Three weeks into the war between the United States and Iraq, Iraqi soldiers disguised themselves as citizens and committed suicide according to an editorial titled “The reality of war” on this day in 2003. The soldiers committed suicide in attempt to stop the U.S. invasion, according to the editorial. The writer’s name wasn’t printed, but…
As winter loosens its grip on the University of Rhode Island’s campus, students are buzzing with anticipation for warmer days ahead. But there is one buzz that isn’t waiting for summer to arrive: the Bee Lab. Located on East Farm, less than a mile from campus, the lab researches ways to save pollinators and help…
This is a reprint from Rhody Today, published April 2. The University of Rhode Island mourns the death of professor Kathy Anne Quick, who died Sunday, March 29, at the age of 59. Her passing was sudden and unexpected. Mother, partner, daughter, sister, friend, and educator—Kathy was a force in the lives and hearts of…
The end of the Save on A Valuable Education plan has 7.5 million students in limbo when it comes to paying back their student loans. On March 27, the SAVE plan was ruled “unlawful”, and the plan ended. SAVE enrollees will have 90 days to select a new plan. The primary reason the plan was…
A group of student workers at the University of Rhode Island is seeking to kick off the process of unionizing in hopes of better working conditions at university workplaces. The students, who asked to maintain anonymity, cited specific concerns with work conditions in the dining halls. “[Dining hall employees] are not getting the raises we…
As the conflict between the United States and Iran wages on, gas prices continue to rise, causing University of Rhode Island students to make tough decisions when it comes to their finances. President Donald Trump gave the go-ahead to move forward with Operation Epic Fury, a joint military operation with Israel, according to Britannica, on…
Motor Vehicle Accident March 31: Flagg Road April 1: Briar Lane Erratic Driver April 1: Plains Road. Three officers were dispatched at 8:37 a.m., scene deemed safe at 8:46 a.m.
DISCLAIMER: Besides the existence of the referenced 2003 article, this story is complete bologna. On April 1, 2003, The Good Five Cent Cigar reported that University of Rhode Island mascot Rhody the Ram checked himself into a rehabilitation program for addiction to drugs, alcohol and sex. Rhody fell off the straight and narrow path while…
The PINK Women’s club at the University of Rhode Island gave secondhand clothing a fresh chance to shine in time for spring, with their second annual Thrift and Sip, where they served razzbulls and held a thrift stand on Wednesday. “The purpose is to raise money for a nonprofit for ICE detainees to reunite with…
The University of Rhode Island women’s track and field team competed at the Jaylin Rainford Invitational at Bryant University on Friday, its second outing of the outdoor season. Despite having only 10 participants due to weather concerns, URI placed seventh out of 14 teams. “We look at what is in the best interest for our…