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…
Can a four day work week be present on campus? Graphic by: Maddie Bataille | Photo Editor As workplaces all over the country discuss implementing four-day workweeks for their employees, there is little talk about this transition into college classes. According to an article titled “Is a Four-Day Week the Future of Work?” from The…
President of URI’s P.I.N.K. Lucchina Breneville is “truly inspirational.” PHOTO CREDIT: Eddie Melfi | Staff Photographer As a double major in textile fashion merchandising & design and Chinese Mandarin, as well as the president of P.I.N.K. Women, which stands for Powerful, Independent, Notoriously Knowledgeable Women, Lucchina Breneville is a valued student and leader. “In one…
Illustration by: Maddie Bataille | Photo Editor This week from the Student Senate: External Affairs Chairman Jose Montoya announced a slew of programs aimed at improving the condition of the off-campus renting in the areas surrounding the University of Rhode Island at a Wednesday Student Senate meeting. Senator Montoya plans to begin his campaign by holding voter…
The URI research vessel the Endeavor has provided a good home for research from researching carbon cycles to greenhouse gasses. PHOTO CREDIT: 41nmagazine.org The Research Vessel Endeavor ship has been with the University of Rhode Island for about 50 years, according to Paula Bontempi, the dean at the Graduate School of Oceanography and the Narragansett…