“Intercepted at the goal line by Malcolm Butler,” Al Michaels words echoed throughout the nation as Super Bowl XLIX came to a stunning close. First-year cornerback Malcolm Butler’s play remains one of the most iconic in NFL history, as does the controversial decision by former Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll to throw the ball…
On Saturday, WWE had its annual premium live event, the Royal Rumble. The Royal Rumble kicks off the road to WrestleMania, which is the WWE equivalent of the Super Bowl. Think of the Royal Rumble as the beginning of the playoffs, superstars compete for their chance to main event WrestleMania by winning the Royal Rumble…
On August 11, 2025, the Ultimate Fighting Championship announced a record-breaking seven-year, $7.7 billion deal with Paramount to exclusively stream all UFC events on Paramount+ in the United States, starting this year. The first-ever card on Paramount+ debuted on Jan. 24, with the main event being the interim lightweight division title fight between Justin Gaethje…
Junco hyemalis–the dark-eyed junco–is a small snowbird common in most of North America and is quite abundant on campus during this time of year. Dark-eyed juncos feast primarily on seeds but will also target insects when the opportunity presents itself. The dark-eyed junco’s ecology is a “what you see is what you get” situation. They…
The contemporary romance book ‘The People We Meet on Vacation’, written by Emily Henry, has been adapted into a movie that has fans stirring. The book is centered on Poppy and Alex. They met in college through a mutual friend who discovered they’re from the same hometown. They became fast friends, who soon began the…
In the dark, seasonal depression-addled nights of December, something caught the populus by the heart and hasn’t let go. Hailing from the low-budget Canadian streaming service Crave, “Heated Rivalry” was never set up for global success. Foreign, featuring unknown actors- and most glaringly, gay- is a recipe for a quiet reception and eventual cancellation. Yet,…
As the spring semester started, the University of Rhode Island added Winnie, as their first facility dog. Winnie joined URI through a nonprofit service, according to Danielle Madden, the URI clinical counselor and care manager. The nonprofit service pairs individuals and facilities with service dogs based on their specific needs. Winnie comes from Dogs for…
To raise money and help the homeless, University of Rhode Island Hillel students baked brownies to donate to the McAuley House in a Bake a Difference event. Bake a Difference is one of several volunteer events Hillel hosts, according to first-year student Brenna Halper, a service engagement intern at Hillel and the organizer for Bake…
University of Rhode Island students gathered in front of the Robert L. Carothers Library on Friday to protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s actions in Minneapolis, Minnesota, organized by the Young Democratic Socialists of America. YDSA members spoke about the impact ICE has on the United States, such as the shootings of Renee Good, Alex…
The University of Rhode Island named 17 out of 357 schools across the United States in a ranking for “Best Schools For Veterans 2025” by the Wall Street Journal. The rank showcases the strength of university support for veteran students, according to Bob Flynn, director of the Military Veteran Education Center. MAVE is the focal…