After a yearlong debate over the status of Boon Street Market’s liquor license, the Narragansett Town Council has decided–after a five-hour discussion–to let them keep their liquor license, but with tighter restrictions. It was decided in a 4-1 vote that in order for Boon Street to keep their license, they must abide by these rules:…
The University of Rhode Island police arrested three people, dealt with 18 medical emergencies and investigated three reports of theft over Halloween weekend. On Monday, Oct. 27, URI Police responded to three medical emergencies, all resulting in patient transport to the hospital. On Tuesday, Oct. 28, police investigated reports of property damage and theft on…
This week, the University of Rhode Island student senate was visited by Violence Prevention and Advocacy Services Coordinator Kelley Ryan, voted in new jury members and established a President’s List. Ryan is a licensed therapist working with VPAS, the university’s interpersonal violence support system. Students who experience interpersonal violence, such as stalking, sexual assault or…
Football FINAL (10/25): University of Rhode Island 38-17 Bryant University Football celebrated family weekend by taking down in-state rival Bryant on Saturday. The Bulldogs struck first with an early passing touchdown, but second-year running back Gabe Winowich responded with a 51-yard rushing touchdown five minutes later. His five-yard rushing touchdown just 44 seconds later to…
We’re down to the final four weeks of the Coastal Athletic Association regular season, and all spots outside of the top three are still up for grabs. Each week, The Good Five Cent Cigar Sports Staff comes up with its cumulative ranking of CAA football teams. Here is what we came up with following week…
The following article is an opinionated preview of the upcoming women’s basketball season. Coming off its fifth straight season with an over .500 record, the University of Rhode Island women’s basketball team heads into the 2025 campaign with high expectations and a championship mindset. After finishing 17-16 overall and 11-7 in league play, the Rams…
The following article is an opinionated preview of the upcoming men’s basketball season. Archie Miller was a darling at the University of Dayton, taking the Flyers to four NCAA Tournaments in six years before leaving to coach Indiana University Bloomington in the Big Ten Conference. After four seasons with the Hoosiers, he found himself fired….
Third-year goalkeeper Dani Eden has been the light at the end of the tunnel for the University of Rhode Island women’s soccer team this season, setting the school record with 10 shutouts in net. Eden began her collegiate career at Drexel University and transferred to URI after not seeing the pitch in her freshman year….
Fourth-year linebacker A.J. Pena broke the University of Rhode Island football program’s career sacks record on Oct. 18, while also smashing his single-game career high that he set in his freshman year. Pena put up four sacks against the University at Albany in URI’s 58-17 blowout win, tying the Rams’ record for sacks in a…
The University of Rhode Island men’s club golf team is in just its second semester as an official program, but it’s already showing growth both on and off the course. The team, which now features 28 players, was officially recognized by the National Collegiate Club Golf Association in the spring of 2024. After being unable…