Finding quality housing off-campus often challenging. Problems with Commuter Affairs off-campus database raises concerns from students. PHOTO CREDIT: Greg Clark With new restraints put on the number of on-campus housing spaces, finding off-campus housing has become a pressing concern for many students. For those students looking off-campus, it could be overwhelming to find and secure…
New parking policy shortens parking time in Memorial Union Lot to accommodate tenants. PHOTO CREDIT: Hannah Charron The University of Rhode Island has changed the policy on parking in the lot behind the Memorial Union to 45-minute time slots at all times. This change was done in order to help the tenants of the Memorial…
As state regulations involving COVID-19 shift, URI Dining Services returns to offering in-person meals. PHOTO CREDIT: Joe Kulik In accordance with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the state of Rhode Island, the University of Rhode Island is offering students options for dining this year that have been unavailable for the past…
Some sophomores moved to campus for the first time and met the new president after an asynchronous year due to COVID-19. PHOTO CREDIT: Providence Journal While some freshmen were able to attend classes on campus last year, many of the now sophomores are experiencing living, taking classes and socializing on campus for the first time. Amanda…
Representation is extremely important in all aspects of life for minority and historically underrepresented communities, but recently I have been noticing a new form of representation that has me banging my head against the nearest wall. I have taken to calling this form of representation: LGBTCIA. Over the summer I kept getting advertisements for the…
Live Entertainment experience: After a pandemic postponement, the Barefoot Country Music Festival was held Aug. 19. PHOTO CREDIT: https://barefootcountrymusicfest.com/ For the first time in almost two years, on Aug. 19, I stepped foot into the door of live entertainment. In the popular vacation town of Wildwood, New Jersey, the Barefoot Country Music Festival (BCMF) was…
September offers a promising introductory chapter to the school year. PHOTO CREDIT: goodreads.com Back to school — you see it, you hear about it, you’ve probably experienced it at least 12 times if you’re an undergraduate student here at the University of Rhode Island. Maybe you love it, maybe you dread it, maybe you feel…
Hocus Pocus 2: Before hitting Disney+ next year, “Hocus Pocus 2” will begin filming in RI this fall. PHOTO CREDIT: imbd.com Almost 30 years after the release of the Halloween classic “Hocus Pocus,” a sequel is heading for a 2022 Disney+ release, but first, cast and crew are headed to Providence for filming. According to…
Andre Blackett, 38, closes the game out with a sack, leading Rhode Island to a win against their CAA foe, Albany. Contributed by James Singer. The University of Rhode Island Football team kicked off conference play last weekend with a nail-biting 16-14 victory on the road against the University of Albany Great Danes. A strong,…
The University of Rhode Island Women’s Soccer team continued non-conference play this past week, splitting road matchups against Holy Cross and Princeton. The week began with a 1-0 victory versus Holy Cross, courtesy of a second-half goal from junior defender Allison Mogauro. It was a defensive battle between both teams early on, with each team…