Last Tuesday, Oct. 26, in honor of the spooky season, the University of Rhode Island Student Entertainment Committee (SEC) decided to play some tricks and give some treats by hosting “BOO-R-I” in the Memorial Union Ballroom, their first fall-themed Halloween event. The event featured numerous activities and attractions, including handwriting analysis and a tarot card…
The Student Veterans Organization is getting ready for a new office in the Memorial Union and their Veteran’s Day on-campus celebration. PHOTO CREDIT: Contributed by URI Student Veteran Organizations’ Twitter @URISVO A cornerstone of the college experience at the University of Rhode Island is a community, and for former armed service members, the Student Veteran…
Dave Monks branches off from Tokyo Police Club and releases his second solo album. PHOTO CREDIT: spotify.com To accompany his long and successful tenure with indie rock group Tokyo Police Club, Dave Monks has released his second solo album, “I’ve Always Wanted to Be Me.” The album is the second full length LP he’s released…
“Phineas and Ferb: the Movie: Across the 2nd Dimension” takes us on an adventure you’ll never forget. PHOTO CREDIT: Contributed by imdb.com As a child, there were many cartoons that I loved, but none as much as “Phineas and Ferb.” Growing up, seeing these kids on my screen coming up with all of these weird…
Narcan to be distributed throughout R.I. URI approved a $250,000 grant for 3,000 doses of narcan to help communities with high opioid use and overdose. GRAPHIC CREDIT: Elizabeth Wong The University of Rhode Island recently approved a $250,000 grant from the Rhode Island Foundation to purchase 3,000 doses of Narcan for urban communities with high…
This Sunday, President Marc Parlange sent an email to all members of the University of Rhode Island community addressing a racist direct message sent from a URI student to Miami Dolphins player Emmanuel Ogbah. “I write tonight to underscore for every member of our community that the University of Rhode Island is an institution committed…
Student Senate performs check up on campus emergency phone systems. PHOTO CREDIT: James Singer Last Thursday night, the University of Rhode Island’s Student Senate checked the functionality of the emergency phones on campus with their Blue Light Walk. The Blue Light Walk happens both semesters of the academic year to make sure that the blue…
‘Prime’ parking spots few, far between Getting to class on time remains a challenge for students as parking lots fill early. PHOTO CREDIT: Melissa Marchese As students commuting to campus adjust to their daily schedules, parking continues to be a challenge for some at the University of Rhode Island. “I commute from Point Judith every…
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the University of Rhode Island has also continued to enforce pandemic protocols. The University is still offering both polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests and rapid tests for students in the Memorial Union and in the parking lot across the street from the Potter Building. Health Services is continuing to work…
Michael Jagoda receives promotion after six years in Kingston URI Police reveal their new director of public safety and chief police executive, Maj. Michael Jagoda. PHOTO CREDIT: Nick Pierson The new director of public safety and chief police executive looks to further engage with students through a more community-oriented approach with the University of Rhode…