September 2017
WaterFire 125th Anniversary of URI
The University of Rhode Island rang in its 125th anniversary in the middle of downtown Providence on Saturday night. Students, alumni and the general public were invited to a special night of WaterFire to help the university celebrate the milestone anniversary at Waterplace Park Basin. The event, sponsored by URI, featured a special welcome tent…
Letter to the Editor: Student Affairs on sexual assault
Nationally, sexual assault on college campuses is a significant problem. Sexual violence is an epidemic that can occur anywhere in any campus environment and is most prevalent among students ages 18-24. One incident is too many and our hearts sincerely go out to all those who have been impacted by the extremely traumatic experience of…
Men’s hockey opens season with series sweep against Buffalo
Goal scoring was the question mark, when Ray Boudiette, the ninth highest scorer in Rams history, graduated. After the opening weekend of the 2017-18 season, it is no longer a question mark. The Rams put up 11 goals in two games after a 3-2 overtime victory on Friday, then an 8-0 lashing on Saturday against…
Exhibit showcases the earlier form of American sculpture
“Momento Mori: Colonial American Lives in Stone” provides the University of Rhode Island community members with an in-depth understanding of a historic art form that can be easily overlooked. The special exhibition was curated by advanced art history students and faculty. The exhibit teaches community members about the generally unknown history and artistry of New…
Campus responds to sexual assault column
By Emma Gauthier and Allie Lewis Sexual assault is an ongoing and pervasive epidemic happening at college campuses across the country – and the University of Rhode Island is not immune. According to the University’s 2015 Clery Report, there were six reported sexual assaults on campus. Many instances of sexual assault, however, go unreported. Only…
Football falls to No. 16, UNH 28-14
Following the team’s first victory of the 2017 campaign, the University of Rhode Island football team traveled to Durham, New Hampshire to take on 15th ranked University of New Hampshire to resume conference play. The Wildcats, in front of a record breaking home attendance, came out on top 28-14 behind the strong play of junior…
URI to assist state-wide sexual assault investigation
Students were shocked last Thursday when they received a communications message detailing an alleged sexual assault involving a weapon. According to the statement, the University of Rhode Island Police Department is working together with the Rhode Island State Police during this open investigation. The incident was first reported to the URI Police on the night…
‘All is fair in love, war and battleship’
Students of all ages, majors and buoyancy met in the Tootell Aquatic Center to participate in the annual battleship tournament hosted by campus recreation last Wednesday, Sept. 20. The air was filled with excitement and the scent of chlorine between the 11 separate teams which came out to participate. Some of this year’s participants, including…
One fish, two fish, sustainable blue fish
Dining services offers first locally sourced meal as part of green initiative On Wednesday, Sept. 20, Dining Services at the University of Rhode Island hosted their first locally sourced fish dinner as a part of their sustainability initiative. The bluefish was caught, filleted and transported by the Narragansett Bay Lobster Company in Galilee. URI has…