On October 9, University of Rhode Island men’s soccer sophomore midfielder and forward, Stavros Zarakostas, was awarded Atlantic 10 offensive player of the week for the third time during his Rhody career. Originally born in Greece, Zarakostas moved to Coventry, Rhode Island when he was in first grade. Starting off by playing recreationally for Coventry…
In 2012, director Peter Strickland released his second feature film, entitled “Berberian Sound Studio.” This unique psychological-horror movie presents us with a riveting performance by Toby Jones, who portrays a well-mannered sound designer. The film is set in the early 1970s and Gilderoy has been chartered from England to Italy to work on a film…
In 2006 the University of Rhode Island men’s soccer team had a very successful season, boasting 12 wins and bringing home the Atlantic 10 championship to Kingston for the fourth time within 10 years. So far this season, the men have acquired eight wins, and their last recorded loss was on Sept. 2, when they…
This year’s January-Term trip to Cuba is a unique opportunity for students to learn and experience the very different lives of those living in the country. With a focus on political science and economics, the trip explores the differences in society between the United States and Cuba. Exploring the differences in culture and social aspects…
The University of Rhode Island men’s hockey team fell in two weekend games against the Stony Brook Seawolves, 6-3 and 4-2, moving the Rams to 4-3-1 on the season. Both the Seawolves and the Rams came into the game in the top 25 of the ACHA. The Rams were No. 21 and the Seawolves came…
Tuesday, Oct. 10 At 12:13 a.m. there was a medical emergency at Barlow Hall on Campus Avenue. An escort by the police was needed. At 5:55 a.m. a fire alarm went off at Frat Circle. No action was required. At 1:40 p.m. there was a report of larceny East Farm. Allegedly, wood was found to…
Puerto Rico is still in a state of devastation more than three weeks after Hurricane Maria hit the island. Much of the island is still without electricity or cellular service, and only 63 percent of the island has access to clean drinking water. As a result, residents are becoming increasingly desperate. Some are resorting to…
I’m 21 and I don’t drink. You read that right. The unpopular opinion. I don’t go to Ticket Tuesdays at the Ocean Mist,Chuck Mondays at Charlie O’s Tavern, or Bonvue Thursdays at the Bonvue Inn. I’ve been 21 for a solid four months and have yet to hop on the bandwagon of drinking on a school…
The University of Rhode Island Student Senate inducted new senators at their meeting on Wednesday night. Following the election that was held earlier in the semester, the bill to confirm the Fall 2017 election results was voted on and approved. However, before the vote, the bill had to be changed because of inaccuracies. Due to…
The University of Rhode Island women’s hockey team opened the 2017-18 season this past Saturday with a 3-1 win over the University of New Hampshire. The Rams put the pressure on UNH from the start. After only 1:09 into the first period, sophomore Maddie Balutowski scored to give URI the lead. Balutowski scored again later…