Roman Kavanagh Opinions Editor May 2025, just days before finals week, a group of protesting RIC students marched into Gaige Hall where the Rhode Island Council on Postsecondary Education was discussing the suspension of 20 majors. So why didn’t the administration stop those students at the door? The answer is: because of the First Amendment.  As students at a public college, we have the same free speech protections as public citizens, with a few minor exceptions to ensure th

Olivia Barone Editor in Chief The leading students in Rhode Island College’s Student Community Government  (SCG) were flown out this month to attend the annual American Student Government Association  (ASGA) conference in Washington, D.C. Upon his return to RIC, student body President Dante DiGregorio presented at SCG’s Oct. 22 parliamentary meeting proposing to reform parliament, its positions and processes and a thorough reflection of what he and his fellow Executive Counci

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 protest against the Trump Administration on Oct. 18 filled the State House’s yard. The crowd of protestors, over 30,000 people strong, proceeded to march from Providence Place to Kennedy Plaza, chanting, waving signs and passing flyers. Individuals of all ages, backgrounds and beliefs came together under one motto: “No Kings!”  “I’ve been attending protests against government policy since the 1960s,” said Stephen Cabral during an interview wit