Warm winter harms local watersheds

 Warm weather has allowed certain invasive plant species to survive the winter which has affected water quality. Photo by Greg Clark.  Last February was one of New England’s warmest, leading to major negative effects for the University of Rhode Island’s local watershed area. Elizabeth Herron,  director of the URI Watershed Watch Program, explained that a…

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URI Foundation scholarship system works to benefit students

Eighty-six percent of University of Rhode Island students received foundation scholarships last year according to the University’s website, but few understand where that money comes from. When students think of scholarships, they think of operating accounts. Operating accounts allow donors to give money that goes directly to students. However, much of the money that students…

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2/27/20 Newscast

Watch this week’s 5 Cent Cigar Newscast – – – Fraternity Circle Concerns: Written by Nicole Wagner and Leah Crowley. Shot and edited by Leah Crowley. Locked Out: Shot and edited by Leah Crowley Brookside Bistro: Written, shot and edited by Leah Crowley Rhody Sports Corner: Written and edited by Nolan Reilly. Shot by James…

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University to build a new center for health and wellness counseling

The University of Rhode Island is currently designing and developing a new integrated health, wellness and counseling center in hopes of serving the University of Rhode Island’s student body with physical and mental health services and education. Vice President of Student Affairs Kathy Collins and Student Health and Wellness Director Ellen Reynolds are working together,…

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