February 2, 2017
URI students rally against travel ban
The University of Rhode Island held a rally on Wednesday afternoon against newly elected President Donald Trump’s executive order on immigration. The goal of the rally was to “Join in a gathering to affirm [University of Rhode Island] values of acceptance and inclusion, and support for all in our community.” The rally, which was initially…
URI Police Department promotes from within
University of Rhode Island Police Major Michael Jagoda announced the promotion of Lieutenant Michael Chalec to Administrative University Police Captain, a position that has been open since the previous captain retired. Lieutenant Michael Chalek of the university police was promoted to the position of administrative university police captain, on Monday, Jan. 23. “Captain Chalek has…
Men’s basketball surges late past GW for hard-fought win
The University of Rhode Island men’s basketball team continued to enjoy home court success, as the team overpowered George Washington University, 82-70, in a tense Tuesday night game that was closer than the scoreboard indicated. The Rams (14-7, 6-3 A-10 Conference) looked to continue the goodwill they built in an impressive defensive showing against St….
Catching up with URI Alum: Matt Gallant
Known for his success hosting Animal Planet’s series, “The Planet’s Funniest Animals,” and Entertainment Magazine’s show, “The List,” Emmy award winner Matt Gallant ties his triumph back to his days at the University of Rhode Island. Raised in Connecticut, Gallant said he came into college very shy. After graduating in 1986, he said he knew…
Butting Heads: Coffee or Tea?
The case for cofee Coffee is my drug. It’s the reason I get up in the morning and the only thing keeping me going throughout each and every day. In high school, I remember first trying a sip of the infamous remedy, and I was instantly hooked. My best friend and I walked around the…
URI Celebrates 125 years
Students were treated to free cupcakes, hayrides and hot chocolate on the quad last Wednesday as the University of Rhode Island celebrated it’s 125th anniversary. The URI community, along with alumni and friends, gathered to help kick off the beginning of the schools quasquicentennial anniversary. The event, held on the Quadrangle across Davis Hall, began…
Rome Study Abroad
Motivated by a need to go somewhere I have never been, and to learn something new, I applied to go to Rome this past January. It was easily one of the best decisions of my entire life. After completing a week of online course work, those attending the trip met at Logan Airport. Most of…
Dooley receives criticism for response to executive order
President David M. Dooley addressed the University of Rhode Island community on Monday in reply to Trump’s executive order that restricts immigration from seven Muslim countries. The order restricts refugee entrance to the United States for 120 days, and bars Syrian refugees indefinitely. The uncertainties that surround the order, as well as…
Most underrated movies of 2016
Last week, The Academy Awards announced their 2017 nominees. Among them, the standout film is “La La Land,” netting a total of 14 nominations, making it tied for the most nominations ever received with “All About Eve” and “Titanic.” There were many nominations in the various categories to non-white actors, after the backlash the awards…