The University of Rhode Island is combining two traditional events into one this year – from Homecoming and Family Weekend, into Family and Alumni Weekend. The merger is bringing entertainment, food, school spirit and reunions all in one. New traditions are happening all over campus. For decades, Homecoming and Family Weekend were held separately, but…
Students at the University of Rhode Island cannot all pay the price of making responsible decisions. With Uber surcharges during popular nights of the week, getting home safely can be expensive. Uber states the right to charge more when rides are in high demand. According to Uber’s website, “in these cases of very high demand,…
While the season doesn’t tip off for another month, thousands of URI basketball fans packed the Ryan Center for Rhody Madness last Friday, showing the noticeable growth in the fan base taking place over the last few years. Men’s coach Dan Hurley and women’s coach Daynia La-Force expressed their appreciation for the support coming from…
The University of Rhode Island Theatre Department opened their first theatre production of the year, Eurydice, last Thursday, Oct. 12. The story of Eurydice is as follows: On the happiest day of her life, Eurydice has a tragic accident which rips her from reality, sending her into a sort of Underworld, leaving behind her lover,…
A couple weeks ago when I was in New Zealand, something happened to me that hadn’t happened since July. It wasn’t a phone call, nor was it seeing an old friend… It was having a home cooked meal. Hamburger, lamb and, best of all, warm apple pie topped with ice cream. It was heaven, it…
The Fine Arts Center renovation and remodel was “at the top of the list of priorities for fiscal year 2017,” according to J. Vernon Wyman, the assistant vice president of Business Services, in an Cigar interview from November of 2015. As many students and visitors can attest, there have been no renovations in the FAC….
On Thursday October 12, 2017, the University of Rhode Island’s music department continued its convocation series with its sixth event of the semester. Generally, the convocations consist of faculty, students or special guests with discussions. This time however, there was show-case of URI’s instrumental students playing individual pieces for an audience of their peers. The…
Pressure can make or break a team. In sports, more often than not, presure decides your legacy. How athletes handle big moments, for a rookie, can set the tone for their career. The mishandling of moments can turn the tide for even the most seasoned of veterans. But, how an athlete or a team is…
Everyone loves the library; but what are some other places around campus where students can pull out their laptops, relax and get some work done? There’s plenty of locations around that are perfect for studying for your physics midterm or to work diligently on a essay. Here’s a few. Firstly, everyone seemingly goes to the…
Students at the University of Rhode Island got colorful this past sunday thanks to a Color Run hosted by the URI Engineers for a Sustainable World (ESW). All students on campus along with members of the community were allowed to participate in the untimed 5K. This Color Run had a turnout of about 25 students…