February 9, 2023
Justice scholar discusses intersection of reproductive health and social movements
Professor of Gender and Women’s Studies’ Alana Bibeau speaking at “Reproductive Rights as Human Rights: Women of Color and the Fight for Reproductive Justice.” PHOTO CREDIT: Eddie Melfi | Staff Photographer Women of color are largely responsible for creating the reproductive justice movement that is known today, and according to reproductive justice scholar Zakiya Luna,…
Nationally-recognized Rams continue conference dominance with win at home
Touré recorded her eleventh double-double of the season with 26 points and 14 rebounds vs. George Washington PHOTO CREDIT: Connor Zisk Riding an 11 game winning streak and remaining undefeated in conference play, the University of Rhode Island Women’s Basketball team has become the team to beat in the Atlantic 10. However, even with domination,…
Annual clinic inspires youth on National Girls and Women in Sports Day
Nearly 300 local children took part in annual clinic on Saturday PHOTO CREDIT: instagram.com/gorhodyrams In its 14th year, URI athletics’ annual “National Girls and Women and Sport Day” clinic returned to Mackal Field House this past weekend. With free registration, the clinic provides children from the community ages three to 12 with the exclusive opportunity…
Computational Research Center unites departments through simulation
Inside the Computational Research Center control system. PHOTO CREDIT: Nick Pierson The University of Rhode Island’s new Computational Research Center is cultivating research between various departments on campus. Gaurav Khanna, professor in the department of physics and the director of Research Computing at URI, explained that computational research, or research using computing tools such as…
Offensive dominance highlights series sweep over College of New Jersey
Freshman Corey Szabo scores URI’s first goal in a 3-1 win on Saturday PHOTO CREDIT: Peter Gigliotti The University of Rhode Island men’s hockey team returned home for back to back games against the College of New Jersey on Friday and Saturday, adding both games to their winning streak. This was the team’s first time…
‘Let’s Start Here.’, a new beginning for Lil Yachty
Lil Yachty explores psychedelic sounds on new album PHOTO CREDIT: stereogum.com Fresh off the success of his single “Poland,” Lil Yachty dropped a psychedelic rock fueled album “Let’s Start Here.” on Jan. 27. Lil Yachty is a rapper from Atlanta who found immense success in the “Soundcloud era” of the mid 2010s through his distinctive…
Former Congressman named new visiting scholar
Jim Langevin continues to serve Rhode Island through education at URI, Brown Congressman, Jim Langevin is expected to visit URI’s Political science classrooms. PHOTO CREDIT: pbn.com The University of Rhode Island announced on Jan. 17 that former United States Representative James Langevin has been appointed as a visiting scholar in the department of political science. …
Valentine’s Day, sweet or not?
The history of Valentine’s day. Illustration by: Matt Fabrizio Valentines Day, Feb. 14, the one day of the year designated to celebrating your “special someone.” A day that is filled with romance, but do you happen to know the history of the day? It’s not as romantic as you may think … The day is…
Health Services provides free COVID tests for third year
URI Health Services has received over 56,000 COVID tests from RIDOH to distribute to students for free. PHOTO CREDIT: Hannah Charron The University of Rhode Island has been giving out free COVID-19 test kits since the fall of 2022, according to Jennifer Hodshon, senior associate director of Health Services and acting director of Health Services….