Men’s Basketball Starts Strong
The Cigar recaps the URI Men’s Basketball team’s first game of the season. You can also read our written recap! Shot and edited by Matt Durkey. Written and narrated by Aniekan Okon.
November 2019
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Welcome, Theta Xi
A new chapter of the fraternity Theta Xi started welcoming students earlier this year. Photo from Theta Xi. A chapter of the Theta Xi Fraternity was established at the University of Rhode Island recently, and found its class of founding brothers earlier this semester. URI’s Theta Xi chapter is led by 25 members, who are…
Flavored Vape Ban Affects Students, Local Businesses
by Theresa Brown and Julia Moro Despite the health concerns about vaping, senior Brianna Dupont still enjoys using her Juul. Photo by Grace DeSanti. On Oct. 4, Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo issued an executive order banning the distribution and retail of flavored e-cigarettes and vapes for four months, creating controversy throughout the state and…
Rhody Cruises by LIU in Home Opener
Jeff Dowtin elevates for the contested jumper, helping URI on their way to their first win of the season. Photo by Autumn Walter. The second year of the David Cox era started in the positives for Rhode Island Men’s Basketball, as they cruised to a 76-65 victory over Long Island University. The Rams were paced…
Diversity Week in Full Swing
The Diversity Center is a great resource for students to learn about fun activities for everybody. Photo by James McIntosh. The University of Rhode Island’s 23rd annual Diversity Week began this Monday, featuring workshops, lectures and events that are held throughout the week to focus on issues of race and religion. Diversity Week is hosted…
Behind the Scenes of a Student-Directed Music Video
Film students Hayley Haines and Sarah Angeloni, along with musician Flow, made a music video this week. Photo by Grace DeSanti. While it’s many students’ dream to make it big in the music industry one day, few put in the amount of work that Flowesny Henry has to make his dream a reality. University of…
Traveling Halfway Around the World to Make Rhody Home
Junior pharmacy major Sonika Tahiliani, who is from Dubai, contrasts her home lifestyle with living in Kingston. Photo from Sonika Tahiliani Moving away from home can be a difficult transition in any person’s life. Leaving friends, family and familiarity are concepts many have to grasp once they leave for college or other endeavors. For junior…
Faith is for Everyone at St. Augustine’s
St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church welcomes students all students no matter their gender or sexuality. Photo by Steven Lee. St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church sits on Lower College Road and is marked by the unmistakable presence of a pride flag, which hangs year-round and is representative of what Vicar Beth Sherman described as the “progressiveness” the church…
This Club Rocks!
Students in the Geology Club get together to discuss rocks and decorate them. Photo contributed by Geology Club. The University of Rhode Island Geology Club allows students to get off campus, explore the outdoors and learn more about science. Catherine Tiley and Mallory McAteer were first introduced to the club as freshmen. Now, they are…
Eco-friendly Straws Unusable for Some
After students had negative reactions to gluten in paper straws, many food services around campus have made warning labels. Photo by Melissa Marchese. In early October, Karen Orabona, a nutrition specialist at the University of Rhode Island, sent out an email to students with gluten intolerances to warn them that the paper straws on campus…