Last fall, I took a whirlwind trip to see family in Puerto Rico for the first time in 12 years. It happened to be the same week as the last few nights of Bad Bunny’s residency, “No Me Quiero Ir De Aquí,” or in English, “I Don’t Want To Leave,” in San Juan. I did…
University of Rhode Island Campus Police and Public Safety addressed safety concerns in the event of an active shooter. After a mass shooter killed two students at Brown University in Providence on Dec. 13, 2025, many URI community members had campus security questions, according to Police Chief Paul Ricci and Public Safety Director Samuel Adams….
The University of Rhode Island African Student Organization transformed the Memorial Union Ballroom into a vibrant cultural showcase with its first annual “Mock African Wedding” on Saturday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. In collaboration with multicultural campus group Uhuru Sasa, the club invited students of all backgrounds to participate in a full evening of…
The holiday season has officially begun, as most students returned home for Thanksgiving break in November – some students, however, who were unable to travel home, remained on a quiet campus over the break, from Nov. 26 to Nov. 30. Campus residents were able to stay in their dorms over the break if needed, according…
First Amendment lawyer Floyd Abrams reflected on the protection of free speech in the United States, reminding the University of Rhode Island to judge a nation’s freedoms by the reality of its government’s actions in a Monday lecture. Abrams has argued more than 13 cases in front of the Supreme Court, representing clients in landmark…
The student senate raised concerns with Transportation and Parking earlier this month to discuss shuttle service challenges and improvements moving forward. Senate President Meilin Q. Reyes, Vice President Bitanya Hailu, External Affairs Chair Arpan Singh and Campus Affairs Chair Cameron Hudson met with TAP on Oct. 8 to address complaints about shuttle timeliness, mechanical issues…
To kick off the Halloween season, The University of Rhode Island Electronic Music Association with a spooky-themed costume rave on Friday featuring three New England DJs. The club held its first event of the year in the Memorial Union at 6 p.m. and concluded at 9 p.m. Many attendees sported their Halloween costumes on the…
A variety of native pollinator plants hug the building at the Wanskuck Library in Providence. A fairy garden sits in its front left corner, and raised beds along the side of the building contain fresh basil and tomatoes. Behind the library, an outdoor classroom is being prepared for the spring. It has a roof to…