I have lived in Rhode Island all my life, and one incorrect belief about my home state especially irks me: “There’s nothing to do here.†Sure, this isn’t California or New York. However, there is something to love about the Ocean State everywhere you look. Across all 39 towns and cities in Rhode Island, you…
After two consecutive losses, the University of Rhode Island men’s soccer team responded by defeating Yale University 3-0 this past Saturday and drew a 1-1 tie against Boston College on Wednesday night. On Saturday, Rhode Island not only shut out Yale but the team ended the first half of the match with confidence. Senior Ryan…
1The University of Rhode Island volleyball team beat Virginia Commonwealth University and Davidson College last weekend to extend its winning streak to nine games. The Rams played VCU on Friday and won 3-1.  It didn’t come easy, though. Rhode Island took control early on by winning the first two sets of the match, 25-18 and…
On Thursday, Sept. 24 at 12:26 a.m., a routine motor vehicle stop in the parking lot near Hillside Residence Hall led to the arrest of a 23-year-old person. The 23-year-old pwas charged with possession of marijuana and had their license suspended and revoked. On Friday, Sept. 25 at 12:45 a.m., a 21-year-old person was…
PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS TO THE FACULTY DID YOU NOTICE? IT’S MOSTLY ABOUT CONSTRUCTING BUILDINGS President Dooley’s Faculty Address presented on Thursday, September 17, 2014 at 3:00pm was carried on LIVESTREAM. If you saw the presentation DID YOU NOTICE what President Dooley didn’t highlight in his remarks? To sum up: Following the usual salutations and thank you…
The University of Rhode Island football team lost its fourth straight game to start the season, falling 27-17 to the University of Maine on Saturday. The game started well for the Rams. Near the end of the first quarter, junior quarterback Paul Mroz connected with freshman wide receiver Khayri Denny for a 33 yard pass….
It goes without saying that every athlete strives for excellence. They hone their skills so that they can one day reach the top in their respective sport. But they also acknowledge that there are things simply bigger than the game. Donning the colors of their country and representing them on an international stage would…
I’m officially three-plus years into my college career, so it’s a little too late to quit now. Not that I would just to be clear, but I’d be lying if I said that it never crossed my mind during my time here at the University of Rhode Island, whether it was to transfer or…
The University of Rhode Island men’s and women’s track and field teams have been preparing in the offseason to return to their conference dominance this season. The men’s team finished second in both the A-10 and New England Championships last season.  However, they lost some key athletes since then, including senior sprinters Jalen Young…
January break: a wonderful time where students leave the University of Rhode Island for the seclusion of their homes, the silence of their Yik Yak feeds and for some, the serenity of Cuban culture. This winter, if a month long stay with mom and dad does not seem so appealing, URI is offering an array…