In an age of unpredictability throughout the movie industry, Charlie Kaufman once again proves that his penchant for unpredictable storytelling is one of cinema’s last remaining constants. “I’m Thinking of Ending Things” is the latest film from writer/director Charlie Kaufman, best known for writing abstract and surreal classics such as “Being John Malkovich” and “Eternal…
Students can access many helpful campus features through the Rhody Connect App. Photo by Siobhan Richards. The University of Rhode Island’s newest mobile app, Rhody Connect, was introduced this fall as a central hub for all student, faculty and staff member needs. The university-wide initiative, sponsored by the Departments of Student Affairs and Academic Affairs,…
International Studies and Diplomacy Program, as well as the International Engineering Program, are working hard to make sure sure students in the program graduate within a reasonable time. Graphic from pixabay.com. With COVID-19 restricting the ability of universities to study abroad, the University of Rhode Island’s International Studies and Diplomacy (ISD) Program, as well as…
Students attend counseling sessions remotely due to the COVID-19 regulations. Photo by James McIntosh. The University of Rhode Island’s Counseling Center has been forced to hold most appointments remotely due to social distancing guidelines and halted the construction of its new building. Services such as teletherapy and online group therapy are available to URI students…
The University of Rhode Island’s annual budget took a hit due to COVID-19, which could force leadership to utilize other funding sources to maintain operations. The University’s final financial statement remains indefinite due to the dynamics of COVID-19. The absence of a state budget has widely affected the University’s financial plan and spending for the…
Concerns arise over the Graduate Student Association’s use of University funds. Read the article written by Kate LeBlanc below. rhodycigar.com/2020/03/05/concer…university-funds/ – – – MUSIC LINK Infados by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/…) Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-… Artist: incompetech.com/
Several University of Rhode Island student organizations will hold a discussion on conflicts in six Middle Eastern countries during an Instagram Live on Sept. 21 at 7:30 p.m. During the “Let’s Talk Countries” event next Monday, Lulu Alryati, a junior nursing and political science major, will host a one-hour discussion about conflicts in Middle Eastern…
Student Kayla Michaud getting tested for COVID-19 at a tent set up outside Health Services. Photo by Siobhan Richards. The University of Rhode Island COVID-19 fall testing plan includes testing for any symptomatic student, as well as random testing of 500 community members per week. Any student who is symptomatic is able to get a…
No longer in their own house, the Women’s Center is moving to the Memorial Union. Photo by Siobhan Richards. The Women’s Center will relocate its resources to the Memorial Union this year after major declines in funding and residential interest. Last semester, the University of Rhode Island’s Housing and Residential Life (HRL) informed students that…
Diversity Dialogues has been working Greek Life to begin facilitating diversity training in their chapters. Photo by Siobhan Richards. A new program called Diversity Dialogues will offer social justice workshops on campus this year in the aftermath of a racist incident at the University that went viral. The University of Rhode Island’s Diversity Dialogues is…