University of Rhode Island sophomore Derek Colantuono plans to continue his writing and acting career throughout next year. Colantuono, originally from Cranston, Rhode Island, found his love for acting when he was between the ages of 3 and 5. When he was between 6 and 7 years old, he said he started performing on stage…
On Monday, Oct. 12. at 9:24 p.m., the smell of marijuana brought university police to the stone wall near the Wellness Center. A notification of the incident was made. On Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 10 p.m. the university police were notified of a suspicious person outside the Chi Phi Fraternity House on Fraternity Circle. A…
Positives: URI women’s volleyball bouncing back with back-to-back wins, first at Brown, followed by a home game against Fordham. The two games were clear domination for the Rams as they won a combined 6-1 in the two matches. Although both opponents were clearly not on par with Rhode Island, they needed to bounce back after…
The University of Rhode Island Music Department showcased the masterful musicianship of faculty members in a faculty recital on Sunday afternoon. Cellist Theodore Mook, an adjunct professor of Cello and Ensemble, and pianist Manabu Takasawa, a music professor, have been colleagues and friends for about a year. “I was appointed a year ago, and we…
Student Senate focused last week’s meeting on finishing the freshman campus senate elections. After the elections had taken place, freshman representative candidates Will Kramer and Sam Lawrence were disqualified for having campaign materials within 50 feet of the Memorial Union. Kramer received the most votes of the election with 98 votes, while Sam Lawrence…
Attending shows has always been a social event that draws in fans from all over to share an experience. It brings a collective group of people together, creating a great atmosphere shared with people of similar music interests. But what if none of your friends enjoy the same style of music as you? What…
Local According to Providence officials, the City Council is introducing an even more restrictive ban of cigarette use in public. Just this year, Council President Michael Solomon and Majority Leader Seth Yurdin have implemented a strict no-tolerance policy for the handling and sale of cigarettes in all parks, playgrounds, and recreation areas in Providence….
Campus life can get pretty dull, so if you plan to make it through college and avoid boredom, you need to find things to do off-campus as well. Rhode Island may be the smallest state in the union but it is not boring by any means. Starting this semester, I planned to set apart…
Keaney Gym played host to more than 700 University of Rhode Island students, who filled the bleachers to enjoy a Thursday night that was filled with games and various dancing routines that simultaneously induced cheer and laughter. The guests of honor, the URI football team, looked on, as they prepared for their matchup against…
Here’s how the typical first semester hall meeting goes, “Hi! Welcome to your new home. Here are a few rules for the community. Oh, and don’t forget to fill out this survey letting us know how long you shower for.†It is a bit of an awkward and personal request, but those surveys on…