Prospective members of Greek Life at the University of Rhode Island are facing unique experiences while getting to know their potential new chapters. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Greek Life recruitment process had to be largely changed. Last fall, all new members were recruited virtually and weekly chapter meetings were held via Zoom throughout…
As URI welcomes students to campus this semester, online courses seem to be here to stay. PHOTO CREDIT: Contributed by politico.com While a majority of courses at the University of Rhode Island have returned to in-person instruction this semester, some courses have remained online and will most likely continue to be so. For Vince Petronio,…
University partners with new neighbor Tomaquag Museum. Stephanie Morningstar spoke at the first Master Gardner’s webinar of the school year. PHOTO CREDIT: nefoclandtrust.com The University of Rhode Island’s Collaborative Extension recently held its first webinar of the semester for community members to learn about Indigenous plants and discuss the Tomaquag Museum’s plan to move onto…
Senior Libero, Ella Ratzloff, became the program’s all-time leader in digs this past weekend. Photo credit: gorhody.com The University of Rhode Island Volleyball team put together another impressive weekend at the UNH/Merrimack Tournament, winning all three of their games to move to 8-7 this season. With these wins, the team has now aced six of…
The team celebrates their Governor’s Cup trophy win with Gov. Dan McKee (top right) and URI President Marc Parlange (bottom right). Contributed by James Singer. The University of Rhode Island Football team is off to its best start in 16 years after defeating in-state rival Brown University 45-24, capturing their third straight Governor’s Cup trophy. …
The Senate passed one bill and deliberated on several plans and ideas in their first meeting of the semester. The Senate unanimously passed a new bill to allocate $5,000 of Senate Reserve Funding to a pilot program that would give every URI student free transit on RIPTA. The bill wasn’t expected to be voted on…
Stan Column: Books can provide an escape in uncertain times. PHOTO CREDIT: time.com Okay, the confession’s out — I was a book nerd. No, not just the typical kid who liked to read. I took my craft seriously. I was the kid who waited outside of Barnes & Noble in the dead of December for…
URI celebrating one of three goals from Patrick Agyemang, 27, on Wednesday versus Brown. Photo Credit Siobhan Richards The University of Rhode Island Men’s Soccer team continued its unbeaten streak this past week with wins against Merrimack and Brown. Reigning Atlantic 10 Freshman of the Week Isak Oystese scored two goals, including the go-ahead score…
Editor-in-Chief Kate LeBlanc and new President Marc Parlange chat for the Cigar’s first issue of the semester. Photo credit: Nora Lewis. This feels surreal. Seeing campus alive again feels surreal. Going to RhodyFest with hundreds of student organizations feels surreal. Meeting the Good Five Cent Cigar editorial board members I’ve never met in person feels…
The Rolling Stones, known for their rock and roll music, lost a key member of their group, Charlie Watts at age 80. PHOTO CREDIT: biography.com The music industry lost one of the greats last month with the passing of Charlie Watts. While an accomplished drummer in multiple genres, including jazz, he is most remembered as…