The new Matrix cardio machines allow students to do interval-based training during their workouts. PHOTO CREDIT: Maddie Bataille Ahead of the spring semester, the University of Rhode Island and its gym facilities decided to begin the new year with some new equipment. Cardio machines at both the Anna Fascitelli Fitness and Wellness Center and Mackal…
Mahki Mitchell slams one home in the first half of Saturday’s win against Davidson. PHOTO CREDIT: Greg Clark The losing streak has finally been snapped. The University of Rhode Island men’s basketball team ended their six-game skid, upsetting the Davidson Wildcats 72-65 on Saturday before falling to the Dayton Flyers on Monday night 63-57. Entering…
This week in Student Senate: Vice President of Student Affairs Kathy Collins said goodbye as a new Senate Director of Operations said hello. The session began with the Senate passing a resolution honoring Collins who is retiring. After the resolution passed, Collins entered the room to say goodbye. Prior to her speech, Speaker Christopher Bove…
Today, the growing field of soft robotics shows significant growth and investment as it fills the voids of traditional robotics. Soft robots find themselves grasping everyday objects, moving organs aside in minimally invasive surgeries and flexing as prosthetic limbs. Soft robotics is centered around the use of elastic materials rather than hard materials. Traditional robotics,…
Davis Hall, which predates the University of Rhode Island’s name, has served many purposes since 1892. PHOTO CREDIT: Hannah Charron | Staff Photographer Many buildings at the University of Rhode Island hold historical relevance, but Davis Hall is quite literally built on campus history. College Hall, a dormitory which stood where Davis is currently, was…
Marcus Nevius featured in PBS documentary History and Africana studies professor Marcus Nevius emphasizes the importance of networking for students. PHOTO CREDIT: uri.edu University of Rhode Island professor Marcus Nevius’ professional journey, once filled with uncertainty, has blossomed into a fulfilling career, but not without some help along the way. Nevius, an associate professor of…
Former Good Five Cent Cigar reporter and current English doctorate candidate at URI studies ethics in English. PHOTO CREDIT: Billy Bowden Billy Bowden, a Rhode Island resident who grew up in Smithfield and a fifth-year doctoral student in the University of Rhode Island’s English department, has managed to find a way to bring ethics to…
The Beaupre Speech and Hearing Center located in Independence Square offers community members speech therapy and treatment for hearing and speech disorders. PHOTO CREDIT: Hannah Charron | Staff Photographer For people struggling with speech issues and hearing loss, the Walter J. Beaupre Speech and Hearing Center at the University of Rhode Island provides many useful…
Filmmaker explores the intersection of culture, nature Journalism professor and filmmaker Jason Jaacks sits down to talk about his life. PHOTO CREDIT: mountainfilm.org Professor Jason Jaacks is only getting started with his career telling stories through documentary films and mentoring students in the art of visual journalism. Jaacks currently teaches full-time here at the University…
COVID-19 pandemic redefines time at URI As graduation approaches, seniors reflect on their time at URI during a pandemic. PHOTO CREDIT: Makayla Lane The University of Rhode Island’s class of 2022 will turn their tassels this spring after experiencing over half of their college career during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mid-way through the spring 2020 semester,…