Manuela Vadis, more commonly known as Manny, has delivered for the University of Rhode Island women’s track team on and off of the field thanks to her unrelenting drive for excellence, and her tireless work ethic. Growing up, Vadis’s mother and sister were big influences in her life. Manuela’s mother, who is a social worker…
Despite Rhode Island state law requiring proof of immunization for communicable diseases prior to being admitted to the University of Rhode Island, students may be exempt from some vaccinations for medical or religious reasons. Â Director of Health Services Ellen Reynolds estimates that there are some students who are exempt from vaccinations for medical…
The University of Rhode Island offers a multitude of interesting classes, one being an Anthropology topics class, Sex and Reproduction in our Species. According to the course syllabus, it addresses questions like “what is similar and what is different about human reproduction and that of other organisms and do all humans reproduce the same…
The parking problems here at the University of Rhode Island have been discussed time and time again. Yet here we stand, still with no solution. It seems the only thing people can agree on is that the current state of affairs is unacceptable. Whether it is the lack of spots available within a convenient distance…
Award-winning New York Times journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones has reported on race throughout her journalistic career, but she called segregation in schools “the heart on inequality in this country,†during her presentation this past Monday at the University of Rhode Island. The talk was also coupled by a singing of the National Black Anthem, “Lift Ev’ry…
The University of Rhode Island men’s ice hockey team had two colossal wins this weekend, beating Pennsylvania State Berks by scores of 10-3 and 8-2 respectively. The first game was big for the Rams, with a high 10 goals in total. The Rams offense was spearheaded by Captain Robbie Buehrer and Assistant Captain Ray…
Coming off an Atlantic 10 Finals appearance a season ago, the University of Rhode Island baseball Rams are prepared for success in 2016. Picked to finish third in the conference coaches poll, Rhode Island will return a great many players to their current campaign, but perhaps most importantly their head coach Raphael Cerrato. Cerrato, who…
Last month an issue of Scientific American was published featuring a scholarly article from one of the University of Rhode Island’s very own professors, Holly Dunsworth. Professor Dunsworth has been with the University of Rhode Island since fall of 2011. She holds a master’s in Biological Anthropology, with a focus in genetics and primates,…
The University of Rhode Island’s Livestock Judging Team announced their first ever win in the North Eastern Student Affiliation Livestock Judging Competition. Although not formally recognized by student senate, the livestock judging team has been around for 30 years. But the team had yet to win a NESA competition in that time. This year’s…
Strike a Chord has a jam-packed semester ahead full of music and philanthropy, with three upcoming events planned. Strike a Chord is a non-profit student organization which uses concerts, open mic nights and Battle of the Bands events to raise money for local charities. President Nick Bottai has been with the group since its creation…