How can our infrastructure affect wildlife, and what can we do to help? An Earth Day editorial. PHOTO CREDIT: Brock University New buildings with many glass windows are creating a surprising problem for unsuspecting victims: birds. Since 1970, according to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, North America has suffered a 30 percent decline in its…
Latest Pixar project delivers strong message The new Disney Pixar movie “Turning Red” highlights themes of coming-of-age and dives into intergenerational relationships. PHOTO CREDIT: The Disinsider The new Disney Pixar film, “Turning Red”, came out on the streaming service, Disney+, on Feb. 21. The movie follows 13-year-old Meilin (Mei or Mei Mei) Lee through her…
With Earth Day approaching it is important to look at ways climate change affects areas. URI’s GSO explored “Effects of Climate Change on Recreational Fishing and Boating” this past week. PHOTO CREDIT: seagrant.gso.uri.edu The University of Rhode Island Graduate School of Oceanography hosted the Rhode Island Sea Grant Baird Symposium webinar series “Effects of Climate…
URI’s Forensic Science seminar continues with James Cliff’s “Crime Scene Investigation.” PHOTO CREDIT: Stevenson.edu James Clift, a Providence police detective, contrasted the perception of crime scene investigation on television shows and the news with real-life police work at the ninth installment of the Forensic Science Seminar Series during the spring 2022 semester. The event, which…
OCG 539: Hacking4Oceans discusses environment, economics In fall 2021, in a collaboration between the Graduate School of Oceanography (GSO) and the College of Business, the University of Rhode Island started a class that will return next year, OCG 539: Hacking4Oceans, where students can work with businesses and mentors to find solutions for current ocean issues….
The University is considering two options to renovate the east stands at Meade Stadium. PHOTO CREDIT: Populous The University of Rhode Island has drafted preliminary plans for future improvements to the east side bleachers of Meade Stadium, per a virtual recruitment package released by the football program. In 2018, two URI alumni each pledged $1…
Freshman seizes opportunities through involvement Member of URI’s shark club and fine arts club Kaitlan Machado shares her path to involvement and sense of community at URI. Photo Contributed by: Kaitlan Machado For Kaitlan Machado, a freshman history major at the University of Rhode Island, success isn’t a destination — it’s a journey of trying…
Opinions on the Grammys and disappointment that comes with the annual event. PHOTO CREDIT: InfoBae.com I, like many people, am a fan of music. Yet every year, I seem to be disappointed by the Grammy Awards ceremony. This year was unfortunately no different. My biggest gripe with the Academy is their lack of diversity in…
Seniors Ari Castillo, Susan Harrison and Sami Villarreal were honored prior to Saturday’s doubleheader sweep against St. Bonaventure. PHOTO CREDIT: gorhody.com Over the weekend, the University of Rhode Island Softball team swept St. Bonaventure in a three-game series, their first time sweeping a conference opponent since 2017. The series also included a doubleheader win in…
While “The Help” has faced controversy since its release, it is still a movie worth watching. PHOTO CREDIT: IMDB Following Jessica Chastain’s recent Academy Award win, there were a lot of references made to the film that got her her first nomination, 2011’s “The Help” based on the 2009 novel of the same name. Prior…