Rhode Island knew this would be no cakewalk. The upstart Nicholls State Colonels came into Kingston tonight hoping to get their second road victory of the season and to play the role of spoiler for URI, but ultimately fell short. Rhody showed a level of maturity that at points they lacked in the previous years…
The University of Rhode Island’s men’s basketball team defeated the Alabama Crimson Tide last Friday. Get the full scoop here! Written and narrated by Aniekan Okon. Shot and edited by Matt Durkey.
Musically Inclined is a mixed URI a capella group. Check out 5CCN’s story to hear them sing! Written and narrated by Nicole Wagner. Shot by Melissa Marchese. Edited by Melissa Marchese and Nicole Wagner
The Crimson Tide came crashing into Kingston Friday night only to meet the duo of Jeff Dowtin and Fatts Russell, acting as a seawall for Head Coach David Cox. This was a game that saw a masterclass in guard play, with the likes of Kira Lewis Jr on the Crimson Tide, and the aforementioned upperclassmen…
Stop by the Robert E. Will Theatre this weekend, where you’ll find five-headed dragons, supermodel elves, dominatrix demons, evil cheerleaders, epic fights and dance battles. These all make up the design spectacle that is “She Kills Monsters,” which opened on Nov. 14. Set in 1995 Ohio, audiences follow the story of Agnes Evans, portrayed by…
The University of Rhode Island plans to phase out the software PeopleSoft, which is known by students as e-Campus, by 2025 to adapt to modern technology and needs. URI currently uses three PeopleSoft programs, called PeopleSoft Campus Solutions, PeopleSoft Human Capital Management and PeopleSoft Financial Management Solutions. These create the school’s enterprise resource planning system….
Greek Life is raising money for research on how plastic affects marine life. Photo by Greg Clark. The University of Rhode Island’s Greek Life is holding Philanthropy Week for the duration of this week in order to raise money that will go towards researching how plastics and microplastics affect the ocean. Greek Life hopes to…
Students Hope Sousa and Kylie Chartier protest on the Quad advocating gender-neutral bathrooms. Photo by Greg Clark. A group of students took to the Quad on Nov. 7 and called upon administrators to increase the number of gender-neutral restrooms available in academic buildings and residential halls. The demonstration was held from 11 a.m. to 1…
Kassondra Brown drives into the lane. Photo by Ian Weiner. There has been a certain vibe surrounding the women’s basketball team since they hired Head Coach Tammi Reiss last April, as many feel that she can be the one that resurrects a program that has made its home at the bottom of the Atlantic 10…
The marine affairs program is celebrating its 50th year at the University. Photo by Greg Clark. Founded in 1970, the marine affairs program has been a staple in the University’s prowess for ocean-related education for the past 50 years. According to the department of marine affairs website, “The University of Rhode Island was the first…