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The University of Rhode Island’s College of Business is reconsidering the use of a video regarding professional dress, which is presented in a mandatory business course, after some complained that the video was sexist. The business course BUS 390: Junior Career Passport Program is a one-credit professional development class that all students with majors in…
Men’s soccer poses with their second trophy in two years. Photo courtesy of Ram Athletics. It’s always better when things come in pairs. The University of Rhode Island men’s soccer team won the Atlantic 10 tournament on Sunday afternoon, defeating the Dayton Flyers 1-0. It’s the second straight year they won the tournament, and the…
Several bars around campus will now allow women to order an “angel shot” if they feel unsafe. Graphic by Elizabeth Wong. Starting this weekend, some local bars will implement the “angel shot,” which is a code alerting bartenders that the woman ordering the drink feels uncomfortable or unsafe. This drink has been used throughout the…
The University of Rhode Island’s Office of Community, Equity and Diversity (CED) has narrowed down their search for a new director for Diverse Faculty Recruitment and Retention (DDFRR) to three candidates. Rachel Andoscia, Jianguo Zhu and Harry Alston Jr. are the three finalists who were selected to come to campus for on-site interviews. These candidates…
Students participated in glow in the dark Zumba on Sunday as a fun way to get active. Photo by James Singer. Campus Recreation held Glow in the Dark Zumba in the pool, which caused participants to grin from ear to ear on Sunday night at the Tootell Aquatic Center. Rather than having the class in…
Professor Art Mead engages his students in one of his economics classes with whimsical music. Photo by Grace DeSanti. If you’re looking for a class with scenic views and funky music, look no further than Arthur Mead’s economics classes. Mead teaches ECN 201: Principles of Microeconomics at the University of Rhode Island. In a world…
The word “overgeneralization” is defined in Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary as “to generalize to the point of inaccuracy, to extrapolate a general theory, rule, et cetera, from too few facts or particulars.” It is commonly seen among people with anxiety disorders. They will take one small instance and generalize that the worst is going to happen. And…
Fatts Russell shoots a jumper over the Nicholls State defender. Photo by Greg Clark. Rhode Island knew this would be no cakewalk. The upstart Nicholls State Colonels came into Kingston Tuesday night hoping to get their second road victory of the season and to play the role of spoiler for the University of Rhode Island,…
Former URI volleyball coach Steve Santonastaso. Photo by Autumn Walter. The University of Rhode Island Athletic Department announced on Monday that they have decided not to renew the contract of head volleyball coach Steve Santonastaso. In March of 2017, Santonastaso was promoted to the head coach after serving 12 years as an assistant to long-time…