On March 24 and 25 the University of Rhode Island Multicultural Unity and Student Involvement Council (MUSIC) will host their third annual Diversifying Individuals Via Education Conference (DIVE Rhode Island). DIVE RI serves to educate and inform college students on the pertinent issues surrounding race, ethnicity and intercultural competence and inclusion amongst higher education through…
The films in the X-Men Series have never held my attention for long. I’ve seen the first, and a few off and on since then (including “The Wolverine”, this director’s and the titular Logan’s last film, which I found decent if not groundbreaking, a trend which will continue), only being curious when hearing positive things…
A man half raps, half reads an excerpt of his writing about e-cigarettes and coconut water, his shadow reflected on the wall in green and orange light, moving back and forth.The crowd is rapt is by his performance, people walk by the open doorway, some stopping for a few moments, some giggle to themselves and…
“The principle is: we need everyone to write effectively, regardless of their majors,” said Nedra Reynolds, Ph. D., director of the University of Rhode Island’s new writing across the curriculum program. According to the new initiative’s website, Writing Across URI will try to support faculty writing, to make faculty better teachers of writing, to help…
Recruited by five different NCAA Division 1 schools to play for their baseball team, Keith Labelle ended up at the University of Rhode Island hoping to make it to the majors. When he did not make the Major League Baseball Draft list in 2000 during his senior season, he decided to continue his education at…
The University of Rhode Island baseball team (5-6) visited No. six nationally ranked North Carolina State University last Friday and for the second time in 11 games defeated a top 10 opponent 5-2, before going 1-2 in the USA Baseball-Irish Classic. The Rams junior ace pitcher Tyler Wilson took the mound at Doak Field in…
Among the many staff positions around the University of Rhode Island, one of the most undervalued is that of a librarian. With the university’s library being open 106 hours per week, with a variety of services, the job is much more than just putting books on shelves. Anyone who might want to know what…
Living on campus: actually pretty lit Emma Gauthier From Weldin to Burnside to Garrahy, I can confidently say I enjoyed living on campus. I know what you’re thinking, “don’t you have to deal with Resident Advisers, room inspections, roommates, and 3 a.m. fire drills?” Yes. But the benefits to living on campus definitely outweigh minor…
House Republicans reveal Obamacare replacement, face backlash On Monday, Republican leadership in the U.S. House of Representatives introduced a healthcare plan intended to be the replacement for the Affordable Care Act, known as Obamacare. The proposed bill is not a “full” or so-called “clean” repeal of Obamacare. The new plan is at least somewhat similar…
Coming to college can be an extremely nerve-wracking experience. Not knowing where to go, how to sign up for classes, even the proper way to prepare for an exam all add to a stressful first semester. Thankfully, at the University of Rhode Island, there’s the mandatory URI 101 class that helps ease the stress of…