October 2022
Trippie Redd, Hennessy headline first Ryan Center concert of semester
A prominent artist coming out of SoundCloud, Trippie Redd, showed strong stage presence at URI last week. PHOTO CREDIT: James Singer | Photo Editor Emeritus The University of Rhode Island welcomed rapper and singer Trippie Redd, as well as his opener Hennessey, to the Ryan Center for the first concert of the 2022-23 academic year….
Jane Ferguson educates URI community on ‘Humanity in War Reporting’
Fifteenth annual Christiane Amanpour lecture held in-person again PHOTO CREDIT: Hannah Charron | Staff Photographer The Harrington School of Communication and Media held its 15th annual Amanpour Lecture on Oct. 20 entitled “Humanity in War Reporting: Bringing Authentic Individual Experiences of War Into Conflict Journalism,” featuring award winning journalist Jane Ferguson. The lecture series, named…
Local coach helps URI Cross Country outpace predictions
Rhode Island native Brian Doyle was hired as assistant coach for men’s cross country. PHOTO CREDIT: Kaitlyn Chan | Contributing Photographer The University of Rhode Island Cross Country program has had an unprecedented amount of success throughout the entirety of the 2022 season. This recent success shows not only the dedication of the student-athletes but…
Harrington School holds Grand Opening of Ranger Hall
Alumni, community celebrate completion of new facilities Ranger Hall, home of the Harrington School, had a Grand Opening ceremony on Friday, Oct. 21 after seven years of renovations. PHOTO CREDIT: Eddie Melfi | Staff Photographer On Friday, the University of Rhode Island community came together to celebrate the Grand Opening of Ranger Hall. Ranger Hall,…
URI groups raise awareness about domestic violence
Resource groups aim to help students avoid abusive relationships One in five college-age students has reported being abused or sexually assaulted by their partners during their time in college, according to Kelley Ryan, coordinator of Violence Prevention and Advocacy Services (VPAS) at the University of Rhode Island. Ryan talked a lot about domestic violence and…
First URI Royal African Pageant to represent countries, culture
Student Alliance for the Welfare of Africa marks post-COVID return with event Coming out of a two year hiatus, SAWA has come back introducing a Royal African Pageant with auditions. PHOTO CREDIT: events.uri.edu After being inactive for two years, the Student Alliance for the Welfare of Africa (SAWA) is hosting a Royal African Pageant at…
Rhody kicks off ‘Vote Yes on 1’ campaign
Committee seeking bond approval for repairs at Bay Campus “Vote Yes on 1” asks voters to support a $100 billion bond going toward renovations for the URI bay campus. PHOTO CREDIT: Maddie Bataille | Photo Editor This year’s Rhode Island midterm election on Nov. 8 holds great potential for the University of Rhode Island’s Graduate…
College of Arts and Sciences implements peer mentorship program
Mentors ‘ease transition’ for first-year college students Mentorships through the College of Arts and Sciences aim to create a sense of belonging on campus. PHOTO CREDIT: uri.edu The University of Rhode Island College of Arts and Sciences started a peer mentorship program during the summer of 2022, in order for first year students to make…
On the ‘ground floor’ of community-building
Engineers Without Borders URI aims to build foundation A chapter of Engineers Without Borders chapter is in the process of being started at URI this semester. PHOTO CREDIT: Eddie Melfi | Staff Photographer The University of Rhode Island has not had an Engineers Without Borders chapter until its first meeting earlier this year, according to…