Opioid use and overdoses across the country have increased throughout the pandemic. CONTRIB: aacom.org More than 70 percent of drug-overdose deaths in America were attributed to opioids in 2019, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Anita Jacobson, a clinical professor of pharmacy at the University of Rhode Island and the program director…
Zumba on The Quad allows students to get outside, exercise and release adrenaline. PHOTO CREDIT: Hannah Charron An small group gathered on The Quad on Saturday morning for an intimate zumba class taught by fifth-year student Pat Laprade for the University of Rhode Island’s Alumni & Family Weekend Laprade said the dancing in the class…
This year marked the 11th time the URI Chinese program hosted the traditional Moon Festival celebration. PHOTO CREDIT: James Singer For the 11th time, the University of Rhode Island Chinese Program held the traditional Chinese Moon Festival at the Quad. “It is a way to promote the Chinese tradition and not only Asians but all…
The Multicultural Student Services Center welcomes Jean Nsabumuremyi as its new director. PHOTO CREDIT: James Singer As he settles into his new position as the director of the Multicultural Student Service Center (MSSC), Jean Nsabumuremyi is ready to create a safe space for students at the University of Rhode Island. “I’ve always considered [Rhode Island]…
The Africana studies department welcomed Catherine John-Camara as its new first permanent chairperson this year. PHOTO CREDIT: Nick Pierson The department of Africana Studies, which has been at the University of Rhode Island for nearly a full year now, has just named its first permanent chairperson Catherine John-Camara. “Dr. John-Camara came with an infectious energy…
As URI welcomes students to campus this semester, online courses seem to be here to stay. PHOTO CREDIT: Contributed by politico.com While a majority of courses at the University of Rhode Island have returned to in-person instruction this semester, some courses have remained online and will most likely continue to be so. For Vince Petronio,…
The Rolling Stones, known for their rock and roll music, lost a key member of their group, Charlie Watts at age 80. PHOTO CREDIT: biography.com The music industry lost one of the greats last month with the passing of Charlie Watts. While an accomplished drummer in multiple genres, including jazz, he is most remembered as…
Finding quality housing off-campus often challenging. Problems with Commuter Affairs off-campus database raises concerns from students. PHOTO CREDIT: Greg Clark With new restraints put on the number of on-campus housing spaces, finding off-campus housing has become a pressing concern for many students. For those students looking off-campus, it could be overwhelming to find and secure…
Comedian Mike Birbiglia is one of the in-person talents the Student Entertainment Committee will host this year. Photo from nypost.com. After over a year of navigating the remote world, the University of Rhode Island’s Student Entertainment Committee (SEC) is planning to bring new in-person events to campus for this upcoming year. The events will kick…
Photo by Grace Desanti. The University of Rhode Island’s Gender and Sexuality Center (GSC) offers year-round resources for LGBTQIA+ students, faculty and community members in an effort to “spread positivity and enact change” in the community. Omar Laguerre-Lewis, a rising senior who works at the GSC as a receptionist, said that the Center works to…