A closer look at the URI Anthropology department, which focuses on the study of human cultures and their development. Photo by Ethan Pellegrino. In general terms, anthropology is the study of humans, past and present, but at the University of Rhode Island, it is much more than that. The anthropology department at URI can often…
With much of the focus on sports during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Cigar decided to take a closer look at URI’s cheerleaders and Ramettes. Photos by James McIntosh. Fresh off their first-ever Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) Nationals win last year, the University of Rhode Island’s cheerleading team was on a high going into their 2020-21…
Music professor teaches about protest music URI Professor Emmett Goods discusses the history of music as a form of protest. Photo by Greg Clark. Emmett Goods said he remembers his grandfather grabbing him by the back of his shirt in church as a child, making him stand to show respect for the hymn “Lift Every…
In the wake of a frustrating loss to George Washington, the Rams are on to Duquesne. Photo by Greg Clark. When the University of Rhode Island’s Men Basketball team travels to Richmond next week for the Atlantic 10 tournament, their trip will be short-lived if they play like they did in the closing stages of…
Hello, good morning, and how are everyone’s existential crises going today? Have you dyed your hair any bright colors as of recently? Cut yourself a shag? Booked any trips for the summer? Reworked your 10-year life plan? Stared at the ceiling for 12 hours straight? I can keep going, but you get the point. Do…
With new COVID-19 variants spreading throughout the country, the community is encouraged to continue wearing masks. Photo by James McIntosh. With new variants of the COVID-19 virus spreading throughout the country, the University of Rhode Island has implemented biweekly testing and worked to trace cohorts of COVID-19 cases in the community. The B.1.1.7. United Kingdom…
The optometrist office in the Memorial Union basement has closed, becoming the latest victim of the pandemic. Photo by Ethan Pellegrino. After 15 years of business, the University Optometrist located in the Memorial Student Union at the University of Rhode Island has closed due to “changing times,” creating space for Student Veteran resources to expand….
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…
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…
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,…