For Chris Hoover, being on Student Senate stretches far beyond the bylaws and budget presentations. Hoover, a third-year accounting major from northern Connecticut, has been on Student Senate since his first year at the University of Rhode Island, serving as the director of treasury for the past two years. “I actually started out as a…
Two authors go head to head to determine which is better: Soft serve or hard ice cream. Graphic by: Maddie Bataille | Photo Editor Juliana Lepore Hard Ice-Cream: Ok, I love soft ice cream as much as the next guy, but when it comes to soft vs. hard ice cream, hard is always my go-to. …
Connecting cuisine and culture across the Atlantic. PHOTO CREDIT: David Broccoli | Entertainment Editor For those of you who don’t know me personally, I am half Portuguese and half Italian. So, you can imagine that I am in love with food. I take pride in the fact that I am a second generation American, and…
Game guide to Super Smash Bros Ultimate. PHOTO CREDIT: mycast.io When I was younger, I used to go over to my neighbors house and play “Super Smash Bros Melee” on the GameCube. I always played as Link and would absolutely get crushed every time. In March of 2021, I made a very spontaneous and smart…
Appreciating women in entertainment. PHOTO CREDIT: thetimes.co.uk Sandra Oh is one of the most well known actresses in Hollywood due to her iconic roles such as Cristina Yang from “Grey’s Anatomy,” Eve Polastri from “Killing Eve,” Vice Principal Gupta from “The Princess Diaries” and a bunch more. According to Britannica.com, Sandra was born in Canada…
NeverComingHome performing at Musicians Guild concert on Feb 27. PHOTO CREDIT: Aidan Cahill | Web Editor The Musicians Guild held a one-night concert with performances by Plastyc Peachez and Nevercominghome on Friday, Feb. 24. Both bands performed a setlist of over 10 songs each, filled with their own songs and a few covers. They each…
GRAPHIC BY: Ronan Himelrick | Managing Editor The University of Rhode Island’s Faculty Senate met for the second time this fiscal year to review curriculum standards and discuss a number of University changes. Sponsored by the College of Arts and Sciences, the meeting began with the nomination of Theodore A. Walls as the next Senate…
The $205k award will help reduce contamination, mislabeling Four steps to food safety. PHOTO CREDIT: fooddocs.com Nicole Richard, a research associate and food safety specialist at the University of Rhode Island, received a $205,000 federal grant that will equip compilable Rhode Island food manufacturers with specialized education and training in order to strengthen the state’s…
Daniel Carrigg brings real-world experience to the classroom Professor of political science, Dan Carrigg has devoted his career to address issues in poverty. PHOTO CREDIT: Dan Carrigg Daniel Carrigg, a professor in the political science department, said he went to the University of Rhode Island as a student before joining the department in the Fall…
Author, historian shares history of pre-NBA Black basketball players “The Black Fives: The Epic Story of Basketball’s Forgotten Era” researches, preserves and celebrates black history. PHOTO CREDIT: hamiltonbook.com The Atlantic 10 commission on racial equity, diversity and inclusion presented a webinar about a new book titled “The Black Fives: The Epic Story of Basketball’s Forgotten…