The University of Rhode Island Student Senate voted to give $1,010 to the Fencing Club. It was the first contingency grant of the academic year. The money will be used to buy a new piece of equipment. Unlike other groups on campus, the Fencing Club is handling the majority of their fiscal responsibilities for other…
The University of Rhode Island men’s and women’s basketball programs both will be the beneficiaries of a new $200 thousand, state of the art film room that is being constructed in the Ryan Center. Thanks to funding from athletic donors and a trade deal with Cox Communications to provide the equipment, the video and film…
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…
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…
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…
“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…
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…
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…
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…