Senior staff photographer Autumn Walter enjoys taking photos of the school’s sporting events. Photo by Kayla Michaud. The University of Rhode Island holds great pride in its sports teams, and for the last four years, I had a courtside view. In high school, I was a cheerleader and had grown accustomed to the sideline adrenaline….
When the idea of the culture of a program comes to mind, there are many different definitions that pop into one’s head. That is what makes the word so unique. Different organizations, teams and communities have various ideas on what they want their culture to look like. It can be defined by teamwork, academic excellence,…
Student Senate represents the student body and works to make the campus better for students. Photo by Nicole Perelli. The University of Rhode Island Student Senate solves problems on campus, allocates funding for clubs, works with University administrators and much more, yet many students on campus may not know who their student representatives are. All…
Photo courtesy of GoRhody. On Saturday, Nov. 23 the University of Rhode Island’s Women’s Cross Country team competed in the NCAA Championships in Terre Haute, Indiana. The lone Ram to qualify and compete in the championships was graduate student Lotte Black. Prior to the NCAA championships Black placed first in the Atlantic 10 cross country…
Is the University doing enough to help students having trouble with their mental health on campus? The short answer is no, not at all. While there are many resources listed to benefit students who may be having trouble with their mental health, I have found that these resources at large have failed to benefit the…
News Editor Andy Main and Editor-in-Chief Ian Weiner, say goodbye to The Good Five Cent Cigar. Photo by Grace DeSanti. It is common advice to tell incoming college freshmen to get involved at their new school. We were told to find a club that interested us, because it would help keep us busy and create…
Communication studies professor Niko Poulako enjoys teaching his students about social media and other modern topics. Photo courtesy of Niko Poulako. A University of Rhode Island communications professor prides himself on his ability to mess with student’s minds… in a productive way of course. Professor Niko Poulakos’s COM 346 class. The class, titled Social and…
Photo by Autumn Walter. A 2019 football season with high hopes came to an end with a 55-21 defeat at the hand of the No. 2 nationally-ranked James Madison Dukes. The Rams came into Saturday’s contest with nothing to play for but their pride, as it was most of the 2019 seniors last time on…
Now an admissions counselor, Ro Percy stands with President Dooley to accept his Rainville Award. Photo courtesy of Ro Percy. A 2018 graduate of the University of Rhode Island, Ro Percy, has returned to the University as an admissions counselor for the Talent Development (TD) program, which allows him to pursue his passion of helping…
A remake of the film “The Grudge” is set to release in early January. Photo from movier.net From new Netflix startups, to anticipated blockbusters, make sure your resolution is to ring in the New Year with these anticipated releases. Hopping into a new decade means reflecting on some major movie nostalgia. This comes in the…