Angelique Dina (left) and Wenricka Griffith (right) use social media to give voice to URI’s black population. Photos by James Singer. “When you know you’re speaking your truth and you feel it in your chest–the fire that’s happening–that’s the best feeling because you know it’s organic and natural,” said Angelique Dina. “Every week we’re just…
All URI students are required to participate in biweekly COVID testing this semester. Photo by Greg Clark. As the University of Rhode Island begins its spring semester, students are now required to participate in biweekly testing at the Memorial Union to ensure the campus positivity rates remain low. Through their e-campus portal, students are able…
At this week’s meeting, the Student Senate voted to recognize two new clubs and elected two new members of the Treasury Committee. The Student Organizations Committee (SOC) announced that it is starting the process for stipend review this week. According to SOC Chairwoman Katie Siegle, this process will continue through the month of February. External…
Photo from urigymnastics.weebly.com. “I think the biggest thing with club was that we were all there because we wanted to be there,” Emma Mangione said of the University Rhode Island club gymnastics team. “We were all there because we loved gymnastics.” Mangione was the club’s president and one of eight senior gymnasts from the class…
Photo by Mike Scott from rhodyphotos.smugmug.com If it wasn’t for his best friend, Rhode Island senior high jumper Quindel Wilson’s life may be vastly different from what it is today. Walking down the hallways of West Warwick High School, Wilson was prepared to try out for the basketball team when his best friend convinced him…
Rams set to resume season on Saturday vs Elon following months on the sideline. Photo by James Singer. University of Rhode Island Softball Head Coach Bridget Hurlmann has the motto “for the dogpile” for this season. This mantra embodies the championship mentality every day in order to jump into the dogpile, and her team is…
After spending more than a semester closed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, a popular Memorial Union staple is about to return. The 193 Degrees Coffeehouse, a student-run cafe in room 200 of the Memorial Union that was closed from March 2020 until Feb. 2021, finally reopened last week. The coffeehouse is known for serving…
Marta Vargas and the Rams dominated still winless George Mason last Friday in Kingston. Photo From The University of Rhode Island Women’s Basketball team took on George Mason and Fordham in two key conference matchups this week that led to contrasting results: Rhody extended their conference win streak to six after a rout of George…
Photo by Mike Scott from rhodyphotos.smugmug.com. If it wasn’t for his best friend, Rhode Island senior high jumper Quindel Wilson’s life may be vastly different from what it is today. Walking down the hallways of West Warwick High School, Wilson was prepared to try out for the basketball team when his best friend convinced him…