Manager of Parking and Transportation Services, Joe Paradise, came to introduce himself to the Student Senate, as well as to clarify some differences and continuities in the parking policy. One of the many topics of discussion was a potential change to the shuttle system. Paradise relayed that RIPTA is not sufficient enough for campus and…
Two first half goals were all the University of Rhode Island women’s soccer team needed to secure their third win of the season against the Albany Great Danes last Thursday night. Rhode Island dominated the first half of the game, starting with a penalty kick goal in the 14th minute by Jennifer Mencos. Mencos was…
The University of Rhode Island changed the type of cable they provide to residential halls over the summer, removing cable television, and focusing more on faster internet. As more and more students use online streaming services, the need for cable television to be provided in residence halls seemed like an unnecessary cost for URI. According…
The 69th annual Primetime Emmy Awards proved to be a diverse and deserving year for this past Sunday’s winners. Stars sang and danced, records were broken, people of color and women dominated the stage, and Sean Spicer even made a surprise appearance. Stephen Colbert hosted the evening’s ceremonies opening with a musical number where he…
The University of Rhode Island Parking and Transportation services sent out a statement in August, which listed new parking changes on campus. Since then, a petition was sent around social media along with complaints that are continually rising towards parking. “I was hoping parking services would react to my petition,” said Marissa DeOliveira, a graduate…
Democratic leaders on both sides of the political aisle agreed late last night to work with President Donald J. Trump in order to protects hundreds of thousands of undocumented immigrants from deportation – seven of whom attend the University of Rhode Island. Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, originally created under an Executive Order signed…
Tyler Harris is the new starting quarterback for the University of Rhode Island football team. On Aug. 31, Harris became the 10th different starter for the Rams since the start of the 2010 season. Harris transferred to URI from the University of Central Florida where he was a top 300 recruit according to ESPN. Harris…
Dining services has made a few changes outside of the dining halls. The Daily Grind, Ram’s Den and Rams Escape will all see updates this semester. The Daily Grind, a staple in the 24-hour room of the library, has been missing since the beginning of the school year. The Daily Grind itself will be back…
Catching up with new students following their first college move-in The day finally arrives–choosing an outfit from your bare closet, eating the last home-cooked meal your mom made you, and frantically packing the car is just the start of a day you will never forget: your first college move-in day. For freshmen, college is a…