Your Walk to Class 2/19/21
The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
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Feinstein Campus art exhibit to spark social change in Rhode Island
Currently on display in the URI Fine Arts Center, the works of artist and photographer Albert Chong represent the history of his Chinese, Afro-Jamaican family. Photos by James McIntosh.
Seed starting webinar teaches attendees about germination
RI held an online gardening tutorial to help you grow your own plants at home. Photo by James McIntosh. As long as you have warmth, water and soil you can germinate your own seeds indoors. This idea was discussed at the University of Rhode Island’s Learn at Home seminar series on Tuesday. The series is…
Rams Rally to Defeat Dayton on Senior Night
In his last home game at URI, Fatts Russell led the Rams to a close 91-89 victory against Dayton. Photos by Greg Clark. Nearly a year ago, the Rams were embarrassed at home on Senior Night against the No. 3 Dayton Flyers. Tuesday night provided the Rams the opportunity to send this year’s senior class…
Student leader looks back on involvement with URI organizations
SEC, D.R.I.V.E., M.U.S.I.C. and more, what doesn’t she do? SEC, D.R.I.V.E., M.U.S.I.C. member talks about being Black student leader Photo contributed by Naleen Camara. Senior Naleen Camara’s time at the University of Rhode Island would have been incomplete without her involvement with student organizations on campus. Camara, a public relations and writing and rhetoric double…
Provost steps down after 13-year tenure
Donald DeHayes, URI provost and vice president of academic affairs, is retiring after 13 years. Photo contributed from providencejournal.com. The University of Rhode Island’s Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Donald DeHayes announced he will step down after serving in the position for the past 13 years, as his close colleague President David Dooley…
Student Senate Report 2/18/21
During this week’s meeting, the Student Senate addressed projects by the Campus Affairs Committee, introduced a new bill and swore in two new representatives. The Campus Affairs Committee informed the Senate this week about progress being made regarding incorporating motorized scooters on campus. According to Campus Affairs Chairman Michael Bentley, there have been 64 responses…
Women’s Soccer shows promise despite loss
The URI Women’s Soccer Team fell to the Providence Friars with a final score of 0-2 last weekend. Photo from GoRhody.com. Even though The University of Rhode Island Women’s Soccer team began its 2020-2021 campaign on Sunday with a loss to in-state rival Providence College, Head Coach Megan Jessee is optimistic about the team’s outlook…
Softball plays its first game after year-long pause
The URI Softball Team was brutally defeated 1-17 vs. Elon. Photo from GoRhody.com. The University of Rhode Island’s Softball team opened up its season on Sunday in North Carolina, falling 17-1 to Elon in their first game in over 11 months. The two teams were originally set to play a four-game series, with two games…