From the Senate Chambers this week: Vice President of Administration and Finance Abigail Rider presented an update on campus parking, a senator was reinstated after the Assembly unanimously passed his appeal and the official senate elections were postponed indefinitely. Rider delivered the response of Transportation and Parking, which she oversees, to an action bill passed…
Open through Halloween, this Providence art exhibit will get you in the fall spirit PHOTO CREDIT: Nadia Sutyrina The University of Rhode Island is exploring the cultural side of Halloween and the supernatural this year through it’s exhibit “Spirits, Spirituality, the Supernatural and Steampunk” open through Oct. 31. The exhibit is presented by the URI…
Tyler Vanable plays in last week’s convocation performance. PHOTO CREDIT: Greg Clark Dazzling piano, guitar, bass and opera singing entertained students and staff at the weekly University of Rhode Island music convocation on Friday, Oct. 15. Held in the Fine Arts Center Concert Hall, senior Tyler Vanable, the first performer of the night, played oboe…
In efforts to educate students on financial literacy, URI partners with the Western Community Credit Union. PHOTO CREDIT: uri.edu The University of Rhode Island has partnered with the Westerly Community Credit Union to launch the Rhody Financial Education Center platform for students to learn more about financial literacy. There are seven courses and playlists available to…
Press play on this New album release from L.A. indie rock band before hitching a ride down the coast. PHOTO CREDIT: @tryconditioner L.A. indie rock band Conditioner released their self-titled debut album last month, perfectly capturing the aura of being young, vulnerable and in love in only 25 minutes. As a fan of indie artists…
Rhody’s own coffeehouse hosts the first concert of the semester with performances by student bands. PHOTO CREDIT: Leah Popovic For their first concert of the semester, the University of Rhode Island’s 193 Degrees Coffeehouse brewed up a rowdy crowd with student-led bands Amanita and Late Night Trip. The cafe, located on the second floor of…
The lights are back on in J Studio as URI Theatre welcomes live audiences again. PHOTO CREDIT: Greg Clark An instrumental version of “Counting Stars” plays. Audience members settle into their seats. The bright lights begin to dim. Suddenly, we’re transported back over 200 years, taken from J Studio in Kingston to Wisconsin, where we…
Men’s Hockey skated past Drexel to earn the sweep in their weekend series. PHOTO CREDIT: Greg Clark A good way to get out of a slow start to the season is by winning big at home. The University of Rhode Island Men’s Hockey team came into their home series versus Drexel University with a 1-3…
Football’s perfect start ended Saturday after disappointing 28-7 loss to Towson, PHOTO CREDIT: James Singer The 12th-ranked Rams had their five-game win streak come to an end on Saturday in a heartbreaking 28-7 loss against Towson University. Rhody, held to a season-low 162 total yards, struggled to get anything going on both sides of the…
Rhody community celebrates National Coming Out Day Community members of the URI community celebrate National Coming Out Day on the quad. PHOTO CREDIT: Melissa Marchese Dozens of students made crafts and embraced their true colors on the Quad to celebrate National Coming Out Day. The University of Rhode Island’s Sexuality and Gender Alliance (SAGA) organized…