They say the postseason defines what teams are really made of. Sometimes that doesn’t actually hold serve though, and the University of Rhode Island Swimming and Diving Team are a prime example of that myth being debunked. The Rams finished a historic 9-2 regular season with an 11th placed finish in what Coach Mick Westcott…
Courtney Sheridan (center) poses for a photo with members of the Butler family after receiving the Terry Butler Memorial Scholarship. Photo courtesy of Courtney Sheridan. Courtney Sheridan, a senior at the University of Rhode Island, was awarded the Terry Butler Memorial Scholarship at the Men’s Basketball game on Feb. 16. Terry Butler was the former…
The Student Alumni Association (SAA) at the University of Rhode Island will host the Nearly Naked Mile on March 6 at 4:30 p.m. to draw attention to the 4,000 homeless people in the state who do not have appropriate winter clothing. The event will take place on the URI Quad and anyone is allowed to…
The 91st Academy Awards were held this past Sunday, going live without a host for the first time since 1989. With pressure from ABC to cut the runtime down from the four hours it was last year, the Academy did its best, as the awards finished in three hours and 15 minutes. Here are three…
As the semester is getting busier and midterms are approaching, it can be hard to find time to de-stress, which is why TV shows with 45-minute episodes are the perfect length for relaxation. Here are some Netflix Original TV shows that are great for watching during study breaks or between classes. “Tidying Up With Marie…
Professor Earline Ferguson introduces a documentary to her students, providing them with background information. Photo by Anna Meassick. University of Rhode Island Professor Dr. Earline “Rae” Ferguson has had such an interesting life — someone should write a book about it, which is exactly what she’s doing. Ferguson’s memoir will focus on her years as…
After her first weekend playing for the Rhode Island Rams Softball team, Freshman Catcher and Outfielder Faith Musselwhite took home Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Week honors. In her first five games in a Rhode Island uniform, Musselwhite batted 8-15, which is good for a .533 batting average. Musselwhite also added six runs batted in…
Tootell Aquatic Center offers alternative to traditional relaxation method I’d like to preface this opinion piece by saying I am not a physically active person. If you are like me and don’t go to the gym every day, or at all, I would not suggest this class to you. If you are not like me…
Professor Jessica Adams poses alongside student Noah Tilton as students direct them in muscle and joint movements. Photo by Anna Meassick. Alaska native and University of Rhode Island anatomy professor, Jess Adams, has lived and taught all over the country but is “glad to be here.” Adams has a passion for teaching and aims to…
by Leah Crowley and Julia Moro The University of Rhode Island has recently received significant national recognition in multiple competitive academic areas, partially due to the unique programs offered on campus. URI ranked particularly high for two very notable scholarships. According to a URI press release, “URI ranks 11th in the nation for the total…