The University of Rhode Island Interfraternity and Panhellenic Councils have chosen local first responders for their Greek Week philanthropy this year, with the event themes set as “Horror Movie Madness.” The idea of fundraising for first responders was pitched by Kayla Owens, the Panhellenic vice president of philanthropy. “She texted in our [philanthropy] group chat…
More than a dozen dining hall staff spent two nights sleeping in booths at Butterfield Dining Hall to provide food for residents during the record-breaking blizzard of February 2026. Jennifer Souza, Joshua Croce and Cate Ianelli were among the 17 workers who packed their pillows and blankets to sleep on the same booths where students…
As protests pop up at universities around the United States and law enforcement clashes with demonstrators in the streets, students question how to demonstrate on campus without administrator interference. The freedom to organize on university property, as well as the freedom to visually represent information, is permitted by the University of Rhode Island University Manual….
The University of Rhode Island student senate passed a series of bills on Wednesday to officially recognize student organizations such as the E-Commerce club, Diversity Dialogues, Model United Nations and the reassignment of all existing senate club sports. The E-Commerce club was the first to become a senate-recognized student organization and provided with the first-year…
The University of Rhode Island Police Department responded to 16 medical emergencies this week, all of which resulted in hospital transportation. Of the 16 medical emergencies, one was on Feb. 24, two on Feb. 25, three on Feb. 26, six on Feb. 27, two on Feb. 28 and two on March 1. On Feb. 5,…