This Valentine’s Day, six cats have worked tirelessly to avenge members of the Rhode Island community and beyond in a way singular to them – their litterbox. The Rhode Island Society to Prevent Cruelty to Animals ran their second “Love Stinks” fundraiser this year, where donors can send in the names of nemeses to be…
Students and professors at the University of Rhode Island are adapting to changes made in required reading to accommodate the decline of long-form reading. Approximately 1 in 3 adults in the United States read at the lowest on a five-level scale, indicating that roughly 59 million adults across the nation are unable to read long-form…
Rhode Island-based Heritage Restaurant Group announced it would be acquiring iconic Wakefield restaurant The Mews Tavern, marking a new chapter in the establishment’s 79-year-history on Feb. 2. Known for its interior charm, comfort food and large selection of craft beers, The Mews Tavern has long been a community staple for residents of South County. Founded…
As Rhode Island experiences a critical shortage of caregivers for seniors and adults with disabilities, some health professionals are calling for innovative solutions that higher education may play a key role in. The senior population is growing nationwide, causing an increase in demand for senior care. Adults aged 65 and above increased from 12% to…
Support has been growing at the University of Rhode Island for Sen. Linda L. Ujifusa and Rep. Jennifer Boylan’s proposed Rhode Island Climate Superfund Act, which would relieve Rhode Island taxpayers of paying for climate cleanup caused by fossil fuels. Surfrider Foundation is a national organization dedicated to protecting our oceans and coastlines from pollution…
The University of Rhode Island community was the target of an ongoing phishing scam, according to a university-wide notice sent out by University of Rhode Island Police and Transportation and Parking on Feb. 6. The scam, targeted at new URI students, promised individuals a parking pass for the semester in exchange for their vehicle information…
The student senate is considering establishing a legal retainer, an agreement where a lawyer is paid in advance, to provide direct legal representation for undergraduate students amid growing concerns about immigration enforcement and civil rights. The reason for this proposal stemmed from concerns about the current political climate and reports on immigration detention, according to…
The University of Rhode Island Police department responded to 10 medical emergencies, nine resulting in hospital transport and one well-being check resulting in transport to a hospital of the four reported this week. Of the 10 emergencies, two of them had three or more dispatchers arrive at the scene. On Feb. 11, there was a…
The University of Rhode Island women’s tennis team kept its momentum from last weekend with another pair of wins against Hofstra University and in-state rival Providence College, with home court advantage for the first time this season. The Rams defeated Hofstra 4-1 on Saturday. The Rams took care of business, winning all three of their…
The University of Rhode Island student senate learned how to strengthen their professional presence and prepare for future careers Wednesday meeting. Career Education Specialist Angela Quagliaroli talked about resources offered through the Center for Career and Experiential Education. Quagliaroli introduced students to the university’s career clusters, including business, data analytics, education, health services, engineering and…