Sciurus carolinensis – the Eastern Gray Squirrel is a rambunctious rodent known all around North American university campuses for their charisma and coexistence with students. These resourceful omnivores can be seen prancing around campus and jumping tree to tree. Unlike some other woodland creatures, squirrels can thrive in suburbia. If you ask one, I’m sure…
There’s a specific kind of headache that comes from existing in the 21st century, and I’m convinced it has nothing to do with dehydration or a lack of sleep. No, this headache is spawned from the constant barrage of notifications, the glow of a hundred screens, the ceaseless hum of other people’s voices and the…
Excitement has filled the air of the basketball world as the NBA Playoffs have finally arrived: 16 teams, 15 series, potentially 105 games and one champion. This season’s contenders are pretty easy to point to. In the Eastern Conference, the Boston Celtics (61-21) and Cleveland Cavaliers (64-18) are expected to make it to the Eastern…
Joe Keery, under his stage name, DJO, released his third studio album titled “The Crux” on April 4. The album, which has 12 tracks, takes on a more lighthearted tone than his previous albums. Unlike DJO’s previous album, “Decide” – which the artist used to grapple with the many downsides to fame, such as being…
Nintendo aired its Nintendo Direct for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 console on April 2. While many reveals were made about the console’s hardware and planned catalogue of games, one showcase stood out in the final few minutes of the broadcast. A woman cloaked in shadow reaches for the hands of a pale man slumped…
I hear my mom shouting for me from down the stairs. I roll my eyes, grab my DS and slowly start walking to the car. ‘I hate coming here,’ I say to myself as we pull up toward the entrance of my grandmother’s nursing home. It smells weird, people are groaning in pain and worst…
Three months into his second term, President Donald Trump’s promises of a booming economy and lower grocery prices have crashed harder than a poorly built wall. Instead, we’re witnessing economic chaos and a country simmering with unrest, all thanks to his self-inflicted wounds. Trump’s trade war, waged against our closest allies, is nothing short of…
Spring is often associated with change, new beginnings and brighter days. For the University of Rhode Island men’s basketball team, change has certainly taken place after the conclusion of its 2024-25 season. The Rams have lost nine players from last year’s roster, either to graduation or the transfer portal. Eight of those nine players contributed…
The University of Rhode Island’s Musicians Guild hosted a semi-formal Guild Prom on Sunday in the Memorial Union, featuring five different bands. “We usually do free shows, but I feel we’re delivering a very high level of quality [at the prom],” first-year Dj Lepine, member of the guild and DJ at the event said. The…
Students design and paint flower pots in the Ram’s Den at a Spring event hosted by Sojourn Collegiate Ministry. PHOTO CREDIT: Skylar Connor | Staff Photographer Spring is in the air and faith-based organization, Sojourn Collegiate Ministry, hosted a flower pot painting night on April 9 in the University of Rhode Island Ram’s Den. Sojourn…