House Republicans reveal Obamacare replacement, face backlash On Monday, Republican leadership in the U.S. House of Representatives introduced a healthcare plan intended to be the replacement for the Affordable Care Act, known as Obamacare. The proposed bill is not a “full” or so-called “clean” repeal of Obamacare. The new plan is at least somewhat similar…
Coming to college can be an extremely nerve-wracking experience. Not knowing where to go, how to sign up for classes, even the proper way to prepare for an exam all add to a stressful first semester. Thankfully, at the University of Rhode Island, there’s the mandatory URI 101 class that helps ease the stress of…
With class registration approaching right around the corner, many students are wondering what general education course they should take next. They might think that they need to take the generic courses, COM 100, WRT 104 or BIO 101, but the truth of the matter is that there are many courses offered at the University of…
The latest club to join the University of Rhode Island is open to both humans and fish — offering students the opportunity to gain aquatic experience while also spreading awareness. Aquarium Club was just recently recognized by Student Senate this past month. One of the founders, a senior aquaculture and fishery technology major named Tyler…
Taylor Ross is more than a junior student athlete excelling on the women’s soccer team, she is a philanthropist with her mind set on using her platform to help bring positivity to the lives of others with her non-profit organization, Cleats Count. The junior Mapleville, Rhode Island native and Burrillville High School graduate had a…
Some students at the University of Rhode Island have learned the hard way where not to park on campus after they return to find a parking ticket wedged beneath their windshield wiper. That’s what happened to senior Gabe Dispoto, who returned to his car to find a ticket waiting for him because he was parked…
The University of Rhode Island men’s basketball team concluded their regular season with their NCAA Tournament aspirations still intact following a dramatic overtime victory over Davidson College on Senior Night. Emotions were running high in the boisterous Ryan Center Saturday evening. The home crowd showed their appreciation for the departing Kuran Iverson and Hassan Martin,…
One student at the University of Rhode Island has spent the past four years working on her acting skills and preparing for a goal she’s always dreamed of: becoming a film actress. Catia Ramos grew up watching TV and films and said she knew she wanted to be a part of that scene. However, she…
Two new professors will be joining the University of Rhode Island faculty as part of the new Criminology and Criminal Justice bachelor’s degree program, which begins its first semester in the Fall of 2017. The new major will allow students to earn a bachelor’s degree specifically in criminology, rather than a degree in sociology, with…
Despite President Donald Trump’s withdrawal of federal protections for transgender students last week, the University of Rhode Island has publicly stated its continued commitment to protect all students, regardless of their gender identity. Apart from allowing students to use the bathroom that corresponded to their gender identity, interpretations of Title IX made during the Obama…