URI Cheer performs at the Ryan Center. Photo by James MacIntosh. In Orlando, Florida the mecca of college cheerleading was taking place unknown to most mainstream sports fans. Not labeled as an NCAA sanctioned sport, cheerleading falls under the umbrella of the UCA, the governing body of all cheerleading in the United States, with over…
The University of Rhode Island’s Swimming and Diving team was in action this past Sunday, Feb. 2 at Central Connecticut State University. The Rams faced off against a Blue Devils team that they defeated last year and were well prepared for them. “They were waiting for us,” Head Coach Mick Westkott said. “They came at…
Lotte Black wins the 1000-meter. Photo taken from GoRhody.com The University of Rhode Island men’s and women’s track and field teams were back in action this past weekend at the New England Indoor Track and Field Championships at the Reggie Lewis Track and Field Center in Boston. The 52nd Annual New England Indoor Track and…
Photo by Greg Clark. The George Mason Patriots and the Rhode Island Rams faced off in an Atlantic 10 match-up on Saturday, with the Rams looking to get back to .500 in conference play. Rhode Island was 10-9 (3-4) coming into Saturday and sitting in 8th place, needing a win to stay cemented in the…
The newly renovated engineering building reopens after extensive construction. Photo by James Singer. The University of Rhode Island’s historic Bliss Hall is officially renovated, expanded and open for students and staff after undergoing major construction that began in 2018. The renovation gave the 91-year-building’s interior a much-needed facelift that includes modern facilities. It also added…
The University of Rhode Island’s board of trustees was officially instituted as the school’s governing body of the University on Feb. 1. The University was originally governed by the Council of Postsecondary Education, which also oversees Rhode Island College and the Community College of Rhode Island. With a board independent of the council, URI will…
Coronavirus outbreak makes travel unsafe Due to growing concerns over the coronavirus, many students have taken advantage of the free antiviral masks offered by Health Services. Photo by James McIntosh. The University of Rhode Island has suspended study abroad programs in China in response to the recent coronavirus outbreak. URI has been working to facilitate…
The Rhody Eatz truck provides combo meals to students in a rush. Photo by Autumn Walter. Many students may recognize a big blue truck while they are walking to class, where they can use their combo swipes for meals on-the-go. That is Rhody Eatz: the University’s food truck, which started serving up food this semester. …
Jermaine Harris attempts a hook shot. Photo by Autumn Walter. Maturity and progression can take many different forms. For some, it’s tying their shoes on their own for the very first time. For others, it’s learning how to ride a bike sans training wheels. For Rhode Island basketball, it is, simply put, taking care of…
Graphic by Elizabeth Wong. This past fall, a Women in Law club was introduced to the University of Rhode Island. After realizing she wanted more support for women interested in pre-law at the University, student Austyn Ramsay decided to create an organization to do just that. “The whole point of this was to create support…