaicie Boeglin Opinions Editor Rhode Island College, who plans to resume on campus activity for the fall, has been vague about commencement and has angered recent graduates. Focusing on the future is great but at what cost to the present students currently challenging themselves to stay afloat? Too many questions surrounding the college's actions are coming to light. Despite former Governor Gina Raimondo’s order to strip Providence Plantations from the state’s name, diplomas

Raymond Baccari Anchor Staff Writer Governor Dan McKee is getting closer to choosing his Lieutenant Governor. On Thursday, Gov. McKeee released a list of ten finalists who are still up for the vacant Lieutenant Governor’s position. Gov. McKee said 81 people applied for the position and his team conducted interviews with any applicant who requested one. Initial interviews were conducted on behalf of the governor by; Tony Afonso, Channavy Chhay, Dr. Catarina DaSilva, Brad Dean,

Katarina Dulude Anchor Staff Writer PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Last Monday, the Rescue Rhode Island Act had its first hearing at the state legislature. This act addresses pandemic recovery as well as the future of Rhode Island with a focus on environmental justice and equality. The legislation would be the first step in pursuing a Green New Deal, the congressional resolution for tackling climate change introduced by New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Massachusetts Sen. Ed Ma

Raymond Baccari Anchor Staff Writer PROVIDENCE, R.I., — In an interview with Anchor Staff Writer Raymond Bacarri earlier this month, Mayor of Warwick Frank Picozzi, spoke about a variety of topics including why he wanted to run for Mayor and why he ran as an Independent instead of running as a Republican or Democrat. Picozzi also spoke about how he is upholding some of his campaign promises such as eliminating wasteful spending, inefficient procedures and fixing the city’s r

Alexis Rapoza News Editor PROVIDENCE, R.I., -- On Thursday, Governor Dan McKee announced that all Rhode Islanders aged 16 or older will be eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine by April 19. The governor’s announcement reverses the claim made by the R.I. COVID-19 Vaccine Subcommittee last Tuesday that Rhode Island would not meet President Biden’s deadline to make all adults eligible by May 1. Gov. McKee stated that although all adults will be eligible by April 19, not everyon

Mia Raspanti Asst. News Editor In a statement released by The Vatican on Monday, the Catholic Church denounced same-sex civil unions. The statement claimed that these unions are a “choice” and “sinful.” The Church said they “cannot be recognized as objectively ordered” to God’s plans. In addition, Pope Francis signed a Vatican decree that would further solidify the Church’s stance on gay marriage and bars priests from blessing same-sex unions. “God does not and cannot bless s