There will be a day you notice the sun churn out beams and dribbles of light, and stop to feel a softer patch of grass with your feet, and feel the breeze’s hymns and whistles. There will be laughter and defeat and angry Voices saying ‘You don’t deserve it”: The tan crescent at twilight, Gentle…
The University of Rhode Island’s 193 Coffeehouse hosted its final band night of the semester on Thursday. The Coffeehouse has hosted a band night almost every week, according to third-year student Ava Colabelli, an events coordinator at the Coffeehouse. “I like that we have a space where people can come and enjoy music on campus,”…
The annual Easter Egg Hunt hosted by Sojourn Collegiate at the University of Rhode Island brought students together for a night of fun, excitement and community bonding on April 16 and gave students a chance to unwind and have a good time with friends before the start of finals week. Prior to the event, club…
Spizella passerina – the Chipping Sparrow – is a tiny bird found regularly on campus and in the adjacent North Woods. Chipping Sparrows can be found in most parts of North America and are one of the most common bird species in Rhode Island. Although they are primarily granivores (seed-eaters), they’ll nab the occasional insect…
The Gender and Sexuality Center celebrated members of the LGBTQ+ community with a Lavender Graduation for the class of 2025 on Thursday, April 17. The event was first organized in 1995 by Ronnie Sanslow, a member of the LGBT Affairs Office at the University of Michigan. The event honored and celebrated the achievements of LGBTQ+…
The University of Rhode Island’s recent production of “Guys and Dolls” showcases the institution’s commitment to theatrical excellence through the collaboration of experienced direction and emerging student talent. The show was based on playwright Damon Runyon’s story and characters, with the music and lyrics written by Frank Loesser and the novel written by Jo Swerling…
PHOTO CREDIT: Skylar Connot | Staff PhotographerA student pets a goat from Peckham Farm.A student from a Musicians Guild band performs on the quad during earth day celebration.Student vendors sell different pieces of art on the quad. Ready to sustainably shop, peruse potted plants and weave in between educational posters, students spent a sunny Earth…
The University of Rhode Island’s Greek Week wrapped up the evening of April 11 with a dance competition and the announcement of this year’s overall winners: Alpha Delta Pi and Theta Chi. The weeklong event raised a total of $148,000 for Special Olympics Rhode Island and Best Buddies of Rhode Island, according to the URI…
Cherie Rowe, a teaching assistant in the English department at the University of Rhode Island, finds a mirror and comfort in her grief through Shakespeare. This spring, Rowe is participating in a production of “Hamlet” at the Gamm Theatre where she plays Player Queen. “I think my teaching informs my acting in that I always…
For the first time in the University of Rhode Island history, two Greek life chapters, Phi Gamma Delta and Sigma Pi, will be sharing a house on campus. The situation worked out well for both fraternities, according to Stephan Simo, the assistant dean of students. “There’s not too much mystery to it,” Simo said. “[Phi…