Payment plan: Farish gives direction in White Paper

In response to the recession of the past four years, Roger Williams University and thousands of other institutions of higher education have seen a significant decrease in student enrollment. “People are having trouble with their own personal economic situation right now,” said University President Donald Farish. Full story

What is the BIG deal about a little bit of pot?

An inside look at 4/20

It started as a local hangout in California. Every day at 4:20 p.m., a group of friends would gather to smoke a little pot. To some, 4/20 is believed to be the active amount of chemicals found in cannabis. For many others, they have no idea of how the holiday originated. The truth is, there’s just too much smoke overhead obscuring the real origin of the “holiday. Full story

The seven habits of highly irritating gym-goers

  I love a good workout. I don’t claim to be any sort of marathon-ready runner or Olympic-bound athlete, but the stress-reducing effects of a good workout always keep me coming back to the Campus Recreation Center fitness center for a cardio workout, a group exercise class, or a swim. Full story

Clubs coming to campus

  WOMEN’S RUGBY - The Roger Williams University Women’s Rugby Club is a group of dedicated women who play for the love of the game. The team is lead by Coach Tom Campbell and captains Diana Denio and Stephanie Grodeska. In the fall, the team had five games and two scrimmages. Full story