Student works to change handbook policies that ‘encroach upon First Amendment protections’ Every two years at the university of Rhode Island, the student handbook can be revised and edited. One of the standards set forth in the student handbook is what exactly is permitted under the protection of freedom of speech on campus. This year,…
The University of Rhode Island Honors Colloquium series brought in acclaimed paleoanthropologist Dr. Meave Leakey to give a lecture this past Tuesday night in Edwards Hall Auditorium. The auditorium held little to no empty seats, the ground level was almost completely full and half of the balcony seats were filled as well with students, scientists…
In 2014 the University of Rhode Island’s men’s soccer team came back to beat George Mason in double overtime of the Atlantic 10 semi-finals. It was a moment that freshman Nils Leifhelm would never forget. Now a senior at URI, Nils has continued an impressive career. He has started 65 games during his time here,…
University of Rhode Island Student Senate recognized Women’s Republic, Bridge USA and Chabad URI as official organizations at their weekly meeting. Women’s Republic, an online feminist magazine, was represented by their secretary, and came to elaborate on the online magazine. She said that they focus on spreading information regarding feminist issues, as well as advocacy…
President Trump took the nation by storm on Friday, calling National Football League players who kneel during the National Anthem “sons of bitches,” and called for owners to fire the players who protested. Trump then followed his speech with a tweet Saturday morning, rescinding his invitation for Stephen Curry to visit the White House after…
Thursday, Sept. 21 At 12:23 a.m. a fire alarm went off at the Phi Gamma Delta (Fiji) house located on West Alumni Avenue. No medical assistance was required. 4:24 p.m. a medical emergency in Garrahy Hall on Flagg Road. Transportation to hospital was rendered. 11:48 p.m. another medical emergency this time in Hillside…
It was easy to take for granted living on campus. I was a 15 minute walk away from everything, I had groups of friends right down the hall and I could wake up 20 minutes before class and get there on time. So, it is safe to say, living off campus has been an adjustment…
It took only one tournament for freshmen golfer Bobby Weise to be named A-10 Rookie of the Week. Alongside schools such as Florida State, Loyola, Yale and host St. John’s at the Bethpage Red Course, Weise was able to stay poised and fire a 3 over par 73, and two 1 over par 71’s to…
Yaruska Ordinola is a DACA recipient living in Providence, Rhode Island. She is a recent graduate of the University of Rhode Island and is a student activist involved with local community organizations. Email: [email protected], open for inquiries or discussion. The DACA memorandum, implemented in 2012 by former Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, allows…
Two years ago, I was raped at a social. The reporting system within Fraternity and Sorority Life failed me. Greek Life, welcome to your tape. One of our organization’s most common rules for attending socials is to avoid going behind closed doors—a rule most likely established for members’ protection, but in actuality is advertised in…