An update to indoor mask mandates now allows individual professors to choose the masks requirements in their classroom. PHOTO CREDIT: Maddie Bataille | Photo Editor After closely monitoring the Center for Disease Control‘s (CDC) most recent COVID-19 guidelines, the University of Rhode Island updated its mask policy for the rest of the spring semester. The…
URI received a Gold Military Friendly Schools Award for its commitment to creating a successful environment for military and veteran students. PHOTO CREDIT: uri.edu The University of Rhode Island received a Gold Military Friendly Schools Award on March 9 for the University’s support of veteran and military students. Tracy Santos, a Marine Corp veteran, junior…
Students to discuss business ideas, receive feedback from professionals A panel of students will present their business ideas and receive feedback from the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Club on April 16. Photo contributed by: Connor Coughlan The Innovation and Entrepreneurship Club at the University of Rhode Island is holding its final meeting of the semester on…
Graduate school of Oceanography partners with Central Falls school district to build mini boat Inspiration, a boat constructed by URI students and students from Central Falls, set sail on the Atlantic Ocean on March 26. PHOTO CREDIT: uri.edu The Graduate School of Oceanography (GSO) at the University of Rhode Island sent a five-foot boat called…
This week in the Student Senate: The clubs Uhuru SaSa and the Student Entertainment Committee aired their grievances about the budget and Director of Dining Services Pierre St-Germain spoke about the new dining plan. The senators heard from two representatives from Uhuru SaSa about the $12,000 reduction in their proposed budget. The organization said that…
This week in the Student Senate: seniors in the Senate bid farewell to other senators during their last meeting, as well as the swearing-in of the new president and vice president of the Student Senate. The meeting was split into two separate sections, which happened consecutively. The first meeting involved the reports of the standing…
Strong Rhody defense propelled the team to their first-ever win at Meade Stadium. PHOTO CREDIT: Greg Clark | Staff Photographer In their first-ever game at Meade Stadium, the University of Rhode Island Club Field Hockey team came away with the win, defeating Fairfield University 2-1 after a strong first-half effort in their opening game of…
The Rams beat second-place Worcester Polytechnic Institute by 40 points. PHOTO CREDIT: gorhody.com In their first full squad meet of the outdoor season, the University of Rhode Island Women’s Track and Field team traveled to Bryant University this past weekend to compete in the Bryant Black and Gold Invitational. After two days of competition, Rhode…
‘Deep in Providence’ brings magic to the Ocean State Local author Marissa Neilson drew upon her experience as a lifelong Rhode Islander to write “Deep in Providence” which comes out May 31. PHOTO CREDIT: Goodreads.com When Marissa Neilson first started pursuing her undergraduate degree, she had no idea that a highly anticipated young adult novel…
Olivia Rodrigo wins big The 64th Grammy Awards celebrated generational talent in the music industry. PHOTO CREDIT: Grammy.com Celebrities raised a toast to the best music of 2021 on April 3. Hosted by comedian Trevor Noah, for the second year in a row, the 64th Grammy Awards were held at the MGM Grand in Las…