Disney underperforms in queer representation

With minimal LGBTQIA+ representation in their films, Disney continues to face backlash this Pride month for only using token queer characters rather than spotlighting the community.  Over the past five years, Disney has incorporated very few queer moments and characters into their feature length films despite a growing global concern for proper representation. Glimpses of…

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Track teams compete back-to-back at George Davis Invitational

Battling the elements at the George Davis Invitational, both the Men’s and Women’s Track and Field teams competed well. Photos from gorhody.com. The University of Rhode Island Men’s and Women’s Track & Field teams returned to action this past week for the George Davis Invitational, and the men’s team also competed in a dual meet…

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Criminology professor refreshes curriculum, looks at inequalities in justice system

URI Associate Professor Jill Doerner was largely responsible for the creation of the criminology and criminal justice major at URI, and remains one of it’s most popular professors. Photo by Ethan Pellegrino.  Through her earnest work and research with criminology and social inequalities, associate professor Jill Doerner has cultivated a classroom of enlightening opportunities at…

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