Women’s Center returns to campus in new location. PHOTO CREDIT: Melissa Marchese For the University of Rhode Island’s Women’s Center, the return to an in-person school year also means a return to the use of the Center’s in-person space. According to the Women’s Center’s mission statement, its goal is to provide a safe, empowering space…
Newly added Political Science professor, Daniel Carrigg set to give ‘down and dirty’ lessons about politics in class. PHOTO CREDIT: Daniel Carrigg Daniel Carrigg may be a new lecturer in the political science department at the University of Rhode Island, but he is certainly not new to the school. Carrigg started at URI in the…
The 2021 Met Gala offered many different fashionable looks to either admire or question. PHOTO CREDIT: People.com The Met Gala was on Monday, which means it’s time to admire, or question, what everyone wore. The theme of this year’s gala was American Independence, and the event was co-chaired by singer Billie Ellish, tennis player Naomi…
Faculty members joined up-and-coming soprano Melissa Joseph for the latest installation in the University Artist Series. PHOTO CREDIT: uri.edu The University of Rhode Island’s own Rene de la Garza and David Gilliland united with up-and-coming soprano Melissa Joseph for an afternoon of vocal virtuosity last Sunday with the latest installation in the University Artist Series. …
Books provide an escape for some in the times of COVID-19. PHOTO CREDIT: time.com Okay, the confession’s out — I was a book nerd. No, not just the typical kid who liked to read. I took my craft seriously. I was the kid who waited outside of Barnes & Noble in the dead of December…
Rewind Rewatch Review: “Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa” is more than a typical kids comedy, reminding and informing us of the current climate crisis. PHOTO CREDIT: imbd.com One week before moving into college, my 4-year-old niece begged me to have a movie night. So, being the fun aunt that I am, I gathered all of the…
Photo from Mike Scott. The University of Rhode Island Football team dominated the Bryant Bulldogs during their season opener at Meade Stadium after a second-quarter explosion that made way for a 45-21 victory. The Rams’ offense excelled all night, putting up a total of 508 yards, led by quarterback Kasim Hill, who was also responsible…
Professor Heather Johnson to get students in field this fall. Professor Heather Johnson encourages students to venture outside of their comfort zone and discover their passions. Photo from uri.edu. Heather Johnson has held many positions in her 13 years at the University of Rhode Island—professor in four departments, director of Writing Across URI—and yet, the…
Photo from amazon.com. “BookTok” has been rising in popularity on TikTok this summer, providing many books a boost in readership, even years after their initial release. As a kid, I was an avid reader, but as I got older, the only time I read books were for high school English class (and let’s be honest,…