Tennis competes in Kingston for senior day win before shock loss after blown lead

The University of Rhode Island women’s tennis team split its two-game homestand with a 6-1 win against Bryant University and a 4-3 loss to Atlantic 10 Conference opponent George Washington University.  Thursday’s matchup with the Bulldogs started with a pregame celebration for URI’s three fourth-years: Nikki Fernando, Sophie Herrman and Ava Grnja.  “When I took…

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Women’s track and field split up as throwers head to Southern Connecticut, runners and jumpers compete in Providence

The University of Rhode Island women’s track and field team split the squad Friday, with runners and jumpers competing at the Friar Invitational in Providence and throwers competing at the Wilton Wright Invitational in Southern Connecticut.  “They have limited events at the Friar Invitational,” Rhode Island head coach Laurie Feit-Melnick said. “There are no throws…

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Men’s track and field sends small contingents to two invitationals

With the Atlantic 10 Championship approaching in less than three weeks, the University of Rhode Island men’s track and field team looked to continue strengthening its abilities this weekend at the Friar Invitational and the Wilton Wright Invitational. “These are both relatively small meets for our team,” URI men’s track and field head coach Trent…

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Face to face with Daft Punk’s discovery

Twenty-five years ago, the French electronic duo known as Daft Punk released their second album, “Discovery”, to critical acclaim. A quarter-century later, the album still holds up as one of the greatest of all time. The album begins with “One More Time,” an incredibly strong opening track that’s impossible to sit still through, which sets…

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