The Providence Phoenix

Savor the local flavor

Hungry? You've come to the right place
In some college towns, you're lucky if you can find two or three good eateries. In Providence, you could get through med school and still not be done exploring — especially if you're willing to venture deep into the city and out across Rhode Island.

By: MARION DAVIS | August 31, 2010

Providence Student Survival Guide: List of lists

New to Vo Dilun? Trust us, you need this
It's back-to-campus time. You've got shopping lists, book lists, syllabi, class rosters, and Facebook. Who would possibly think you could handle more lists? We would, that's who.

By: PROVIDENCE PHOENIX STAFF | August 31, 2010

Swords, cycles, skates — and Scrotie

Fun 'n' games
Sporting venues don't have to be limited to large corporate-sponsored stands full of foam fingers. Some of the more unique — and irreverent — sports teams can be found right in Lil' Rhody's backyard.

By: ABIGAIL CROCKER | August 31, 2010

The new homeschool

Edupreneurs apply a DIY ethic to education
This might not be what you want to read as you're settling into the new semester and shelling out hundreds of dollars for textbooks, but we're going to tell you anyway: The traditional model of higher education is doomed.

By: DEIRDRE FULTON | August 31, 2010