What masks are best from a medical expert Wearing masks is an important part of fighting the coronavirus pandemic, however, the debate over which masks are best to wear continues to be discussed in America “Anyone could have the virus,” Dr. Christopher Nasin, medical director of the University of Rhode Island Health Services, said. “So…
The University of Rhode Island hosted the first of three panel discussions surrounding health care during the COVID-19 pandemic Wednesday evening, with the first focusing on the experiences of health care workers. Hosted by the URI Academic Health Collaborative (AHC) and the URI Interprofessional Education and Practice Initiative (IPEPI) , each discussion is set to…
Stephen Cirella is still training for competition season. Photos contributed by Michael Bedford. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused issues for athletes around the world and many have had to get creative in how to stay ready for when competition resumes. Rhode Island-native and University of Rhode Island track star Stephen Cirella is certainly one of…
Much of yesterday’s Student Senate meeting focused on how to prevent large gatherings of students at the University of Rhode Island, in order to meet social distancing guidelines amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Vice President for Student Affairs Kathy Collins visited the meeting to speak about the various students on-campus who have been caught gathering in…
The world of entertainment has been at a standstill since the coronavirus pandemic made its way across the world. While music has been largely affected by this, with concerts and tours shut down for the foreseeable future, the ease at which music can be created and shared in the internet era has led to some…
On-campus gyms are still open for students as long as they follow the COVID-19 guidelines. Photo by James McIntosh. Any other year, students would walk into Anna Fascitelli Fitness and Wellness Center or Mackal Field House and experience a gym flooded with people crowding all aspects of the facility. That took a dramatic change this…
This week I’m reviewing “Ventura” by Anderson .Paak, which I listened to for the first time last week. Released in 2019, this album perfectly blends R&B, hip hop and funk to produce an insanely groovy sound. I’m familiar with some of Anderson .Paak’s work; he released a single this spring called “Lockdown” that I really…
Author Bina Venkataraman explained why it’s important to plan for future personal and societal success during a Zoom seminar on Sept. 30. The event was held to promote Venkataraman’s book, “The Optimist’s Telescope: Thinking Ahead in a Reckless Age.” Through her research and writing of her book, Venkataraman found that planning for the long-term future…
Fresh Check Day encourages students to assess their mental health. Graphic by Elizabeth Wong. The University of Rhode Island’s fifth-annual Fresh Check Day in honor of mental health awareness will be held this year, but students can expect a virtual, and just as interactive experience. The event, scheduled for Oct. 14, has previously taken place…
Getting through college is tough enough, and online classes just add to the pressure; with these five tips, you can thrive during online learning. Online classes are just as they sound, and they can be either synchronous or asynchronous. When a class is synchronous, they have a designated time that your class meets during the…