Documentaries have a unique way of shining a bright light on certain pressing issues in society. They present information in a way that the news media can’t, or shouldn’t- with emotion. This form of storytelling gives the viewer the feel of watching a movie, all while learning about a new subject. Whether it be about…
Later this month, the “You Are I” music festival is being launched by the University of Rhode Island to combat food insecurity and connect students across all three of the University’s campuses. The idea for the festival was inspired by Hempfest, which was last held at URI two years ago, but was defunded. In its…
The University of Rhode Island men’s track and field team placed first at their inaugural outdoor meet of the season at the Bryant Black and Gold Invitational this past Saturday. Thirteen schools met at the Bryant Track, located in North Smithfield, Rhode Island. There, the Rams absolutely crushed their opponents on the first day of…
by Aman Negassi Sexual assault occurs more often than many of us realize, especially towards women. According to the Washington Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs, a woman in America is sexually assaulted every two minutes. I remember meeting a woman on International Women’s Day that the University of Rhode Island was hosting. It was at…
Alumna Luisa Murillo wrote a poetry collection titled “Collita Love.” | Photo by Dhana Whiteing. Luisa Murillo, a 2013 graduate of the University of Rhode Island’s English department, has recently received the $25,000 MacColl Johnson Fellowship to finish writing a poetry collection written to promote Bolivian culture and experiences. Her book, “Collita Love,” is a…
Dave Lavallee is incredibly dedicated in his service to the University. Photo by Anna Meassick Dave Lavallee is on his 25th year of working in the communications department for the University of Rhode Island, but his dedication to the University began long before he started his job in 1994. Lavallee’s father attended URI and got…
Thursday, March 28 At 8:20 a.m., a burglar alarm was set off at the Schmidt Labor Research Center. It was declared a false alarm. At 8:37 a.m., a report was filed after a motor vehicle accident on Bills Road. At 3:37 p.m., medics responded to a medical emergency at Health Services. The patient was transported…
The budget for recognized student organizations for the fiscal year of 2019-2020 was approved during the University of Rhode Island’s general meeting on April 3. The bill calling for the approval of the budget was passed unanimously. Some funds for different recognized student organizations, including Student Senate, were adjusted within the budget. The Electronic Music…
by the Office of Sustainability. URI is celebrating Earth Day on campus throughout April. Held around the world on April 22nd each year, Earth Day has grown since its inception in 1970 and is now a big deal in about 195 countries. It’s about celebrating the natural environment and the resources we depend on like…