The University is considering two options to renovate the east stands at Meade Stadium. PHOTO CREDIT: Populous The University of Rhode Island has drafted preliminary plans for future improvements to the east side bleachers of Meade Stadium, per a virtual recruitment package released by the football program. In 2018, two URI alumni each pledged $1…
Freshman seizes opportunities through involvement Member of URI’s shark club and fine arts club Kaitlan Machado shares her path to involvement and sense of community at URI. Photo Contributed by: Kaitlan Machado For Kaitlan Machado, a freshman history major at the University of Rhode Island, success isn’t a destination — it’s a journey of trying…
Opinions on the Grammys and disappointment that comes with the annual event. PHOTO CREDIT: InfoBae.com I, like many people, am a fan of music. Yet every year, I seem to be disappointed by the Grammy Awards ceremony. This year was unfortunately no different. My biggest gripe with the Academy is their lack of diversity in…
Seniors Ari Castillo, Susan Harrison and Sami Villarreal were honored prior to Saturday’s doubleheader sweep against St. Bonaventure. PHOTO CREDIT: gorhody.com Over the weekend, the University of Rhode Island Softball team swept St. Bonaventure in a three-game series, their first time sweeping a conference opponent since 2017. The series also included a doubleheader win in…
While “The Help” has faced controversy since its release, it is still a movie worth watching. PHOTO CREDIT: IMDB Following Jessica Chastain’s recent Academy Award win, there were a lot of references made to the film that got her her first nomination, 2011’s “The Help” based on the 2009 novel of the same name. Prior…
Senior Brian Martin will be speaking at the class of 2022’s commencement ceremony after four years of involvement in Greek life, SEC and other organizations on campus. PHOTO CREDIT: Nick Pierson | Contributing Photographer Brian Martin III’s sophomore year dream came true on March 30 when he spoke in front of the Student Senate and…
URI President Marc Parlange congratulates Leila Cox on winning the Rainville Servant Leadership Award. Photo contributed by: Michael J. Nolf This Tuesday, the University of Rhode Island’s 34th A. Robert Rainville Leadership Awards honored dozens of nominees who have displayed leadership within the campus community, awarding three individuals and one organization that stood out among…
Apps like Handshake, Starfish and LinkedIn can help students network and find internship possibilities. PHOTO CREDIT: Maddie Bataille | Photo Editor As the semester comes to an end and students start looking for summer internships, the University of Rhode Island’s Center for Career and Experiential Education (CCEE) has made lots of resources available to help…
URI theatre will perform “The Rocky Horror Show” for the spring musical. PHOTO CREDIT: uri.edu The University of Rhode Island’s spring 2022 musical was originally planned to be “The Wizard of Oz,” but due to complications, the theatre department will be performing “The Rocky Horror Show.” The production was changed recently due to an inability…
Professor Annu Matthew’s ART 214: Photography I – Digital class organized a fundraiser to sell prints of their class projects to raise funds to donate to Ukrainian refugees. PHOTO CREDIT: Hannah Charron | Staff Photographer As the war between Ukraine and Russia continues, a group of students in photography professor Annu Matthew’s ART 214: Photography…