What moves us? Sometimes, it’s a conversation with a friend. Other times, it’s a passing thought. For some, it takes years to work up the courage to spring into action. For others, the simple question, “What if?” is enough. Shalyn Quigly decided to act on her “what if.” Her question: “What if I fought in […]
I teach my students that both genders are equal, and frequently introduce them to stories of strong women. I have them read I Am Malala and hold Socratic seminars about women’s rights, but sometimes a student wants to hear from someone other than their teacher or parent. Enter after school programs. They are as vital to a […]
“This is how it works You’re young until you’re not You love until you don’t You try until you can’t You laugh until you cry You cry until you laugh And everyone must breathe Until their dying breath.” -“On the Radio” by Regina Spektor Dear Nick, I attended the Regina Spektor concert last week at […]
Snow has melted, and the ice is gone from Newport. There’s nothing to show for all that shoveling, and it’s time to leave the house again. The stores are reopening, and the tourists are beginning to return, not to mention that the resident-only parking sticker comes into effect May 1! Time to take advantage of […]
Before lab tests, before xrays and even before thermometers, people got sick, and someone had to figure out what was wrong with them. Diagnostics have always been an important step in healing. So how did people do it in days of yore? The earliest records of medicine are from the Ancient Egyptians. The Edwin Smith […]
Dear C; I’ve always wanted children. I’ve gone out with a number of guys and had one serious relationship, but in the end, what decided it for me was the kids factor. Most guys in their 20s actually seem afraid of children. Then I met Danny. He’s fun to be with, the attraction is there, […]
I have always loved fishing piers and public shore access. As an avid angler, I think it’s great to have a special place designated for anyone to get to the water. There’s also something about shore fishing culture that transcends typical norms and boundaries. People from such vastly different backgrounds come together around something we […]
The term “antibiotic” means, literally, opposing life. Their medical intent is to destroy invading bacteria, but they can be far more indiscriminate killers. Sometimes, their target is us. Since the beginning, antibiotics have been a double-edged sword. Antimicrobials are probably one of the greatest success stories in the history of medicine, saving countless lives and […]
Transform into a pine tree! Be a fungus among us! Infuse into a coral reef and sleep with the fishes! It’s not science fiction. It’s part of a movement of alternative funeral choices that have left more people asking themselves: If it’s my time to go, why not go green? According to the Green Burial […]
“All you black folks, you must go All you Mexicans, you must go And all you poor folks, you must go Muslims and gays, boy, we hate your ways So all you bad folks, you must go.” -Tribe Called Quest Dear Nick, Today the elected officials of the United States of America came for the […]