Singer Phoebe Bridgers’ pandemic-safe performance marked a return to live entertainment for this reporter. PHOTO CREDIT: nme.com Nothing rejuvenates you like a good concert. On Sept. 27, I went to Boston to see Phoebe Bridgers perform at the Leader Bank Pavilion –– my first concert since October 2019, pre-pandemic. While there were plenty of health…
Sherry Argov offers self-help advice in her book, targeting females either in relationships or those in search of everlasting love with that someone special. PHOTO CREDIT: amazon.com I never used to like reading when I was younger because I just didn’t like to sit still and stare at pages filled with words. However, ever since…
Peter Snyder helps students with research, connections Before becoming a professor of scientific research at URI, Peter Snyder spent much of his early career in the medical field. PHOTO CREDIT: Melissa Marchese Between working as a University of Rhode Island professor and vice president for research and economic development, editing journals on dementia and doing…
Learn about nature on ‘Going Wild with Satchel Snow’ URI student Satchel Snow uses his Youtube Channel to bring awareness to wildlife conservation and hopefully make some new furry friends. PHOTO CREDIT: @goingwildwithsatchelsnow URI Senior taking his interest in wildlife and conservation to YouTube How can you explore wildlife, learn about an alligator, a snake…
Senior Becca Durham finished second on the women’s team behind Madeline Till this past weekend. PHOTO CREDIT: gorhody.com Over the weekend, the University of Rhode Island Men’s and Women’s Cross Country teams participated in the New England Championships at Franklin Park in Boston, where they raced against the top runners in the region. The men’s…
The men’s hockey team came up short in both games of their weekend series against No. 19 Pittsburgh. PHOTO CREDIT:urihockey.pointstreaksites.com The University of Rhode Island Men’s Hockey team returned to the Boss Ice Arena last weekend, dropping both their games to the University of Pittsburgh and falling to 1-3 in their first action at home…
‘Prime’ parking spots few, far between Getting to class on time remains a challenge for students as parking lots fill early. PHOTO CREDIT: Melissa Marchese As students commuting to campus adjust to their daily schedules, parking continues to be a challenge for some at the University of Rhode Island. “I commute from Point Judith every…
CNN’s Abby Phillip to give upcoming virtual presentation CNN’s Abby Phillip is set to give a virtual lecture about honesty and authenticity in political journalism for this year’s Amanpour Lecture. PHOTO CREDIT: chicagoideas.com Within four years of working at CNN, Abby Phillip has “become successful very quickly,” going from a general assignment reporter at the…
Majors to provide input on curriculum, future changes The University of Rhode Island’s English department has taken the next step in its plan to be more responsive to majors by beginning to implement an Undergraduate Student Advisory Board. The Board will have six English majors to represent the majors at large and act as a…
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the University of Rhode Island has also continued to enforce pandemic protocols. The University is still offering both polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests and rapid tests for students in the Memorial Union and in the parking lot across the street from the Potter Building. Health Services is continuing to work…