Advice from the Trenches: Graduating from Design School
Dear Sister C; I just graduated from a design school as a top student. I had no problem dealing with tough deadlines or assignments. But now that I’m out, I feel […]
Events:
The Flower, The Labor, and The Sea
September 27, 2025 - June 28, 2026
Samhain Arrives in New England
For most of us, October is the month of Halloween bringing costumes, candy and flying bats, along with TV reruns of every horror movie ever made. But for the followers […]
Catch the Fish Before They Fly South
About one week ago on a Sunday, I drove myself down to the west wall at East Matunuck beach in South Kingstown. I know that striped bass are destined to […]
Alt-Health: Find Your Tribe
Poets, artists and musicians have known it for hundreds of years, but now medical research confirms it: Loneliness and isolation are hazardous to your health. Dr. Harlan Krumholz, director of […]
Advice From The Trenches
“When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro.” – Hunter Thompson We don’t live in a sane world. We’re not safe behind bars. Here, on the other side of […]
The CSPH Celebrates Five Years
As we entered the dark Fete Music Hall to check in, my favorite college sex educator and I were welcomed to An Affair to Remember, the gala 5th anniversary fundraiser for […]
How to Cheat Your College Meal Plan
You’ll probably be surprised to learn — as I was some odd six years ago — that your average college or university factors in an upcharge to your meal plan […]
RIPTA World
In preparing for Motif‘s student guide, our mighty editor, Emily, asked if I would be willing to write an article about places one can get to on our state bus […]
Pin-up: Christine Dechichio
Do you have a nickname? My nickname has been Ravioli since middle school, but lots of people just call me Ravs now. What’s your favorite book? I’m a comic book […]
DareMe: O’Crepe, it’s Hot in Here!
Even as summer comes to a close, food trucks continue to convene every Friday night at the carousel in Roger Williams Park. This new tradition will continue until Halloween when […]