Student-run organization returns after 18-month hiatus URI’s student-run coffeehouse is brewing back to life after more than a year of virtual events and online classes closed the shop. PHOTO CREDIT: James Singer After a long year of online classes and virtual events, the return to an in-person experience has allowed “one of the coziest places…
Graduate midfielder Edvin Akselsen spins off VCU midfielder Celio Pompeu during Saturday night’s double overtime thriller. Photo Credit Greg Clark. The University of Rhode Island brought each of their last two games to double overtime, coming out on top 2-1 against Virginia Commonwealth University on Saturday before suffering a 3-2 loss in Tuesday’s matchup at…
Freshman forward Tierra Garniss takes on Davidson defender Sam Cascio during Sunday’s win. Photo Credit James Singer. The University of Rhode Island Women’s Soccer team struck early in their first action of Atlantic 10 play, coming out on top with a 1-0 win against the Davidson Wildcats. The Rams are now winners of two of…
Neelam Ahmed (pictured) and Mahnoor Shahzad look to welcome more in the Muslim Students Association. PHOTO CREDIT: Hannah Charron The Muslim Students Association (MSA) at the University of Rhode Island aims to provide an inclusive community for students of all faiths with a focus on providing knowledge of the Muslim faith to all of its…
New Director of the Harrington School Ammina Kothari looks to focus on interdisciplinary studies within the school. PHOTO CREDIT: Melissa Marchese Working on interdisciplinary studies and inclusivity within the Harrington School are at the top of the priority list for Ammina Kothari, its new director. “I spent most of summer listening,” Kothari said. “I met…
Whether it’s for fun or to represent a passion tattoos are a powerful way to express oneself. PHOTO CREDIT: Dasha Albee I’ve heard “tattoos are like potato chips, you can’t just have one.” I agree. Once you get one, you can’t stop and you’re already thinking about your next one. Tattoos allow you to express…
Reality show-turned-documentary “The Activist” received backlash for “performative activism.” PHOTO CREDIT: scarymommy.com The Kardashians, finding “true” love on an island and people singing in masks all seem to capture America’s attention through one uniting concept: reality television. The question now is, can activism be added to that category? CBS’s new reality show “The Activist” was…
New management takes over South County movie theater with plans to implement several changes for the new year. PHOTO CREDIT: Greg Clark All South County Cinemas, located in South County Commons, just a quick ride away from the University of Rhode Island’s campus, is about to undertake some big remodels, adding a little more luxury…
Check out “Hello Nature,” the most outdoorsy new podcast on streaming services. PHOTO CREDIT: podtail.com I’ve never been much of a reader. I’m not one of those people on a plane who tune out the engine roar with a book. No, I’m the passenger who looks out the window, listens to music and sips my…