October 2021
Students garner great applause at weekly music convocation
The fourth music convocation was held last Friday, consisting of three student performances. PHOTO CREDIT: Daniel Edwards On Friday, Oct. 8, around 80 music majors and minors gathered in the Fine Arts Center Concert Hall to attend the fourth music convocation of the semester, consisting of three student performances followed by an insightful Q&A session…
Health care forum discusses mental health epidemic
Isolation throughout the COVID-19 pandemic has led to an epidemic concerning mental health. PHOTO CREDIT: CONTRIB: medvisit.io While the COVID-19 pandemic has left a mark on the world, it has also led to a new epidemic of mental health issues from quarantine and isolation. A virtual forum held by the University of Rhode Island Academic…
Vaccination statuses, low community positivity rate update COVID-19 protocols
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…
English department creates new student advisory board enhance to student input
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…
Fourteenth annual Amanpour Lecture to highlight political journalism
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…
Carpool parking not going so swimmingly
‘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…
Men’s Hockey falls to Pittsburgh in first home series
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…
Cross Country reaches new heights at New England Championships
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…
Student shares passion for wildlife on Youtube
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…