An array of rap talent shared the mic with music artist and fashion designer Nigo for his first collection in over two decades. PHOTO CREDIT: Genius.com After releasing multiple singles, Japanese fashion designer, DJ and producer, Nigo, released his second studio album, “I Know NIGO!,” filled with features from accomplished artists such as A$AP Rocky,…
Senior Chaylee McAdams took the stage for her senior recital, culminating her studies of vocal performance and music education at URI. PHOTO CREDIT: Greg Clark | Staff Photographer With the academic year quickly coming to an end, senior recitals are in full swing at the Fine Arts Center. This past Sunday, senior music education major…
Helping R.I. with hazardous waste ‘rewarding’ for John P. Leo John P. Leo has devoted his life to help handle toxic waste and protect residents in Rhode Island. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY: Michelle Shea From his time scuba diving for plants, assessing radioisotopes, and assisting in research, University of Rhode Island alum John P. Leo was…
URI provides many outlets for students to help manage stress. PHOTO CREDIT: Cedars-Sinai.org The University of Rhode Island held a virtual event on March 31 titled “A Holistic Approach to Stress” about different ways to understand and tackle stress using different techniques. Thupten Tendhar, the director of the URI International Nonviolence Summer Institute, opened up…
Annette Gordon-Reed talks African-American history, presidential scandal Pulitzer Prize-winning author and Harvard University professor of law Annette Gordon-Reed will be coming to URI as the final guest speaker at the Center for Humanities lecture series. PHOTO CREDIT: macfound.org Acclaimed writer and historian Annette Gordon-Reed will be visiting the University of Rhode Island on April 14…
Deodorant, shampoo, diapers, more raised for Sojourner House Donation boxes for the Sojourner House can be found on the second floor of the Memorial Union and in the Women’s center. PHOTO CREDIT: Sojourner House Three couple and family therapy graduate students at the University of Rhode Island, Megan O’Brien Crayne, Hannah Doster and Natalie Pitz,…
Environmental professionals spoke to the URI community about their part in solving Earth’s climate crisis. PHOTO CREDIT: Maddie Bataille | Photo Editor On March 30, the University of Rhode Island’s Harrington School of Communication and Media hosted a virtual event titled “Solve Climate by 2030: Worldwide Teach-In 2022.” The event was hosted for students, faculty…
All URI students will see a 2.5 percent increase in tuition starting in the fall 2022 semester. PHOTO CREDIT: Vox.com The University of Rhode Island announced in September that student tuition rates would increase 2.5 percent for in-state and out-of-state students this upcoming academic year. While administrators explained the reason behind these increases in an…
Muslim students can find meals for Ramadan during non-fasting hours at the Academic Testing Center. PHOTO CREDIT: ucf.edu The University of Rhode Island’s Muslim Student Association (MSA) is working alongside the Academic Testing Center (ATC) to provide Muslim Students with accommodations during the month of Ramadan. “Ramadan is a month-long observance that Muslims fast throughout,”…
Junior Bryson Richards picked up his first win of the season this past weekend at the Hartford/Wintonbury Tournament. PHOTO CREDIT: gorhody.com After winning two straight tournaments by a combined 27 strokes, the University of Rhode Island Golf team were riding a wave of momentum heading into the Hartford/Wintonbury Hills Invitational this past weekend. A small…