Artificial intelligence is allegedly capable of generating anything and everything; it’s even begun to infiltrate areas of human entertainment. However, the one thing AI struggles to curate images of is the human hand. I believe this speaks volumes about the rise of AI. AI may be able to mimic human abilities such as art, writing,…
As Valentine’s Day arrives and love is in the air, couples can receive a free relationship check-up with the University of Rhode Island Couples and Family Therapy Clinic, facilitated by licensed graduate student therapists. The free checkups happen annually as part of the Human Development and Family Science program, according to Riley McDonald, a graduate…
University of Rhode Island Health Promotion provided students with access to health resources on- and off-campus at their Winter Wellness Fair on Feb. 11. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., attendees were offered free hot chocolate, popcorn, stickers, magnets, stress balls and other goodies from tables aimed at bringing students together and promoting wellness. Organizations…
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…