Abbie Judson

Service Corps offers Alternative Spring Break


Despite the cancellation of spring break, students will still have opportunities to go on service trips. Graphic by Elizabeth Wong.  The University of Rhode Island’s Alternative Spring Break Service Corps will continue to host service trips for students while complying with COVID-19 guidelines, despite spring break’s cancellation. Senior Angeleena Rivera, a second-time trip leader, and…

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Alumnus creates clothing company focused on sustainability


Alumnus Joe Rotondo is the proud owner of Rocky Clark Clothing based in New York. Photo Courtesy of Joe Rotondo. University of Rhode Island alumnus Joe Rotondo has dedicated his fashion company to producing American-made clothing and spreading awareness about sustainability in the fashion industry.  Rotondo started Rocky Clark Clothing, his sustainable denim company, in…

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Bye Big Dairy!

Howdy y’all! How are my sweet little chickies doing today? Do you all feel as though you’re blossoming into beautiful free-range chickens? Are you frolocking in the wind, staying warm in your coop, and dreaming of beautiful multi-colored eggs? Do tell please!  While I can get behind chicken eggs as a source of protein, I,…

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Not every shark is ‘Jaws’

Shark Club works to give sharks a good name.  Dive into your love for sharks with URI’s shark club. Graphic by Elizabeth Wong. The University of Rhode Island’s Shark Club focuses on raising awareness and fostering curiosity for sharks, helping with shark conservation and changing the public image associated with sharks.  President of Shark Club…

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Stepping out of the classroom, diving into the water

Dive Research Education and Training gets students scuba
 Students can get their scuba diving experience by training with the Dive Research Education and Training Program. Photos by James McIntosh.  For students interested in deepening their knowledge of aquatic environments, the Dive Research Education and Training Program at the University of Rhode Island offers scuba diving…

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