In the early 1980s, in a house on Lower College Road, University of Rhode Island alum Edward McSweegan (‘84) studied his way to a Ph.D. in microbiology. Afterwards, career changes, historical fiction novels and world travel would fill McSweegan’s days. With an undergraduate degree in biology from Boston College, and a master’s degree in microbiology…
Community Wellness Leaders hosted a paint night on Valentine’s Day at 193 Coffeehouse, inviting students to focus on themselves, relax and enjoy the vibes. Valentine’s Day has seen a shift, in recent years, to focus more on self love. This CWL event was advertised as a way to treat yourself on Valentine’s Day, according to…
The University of Rhode Island Innovation Labs began its “Launch Lab Workshops” series Wednesday, Feb. 7, with a student-led panel discussion about photography, where students detail their own experiences and work. The three student photographers running the panel, Christian Dior, Ebenezer Falaye and Nate Huncho, began by discussing their distinct paths to becoming photographers. Dior…
In the past few years there has been an obvious uprise in the popularity of Stanley’s 40-ounce insulated tumblers, but their popularity has skyrocketed since 2023. Launched in 2016, Stanley’s come in multiple colors and sizes, but they have a distinct handle and tapered bottle to fit perfectly in a cup holder. This trend is…
Keaney Gym has been standing strong in Kingston, Rhode Island for just over 70 years and its presence on the University of Rhode Island’s campus cannot be overstated. Despite the complex being overtaken by its fundamental successor, the adjacent Ryan Center, there remains many current uses for Keaney Gym. According to the Campus Recreation website,…
In celebration of Valentine’s Day, the University of Rhode Island Cape Verdean Students Association held its first “Roses Speak Louder than Words” fundraiser in front of the Memorial Union. From Feb. 5 to 8, members of the organization sold roses to URI students to be picked up or delivered to a friend, significant other or…
Amidst the ebb and flow of creating art and supporting his family, Ben Anderson found his way back to Rhode Island, where he creates his own sculptures while teaching students to be fluid with their learning. Anderson is a professor of three-dimensional art and sculpture, as well as the chair of the Fine Arts Department…
Students gathered on Wednesday, Jan. 31 to let their creative juices flow and collage vision boards in the 193 Coffeehouse for the second installment of Sip, Snip and Create. The University of Rhode Island’s Alcohol and Other Drug Education group and Counseling Center ran the collaging event last week after their first collaging event last…
Tuesday, Jan. 30 the University of Rhode Island Hillel Center hosted their bi-weekly Sweet Tzedakah Treats event, baking delicious treats to donate to the McAuley House and Help the Homeless RI. The McAuley House is a nonprofit based in Providence, providing food, shelter, clothing and health services to the people of Rhode Island. Help the…
The University of Rhode Island’s visiting therapy dog, Atle, returned from winter break to greet students on Tuesday, Jan. 30 at the Robert L. Carothers Library. Atle is a registered therapy dog with Pet Partners, an organization that trains therapy animals to interact with the public. Atle was posted in the front of the library…