With the 2016 Presidential Election drawing closer, University Police Major Michael Jagoda discussed the possibility of community unrest that could potentially manifest following the results of the election on Nov. 8, as well as the contingency plans and initiatives university police have prepared. In addition to normal emergency protocol, university police have received training in…
Lately, there has been a lot of debate about whether or not it is appropriate for entertainers to openly state their political views. Through the emergence of social media, it has become significantly easier for people in the spotlight to have their own individual voices. It seems as though, particularly with this most recent election,…
For many people, 2016 marks their first year voting in an election. According to data from the United States Census, roughly 31 percent of the electoral vote is made up of “new-age baby boomers,” who are between the ages of 18 and 35. With such a high percentage, America’s youth will have a significant role…
When I first walked onto this campus three years ago, I used to think that college was one of the most open-minded, liberal and accepting places in the world. Time and this election cycle have seemed to prove me wrong, however, as my hope for the future and faith in humanity are dwindling. I never…
Madelynn Schulte and Marissa Tansino bring you this week’s headlines.
The University of Rhode Island football team suffered a historic defeat on the road versus James Madison University, the No. 5 ranked team in the FCS Coaches Poll, Saturday afternoon in what was a 84-7 drubbing at Bridgeforth Stadium. Rhode Island (1-8) came into Harrisonburg, Virginia, following two competitive games, but again fell short. Their…
What could go down as one of the most historical elections in United States history is right around the corner, and URI police say they are prepared for any type of response students may have to election results. In recent years, the URI Police Department has established community policing in efforts to continue to institute…
The University of Rhode Island men’s soccer team (6-10-1, 3-4-0) finished their last home game of the regular season on a high note when they defeated George Mason University, 3-1 on senior night at the URI Soccer Complex. Unfortunately for the Rams who played their final home game; Wesley Matthews, Dante Lamb and Nick Ferguson,…
This election has been one of the most controversial topics across the country for months, but how do students from other countries feel about the crazed battle to the finish line between presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump? Multiple international students at the University of Rhode Island have not only kept up with the…
College students play a large role in this year’s election, as many will be voting for their first time and have been active with rallies and opinions, but some have even gone to the extent of volunteering at the polls. Tessa Young, a senior here at the University of Rhode Island, will be assisting her…