To celebrate Women’s History Month and raise funds for breast cancer, the URI Jazz Big Band swings with Mary Lou Williams. PHOTO CREDIT: Maddie Bataille | Photo Editor On Thursday, March 3, the University of Rhode Island’s Big Band performed in the Fine Arts Center Concert Hall as they presented “Swinging with Mary Lou: Celebrating…
Future Kult’s self-named debut album is available to stream on Spotify and Apple Music. PHOTO CREDIT: Bandcamp.com The Cardiff, Wales and Berlin, Germany based duo Future Kult released their self-titled debut album filled with unique sounds and obscure messages. I have never heard about Future Kult before, and their music is quite uncommon. I really…
The softball team moved to 4-11 on the season after going 1-4 at the Spring Games tournament in Madeira Beach, Florida. PHOTO CREDIT: gorhody.com In their final tournament before conference play, the University of Rhode Island Softball team finished 1-4 at the Spring Games Softball Tournament this past weekend with their lone victory coming against…
Student-athletes volunteered to read to elementary school students at Charlestown and Richmond Elementary School this past week. PHOTO CREDIT: NY Times Last Thursday, several URI student-athletes joined local elementary school students in celebrating Dr. Seuss’s birthday by reading his books to the students in their classrooms after school. The event, known as “Rhody Reads,” was…
The Gender and Sexuality Center hosts yoga and mindfulness sessions to destress students during midterms. PHOTO CREDIT: Maddie Bataille | Photo Editor To give students an outlet before midterms, the Gender and Sexuality Center at the University of Rhode Island hosted a yoga session on March 4. The session, led by sophomore Emma Rousseau, the…
The Dean of the College of Health and Sciences Gary Liguori was appointed as the editor in chief of “Exercise, Sports and Movement.” PHOTO CREDIT: uri.edu Gary Liguori, dean of the College of Health Sciences at the University of Rhode Island, is moving onto another opportunity, as he was announced as the editor in chief…
URI assistant professor of natural resource science, Brain Gerber shares his advice for students and his story. PHOTO CREDIT: URI.edu Brian Gerber has had an extensive biological career prior to becoming an assistant professor in the department of natural resource science. Before coming to the University of Rhode Island, Gerber traveled around the world as…
University to begin search process for new Vice President of Student Affairs After almost six years serving as head of student affairs, Kathy Collins has left URI’s community. PHOTO CREDIT: uri.edu After serving nearly six years as the Vice President of Student Affairs, Kathy Collins is leaving the University of Rhode Island to pursue a…
The Rams NCAA Tournament aspirations came to an end Friday night in a 51-48 upset loss against Saint Joseph’s. PHOTO CREDIT: Siobhan Richard A return to the NCAA Tournament and a first conference championship win will have to wait at least one more year. The University of Rhode Island women’s basketball team fell in upset…
Jeremy Sheppard put together a solid performance in their home finale, scoring 16 points. PHOTO CREDIT: Greg Clark | Staff Photographer In their final two home games of the season, the University of Rhode Island Men’s Basketball team went 1-1 against Duquesne and Saint Louis, defeating the Dukes on Senior Day before falling to the…