Photo by Greg Clark | URI’s Jazz Big Band held their first concert of the year with a focus on Latin Jazz. On Oct. 26, the University of Rhode Island’s music department held their first Jazz Big Band concert of the year in the Fine Arts Center Concert Hall. The concert was conducted by Emmett…
Photo by Anna Meassick Thursday, Oct. 25 At 3:41 a.m., a parking complaint was reported on Flagg Road. A citation/warning was issued. Friday, Oct. 26 At 9:39 a.m., there was a motor vehicle accident in the Fine Arts Center Parking Lot. A report was filed. At 3:07 p.m., an incident of harassment was reported to…
Photo by Autumn Walter | Men’s and women’s basketball was given a warm welcome back before the new season begins. On Oct. 18, the University of Rhode Island hosted their annual Rhody Madness event to welcome the men’s and women’s basketball team and hype up the incoming season, accompanied by a concert from hip-hop artist…
Photo by Sarah Vinci | Current washers and dryers will be replaced next year. On Oct 9, the University of Rhode Island welcomed Jeff Fountain, the new manager of the upcoming broadcast studio being renovated in Chafee Social Science Center. Fountain has been working in the film and television industry for over 30 years. His…
Thursday, Oct. 18 At 12:11 p.m., a motor vehicle accident was reported at the Fine Arts Center Parking Lot. A report was filed. At 10:27 p.m., an animal complaint was made at the intersection between Upper College Road and Flagg Road. A deer was struck by a car. Friday, Oct. 19 At 4:17 p.m., a…
Photo by Joseph Lachance | Loretta Ross address the crowd on Tuesday night, discussing reproductive rights for women. As part of the 2018 Honors Colloquium Lecture series, the University of Rhode Island hosted Loretta Ross, an activist who advocates for reproductive justice for women. Ross began the night by discussing her career and experiences in…
Photo by Anna Meassick Thursday, Oct. 11 At 12:58 p.m., there was a motor vehicle accident on Flagg Road. A report was filed. At 10:10 p.m., a smell of marijuana was reported at Aldrich Hall. It was reportedly gone on arrival. At 10:12 p.m., a medical emergency was reported at Coddington Hall. The patient was…
On Thursday, Oct. 9, Claudia Rankine spoke at the University of Rhode Island’s 2018 Honors Colloquium about different poets and artists that affected her writing. Rankine is a writer of numerous critically acclaimed pieces, ranging from plays to poetry. Specifically, her book “Citizen: An American Lyric,” is a bestselling novel that uses many poems, essays…
Photo by Anna Meassick Thursday, Oct. 4 At 3:33 p.m., there was a motor vehicle stop made on Plains Road. An arrest was made on a warrant. Friday, Oct. 5 At 2:21 a.m., an open door/window was reported at Keaney Gymnasium. An officer deemed it clear at 2:51 a.m. At 1:24 p.m., a medical emergency…
Photo courtesy of James Masse The University of Rhode Island South County Habitat for Humanity sector is celebrating their 25 years as a student-run organization with a comedy night on Nov. 2, 2018, to raise money for upcoming projects. The fundraiser will be 90 minutes, with a host, a featured act and a headliner. In…