Student Luna Lejoux, from France, received a grant to create an installation project. Photo by Léa Costard. Luna Lejoux, an international student, received the Undergraduate Research and Innovation award which gave her a $1,000 grant to use for an art installation project at the University of Rhode Island. Lejoux is an exchange student from France….
Young LGBTQ people are inspired by those in the media to take action into their own hands as LGBTQ media continues to gain attention. Photo by Anna Meassick. When Ellen Degeneres came out on her popular sitcom in 1997, the modern entertainment industry was rattled to the core. Television and movie producers faced the dilemma…
Spring break, much anticipated by college students, is the perfect time to relax without the stress of classes, school work, clubs and other obligations. Several much anticipated movies will be released to theaters during spring break. If you are looking to trade in the T.V. or laptop, head for the movie theater. “Captain Marvel” is…
A URI Graduate School of Library and Information Sciences student (right) demonstrates to a student and her mother how to use the computer for coding at an event held at the Cranston Library. Photo by Ayla Fox. The University of Rhode Island Graduate School of Library and Information Studies (GSILS) has received a $10,000 seed…
Jack O’Marra broadcasts for WRIU during the men’s basketball game. Photo by Momolu Akoiwala. Jack O’Marra, a senior communications studies major at the University of Rhode Island, has quite a busy schedule. Aside from being a student, O’Marra also acts as the general manager at WRIU 90.3 FM, which is the student run radio station….
Shannon McDonnell visited Ireland, attending Dublin City University, during her spring semester in order to get more in touch with her Irish roots. Photo courtesy of Shannon McDonnell. The International Center at the University of Rhode Island offers a variety of choices for students to study abroad in the country of their choosing. One location…
Becky Gumbrewicz has a passion for the environment and is working with artists to exhibit artwork that addresses environmental stressors. Photo courtesy of Becky Gumbrewicz. A University of Rhode Island student is planning to change how the community thinks about the environment through her honors project art showcase. Becky Gumbrewicz, a senior environmental science and…
From the diversity awards last year (left to right) George Gallien, director of the URI Multicultural Student Services Center; Naomi Thomas, chief diversity officer; Tracey Dalton, presenter and professor of marine affairs; URI President David Dooley; Amelia Moore, Faculty Excellence Award winner; Donald H. DeHayes, Provost. Photo by Michael Salerno. The University of Rhode Island…
Netflix is incredibly popular amongst students, but that cancelation of several Netflix Originals has been disheartening to many. Photo by Greg Clark. With the dawn of every new month, students anxiously await the list of shows and movies Netflix plans to add and remove, never knowing if their favorite streaming platform will do them dirty…
Equipment for fabrication, 2d/3d design, and virtual reality technologies are available for students to use daily at the Makerspace located in the library. Photo by Anna Meassick. The University of Rhode Island has a free-to-use makerspace located in the library, which has high-tech equipment such as 3D printers and virtual reality. The makerspace is located…