Vonnegut dies at age 84; His sharp American commentary lives on
As I stare at the copy of Bluebeard sitting on my desk, I can’t help but feel an overwhelming sense of sadness. Kurt Vonnegut was a voice for generations...
Environmentalism is a concern that should bridge party lines
Recently, the issues surrounding the climate crisis and the human population’s contribution to global warming have finally gained social and political...
Booth and Buggy are not the most fun Carnival traditions
Ah, Carnival: a mini spring break celebrated with inebriated afternoons, overpriced Ferris wheel rides, and the constant clanging of booths being built...
Seeking white, heterosexual males
When the University of Rhode Island’s (URI) College Republicans advertised a satirical scholarship, they probably expected some sort of reaction from...
Internet plays powerful role in wake of Va. Tech
Amid the chaos of what is already being called the Virginia Tech massacre, the Internet was a steady flow of fairly accurate information. Blogs — typically...
Presidential Perspectives
Each year our campus community entertains certain “new” public discussions: How do we encourage diversity within student activities? How do we engage...
Letters to the editor
I am writing to respond to Mr. Peters’s assertion that “Egelman and Arasin are both graduate students, which makes one wonder what their commitment is...