Men’s Track and Field showcases all-around dominance at Holy Cross

After winning A-10 weekly honors last week, Reichenbach followed it up with a win in the long jump, leaping 7.14 meters. PHOTO CREDIT: gorhody.com On Tuesday, 11 first-place finishes highlighted a solid meet at the Holy Cross Invitational for the University of Rhode Island Men’s Track and Field team against Holy Cross and Assumption College. …

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Former journalism chair inducted into New England Newspaper Hall of Fame

Linda Lotridge Levin pioneers path for women in journalism After being inducted into the New England Newspaper Hall of Fame, journalism professor emerita Linda Lotridge Levin shares her story, reflects on her career and talks about the lives she touched. PHOTO CREDIT: Maddie Bataille | Photo Editor URI professor of journalism emerita, Linda Lotridge Levin,…

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Arts and Sciences Equity and Anti-Racism Committee to promote more diverse, inclusive campus

On April 18, the Equity and Anti-Racism committee at the University of Rhode Island’s College of Arts and Sciences held a panel discussion in the Galanti Lounge of the Robert L. Carothers Library to discuss issues revolving around diversity on the campus. The committee, which is led by professors Joyce Wu and Karen Sweeting, hopes…

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A conversation with Karen Topakian

Former URI Women’s Center director discusses long career in activism, human rights The URI Women’s Center hosted its first-ever director, Karen Topakian, for a conversation about her life as an activist. PHOTO CREDIT: David Broccoli | Contributing Reporter  In Karen Topakian’s 40 years of activism, she has participated in countless nonviolence campaigns, marches and protests. …

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