2021
Club Sports reflect on challenging year
The field hockey team is one of many at URI that has had their season turned upside down due to COVID-19. Photos by James McIntosh. The COVID-19 pandemic has complicated the sports world, with professional and Division I athletics being paused and canceled in some instances. While universities struggle to field their Division I teams,…
Johnson & Johnson vaccine recalled, RI opens appointment eligibility to all adults
Vaccines will soon be available to everyone in Rhode Island. Photo from healio.com. The state of Rhode Island has paused the use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, but eligibility for vaccinations in the state will open to those age 16 and older on Monday, April 19. Students can set up their COVID-19 vaccination…
Center for ethics, public service looks to expand initiatives
Sponsors fellowship opportunities, annual Honors Colloquium URI Professor Marc Hutchison pulls double duty as the Chair of the Political Science Department and Director of the John Hazen White Sr. Center for Ethics and Public Service. Photo from uri.edu The John Hazen White Sr. Center for Ethics and Public Service is looking to expand its initiatives…
A life in the water: Scuba-diving-student wins prestigious scholarship
The most recent recipient of the Barry Goldwater Scholarship who beat out over 400 other nominees nationwide, Myles Wagner is an exemplary marine biology major. Photo from uri.edu. Junior Myles Wagner is a scuba diver, ultimate frisbee captain, marine and cell and molecular biology student, and most recently, the recipient of the 2021-22 Barry Goldwater…
New term, same vice president: Ramsay enters second year of leadership
Madyson Ramsay enters second year of leadership The younger sister of former URI Student Senate President Austyn Ramsay, Madyson Ramsay recently won reelection as the Vice President of that organization. Photo from uri.edu. After serving her first year as vice president of the University of Rhode Island’s Student Senate, Madyson Ramsay, a junior political science…
Taylor Swift: A legend in the re-making
Taylor Swift’s re-recording of her 2008 album “Fearless” contains classic Swift songs from the original as well as some new unreleased tracks. Photo from headlineplanet.com. With the release of her fully re-recorded album “Fearless (Taylor’s Version),” Taylor Swift has started a new musical era while preserving the nostalgia from her past. Swift’s original 2008 album…
Letter to the Editor: Donna M. Hughes
It’s easy to attack and dismiss what an author wrote when you misquote or distort what was said. It’s called creating a strawman. The falsified version of what was allegedly said is then easily attacked and dismissed. It’s much harder to discuss a topic when the author’s statements are accurately quoted. In February, I wrote…
Ask Abbie: Spring fling
Hello my sparkling, majestic primates. Serious question for you all: is seltzer water a yes or a no? Do you like unsweetened carbonated water or do you think it is one of man’s faulty creations? I have a very strong opinion about sparkling water, however, I don’t want to sway anyone on this extremely controversial…
Zoom Fatigue: The newest COVID-19 symptom
Zoom Fatigue: Introducing student burnout on a whole new level. Graphic by Elizabeth Wong. As the pandemic soars, students and colleagues continue to log onto Zoom, but the recent rise in video-chat communication has led to burnout and consequences in users. As a first-year university student, the pandemic has had quite an effect on my…