The university has relabeled single use bathrooms across campus after protest by gender rights activists on campus. Photo by James McIntosh. The University of Rhode Island will convert over 100 single-occupancy restrooms on campus into gender-inclusive ones after a student protest last November. The student-led demonstration on the Quad encouraged the University to expand its…
With electric cars on the rise, URI is now designating charging stations solely for their use. Photo by Greg Clark. As concerns about carbon emissions reach fever pitch, more people are switching to electric vehicles (EVs) each year. At the University of Rhode Island, some believe that the supply of EV charging stations does not…
New carpooling passes were implemented this semester for commuter students who wish to save money on parking. Photo by Grace DeSanti. The University of Rhode Island launched its carpooling permit program for commuters this semester, which has so far yielded varying degrees of success. Transportation and Parking Services began offering carpool permits this semester. Carpooling…
“Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” will come out later this month. Photo from IMDb. I remember when my father showed my brother and me “A New Hope” on VHS when I was about 6 years old. It wasn’t like anything that we had seen before! You got the epic space battles with the fantasy…
The University of Rhode Island’s College of Business is reconsidering the use of a video regarding professional dress, which is presented in a mandatory business course, after some complained that the video was sexist. The business course BUS 390: Junior Career Passport Program is a one-credit professional development class that all students with majors in…
The University of Rhode Island plans to phase out the software PeopleSoft, which is known by students as e-Campus, by 2025 to adapt to modern technology and needs. URI currently uses three PeopleSoft programs, called PeopleSoft Campus Solutions, PeopleSoft Human Capital Management and PeopleSoft Financial Management Solutions. These create the school’s enterprise resource planning system….
Photo from URI. “She Kills Monsters” isn’t a typical University of Rhode Island theatre production. Featuring riveting fight scenes, snarky humor and magical creatures, this show brings the world of the popular tabletop roleplaying game Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) to life. Written by Qui Nguyen, the show centers on Agnes Evans, who discovers her younger…
The University of Rhode Island’s Coastal Institute published a report detailing the economic worth of the Narragansett Bay Watershed that is intended to inform decisions regarding natural resource management and the economy. The Narragansett Bay Watershed is 1,700 square miles of land area and 420 miles of coastline that drains into the Narragansett Bay. The…
Faculty, government officials and students celebrate the opening of the University’s largest project. Photo by Grace DeSanti. 190,000 square-foot building is the largest construction project in URI’s history The Fascitelli Center for Advanced Engineering officially opened at 11 a.m. Monday, offering students cutting-edge opportunities in education and research. The 190,000-square-foot building will house all of…
Students gathered on the Quad on Friday to advocate for a Green New Deal in hopes of preventing climate change. Photo by Greg Clark. Climate activists protested on the quad Friday afternoon through speeches, picket signs and a “die-in” to illustrate potential consequences of unchecked climate change. According to the event’s sign-in, 158 people participated…