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Marie Curie became the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and the first person to win two Nobel Prizes as well as being the first woman to teach at Sorbonne University in Paris.

Women who paved the way: Marie Curie

March 1, 2021
According to the CDC, obesity was prevalent in 42.4% of American adults in 2017-2018.

Let’s talk about the big F-word

February 25, 2021
John Carter Minkins became the first Black editor at a white newspaper and wrote for several newspapers in Rhode Island.

From oysters to newspapers, these Black historical figures played important roles in Rhode Island history

February 25, 2021
MSU hosted Dr. Yusef Salaam who gave a moving keynote address followed by a Q&A session on Feb. 23.

“We have to be the roses that grow out of the concrete:” MSU hosts Dr. Yusef Salaam for its Honoring Black Resilience event

February 25, 2021
Valentine's Day in Slovenia is celebrated on March 12 and is believed to be the day that birds propose and wed.

A very vivacious Valentine’s

February 11, 2021
70 puppies participated in Animal Planet’s 17th annual Puppy Bowl.

Put your paws together for Puppy Bowl XVII

February 8, 2021
Donald Trump may not have a platform to speak on anymore, but his ideologies still seem to plague our nation.

How do we move on in a post-Trump America?

February 4, 2021
The Intercultural Center has events lined up for the month of February to celebrate Black History Month.

Intercultural Center’s Black History Month event series aims to leave a mark on campus

February 4, 2021
Students in the Human Rights Advocacy Seminar advocate for the release of wrongfully imprisoned scholars.

[PHOTO] Students in Human Rights Advocacy Seminar fight for imprisoned scholars

November 19, 2020
The Roger statue is thankful for the students on campus and wishes everyone a safe and healthy break and will be waiting for everyone to come back.

[PHOTO] My Life as a Statue

November 19, 2020
Thanksgiving can mean something entirely different this year, with people acknowledging what is truly important to them.

[PHOTO] What does Thanksgiving mean this year?

November 19, 2020
Christmas staples such as Christmas trees, string lights, and outdoor displays have already begun to illuminate homes.

[PHOTO] Christmas is coming early

November 19, 2020
Roger Williams was an advocate for religious freedoms and helped create relationships with native tribes that inhabited the land.

A very Roger Thanksgiving

November 19, 2020
Due to COVID-19 guidelines and regulations, academic buildings and residence halls have cleaning stations so students and faculty can make sure they keep shared surfaces clean.

[PHOTO] COVID-19 guidelines in the classroom

November 12, 2020
Friday, Feb. 13, 1970 marks the birth of heavy metal with Black Sabbath’s self titled album release.

Freaky Friday: Fun history about Friday the 13th

November 12, 2020
Three cheers for Thursday: Shopping local in the East Bay

Three cheers for Thursday: Shopping local in the East Bay

November 5, 2020
Wicked Week concluded with the Halloween Carnival that took place in the Field House on Oct. 31.

Wrapping up Wicked Week

November 4, 2020
Women's Basketball Coach Kelly Thompson oversees practice with the team on Oct. 17, 2020.

[PHOTO] “I’m (Not) Good”

October 22, 2020
Ida Lewis is buried in Common Burying Ground and Island Cemetery. Her gravestone serves as a monument for her heroic acts as a lighthouse keeper.

Over my dead body!

October 22, 2020
Dollar Tree decorations are easy on the wallet and amazing on the walls like these items that (un)liven up the room.

[PHOTO] Spooky, scary Halloween decor ideas

October 22, 2020
The Roger statue decided to dress up as a bee this Halloween in honor of all the busy bees on campus.

[PHOTO] My Life as a Statue

October 22, 2020
The dining tent outside Commons has been removed as the weather is getting colder. The Law School Bistro will now be open and accepting meal swipes.

[PHOTO] As colder weather approaches, dining prepares for more students to head indoors

October 22, 2020

Indigenous in Rhode Island

October 12, 2020
Del's Lemonade has unveiled a new pumpkin spice lemonade flavor for the fall.

[PHOTO] Companies are taking pumpkin spice to the next level

October 8, 2020
Apple picking is a staple of fall and is a great weekend activity for college students.

[PHOTO] Fall activities to get you in the autumn spirit

October 8, 2020
Brittany the Raccoon had some fine dining at the Bayside dumpsters.

Animal of the Week

October 8, 2020

“Fetch” may not be happening, but these National Days sure are

October 8, 2020
Osamequin Nature Preserve is one of the many wildlife refuges located in Rhode Island.

Have a hoot looking for wildlife

October 1, 2020

Roger got eaten by what?!

October 1, 2020
Sneakerheads have many new releases to look forward to this September.

[PHOTO] Hot sneaker releases of the month

September 10, 2020
Fashion inspiration from a Zoom classroom setting.

[PHOTO] Back-to-school fashions to try out for “Zoom University”

September 10, 2020

[PHOTO] The new musical film “Hamilton” is a must see on Disney Plus

July 30, 2020
Roger Williams was an advocate for religious freedoms and helped create relationships with native tribes that inhabited the land.

[PHOTO] My Life as a Statue

September 17, 2020

Our lives are slowly turning into an article from The Onion

September 17, 2020

Utilizing the tutoring center without leaving your room

September 17, 2020

Film Production Collaborative and Photo Club prepare for a new kind of normal

September 10, 2020

Why do we idolize teenage TikTokers?

September 10, 2020

Double standards strike down self-expression

September 3, 2020

Keeping up club morale in a time of uncertainty

September 3, 2020

Masking the real issues

August 27, 2020

From the front lines of the pandemic to the front rows of lecture halls: The shift from essential worker to student

August 27, 2020

Studying criminal justice in a time of social unrest

July 30, 2020

Should cancel culture be canceled?

July 30, 2020

Are students ready to return to campus?

July 30, 2020
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