The University of Rhode Island’s Kingston and Providence campuses launched the new Alan Shawn Feinstein College of Education and Professional Studies yesterday with celebrations on both campuses. Students, staff and alumni gathered to commend the university’s eighth college and learn about the additional opportunities it will provide for its traditional and adult students. According to…
Assistant director for Audiovisual Production, Timothy Tierney, is set to retire on April 7 after 41 years of working for the University of Rhode Island. Tierney began his long career at URI when he was a student here in the early 70s. He was a student worker in the then Audio Visual center where he…
The coastline is only inches in my reach, showcasing the blue shimmering water below. Daisy, our yellow Volkswagen convertible, has the top down and our hair is flying through the wind, and we’re singing along to blasting music. This is a moment I’ll never forget; a moment too good to be true. For my first,…
Baseball earns first home win of the season following two losses After back-to-back losses this past weekend in a series at William and Mary College losing 11-2 and 7-3, the University of Rhode Island (7-10) responded in their first home game at Bill Beck field against Sacred Heart University winning 6-4. The first game of…
Senate spent last night tackling the 2017-2018 Senate Budget, which allocates resources for Student Senate recognized organizations as well as internal budgeting costs. The final budget came out to $1,132,515.00 after small changes were made to group funding. Money for the Senate’s budget comes from the Student Activity Tax, $88 of which is paid to…
In response to the March 6 Executive Order on foreign national entry into the United States, the University of Rhode Island’s Office of Community, Equity and Diversity, as well as the Office of External Relations and Communications hosted a town hall public forum on March 22 to address resources and strategies for support immigrant students,…
Simply Thai is easily missed in the Emporium at the top of campus, especially next to the Rhode House’s flashy neon sign. Its dark navy-colored sign blends into the building, and the only noticeable feature on the storefront is a small, blinking sign that reads “OPEN.” On the inside, it’s just as unassuming. There’s a…
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza understands the importance of making the most out of an opportunity, as someone who worked his way up the ladder, coming from nothing to something. Born and raised in the West End of Providence, Elorza grew up in poverty. His parents emigrated from Guatemala and worked in factories to support him…
On Thursday, March 9 at 9:49 p.m. a report was filed for a drug offense in Ellery Residence Hall, on Complex Road. On Friday, March 10 A drug offense was investigated in Gorham Residence Hall, on Complex Road. At 4:23 p.m. a drug offense was investigated in Browning Residence Hall, on Butterfield Road. On Saturday,…
The University of Rhode Island Muslim Student Association (MSA) decided to present an Islamic Awareness Week in order to fight the ignorance and preconceived notions people on campus may have about the religion. “Our goal is just for people to learn about Islam and learn that we’re peaceful citizens of the world who don’t have…