Your Walk to Class 2/26/21
The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
February 2021
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Staying healthy while abroad: University hosts panel discussion for students
On Feb. 16, staff from the American Institute for Foreign Studies (AIFS) hosted an event with alumni of the AIFS program focused on maintaining healthy habits, mentally and physically, while abroad. AIFS is one of the leading third-party abroad programs in the world, offering programs for students in both college and high school, according to…
‘Goodbye, Santa,’ hello interactive theatre
Shannon Donnelly recently received a URI grant to put on her own interactive theatre experience. Photo by James McIntosh. University of Rhode Island senior theatre major Shannon Donnelly is directing a unique theatrical experience for all students to take part in this semester. In order to complete the requirement for her THE 420: Directing Independent…
Football looks to capitalize on spring opportunity
The URI Football Team is gearing up for their first ever Spring season. Photo by James Singer. After a year-and-a-half-long hiatus and lots of hard work to stay healthy, the University of Rhode Island Football team will be tackling the field this spring and taking full advantage of the opportunity to play. With new faces…
Student leader leaves mark on Rhody
Markeem Rodrigues is a sophomore at URI with a triple major and membership in 5 different organizations. Photo contributed by Markeem Rodrigues. Markeem Vee Rodrigues, a sophomore at the University of Rhode Island, has established himself as a Black student leader on-campus through his involvement in classes and clubs. Rodrigues is a triple major in…
On-campus housing adapts to the new ‘normal’
Housing and Residential Life manages dorm life during pandemic Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, URI is making changes to its housing policies and plans. Photo by James McIntosh. The University of Rhode Island’s on-campus housing arrangements during COVID-19 have altered both annual budgets and plans, affecting the future of residential life. URI’s Housing and Residential…
University grapples with commencement
With the 2021 spring semester now in full swing, University of Rhode Island seniors are still waiting for information about this year’s graduation and commencement ceremony. Vaccine rollout scheduling is still undetermined, which has been a problem for URI’s event committee. The committee remains unsure of what to do to satisfy students while keeping the…
Clery report shows increase in alcohol use referrals from RAs, decrease in arrests
Campus crime report gives crime statistics for 2019 Photo by Ethan Pellegrino. The University of Rhode Island police department has released their yearly Clery Act Report, containing new information on crimes committed at the University over the previous year. The Clery Act Report, which compares on-campus crimes in 2019 to those committed in previous years,…
Suffrage series returns for second year
History and importance of women, youth, minority votes The 19th Amendment was passed 102 years ago, but the importance of the vote is the same a century later. Graphic by Alison Carpino. The University of Rhode Island Suffrage Centennial Committee is hosting “Getting Out the Vote,” a virtual seminar that will examine modern efforts to…
University Corner Store adds new pantry, food items
The URI Corner Store is the primary on-campus convenience store. Photo by Greg Clark. Following a survey conducted this past semester, the University of Rhode Island’s Corner Store, located inside Hope Commons, has increased its stock of fresh fruits, vegetables and bread, among other pantry items. These changes came with an increase in business from…