The University of Rhode Island Police Department (URIPD) has released its 2020 Clery Act Report, revealing a decrease in student alcohol referrals, a small number of student arrests and a new thieving social media trend. The Clery Act Report discloses crimes related to the URI student body both on and off URI’s five campuses during…
Panel discusses climate equity in third lecture This week’s third installment of URI’s Honors Colloquium discusses possible solutions to rising sea levels. PHOTO CREDIT: Erin Brown Climate change and sea-level rise are an impending danger to New England residents, and climate justice leaders are working to increase accessibility and education on these problems in underrepresented…
New York Times Best Selling author, Clint Smith comes to campus to discuss education’s role in developing a more robust understanding of slavery and white supremecy. PHOTO CREDIT: uri.edu Across America, there are countless reminders of the history of slavery, such as monuments and statues erected celebrating Confederate soldiers and slave-owning politicians, yet some may…
During their first official meeting of the academic year, the University of Rhode Island Faculty Senate discussed and voted on issues including vaccine mandates for faculty, new bereavement policies and committee reports. The meeting was led by Audrey Cardany, the president of the Faculty Senate and an assistant professor of music education, and began with…
A sold-out crowd witnessed a historic win by the Rams against Stony Brook Saturday afternoon. PHOTO CREDIT: Drew Adames This past weekend, Rhode Island football fans got to see another record feat––a 4-0 start from it’s football team. The Rams escaped Saturday with a narrow 27-20 overtime victory against Stony Brook University, securing the team’s…
The new Marvel film, “Venom 2: Let There Be Carnage,” doesn’t live up to expectations. PHOTO CREDIT: imbd.com This movie, directed by actor-director Andy Serkis, is just alright. It is the epitome of a standard superhero/villain movie, though the banter between Eddie Brock and his alien symbiote Venom, both played by Tom Hardy, is entertaining…
“Chicks in the Office” is this reporter’s all time holy grail podcast. PHOTO CREDIT: stitcher.com Chances are, if I’m doing anything and not listening to music, I’m listening to a podcast. My old work and school commutes, as well as the almost-two-hour drive home made me try out a bunch of different podcasts, but there…
Comedian and late night show host, Stephen Colbert, makes a grand entrance in front of the Ryan Center audience. PHOTO CREDIT: James Singer “The Late Show” host Stephen Colbert is interested in the business of awkwardness — one that most others might feel uncomfortable with. John Dickerson, CBS political analyst and reporter, couldn’t sit through…
“Love for Sale,” which is set to be Bennett’s final album, is the perfect final act from the Gaga-Bennett duo. PHOTO CREDIT: spotify.com Jazz legend Tony Benentt teamed up with pop star Lady Gaga for a second time in their new album “Love For Sale,” a collection of toe-tapping hits from the past. The pair…