For everything we do in life, there is always a “why” to it. Some things are easier to find that “why” than others. What makes us all unique is that we have different “whys” to the same questions. Senior superstar Nicole Petta, is no different. The dominant senior, along with classmates Eliza Anderson, Caitlyn Blake,…
At-Large Ryan MenardMy name is Ryan Menard and I am running for a seat on the URI Student Senate. During my term with Student Senate I have helped to create a better dining menu, worked with the Administration to address the growing issue of student employment, and lobbied for an increase in student parking. If…
Starting last semester, communication studies students at the University of Rhode Island have the option to choose a focus area to help add structure and coherence to an increasingly diverse curriculum. Prior to last semester, the communications major had a wide variety of classes with no particular focus areas. Communications students have over 75 classes…
Photo courtesy of Cheryl Foster Philosophy Professor Cheryl Foster will be starring as the soccer mom in the University of Rhode Island’s theatre production of “The Wolves” this spring. Foster has been teaching philosophy for decades at URI, however, her background is in theatre. “It’s quite an accident that I’m a professor,” Foster said. “I…
Most young adults in their 20s are thinking about buying the newest video game, parts for their car, doing well in college, or the newest smartphone. None take the time to contemplate large scale investments like buying a home. But little do they know, if they are attending college they are most likely making a…
Coming off the heels of what was arguably their most impressive weekend of the season, a series split with No. 9 Liberty University, the University of Rhode Island Men’s ice hockey team looked poised to head into the home stretch of divisional play riding a tidal wave of confidence. Instead, they split another series, except…
While writing this column, many of my sources wished to remain anonymous due to fear of being seen as crazy, weak, or simply not wishing to appear differently in the eyes of other people. The request for anonymity speaks volumes in relation to the lack of conversation among individuals with mental illness, specifically anxiety and…
Subcultures collide on URI’s campus with students adopting style trends from construction workers’ unofficial uniform: Carhartt hats and Timberland work boots. URI is no stranger to construction work, and with the new engineering building and dorm hall being built this past semester, an abundance of construction workers have been present on campus. While these construction…
The University of Rhode Island’s Student Senate spent a substantial amount of time this week working on their constitution again. Student Senate failed to pass the bill calling for the implementation of a new constitution because numerous senators were absent, required to abstain, or simply abstained from voting and failed to reach quorum. A motion…
