The University of Rhode Island Dance Company held its Spring 2026 Showcase on Saturday, combining strict technique and musical styles to form a cohesive multi-act performance. After a semester of practice and preparation, URI Dance Co. put together a two-act show featuring 32 dances spanning different dance styles, including jazz, tap, pointe, hip-hop, ballet and…
Members of the University of Rhode Island community who have voiced their opinion on the university’s use of artificial intelligence say they have been cut off by official URI Instagram pages. URI accounts have been advertising different events on campus utilizing AI, which have received a negative public opinion online from some, according to The…
The data collected by the Artemis II mission is projected to have an impact on the research and study of many University of Rhode Island students and professors. The Orion spacecraft Integrity splashed down in the Pacific Ocean at 8:07 a.m. on April 10, marking the end of the Artemis II mission. On the 10-day…
At the Robert J. Higgins Welcome Center on April 9, the University of Rhode Island and the Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany, Boston, brought German expertise and excellence together through “A Celebration of German Creativity: Art, Science, and Engineering in Rhode Island.” The event featured networking, presentations, food, and music, all from…
With exuberance and passion, University of Rhode Island orientation leaders pass down knowledge to the next generation on Welcome Day and beyond. As students are slowly admitted and committing to schools all around the country, URI began its string of Welcome Days for students and families. The first took place on March 28 and the…
The end of the Save on A Valuable Education plan has 7.5 million students in limbo when it comes to paying back their student loans. On March 27, the SAVE plan was ruled “unlawful”, and the plan ended. SAVE enrollees will have 90 days to select a new plan. The primary reason the plan was…
As the conflict between the United States and Iran wages on, gas prices continue to rise, causing University of Rhode Island students to make tough decisions when it comes to their finances. President Donald Trump gave the go-ahead to move forward with Operation Epic Fury, a joint military operation with Israel, according to Britannica, on…
Inching towards the spring and summer months, insects and pests are coming alive, and University of Rhode Island students have not been spared. Typical for this time of year, wasps are beginning to wake up and are finding their way into student dorms. Madison Carrion, second-year, has dealt with wasp-related issues over the past few…
Fostering unlikely connections, national non-profit group Lasagna Love helps to garner kindness throughout Rhode Island, the United States and the globe, one lasagna at a time. Lasagna Love is driven to bring communities together by connecting neighbors through homemade meal delivery. Through their movement, the organization pairs volunteer chefs with people in need within their…
Through guitar solos, harmonies and melodies, Luke Combs brings an all-encompassing vibe to his newest album. Titled “The Way I Am,” the 22-song album features many different character-driven narratives and personal symbolism. Released on March 20, his first release since his previous album “Fathers and Sons” in 2024, gives the feeling of self-commentary on Combs’…