The indietronica band from Cambridge, Massachusetts, Passion Pit, energized fans and brought a new, electric sound to the University of Rhode Island’s Ryan Center last night. The show was presented by URI’s Student Entertainment Committee, who brought Passion Pit in hopes to bring in a different crowd than shows in the past. To start, Firekid,…
An annual report released by the University of Rhode Island last week revealed that the majority of crimes reported to the university happen on the Kingston Campus. Every college and university in the United States is required to disclose all crimes that happen on and off their campus each year, and this collected information is…
The University of Rhode Island football team ended their streak of futility in front of their home crowd Saturday by blanking the University of Delaware, 20-0, to earn their first shutout in 99 games. Both teams boasted potent rushing attacks, but the Rams were able to exploit the apparent weaknesses of Delaware’s passing game,…
The perfect summary of Lincoln Chafee’s run for the democratic nomination can be summed up with one out-of-context Hillary Clinton quote from Tuesday’s debate. “No.†Where does this come from? Chafee is polling near the bottom alongside with Martin O’Malley and Mike Webb, but at least the latter two seemed like professionals (despite the…
Women’s Volleyball The women’s volleyball team went 1-1 this week at home when they defeated La Salle University on Friday and fell to Duquesne University the following day. On Friday, the Rams beat the Explorers in three consecutive sets. Junior Audrey Castro recorded a match-high 16 kills. The Ram’s defense forced the Explorers into 22…
To me, Columbus Day is associated with a blistery October day where everyone sleeps in because everything is closed and there are no classes. The University of Rhode Island stripped me of that reality this year by holding classes, but rarely do I ever consider what the holiday actually celebrates. The intent is legitimate;…
Beginning last month, the University of Rhode Island now offers three new, online programs, including one for nursing, RN to BS. The program for RN to BS allows current registered nurses to take online courses to gain their Bachelors of Science in nursing degrees. URI has also added platforms to gain one’s master’s in…
As the public opinion of safety and police officers changes, the University of Rhode Island’s new police major strives to create a tight-knit community with open conversation. URI’s Campus Police Major Michael Jagoda was hired on April 28. He said he manages the daily operations of the department and assists the director of public…
The Ballroom Dance Club is working towards breaking stereotypes and creating a fun, relaxed atmosphere for all members at the University of Rhode Island. The club is instruction style and designed to teach people how to ballroom dance. Instructors teach a rotation of latin or rhythm, and standard or smooth style of dance between a…
There was an aura of excitement and a sense of lofty expectations in the Ryan Center on Saturday morning. Fans of all ages were there to catch a first look of the University of Rhode Island men’s basketball team during an open practice where the mantra was et it right.†The NCAA Tournament hopefuls took…