After years of waiting, University of Rhode Island students have returned to Salamanca. PHOTO CREDIT: Maddie Bataille | Photo Editor For more than 40 years, URI students have traveled to Salamanca, Spain as a part of a study abroad program, according to program director and Spanish professor Susana de Los Heros. For de Los Heros,…
Kristen McCluskey shines in and out of the water From her love of the ocean to her passion for soccer, Kristen McCluskey continues her strong presence in extracurricular. Photo Contributed by: Kristen McCluskey For second-year University of Rhode Island student Kristen McCluskey, involvement in extracurriculars is an important part of her college career. McCluskey, originally…
Feinstein, Kingston campus holds multiple events Pictured: ‘Paradise Lost’ by John Milton, a banned book because of its events being “too romantic.” PHOTO CREDIT: Maddie Bataille | Photo Editor The American Library Association (ALA) sponsored Banned Books week from Sept. 18-24 to raise awareness on the dangers of censorship to highlight challenged texts. Throughout the…
After a year, President Parlange is inaugurated as the official president of URI. PHOTO CREDIT: uri.edu Marc Parlange, who is self-proclaimed the University of Rhode Island’s biggest fan, celebrated the first year of his presidency on Thursday in his inauguration ceremony. At the ceremony, Parlange was officially sworn in as the 12th President of the…
University holds vigil to honor Iranian woman Pictured: Event attendee standing outside MSSC listening to the speakers at the vigil for the women in Iran. PHOTO CREDIT: Maddie Bataille | Photo Editor The people of Iran have been protesting their government for just shy of two weeks, according to an NPR article published Monday morning. …
Graduate School of Oceanography sees large turnout for Science Saturday event Pictured: A spark to a curious mind at the GSO’s Science Saturday. PHOTO CREDIT: Eddie Melfi | Contributing Photographer The Graduate School of Oceanography (GSO) hosted their “Science Saturday” event over this past weekend, giving attendees a chance to explore recent developments that graduates…
Forum speakers clash over student representation, town identity Starting this academic year, the Narragansett Town Council is only allowing three unrelated undergraduate students to live together in any Narragansett rental property. On Sept. 19, Narragansett’s Town Council opened the floor to concerns regarding both the zoning ordinance and the new rental registration. Narragansett Town Council…
Funding used to solidify staffing Added onto their dues, Greek Life students will now see an additional 50 dollar charge. PHOTO CREDIT: Maddie Bataille | Photo Editor Students involved with Greek Life at the University of Rhode Island can now expect more additional charges on their tuition bill. All active members of a fraternity or…
This week from the Senate chambers: the announcement of three new clubs receiving bills at their next meeting, whether a hot dog is a sandwich and a reminder of kindness. As a general notice, Senator Jose Montoya reminded the senate that he has been compiling election information in an effort to get students to vote….
Pictured: The URI college of Pharmacy handing out Narcan kits to high-risk communities for opioid overdoses. PHOTO CREDIT: uri.edu The Community First Responders Program at URI saw the effects of their hard work this summer, as one of the Narcan kits they handed out was used to save a life. Jacob Derby and Elliana Spagnolo,…