With regards to the ‘trans’ controversy: Prof. Hughes has every right to speak her mind both personally and academically. That is what the First Amendment is all about, and what tenure protects in academia. It is unfortunate that many on the left feel that in order to make a point the ‘opposition’ must be silenced….
The URI football season was cancelled following health and safety protocols related to COVID-19 2021 Photo by James McIntosh. The University of Rhode Island Football team was stuffed at the goaline on Wednesday morning by the toughest opponent in school history. The Rams announced that they would have to shut down for a minimum of…
Laura Meyerson’s unconventional path to success URI Professor Laura Meyerson is the newest member of The Ecological Society of America. Photo from uri.edu. Department of natural resource sciences professor Laura Meyerson was recently named a fellow of the Ecological Society of America (ESA) in recognition of her contributions to the field of ecology. The ESA…
It’s an ugly truth, but it’s the truth’ Frank Leon Roberts, an NYU professor and BLM activist, spoke to URI students this week. Photo from roddenberryfoundation.org. Frank Leon Roberts, the New York University professor who developed the “Black Lives Matter Curriculum,” talked to students from the University of Rhode Island at an event held by…
Reproductive rights activist Loretta Ross spoke to students about Black maternity. Photo from thefeministwire.com. Predicted demographics have shown that by the middle of this century white-identifying people will become a minority within the United States. Loretta Ross, a reproductive rights activist, said that this had led to fear among white people of becoming a minority,…
Experiential learning offers opportunities for career advancement As internships become more important for students’ future success, the University of Rhode Island’s career advisors and alumni are looking to help current students find resources to gain first-hand experience. Entering higher education and earning a degree helps students prepare for their professions, yet employers are also interested…
The Rams were finally struck down after a hot streak of four consecutive wins. Photo by Erik Schelkun/Atlantic 10. Rhode Island Volleyball’s four-game winning streak came to an end last Friday when they fell 3-0 to Virginia Commonwealth University in the semifinals of the Atlantic 10 Volleyball Championship. Rhody struggled all afternoon with errors and…
Rebecca D’Anna and the Rams won on Sunday in their eventual last game of the season. Photo from gorhody.com. The University of Rhode Island Women’s Soccer team secured their first victory in Atlantic 10 play Saturday night, winning 2-1 on the road at Saint Joseph’s in what would be their final game of the season….
Men’s soccer capped off Senior Day with a memorable win over La Salle Photo by James McIntosh. The University of Rhode Island Men’s Soccer team took on conference rival La Salle on Saturday in just their second home game of the season. Despite a slow start, the Rams were able to mount a large comeback…
URI’s Golf team claimed first out of 13 schools in the Rolling Green Intercollegiate Tournament. Photo from gorhody.com. In what was only their second official competitive match of the season, the University of Rhode Island Golf team beat 12 schools to solidify its first-place victory at the Rolling Green Intercollegiate in Springfield, Pennsylvania this past…