Alright, I’ll warn all of you now, this column is not like the rest. I try my hardest not to write articles all about me, because I’m not that interesting of a guy. Instead, this article is going to chronicle what inspired me to go abroad, why I went abroad and, hopefully, my story can…
With the Thanksgiving break approaching fast, many students are looking forward to taking some time off from classes to consume copious amounts of food…and television. If your semester has been anything like mine, you’ve had to cut back your “Netflix and chill” time and cover your ears while the entire campus chats about the new…
E.C. Matthews, the fifth-year senior guard on the URI men’s basketball team, will miss 4-6 weeks due to a fractured left wrist. Matthews sustained the injury on Monday night during the Rams road loss to the University of Nevada in Reno, Nevada. Late in the second half, Matthews had elevated toward the rim when he…
While the rest of us enjoyed a three-day weekend, University of Rhode Island women’s basketball opened up the season with their first two official games. The Rams won the season opener over UMass Lowell at the Ryan Center on Friday and lost Monday night when they hosted the Minnesota Golden Gophers. The Rams opened the…
The University of Rhode Island powerlifting team opened their season with an impressive start this Sunday at the USAPL Raw Collegiate Cup held at CrossFit Watch City in Waltham, Massachusetts. The Rams accumulated a host of accolades at the meet, totaling 16 medalists, including a clean sweep of the men’s 74 kilogram class, and…
Lianna Blakeman and Theresa Brown News Editor and Contributing News Reporter This semester marks the beginning of the new residential curriculum that has been implemented in all residential halls across the University of Rhode Island campus. While this is a typical thing in other institutions, this is the first time a curriculum like this is…
The University of Rhode Island men’s hockey team swept the New York University Violets last weekend in the first ever matchup between the two clubs. Friday night’s game got off to a rough start for URI as the Violets scored early in the first after junior Sandy Gray was called for roughing to put them…
The University of Rhode Island men’s basketball team packed their bags and headed to Reno, Nevada to battle the University of Nevada in a nonconference matchup on Monday night. The Rams fell to the Wolf Pack 88-81. Sam Murray breaks down the key takeaways from the contest. Defensively the Paint is More Open Than…
The University of Rhode Island men’s basketball team started their Atlantic 10 title defense Friday when the UNC Asheville Bulldogs traveled to the Ryan Center. URI took care of the Bulldogs as they won by a final of 84-60. The Rams hit the ground running in the new season as they started the game on…
The University of Rhode Island football team dominated Villanova 20-6 for a big win on senior day. The Rams controlled the game on both sides of the ball as the defense only allowed one rushing yard on 21 attempts, while limiting the Wildcats passing game to only 170 yards. The pass rush was a big…