The University of Rhode Island’s Halloween student music showcase, held in the Memorial Union Atrium on Friday night, brought together a diverse selection of musicians for an evening that highlighted student bands on campus. The event was organized to give student performers a chance to present both their original music and interpretive covers. The event’s…
On the University of Rhode Island campus, Jewish students are navigating a climate marked by historical divisions and the heightened pressures of current events. The ongoing debates over Israel and Jewish identity echo longstanding disagreements within the Jewish community and are shaping the way young people experience college life, according to URI students and experts…
From “Friday the 13th” to “Halloween” to “The Shining,” there’s plenty of classic horror films I get excited to watch throughout the spooky season. However, there’s one that I can’t stand no matter how hard I try, that is the “Scream” series. There are many reasons I dislike this series, and I’ll get to them,…
The University of Rhode Island’s Theatre Department retold a classic story with a modern touch as their production of “Pride and Prejudice” came to a close on Sunday. URI gave its performance of “Pride and Prejudice” based on of Kate Hamill’s version of the play, which takes a more modern and fun approach than the…
Halloween is a time for spooks and scares as well as memories and thrills. Many students at the University of Rhode Island have their own favorite memories and certain sentiments that they associate with the holiday. For Cyra Uthoff, a fourth-year computer science major, Halloween brings back a rush of childhood nostalgia. Uthoff recalled going…
What was once relegated to only Las Vegas trips has now become a viral sensation, capturing the attention of young sports enthusiasts nationwide. In 2018 the United States Supreme Court decided to leave the legalization of sports betting as a state-level issue revoking the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act, according to Josh Brewer, an…
A University of Rhode Island Clery Report from 2024 suggests an increase in events of sexual violence, dating violence and stalking since 2022, according to Paul Ricci, deputy police chief at URI. As reports of sexual violence, abuse and stalking climb, URI is working to better educate, prevent and support those impacted, according to Ricci….
Netflix’s latest entry in Ryan Murphy’s “Monster Anthology, The Ed Gein Story” is unsettling for all the right and wrong reasons. It’s eerie, beautifully shot and soaked in the kind of cold Midwestern dread that creeps under your skin. But beneath the snow, silence and cinematic polish, something feels missing. The show can’t decide whether…
The University of Rhode Island’s Robert L. Carothers Library hosted a “Blind Date with a Banned Book” event this week, drawing students and staff to discuss censorship, intellectual freedom and the importance of diverse literature. The event was held to raise awareness about the issue of banned books, censorship and challenged literature in general, according…
The University of Rhode Island is moving forward with a total renovation of the Graduate Village Apartments starting May 2026, estimated to affect roughly 400-500 students and causing them to relocate, according to the Housing and Residential Life website. The apartment renovations are a part of URI’s major overhaul of student housing across campus, according…