Students rely heavily on their laptops for school assignments. Photo by Greg Clarke. Several students described their struggle completing work after their laptops broke Students rely on their laptops like it’s their lifeline. Students use laptops to complete assignments, conduct research, take down notes in class, interact with professors and for many other purposes. But,…
Skye Leedahl has done extensive research in the last two decades about the senior citizen population. Photo by Autumn Walter. Skye Leedahl has studied gerontological social integration since high school Skye Leedahl, a faculty member at the University of Rhode Island, has worked for over 20 years on gerontology research about improving social integration of…
Senior jazz studies major Harrison Dolan spent his summer in Ghana serving children without families and compiling a book of grateful thoughts. Photo by Grace DeSanti. Harrison Dolan connected with children and taught music during his trip to Ghana While other college students were lounging on the beach this summer, Harrison Dolan, a senior jazz…
Surprisingly, music is one of the most rigorous majors on campus Pursuing a degree in music at the University of Rhode Island is seen to be one of the most intensive majors offered, which according to music students, focuses on spending every waking moment practicing with little free time. Senior Collin Tyrrell, a music major…
Student Josquin Anthony Malone, an active member of FLOW, enjoys spending his free time climbing trees and being barefoot. Photo by James Singer. Members of Flow say walking barefoot provides health benefits Flow, a group on campus that embraces the free spirits and absorbs the endorphins that Mother Earth has to offer, has started a…
Michael Jagoda promoted after six years in Kingston Maj. Michael Jagoda was recently named the new URI Police director of public safety and chief police executive. PHOTO CREDIT: Nick Pierson Major Michael Jagoda of the University Rhode Island Police Department carries himself like you’d imagine a police officer would. He stands up tall and straight…
The 193 Coffeehouse is a quirky, creative and cozy environment for faculty and students to enjoy coffee while getting work done. Photo by Sarah Michaud. The Coffeehouse is non-profit and has been a URI staple since the ‘90s “The entire message of the Coffee House is to provide a contemporary, friendly space for people of…
Some URI 101 classes mandate students to participate in fundraisers such as the Heather Fund, which raises money for suicide prevention. Graphic created by Elizabeth Wong. All proceeds of the event will go to the Heather Fund With suicide being the second leading cause of death among college students according to Amy Albert, the Unviersity…
URI is host to one of the country’s largest language programs. Graphic created by Elizabeth Wong. The University of Rhode Island has one of the largest language departments in the country and according to faculty and students, offers unique opportunities for growth during college and life after college. URI’s language department is ranked 16th nationally…
The month long campaign aims to teach students of all technological abilities The University of Rhode Island Information Technology Department has taken initiative to host an awareness campaign for National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NSCAM) which has provided five new lessons based on the theme “Own It. Secure It. Protect It” for students to learn…