Professor Laura Meyerson of the Natural Resource Sciences Department. Photo by Greg Clark. A global study of the invasive plant species, phragmites, has led Dr. Laura Meyerson to scale the coasts of North America and Europe. Meyerson, a professor in environmental and life sciences, researches this species specifically to observe what changes in this species…
URI Social Media Coordinator Shaun Holt. Contributed by Shaun Holt. “I think that I’ve always loved the concept of storytelling and I think almost anything you do in life you can break down through a story. That’s why I love talking to people, that’s why I love listening to people; so to find ways to…
Political Science Professor Brendan “Skip” Mark lectures on the book that changed his life. Photo by Nicole Wagner. One book on human rights changed Brendan Mark’s life. The book, entitled “Human Rights and Structural Adjustment,” convinced the now-professor of political science to focus his research on human rights and inequality as he pursued his degree…
Photo from uridressage.weebly.com The University of Rhode Island Dressage Club is a place where students can explore a passion for horses through horse care, dressage practice and competitions. Dressage is a type of western style horse riding, different than the more widely known equestrian style riding. In French, dressage translates to “horse training” or “horse…
Associate Anthropology Professor Holly Dunsworth bout to break out a sick drum solo using femur bones. Hardcore. Associate Anthropology Professor Holly Dunsworth lectures about her research on human pregnancy, for which she was interviewed for a Netflix series. Photo by Autumn Walter. When Netflix sought to create an episode about childbirth for their series “Sex,…
Good day to all of the delightful drops of sweet honey bee charmers who are reading these words! I am so excited to welcome you all back to my column, where I impose insightful ideas into your brains and hopefully get some neurons bumping around inside that noggin of yours. Spring break is coming up…
Photos contributed by Randy Osga. The University of Rhode Island’s theatre department kicked off its premiere of the Shakespearean tragedy, “Richard III,” on Feb. 20. After opening week, the cast and crew shared their insight and opinions on the performance so far, the work that led up to opening night and what they predict lies…
It feels like the Rams have been playing postseason basketball the past few weeks, and with good reason. Coming into their matchup this past Saturday against the La Salle Explorers, the Rams were tied with Richmond for the eighth spot in the conference standings. The eighth spot would give the Rams their first home conference…
Timothy Mendonca ‘13 returns to discuss his experiences as production coordinator for Amazon’s hit TV show, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.” Photo by James Singer. “Keep in touch with me,” Timothy Mendonça told the 11 students in Ranger Hall on Friday, Feb. 21, sharing his email and Instagram with them. Mendonça returned to his alma mater,…
URI Political Science Professor Dr. Ashlea Rundlett shows off her tattoos. Photo by James McIntosh. Dr. Ashlea Rundlett, a professor of political science at the University of Rhode Island, embraces her three tattoos, trusting her decision to get them and holding them dear to her heart. Rundlett got her first tattoo when she was 19…