November 18, 2021
Alum returns to deliver powerful, personal Trans Awareness Week keynote speech
When a transgender student found herself misgendered by a preacher on her way to class, she tearfully called Annie Russell, director of the University of Rhode Island Gender and Sexuality Center (GSC). When she returned to the Quad after her 50-minute lecture, it had been covered in trans flags and people spreading their love and…
Women’s Basketball off to best start in 19 years
Rinat, Cairns come through in Rams record start For the first time since the 2002-03 season, the women’s basketball team start the season 4-0. PHOTO CREDIT: Greg Clark The University of Rhode Island Women’s Basketball team continued its hot start to the season with blowout victories over Merrimack on Friday and Coppin State on Sunday,…
Strong defense leads Rams to 3-0 start
Guard Ishmael Leggett going up for a layup on BC’s Makai Ashton-Langford in Wednesday’s win. PHOTO CREDIT: Greg Clark The University of Rhode Island Men’s Basketball team are off to their best start in the David Cox era after moving to 3-0 this past week. Strong defensive performances allowed the Rams to pull out victories…
Men’s Ultimate Frisbee teams compete in home tourney
The men’s ultimate frisbee team welcomed teams from around New England for a tournament last weekend. PHOTO CREDIT: Greg Clark The University of Rhode Island Men’s Ultimate Frisbee teams participated in a home tournament last Saturday at Plains Field. After competing at Sectionals the previous weekend, URI’s A team returned home and joined the B…
Men’s Hockey sink Midshipmen in weekend series
Senior forward Andrew Ide tallied his first assist of the season in a win Friday against Navy. PHOTO CREDIT: Siobhan Richards The University of Rhode Island’s Men’s Ice Hockey team extended their winning streak to five games this past weekend after sweeping the U.S. Naval Academy in a two-game series at Boss Ice Arena. The…
A-10 tourney hopes blocked by Fordham in season finale
Tiebreaker scenario bars team from postseason tournament Year One of the Angel Agu era concluded with a bittersweet victory at home against Fordham. PHOTO CREDIT: Siobhan Richards The University of Rhode Island Women’s Volleyball team concluded it’s regular season this past weekend, splitting matchups against Fordham University in a battle for the sixth and final…
Men’s Soccer fall in A-10 semifinals
Sixth seeded Duquesne upset second seeded Rams 2-1 An early 2-0 deficit was too much for the Rams to overcome in Friday’s loss vs. Duquesne. Contributed by: gorhody.com The University of Rhode Island Men’s Soccer team had its season come to a close on Friday after falling to the No. 6 seed Duquesne Dukes in…
Student-athlete led group raising money for childhood cancer
Fundraiser to help The Tomorrow Fund provide resources for families with children fighting cancer Coby Tippett and Billy Butler are partnering with the The Tomorrow Fund to help fight childhood cancer. Photos Contributed by: Shane Donaldson Last baseball season, Billy Butler was confined to a hotel room off-campus. He was in quarantine after testing positive…
FCS playoff hopes remain alive in win against UNH
Strong performances from Hill, Smith help Rams beat New Hampshire Senior receiver Matt Pires (right) caught one of four passing touchdowns for URI in last Saturday’s win against New Hampshire. PHOTO CREDIT: Siobhan Richards The push for the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) playoffs is alive in Kingston. The University of Rhode Island Football team held…