The equestrian team participated in the Region’s Ride For Mika Show in 2018. Photo contributed by URI Equestrian club. For most, horseback riding is not the most popular or well-known sport. But for the University of Rhode Island equestrian team and their Club President Raechel Griffin, it has been a lifelong passion. “I think I…
Dedicated to bettering the health of our community, the University of Rhode Island’s Public Health Club is working hands-on to raise awareness and give back to frontline workers this semester. The Public Health Club is a project-based organization that helps to raise awareness and better public health on campus and throughout Rhode Island. Junior Lili…
The University of Rhode Island’s improvisational comedy troupe, Rhody Ridiculousness, has continued to create laughter for members and inquirers throughout this pandemic. Rhody Ridiculousness works on improving members’ skills through rehearsals, games and team bonding to create a warm and friendly environment that facilitates a fun and welcoming community. Rhody Ridiculousness currently has nine members,…
The Harrington School of Communication and Media brought speakers from different backgrounds together to virtually discuss global issues and potential solutions Tuesday night. During the fifth annual “Global Resilience: Community Impact in Volatile Times” event held on Nov. 17, five different speakers gave presentations about global crises, how to handle them, how to prepare for…
Will Leviton (left) at tryouts for Providence Pirates Basketball team. Photo from the Providence Journal. From the Providence Steamrollers to the Pawtucket Red Sox, the state of Rhode Island has had its fair share of professional teams over the years. A new team will be joining the local scene next year––the Providence Pirates, who will…
The University of Rhode Island’s men and women’s rugby teams have been club sport staples at URI for many years. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has made it complicated for the teams to find new players and it forced a cancellation of the fall 2020 season. Still, the two teams, which are founded on inclusion and…
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Pop-singer Sam Smith released an album titled “Love Goes” in October. Photo from googleplay.com. Although October has come to an end, the month was filled with some phenomenal music releases that MUST be talked about. Here are some of my top picks. One of the most accomplished artists of our time is Sam Smith. Not…
A-10 Commissioner Bernadette McGlade discusses plans for upcoming basketball season amid COVID-19 concerns. Photo by Siobhan Richards. Nearly two months later than usual, there’s an official plan for the 2020-21 Atlantic 10 men’s basketball season. Media Week for the A-10 brought a host of announcements involving the University of Rhode Island Men’s Basketball team, with…
Journalists Dyana Koelsch, Katie Davis, M. Charles Bakst, Parker Gavigan and Dan Barry discussed the First Amendment at the Taricani Lecture Series. Photo from uri.edu Several established journalists discuss the media’s role in the recent presidential election during the third installment of the Taricani Lecture Series for First Amendment Rights Tuesday night. Hosted by the…