On Thursday, Feb. 8, Elaine Meyer, a University of Rhode Island alumni of ‘87 and ‘90 talked about her path to psychology as part of the URI Foundation & Alumni Engagement Women in Leadership Series. At first, Meyer wanted to be a veterinarian because she had horses and loved animals, she said. She fully expected…
Artificial intelligence has been stirring up mounds of controversy over the past few years because of its increasingly rapid rate of development. Many speculate what implications this could have on the future of certain careers, particularly those in creative and artistic fields. Accompanying this is the development of AI now becoming more prominent in education…
Keaney Gym has been standing strong in Kingston, Rhode Island for just over 70 years and its presence on the University of Rhode Island’s campus cannot be overstated. Despite the complex being overtaken by its fundamental successor, the adjacent Ryan Center, there remains many current uses for Keaney Gym. According to the Campus Recreation website,…
In the past few years there has been an obvious uprise in the popularity of Stanley’s 40-ounce insulated tumblers, but their popularity has skyrocketed since 2023. Launched in 2016, Stanley’s come in multiple colors and sizes, but they have a distinct handle and tapered bottle to fit perfectly in a cup holder. This trend is…
The University of Rhode Island Innovation Labs began its “Launch Lab Workshops” series Wednesday, Feb. 7, with a student-led panel discussion about photography, where students detail their own experiences and work. The three student photographers running the panel, Christian Dior, Ebenezer Falaye and Nate Huncho, began by discussing their distinct paths to becoming photographers. Dior…
After being on air for 24 years and being heralded as one of the most influential television comedies of the 21st century, fans of the show “Curb Your Enthusiasm” agree that the show has had a “pretty, pretty pretty good” run. The show follows Larry David, former producer and writer of the show “Seinfeld,” as…
Molly O’Neill recalled getting their first poetry book while in second grade, and from then on, writing would become one of many creative outlets for them. O’Neill is a second-year student studying communication sciences and disorders at the University of Vermont. They have released two singles that can be heard on almost all streaming platforms….
The University of Rhode Island’s Fine Arts Center once again swelled with music on Saturday when both old and new students took to the stage for the annual Alumni Wind Ensemble performance. Conducted by URI Director of Bands Brian Cardany, this event has been going on for over a decade in an effort to keep…
A new semester at the University of Rhode Island means that the 193 Coffeehouse is back with more open mic nights, the first of which took place on Thursday, Feb. 8. Located in the Memorial Union, the coffeehouse is a place where students can get a cup of coffee or tea and relax with friends….
Sunday, Feb. 4 marked every music fan’s most anticipated night of the year: the 66th Annual Grammy Awards. While Los Angeles suffered an uncharacteristic downpour, artists from every genre of music came to represent the industry. The ceremony was held at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California, previously known as the Staples Center. Most awards…