PROVIDENCE, R.I. — With the school year coming to an end, Brown University freshman Aaron Clark has been reflecting on his totally awesome year, citing city-living as “eye-opening yet crazy.” “Yeah, I’m pretty stoked to tell people back home that I go to school in the city.” said Clark. “Besides the massive quad and quiet, opulent neighborhoods featuring ornate original … [Read more...] about Brown University Student Who Hasn’t Left East Side Of Providence Proud To Go To School In City
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None Of Us Could Agree On The Perfect Option, So Here’s All The Places We Can’t Recommend For Italian Food
In honor of Rhode Island Week, The Boston Accent editorial team thought it would be a neat idea to create a guide to some of the best eateries in the littlest state. We immediately hit upon the idea of sharing our favorite places to get Italian food, as our tiny state has an outsized share of such establishments. That, however, was where our progress stopped. For every … [Read more...] about None Of Us Could Agree On The Perfect Option, So Here’s All The Places We Can’t Recommend For Italian Food
Opinion: A House Without Anchor-Shaped Drawer Pulls Is Not A Home
Picture this: you walk into a neighbor’s house, expecting to be greeted by the coastal charm a Rhode Island home is known for. But instead, as you open drawers and scour the pantry unannounced in a desperate search for coffee syrup, you’re met with an unfamiliar feeling—a slippery generic round knob. Nothing to grasp, no anchor-shaped drawer pull to greet your hand. Just an … [Read more...] about Opinion: A House Without Anchor-Shaped Drawer Pulls Is Not A Home
US Office Of Weights And Measures Declares Rhode Island As The Official Unit For Measuring California Wildfires
WASHINGTON, DC - Forget acreage, square miles, and even football fields, California has a new official method of measuring wildfires—Rhode Islands. Last week, the United States Office released a statement designating the unit of the “Rhode Island,” which is equal to the state of Rhode Island, as the unit of measure when observing and reporting on California … [Read more...] about US Office Of Weights And Measures Declares Rhode Island As The Official Unit For Measuring California Wildfires
Thousands Of RISD Students Unable To Improve Upon Big Blue Bug
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — In an effort to further beautify the city of Providence, the Rhode Island School of Design has partnered with Rhode Island Commerce to put out a call for entries with one simple mission: improve upon the state’s legendary Big Blue Bug sculpture. Despite the sea of submissions from thousands of students, the panel of judges has yet to review a single entry … [Read more...] about Thousands Of RISD Students Unable To Improve Upon Big Blue Bug