No matter the age, gender, sport or any other defining characteristics of an athlete, one thing is always there – the competitiveness. That flame deep in their soul that is relentless. That flame never dies out, it rages on. Try as you might, it will always be there. This is the case for Ray Boudiette,…
The University of Rhode Island has reassured that despite the government shutdown over winter break, students will still receive their financial aid. Carnell Jones, the director of Enrollment Services, said that URI has been understanding for incoming students for the spring 2019 semester that have had processing issues. The main issue concerned IRS transcripts which…
The 61st annual Grammy Awards was held in Los Angeles on Sunday evening, and the female artists in the Staples Center stole the show. Thirty-one of the 84 categories were won by women, up from 17 in last year’s Grammys. Of those awards, Kacey Musgraves took home one of the biggest awards of the night,…
For everything we do in life, there is always a “why” to it. Some things are easier to find that “why” than others. What makes us all unique is that we have different “whys” to the same questions. Senior superstar Nicole Petta, is no different. The dominant senior, along with classmates Eliza Anderson, Caitlyn Blake,…
At-Large Ryan MenardMy name is Ryan Menard and I am running for a seat on the URI Student Senate. During my term with Student Senate I have helped to create a better dining menu, worked with the Administration to address the growing issue of student employment, and lobbied for an increase in student parking. If…
Starting last semester, communication studies students at the University of Rhode Island have the option to choose a focus area to help add structure and coherence to an increasingly diverse curriculum. Prior to last semester, the communications major had a wide variety of classes with no particular focus areas. Communications students have over 75 classes…
Photo courtesy of Cheryl Foster Philosophy Professor Cheryl Foster will be starring as the soccer mom in the University of Rhode Island’s theatre production of “The Wolves” this spring. Foster has been teaching philosophy for decades at URI, however, her background is in theatre. “It’s quite an accident that I’m a professor,” Foster said. “I…
Most young adults in their 20s are thinking about buying the newest video game, parts for their car, doing well in college, or the newest smartphone. None take the time to contemplate large scale investments like buying a home. But little do they know, if they are attending college they are most likely making a…
Coming off the heels of what was arguably their most impressive weekend of the season, a series split with No. 9 Liberty University, the University of Rhode Island Men’s ice hockey team looked poised to head into the home stretch of divisional play riding a tidal wave of confidence. Instead, they split another series, except…
While writing this column, many of my sources wished to remain anonymous due to fear of being seen as crazy, weak, or simply not wishing to appear differently in the eyes of other people. The request for anonymity speaks volumes in relation to the lack of conversation among individuals with mental illness, specifically anxiety and…