URI’s school of oceanography is studying PFAS, the harmful chemical that leads to disease such as cancer. PHOTO CREDIT: Eddie Melfi | Staff Photographer PFAS, or Per- and Polyfluorinated Substances, are a group of chemicals that have thousands to millions of molecules and can be found in all aspects of the world around us. Rainer…
October is at an end, but it’s still the beginning of autumn, so what are the best things to do this season in New England? Professor Joshua Choma says that he and his family usually go to Smithfield to pick apples when they are in season. “We’ll either go to different farms throughout the state…
‘Unprecedented inflation’ among main causes Tuition for in-state and out-of-state students will continue to rise following the 2022-23 school year. GRAPHIC CREDIT: Ronan Himelrick | Social Media Coordinator The University of Rhode Island’s Board of Trustees recently announced their decision to increase tuition for both in-state and out-of-state students during the 2023-24 school year. In…
App to feature 24/7 mental health resources for students Roosevelt Hall is the current home of URI’s counseling center. PHOTO CREDIT: Eddie Melfi | Staff Photographer In a post-pandemic world, the University of Rhode Island has seen an increase in the need for mental health support for its students, according to Cory Clark, director of…
Pictured: The misprinted quote on the side on URI’s library. Aidan Cahill | Staff Photographer On Nov. 10, 1992, the University of Rhode Island’s Black Student Leadership Group (BSLG) peacefully protested and took over Taft Hall in an event now called “The Takeover.” More than 200 students, led by the newly-formed BSLG, acquitted access to…
Pictured: from URI’s Feinstein campus, art from the Veteran Stories gallery. PHOTO CREDIT: Aidan Cahill | Staff Photographer On Nov. 10, the University of Rhode Island held an annual Veterans Day ceremony on the Quad to commemorate the contributions of all veterans and service members. Robert Flynn, the newly appointed director for the Center of…
Illustration by: Maddie Bataille | Photo Editor This week from the Senate floor: an open discussion with Director of Dining Services Pierre St-Germain and Vice President of Student Affairs Ellen Reynolds. To begin the Senate’s proceedings, Reynolds reminded everyone that this time of year can be incredibly stressful and difficult for many, and that students…
Located on the edge of campus, the Northwoods welcomes all students. PHOTO CREDIT: Stella Muller | Contributing Reporter Although the Northwoods on campus is open to the public as well as students, how often do people actually utilize the natural space? The Natural Resource Science Department at URI (NRS) uses the woods as a method…
Donaldson has been with the Rams since 2008, working in both the marketing and athletic departments. PHOTO CREDIT: gorhody.com In his 12th year with the University of Rhode Island, assistant athletic director Shane Donaldson has completely changed the face of Rhody athletics. As assistant athletic director, Donaldson serves as the communications liaison between the administration,…