In a world polarized by social media, former TIME magazine editor-in-chief Nancy Gibbs discussed the role of journalists as “truth seekers” at the University of Rhode Island on Thursday, Oct 10. Gibbs warned the audience about the growing distrust in news and how it impacts media creators and consumers in her presentation at the 16th…
Local surfers were invited to voice their concerns about public shoreline access and community inclusion at a forum with researchers at the University of Rhode Island’s Coastal Institute on Thursday, Oct. 10. The forum was spearheaded by Peter Freeman, a research associate at the university’s Coastal Resource Center. Freeman, a coastal management specialist and natural…
After a hurricane damaged WRIU’s 400-foot broadcast tower in September 2021, the University of Rhode Island’s student-run radio station has sought funding for its replacement. The tower, expected to be repaired by January 2025, has faced setbacks due to extreme weather conditions and safety concerns, according to Mathew Delaire, RhodyNow assistant director and member of…
With a warm atmosphere and student-led tours, the University of Rhode Island welcomed 2,888 prospective students and family members into the university community on Oct. 6 at the first of two open houses. The open house’s turnout was higher than last year’s by 639 people, according to Erin Earle, the director of undergraduate enrollment and…
Rhody Outpost, the University of Rhode Island’s food and basic needs pantry, expanded its resources to nursing students at the university’s Providence Campus. When broadening its reach at URI, Rhody Outpost wanted to focus on nursing students first, according to Barbara Sweeeny, the pantry’s head. The Rhode Island Nursing Education Center is located at the…
An arrest was made on Butterfield Road on Monday, Oct. 7, after a response to an assist citizen call. Police arrived on the scene at 4:30 a.m. The call resulted in a transportation to the hospital as well as an arrest on four charges, including arson, assault, disorderly conduct and vandalism. The scene was cleared…
The University of Rhode Island student senate convened Wednesday to discuss parking, position changes and the investigation of complaints. Head Jurist Andrew Ebrahimpour attended the meeting to make senators aware of the confidential complaints. Senators will be interviewed one by one in the following weeks as the investigation continues. Ebrahimpour discouraged senators from speaking with…
The University of Rhode Island women’s club ice hockey team began their regular season over the weekend, hosting the University of Colorado and splitting the series 1-1. Following a 3-0 slate of exhibition games against Sacred Heart University, Assumption University and Providence College, URI went into Saturday’s matchup with a goal differential of 14. URI…
With four teams sitting inside the national top-25 rankings, others receiving votes and upsets over Football Bowl Subdivision opponents scattered throughout, the Coastal Athletic Association has proved itself as one of the best Football Championship Subdivision conferences in the country. Every week, the staff at The Good Five Cent Cigar will rank the 16 teams…
On Saturday, the University of Rhode Island club tennis team traveled to the University of New Hampshire to compete in the annual Wicked Six tournament and finished Third overall. The Wicked Six is a tournament that consists of six New England-based teams, hosted by UNH. The tournament is a round-robin style with consolation matches. Although…