The University of Rhode Island men’s soccer team brought back an ex-Ram (1992-96) and assistant goalkeeper coach (1998-02) Kyle Froberg to serve the role of assistant coach, primarily training goalkeepers for next season. During Froberg’s time as a player at Rhode Island he was named Freshman Athlete of the Year in 1992, while also…
Many students’ study in geology ends in grade school when they learn the three types of rocks: metamorphic, igneous, and sedimentary. However, the University of Rhode Island’s geology program proves time and time again to both increase and expand upon the importance of geology in the modern day that extends further than that of…
On Tuesday, Feb. 23, at 1:01 a.m., a motor vehicle stop at the intersection of Butterfield Road and Flagg Road led to the arrest of a 19 year old for the underage possession of alcohol. On Wednesday, Feb. 24, at 3:43 p.m., a report was filed for a drug offense in Fayerweather Residence Hall,…
A University of Rhode Island student was arrested on Feb. 13 after authorities found him responsible for disabling fire alarms and damaging other university property in Tucker Hall. Thomas J. Vaughn, 18, of Wakefield was charged with one felony count of interference with a fire alarm and misdemeanor charges of larceny from a building,…
Swimming and Diving The University of Rhode Island swimming and diving team wrapped up their season with a seventh-place finish at the Atlantic 10 Championships in Geneva, Ohio. The four-day event concluded on Saturday and saw the Rams tally 204 total points, more than 400 behind the University of Richmond’s winning score of 653.5….
The American education system is experiencing a college-tuition crisis, but Senator Sheldon Whitehouse and other democratic senators are trying to change that. College tuition keeps rising beyond what the current generation can afford, leaving many students in crippling debt and a poor job market. At the University of Rhode Island, in a recent student survey…
The University of Rhode Island men’s basketball team defeated conference foe Duquesne University, 77-74, this past Saturday night at the Ryan Center, before traveling and losing to Davidson College, 65-54, on Tuesday night. Against Duquesne, Rhode Island went into halftime holding a 42-35 lead. The Rams connected on over 61 percent (16-26) of their shots…
This past weekend the Atlantic 10 Indoor Track and Field Championships were held at URI’s Mackal Field House and the results for the Rhody men and women’s track teams were outstanding. The men’s team captured first place at the Indoor Championships for the third consecutive year, while also marking their 20th overall championship in…
This is the second installment of a semester-long series that documents my exploration of faith on the University of Rhode Island campus. The goal is to sit down with every religious community on campus and learn about their religion and community. College is a time to be critical. Question everything – yourself, your parents,…
The old adage goes that college is what you make of it. Personally, I have always thought Rhode Island catches a bad rap. However, if you’re here from anywhere between four and six years to earn your degree(s), you should really enjoy this state, in all of its craziness, variety and culture. Most people…