Period. at URI is a club that hopes to end stigmas around menstrual cycles and provide a safe environment for women. Contributed by Period. at URI. This year, the Period at URI club was created to end the stereotypes and stigmas surrounding women’s menstrual cycles, as well as allow them to feel secure and listened…
Students and citizens from Rhode Island gathered together last Friday in Providence to participate in the Global Climate Strike. Photos by Grace DeSanti. Students traveled to Providence this past Friday for the worldwide “Climate Strike,” which marked the beginning of the U.N.’s Global Week for Future. At the University of Rhode Island, organizers made sure…
Hi, I’m Tatiana Snedeker. I am a sophomore nursing student, a first responder with URI EMS, the President of ‘r u ok?’ URI and I struggle with my mental health. I also struggle with acknowledging that I grew up in a community where mental health was a taboo subject. When I was upset I was…
Students and faculty take to the Quad to protest climate change and demand for government action. Photo by Greg Clark. Students, staff plan to protest the inaction regarding climate change As a prelude to a larger demonstration on Sept. 27, campus community members held a climate strike on the quad last Friday, demanding that elected…
Many college students are finding themselves without money for basic needs in life due to looming student debt. Photo by James McIntosh. College graduates in America are stepping into the workplace trying to gain financial stability, but are hampered by the student loan debt that many graduates face. New graduates are now putting their hard…
Professors Karl Aspelund, Cheryl Foster, and Karen de Bruin discuss good design while keeping the environment in mind. Photo by James McIntosh. Last Wednesday, a University of Rhode Island panel discussed how the design community must reform their approach in order to safeguard the planet from impending disaster. Professor Karl Aspelund of textiles, fashion merchandising…
Dr. Joshua Cinner discusses the actions that harm coral reefs all over the world and how we can protect them going forward. Photo by James McIntosh. Distinguished International Scholar Discusses bright spots on coral reefs In the first Distinguished Visiting International Scholar event of the year, University of Rhode Island Marine Affairs program alumnus Dr….
Donna Hayden, an administrative assistant for the Writing and Rhetoric Department, shares how she lives green. Photo by Grace DeSanti. Donna Hayden talks about her environmentally-friendly lifestyle The environment is a large part of Donna Hayden’s life, so much so that she keeps her office as close to nature as possible. Hayden, an administrative staff…
Faculty in the Fines Arts Center exhibit recent work to encourage their students to express themselves. Photo by Grace DeSanti. “Visual Thinking,” a new art exhibit featuring faculty artwork in the Fine Arts Center, is inspiring art students to continue studying art. The Fine Arts Center asks their faculty members for recent work to put…
New film “Joker” directed by Todd Phillips, expects to make headlines this award season. Photo from IMDB. From Toronto to Venice, movies have been hitting the big screen at film festivals for the first time in hopes of becoming a contender for the awards season circuit. If you’re curious about what movies to watch out…