College students help connect elders with lessons on all things technology. PHOTO CREDIT: URI College of Health Sciences At the University of Rhode Island, student mentors teach senior citizens how to use technology in the “Cyber-Seniors: Connecting Generations” program, according to Skye Leedahl, associate professor in the human development and family science (HDF) department. Leedahl…
URI Health Services has received over 56,000 COVID tests from RIDOH to distribute to students for free. PHOTO CREDIT: Hannah Charron The University of Rhode Island has been giving out free COVID-19 test kits since the fall of 2022, according to Jennifer Hodshon, senior associate director of Health Services and acting director of Health Services….
“Blackish” is a ‘hilarious and binge worthy’ show. PHOTO CREDIT: IMDB To kick off Black History Month, we’re starting off by recognizing some of the work by Black actors and creators in the popular TV show “black-ish.” “black-ish” is a sitcom set in Los Angeles, California and is centered around the Johnsons, a mixed raced…
Rhody students give their Groundhog Day Predictions We asked University of Rhode Island students what their predictions are for Groundhog Day. “From what I’ve seen weather-wise, I’d probably say more winter. I mean, it was snowing sideways earlier today.” – Ethan Zall ‘26 “I don’t have a prediction because why depend on a groundhog seeing…
URI economics professors ease concerns of influence on community The U.S. and the national debt ceiling over the years. Graphic by: Maddie Bataille | Photo Editor As of Jan. 19, the United States reached the debt ceiling, but we don’t need to worry about it yet, according to Liam Malloy, an associate professor and chair…
Pictured: Professor of journalism, Kendall Moore. Photo contributed by: Kendall Moore At the University of Rhode Island, Kendall Moore advocates for gender equality and portraying underrepresented ethnicities in film while being a professor in the department of journalism and film media. In the classroom, Moore teaches broadcast journalism and documentary filmmaking. Those classes usually have…
Affecting about 10 percent of the population, Seasonal Affective Disorder occurs when there is less sunlight. PHOTO CREDIT: icarehn.com As the weather gets colder, many people start to feel more depressed due to less sunshine, according to Cory Clark, a licensed psychologist and director at the University of Rhode Island Counseling Center. Those who suffer…
Comedian Jenny Slate recently visited URI. PHOTO CREDIT: The Ryan Center Two well-known comedians and Saturday Night Live alum put on a show at Edwards Hall at the University of Rhode Island on Nov. 20, 2022. The performance started with a recent addition to the SNL cast, Marcello Hernandez, who opened for Jenny Slate, an…
Pictured: Artifacts from the Tomaquag museum. PHOTO CREDIT: Hannah Charron | Staff Photographer According to the Mashantucket Pequot Nation, the Mashantucket (Western) Pequot tribe resided in Southeastern Connecticut and is also known as the Fox People. Although this is not a Rhode Island tribe, both Rhode Island and Connecticut were a part of Massachusetts until…
October is at an end, but it’s still the beginning of autumn, so what are the best things to do this season in New England? Professor Joshua Choma says that he and his family usually go to Smithfield to pick apples when they are in season. “We’ll either go to different farms throughout the state…