by Theresa Brown and Julia Moro Despite the health concerns about vaping, senior Brianna Dupont still enjoys using her Juul. Photo by Grace DeSanti. On Oct. 4, Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo issued an executive order banning the distribution and retail of flavored e-cigarettes and vapes for four months, creating controversy throughout the state and…
St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church welcomes students all students no matter their gender or sexuality. Photo by Steven Lee. St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church sits on Lower College Road and is marked by the unmistakable presence of a pride flag, which hangs year-round and is representative of what Vicar Beth Sherman described as the “progressiveness” the church…
The Gender and Women’s Studies (GWS) Department kicked off a lecture series this semester that covers a variety of topics within feminism and intersectionality, which is an extension of this year’s religion-based honors colloquium. The lectures include: African American Women in the Suffrage Movement; Protestantism and State Formation in Postrevolutionary Oaxaca; Establishing Feminist Perspectives on…
Anna Melby and Kim Stack promote CCEE’s partnership with JCPenney, which helps students afford business attire. Photo by Ian Weiner. On Sunday night, the Center for Career and Experiential Education (CCEE) partnered with JCPenney in Warwick for its University of Rhode Island-exclusive Suit Up event, offering students up to 60 percent off professional clothing. This…
Ellen Pompeo stars as Doctor Merideth Grey for another season of Grey’s anatomy. Photo from ABC network. It’s officially been 344 episodes of “beautiful days to save lives,” for ABC’s award-winning medical drama “Grey’s Anatomy,” as it moves on to its 16th season. And trust me when I say, I have never gotten sick of…
Sophomores Sarah Hughes, Maren Drake and Kristen Hauschildt show off their style for the fall season. Photo contributed by Maren Drake. As the seasons change, so do fashion trends among students University of Rhode Island students are swapping their shorts and tank tops for new trends and old styles this fall. With the change of…
Student Assan Touray takes on an internship with campus police. Photo Contributed by Assan Touray. It was all law and order this summer for senior Assan Touray while he interned with the University of Rhode Island Police Department. Touray, a criminal justice major, said he was especially excited when he first heard about the internship…
by Theresa Brown and Andy Main Several resource centers at the University of Rhode Island are continuing to make improvements to the mental health services offered on campus in order to provide students with the highest quality of treatment possible. With a staff that is certified to handle a wide array of topics, the…
Stephen D’Aloisio wants the audience to have fun while listening to his commencement speech. | Photo by Grace DeSanti. “I absolutely love URI, it’s the best.” From commencement speaker to Rhody the Ram to orientation leader and everything in between, senior communication studies student Stephen D’Aloisio took advantage of many involvement opportunities during his time…
Gina Miranda serves as an advocate for mental health awareness. | Photo by Grace DeSanti. “I am someone who always put myself last,” junior health studies student and THRIVE club president, Gina Miranda said. ”I was always drained and felt undervalued. So, I took more control over my life within the last year, and it…