A deadly shooting occurred in a Pittsburgh Jewish Synagogue Saturday. Eleven people have been confirmed killed and multiple officers were wounded at the Tree of Life Synagogue. The New York Times has reported that 46-year-old Robert Bowers, the shooting suspect, has no criminal record, but had previously been posting anti-semitic messages on a social networking…
Researchers at the University of Rhode Island are looking for people to participate in a study regarding student pharmacists providing services to anyone 18 years and older who wish to quit smoking. Those who participate will meet with a student pharmacist for an interview to create an individual plan to quit smoking, and then help…
Top Stories: A migrant caravan of about 7,000 Guatemalans, Hondurans and other Central Americans, is making its way north through Mexico in hopes of crossing the U.S. border. President Trump has already made multiple controversial comments regarding it, calling the migrants “hardened criminals,” and commenting that “Democrats like caravans.” The British Broadcasting Corporation is now…
Clinical Assistant Professor Michelle Palmer and Professor Mary Sullivan of the University of Rhode Island have received Excellence in Nursing awards. According to the article from URI Today, Palmer has specifically been recognized as Certified Nurse Midwife of the Year while Sullivan has been named Nurse Scientist of the Year. Both received their respective awards…
The small town of Schoharie in upstate New York is in shock after 20 people were killed in a limousine accident on Saturday including the driver, all 17 passengers and two pedestrians. The New York Times has reported that this is the “deadliest U.S. accident in 9 years.” The limousine was seen speeding down a…
The University of Rhode Island will be holding a National Day on Writing on Oct. 5, collaborating with three on-campus organizations to put together activities and contests throughout the day. Writing Across URI, the Writing Center and the department of writing and rhetoric are preparing to hold the event in the Memorial Union Ballroom from…
Anna Meassick | Students stopped by the Study Abroad Fair yesterday to view travel opportunities for class credit. The University of Rhode Island Study Abroad Fair took place in the Memorial Union ballroom yesterday, offering students an opportunity to learn about their options for studying, volunteering and interning in a foreign country. At the fair,…