Photo by Harry Schlenger | Construction began on Rodman Hall at the beginning of the semester in order to preserve the historic character of the building. The University of Rhode Island began construction on the exterior of Rodman Hall this fall much to the surprise of many in the community. The University decided it needed…
In the latest FCS STATS rankings that were released this past Monday, the Rhode Island Rams football team moved up two spots to No. 23. It seems strange that the Rams would move up in the rankings after a 56-49 shootout loss to FBS opponent UConn this past Saturday. With three games down in the…
Photo courtesy of IMDb. Spike Lee’s latest film to grace the big screen, “BlacKkKlansman” received controversial critique from fellow Director Boots Riley. The film showcases a side of racial politics that is relevant in modern day. The film, based on a true story and set in the 1970s, follows Ron Stallworth, a new cop and…
On Tuesday, Sept. 25, the University of Rhode Island will kick off the first event of the 2018 Honors Colloquium. This year’s theme “Reimagining Gender: Voices, Power, Action,” will host a variety of speakers as well as an art exhibit and theater production. There has been a process leading up to this point, where the…
Rhode Island Men’s golf had a successful start to their 2018-19 campaign with a team win at the Doc Gimmler Tournament in Farmingdale, New York in early September. Playing at the historic Bethpage State Park in New York, the tournament began at the Bethpage Red Course, the neighbor of the Black Course, one of the…
After finishing up my first year at the University of Rhode Island as a film major, I was eager to spend the summer gaining experience that would further my future career. I took advantage of the opportunities I received both in my hometown of Billerica, Massachusetts and in Rhode Island. I reached out to my…
The University of Rhode Island women’s soccer team finished their non-conference schedule with a 5-0 loss to Brown University on Sunday afternoon. The Rams faced a stout defense on the day, conceding 19 shots during the game. Senior Haley Brennan made five saves in the first half, while Julia Freeman ended the match with three…
Autumn Walter | Sophomore Claire Chaplinsky prepares to spike the ball at the URI vs. Army game that took place on Sept. 5. After starting 4-5 on the season, the University of Rhode Island’s women’s volleyball team went 2-1 this past weekend at the Scared Heart Hampton Inn by Hilton Shelton Invitational, bringing their record…
Photos courtesy of Nicole Palozzi, taken by Brian Gagnon | Nicole Palozzi, Class of 2018, won Miss. Rhode Island USA after five years and four attempts at the crown. A University of Rhode Island alumna was crowned the winner of the Miss Rhode Island U.S.A. pageant on Sunday, Sept. 8. Nicole Palozzi, a 2018 graduate,…
Photo by Anna Meassick | Students in Hillside Hall pay tribute to the late rapper Mac Miller by posting sticky notes in their windows. The death of rapper Mac Miller has devastated a number of students across the University of Rhode Island campus. Miller was found dead of an apparent overdose in his Los Angeles…