Buchanan has been tremendous this season, winning the weight throw in all three competitions he’s been in. PHOTO CREDIT: gorhody.com When Johnathan Buchanan began his collegiate career at the University of Rhode Island in 2018, he was a walk-on with a slim chance of sticking with the team. Now, he’s one of the most decorated…
Local brewery, Whaler’s, will be one of the few beverages available for purchase at the Ryan Center concessions during basketball games. PHOTO CREDIT: Greg Clark For the first time ever, Ram fans can now raise a glass from the comfort of their own seats inside the Ryan Center. Beginning last month, fans ages 21 and…
For the first time since 2011, the Rams swept the Blue Hens on the road. PHOTO CREDIT: URI Events page Playing on the road is a difficult task for any team, but with great defensive play and stellar performances from your goaltender, there’s a better chance of winning those games. That was the case for…
Federal at-home COVID-19 testing kits to help students follow URI’s spring 22 safety regulations. PHOTO CREDIT: Hannah Charron The University of Rhode Island is welcoming students back to campus, resuming in-person classes for the spring 2022 semester. Last semester, students were required to show proof that they had received their first two doses of a…
2022 has kicked off with many impressive albums and singles, and I’ve narrowed those releases down to my five favorites from the month of January. Rap artist Earl Sweatshirt released his album “SICK!” which, oddly enough, kept me sane despite the title. He initially opens with a laid-back feel that quickly builds to an intense…
Listen into these thoughts on The Weekend’s newest album. PHOTO CREDIT: Genius.com Abel Tesfaye, better known as the R&B pop artist, The Weeknd, released his fifth studio album “Dawn FM” on Jan. 7. This album continues the chart-topping legacy of his 2020 album “After Hours,” featuring the smash hit track “Blinding Lights.” The success of…
Celebrate 25 years of Art with URI Alum Nixon Leger. PHOTO CREDIT: Nixon Leger Through Feb. 24, the University of Rhode Island Providence Campus urban arts and culture program is showcasing 120 paintings created by Nixon Leger, ‘17, in “Celebrating Nixon Leger! 25 Years of Art from Haiti to Rhode Island A Solo Exhibit.” Leger…
Follow along with Netflix’s third “after” series. PHOTO CREDIT: Netflix “After We Fell,” the third installment of Netflix’s “After” movie series, was the worst installment yet. Warning: there are some spoilers contained in this article. The movie was released on Sept. 1, 2021, but I didn’t get around to watching it until this January. While…
Go back in time to find out how these buildings got their names. PHOTO CREDIT: Hannah Charron Whether it be for mental health or academic reasons, Roosevelt Hall at the University of Rhode Island is a building that is focused on student improvement. Among many other uses, it is now home to the University College…
URI professor of oceanography makes a splash. PHOTO CREDIT: Jeremy Collie Jeremy Collie, University of Rhode Island professor of Oceanography, has worked all around the world researching the impacts of bottom trawling, overfishing and healthy seabeds. Collie, who has been teaching at URI for 28 years, became interested in the ocean at a young age…