Dr. Vanessa Quainoo delivered a speech to the community titled “Asomdwee” meaning peace in Twi. Photo by James McIntosh. The University of Rhode Island’s Harrington Faculty Forum series featured Dr. Vanessa Quainoo, who delivered a speech titled ‘Asomdwee,’ on Wednesday at the Multicultural Center. Quainoo is an associate professor of communication studies and Africana studies…
Women’s Softball had a tough week as they dropped five games in a row last weekend. Photo by Autumn Walter. The University of Rhode Island women’s softball team participated in the Cardinal Classic in Beaumont, Texas this past weekend where they saw their record drop to 2-8 on the season after losing five straight games….
Three members of the Ram Fam took part in this years TEDxURI event alongside members of the Rhode Island community. Photos by Nora Lewis. Eight Speakers move Audience with their thought provoking ideas in the second annual TEDxURI by Theresa Brown and Kayla Michaud “The impulse to act is the catalyst for positive change,” media…
The University may recycle, but do students recycle properly? Photo by Anna Meassick. On average, the University of Rhode Island recycles almost 35 percent of the total waste produced at the University. While the students primarily recycle cans, bottles, aluminum holders and plastics, the University as a whole recycles far more materials than that. “It’s…
Baseball was able to steal a game down in Florida as they took on Mizzou last week. Photo by Autumn Walter. The University of Rhode Island baseball team traveled to Houston to play Rice and last weekend they competed in Florida, where they battled Mizzou. After enjoying a classic New England winter, being able to…
Just a few weeks ago, if you ran the tap in Aldrich Hall, brown water would continuously flow. Photo by James McIntosh. Several residential halls at the University of Rhode Island recently had water with a brown tint coming out of faucets, which caused concerns amongst students regarding whether or not to drink the water….
Once completed in January of 2020, sophomores will be able to live in the new Brookside apartments for the spring semester. Photo by James McIntosh. The University of Rhode Island’s Office of Housing and Residential Life (HRL) is finalizing their plans regarding how they plan to move students into the Brookside Apartment Complex in January…
Dear Erin, My boyfriend has been having a problem lately with getting and keeping his erection? Is it something I am doing and how can I help him? Well my dear reader, let me assure you that your boyfriend is not alone. Sexual performance anxiety and erectile dysfunction in young males is a more common…
(Left to right) Justine Gomes, Shannon Racz, Thomas Mowry, and Carolyn Conti visit Ocean Tides School as part of the J-term Criminal Justice Program. Photo courtesy of Judy Van Wyk. This past winter break, nine University of Rhode Island students accompanied a professor in visiting Ocean Tides Inc. and Tides Family Services to learn more…
Director Annie Russell trains students and faculty on what it means to be an ally and create a “safe zone” for those in the LGBTQ+ community. Photo by Anna Meassick. The University of Rhode Island’s Gender and Sexuality Center has organized its sixteenth annual Safe Zone Blitz Week, which will be held from Feb. 25…