Month: December 2020

Emperor Denies Getting New Clothes: Fashion industry in an uproar

The nation’s capital descended into its fourth straight week of protests. The outcry started in the first week of November, when the emperor refuted a claim he had purchased a brand new wardrobe made of the finest Parisian silks. In a follow-up press conference the following morning, his Majesty asserted, “I’m always naked from the […]

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…. I’ll Arise…. (Let Freedom Ring)

In my shoes if only you could walk this mileWith tragedy and disappointments I’m still proud Long, courageous strides along this highwaySun, beaming down radiantly across my face Today marks another day written in historyMy right to vote sets me free,Yet cold blaring stares surrounding meThreatening weapons of anxiety overtaking my ability to breathe False […]

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Putting Down Roots: Local artists draw inspiration from nature

Revive the Roots is a non-profit organization located in Smithfield that teaches and practices permaculture, an agricultural philosophy that recognizes the inextricable relationship between people and nature and works within an ecosystem’s natural patterns. The non-profit provides space to visitors at Mowry Commons, land leased from the estate of Mary Mallory through the town of […]

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BikeLife Lives Matter: By working together, cities and bikers can reach a solution

In 2017, the Providence town council wrote an ordinance that allows Providence police to confiscate and destroy illegally ridden ATVs and dirt bikes. This October, the City of Providence, in a show of enforcement, publicly demolished 33 dirt bikes and ATVs. One week later, during a ride-out on October 18, 24-year-old Jhamal Gonsalves was involved […]

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Enough with the Stuff!: Give the gift of pandemic-safe adventure

Holiday shopping can be a strain even under the best of non-2020 circumstances. It’s a whole new challenge when you’re the type of gift giver who would rather buy your significant other concert tickets — and finds yourself at a loss when most forms of entertainment face a murky re-opening. But if there’s one thing […]

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