URI welcomed Aja Martinez of The University North Texas, to talk about Critical Race Theory. PHOTO CREDIT: English.unt.edu Critical Race Theory (CRT) scholar Aja Martinez spoke to faculty from the University of Rhode Island last week about what CRT is, how it is used in academia and how to implement it in the classroom. Martinez,…
Beauvais to have ‘open door’ policy Laura Beauvais joins the list of new hires, as interim provost. PHOTO CREDIT: James Singer As the University of Rhode Island transitions into new presidential leadership, another major position, provost and vice president for academic affairs, will be filled by interim Laura Beauvais on Oct 1.Beauvais, who was a…
Meet the man that has quickly become synonymous with URI Athletics. Photo Credit Siobhan Richards. Discovering your passion in life is not always an easy thing; when you find a love for something, there are always going to be obstacles along the way that make you rethink that love. Stone Freeman, a sports broadcaster and…
After six consecutive losses, the Rams got back on track with three wins in three days. Photo Credit Greg Clark The University of Rhode Island volleyball team returned to Keaney Gym with strong performances this weekend, snapping a six-game losing streak and finishing the weekend 3-1. The Rams brought their overall record to 5-7, scoring…
Hocus Pocus 2: Before hitting Disney+ next year, “Hocus Pocus 2” will begin filming in RI this fall. PHOTO CREDIT: imbd.com Almost 30 years after the release of the Halloween classic “Hocus Pocus,” a sequel is heading for a 2022 Disney+ release, but first, cast and crew are headed to Providence for filming. According to…
September offers a promising introductory chapter to the school year. PHOTO CREDIT: goodreads.com Back to school — you see it, you hear about it, you’ve probably experienced it at least 12 times if you’re an undergraduate student here at the University of Rhode Island. Maybe you love it, maybe you dread it, maybe you feel…
Live Entertainment experience: After a pandemic postponement, the Barefoot Country Music Festival was held Aug. 19. PHOTO CREDIT: https://barefootcountrymusicfest.com/ For the first time in almost two years, on Aug. 19, I stepped foot into the door of live entertainment. In the popular vacation town of Wildwood, New Jersey, the Barefoot Country Music Festival (BCMF) was…
Representation is extremely important in all aspects of life for minority and historically underrepresented communities, but recently I have been noticing a new form of representation that has me banging my head against the nearest wall. I have taken to calling this form of representation: LGBTCIA. Over the summer I kept getting advertisements for the…
Some sophomores moved to campus for the first time and met the new president after an asynchronous year due to COVID-19. PHOTO CREDIT: Providence Journal While some freshmen were able to attend classes on campus last year, many of the now sophomores are experiencing living, taking classes and socializing on campus for the first time. Amanda…
As state regulations involving COVID-19 shift, URI Dining Services returns to offering in-person meals. PHOTO CREDIT: Joe Kulik In accordance with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the state of Rhode Island, the University of Rhode Island is offering students options for dining this year that have been unavailable for the past…