This election has brought about many questions and concerns, one of which is about whether or not a business background makes for a good president. While this first came up in 2012 with presidential candidate Mitt Romney, it has become increasingly more relevant for Donald Trump as he campaigns with no political background against Hillary…
The University of Rhode Island’s Indian Student Association will be hosting Diwali, the Indian Festival of Lights, at 6 p.m. in the Ballroom of the Memorial Union on Saturday, Nov. 5. Similar to previous years, the event will feature demonstrations of various Indian dances, live musical performances and special guest performances from outside organizations, as…
The University of Rhode Island Honors Colloquium welcomed journalist and political author John Nichols Tuesday night as the program’s third-to-last guest speaker, who gave a passionate speech about inequality in politics throughout American history. Nichols commanded the audience’s attention through the entirety of his speech, and leading listeners through the political history of voting and…
A year from now when someone says to me, “it’s your fault that we’re in this situation,” I can truthfully say it’s not. I am talking about probably the most important presidential election in history and the fact that I can’t vote. Therefore, whatever political situations arises within the next four years, I’ll have taken…
In our current election, tensions between political parties have become so strained that many are seeking to vote against the candidate they like the least. In doing so, a candidate who may actually deserve the position may end up losing out. In a democratic system such as ours, one of the greatest powers our citizens…
In recognition of the Academic Committee’s proposal that hours at the Robert L. Carothers Library be extended for finals week and the two weeks prior, Karim B. Boughida, the Dean of University Libraries, came to address the concerns of the Student Senate during public forum. Boughida said that this proposal, while being legitimate, was not…
The women’s basketball team takes the court for the first time this Monday, looking to bounce back from their 12-18 season last year. The Rams are currently projected to finish ninth in the Atlantic 10 and will look to advance to the quarterfinals of the conference championship for a third straight year, and ultimately beyond….
The majority of news coverage in the weeks leading up to Nov. 8 has focused on the presidential race, but the majority of the ballot is made up of various statewide and local items. In addition to the presidential election, there are local elections, including city council and school board, as well as questions unique…
Every music lover has that one album that will always stand above the rest for them. It’s that one album that kicks everything off; it may turn your attention to your new favorite band, or it may make you relive the glory days of high school. Either way, there is that one album that means…
The University of Rhode Island basketball team took center stage Tuesday as part of their annual media day, as the team embraced the immense pressure and hype that the program has been craving for almost two decades. The Ryan Center was filled with an air of hope, not the false sense that has permeated through…