Music Convocation 10/04

The University of Rhode Island’s sixth music convocation of the semester drew a large crowd, including students, faculty and staff, and featured six student performers. Each convocation is held weekly by the College of Arts and Sciences and the Department of Music. Students, faculty and “special guests,” according to the URI website, offer live music…

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Criminology, Criminal Justice program gains department status 

Board of Trustees establishes ‘independent academic unit’ The University of Rhode Island Board of Trustees approved the criminology and criminal justice (CCJ) program’s request to gain department status at their meeting on Sept. 1. Over the past five years, URI’s CCJ program has grown in both popularity and significance, according to Natalie Pifer, an assistant…

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Women’s Cross Country finishes 10th at Atlantic 10 Championship

PHOTO CREDIT: gorhody.com The University of Rhode Island’s women’s cross country team fought to tenth place at the Atlantic 10 Championship meet over the weekend, with six runners finishing in the top 100 despite four runners making their championship debut. The Rams (256 points) were just three points shy of ninth place Duquesne (253 points)…

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Faculty members encourage students to vote in RI midterms

To spread voting knowledge, the Faculty for Student Voting Right advocates for students to register and vote in the midterm elections. Graphic By: Maddie Bataille | Photo Editor A University of Rhode Island professor continues to represent the Faculty for Student Voting Rights (FSVR) amidst the Rhode Island general elections.  In 2020, Brendan “Skip” Mark,…

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