To the Cigar, I am a URI Grad (2002), and a former Cigar Columnist, who still likes to keep up on the affairs of the University. I was also a founding member of H.O.P.E. (The Hemp Organization for Prohibition Elimination), which is now referred to as S.S.D.P. Normally, I would never take time out of my busy schedule as a law student to respond to an article in my school newspaper. However, I was absolutely appalled by the short "letter" titled, "Just say no to druggies." [continues 197 words]
Putting on a large event at the University of Rhode Island is no easy task. The amount of red tape one has to cut through to accomplish anything requires scissors six feet long and super sharp. Patience and cooperation are a must, and some of the people you may encounter on your journey you just might want to kill. However, a number of people in the Student Senate and Memorial Union make this frustrating adventure much easier, and I must give credit where credit is due. [continues 447 words]
