Resource groups aim to help students avoid abusive relationships One in five college-age students has reported being abused or sexually assaulted by their partners during their time in college, according to Kelley Ryan, coordinator of Violence Prevention and Advocacy Services (VPAS) at the University of Rhode Island. Ryan talked a lot about domestic violence and…
An array of culture and style, the Guitar Festival was a success. PHOTO CREDIT: Eddie Mefli | Staff Photographer Featuring a plethora of songs from an array of cultures and styles, the second night of the University of Rhode Island’s seventh annual Guitar Festival was held at the Pump House Music Works and Shady Lea…
French professor Odile Mattiauda is far more than a language professor, but rather dedicated to lifelong learning. PHOTO CREDIT: uri.edu Odile Mattiauda, French professor and the director of the International Engineering Program in French, has worked in many positions far beyond being a language professor. She has taught communications courses in gender, gender society and…
After the release of their ninth mini album, K-pop band Stray Kids hit the charts once again. PHOTO CREDIT: Twitter.com/stray_kids K-pop band Stray Kids released their ninth mini album “Maxident” on Oct. 7 and topped the charts for the second time this year. The band originally caught attention this year with their eighth mini album…
Supreme court decision opens up conversation about state healthcare RI state employees do not have abortions covered under the University’s healthcare plan. Illustration by: Maddie Bataille | Photo Editor Faculty and staff at the University of Rhode Island and their dependents do not have abortion coverage as part of their University healthcare plan. This is…
‘Instrument ecosystem’ on full display URI’s annual Guitar festival is back to bring together a community of guitar enthusiasts. PHOTO CREDIT: uri.edu Featuring classical and acoustic instrumentalists from around the world, the University of Rhode Island is set to hold the seventh annual Guitar Festival this October Founded by Adam Levin, an artist and teacher…
Pictured: The URI college of Pharmacy handing out Narcan kits to high-risk communities for opioid overdoses. PHOTO CREDIT: uri.edu The Community First Responders Program at URI saw the effects of their hard work this summer, as one of the Narcan kits they handed out was used to save a life. Jacob Derby and Elliana Spagnolo,…
Tom Zorabedian proves ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’ Since 1994, Tom Zorabedian has shared his passion and expertise of film with URI students and community members alike. PHOTO CREDIT: uri.edu As former Assistant Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and a professor at the University of Rhode Island for over 20…
Stray Kids impressed fans with their most recent U.S. tour. PHOTO CREDIT: David Broccoli | Staff Reporter When I found out that Stray Kids were going on tour in America, I freaked out. I freaked out even more when I found out they’d be coming to New Jersey three days after my birthday. I made…
The new highly anticipated mini-album from K-pop group TWICE was released recently, but how did it measure up to fan’s expectations? PHOTO CREDIT: Twitter The South Korean girl group TWICE once again blew up the music charts with their new 11th mini album “Betw9en 1&2” released on August 26. This album was highly anticipated after…