Students and alum abroad speak on the impacts of war in Ukraine on their work in Europe. PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED BY: Ryan Frankel While there is a long distance between the University of Rhode Island and Ukraine, many members of the university community are studying in Europe and have seen lives change since the Russo-Ukrainian war…
To celebrate Women’s History Month and raise funds for breast cancer, the URI Jazz Big Band swings with Mary Lou Williams. PHOTO CREDIT: Maddie Bataille | Photo Editor On Thursday, March 3, the University of Rhode Island’s Big Band performed in the Fine Arts Center Concert Hall as they presented “Swinging with Mary Lou: Celebrating…
URI’s Main Art Gallery is exhibiting a group show that provides a behind-the-scenes look at making art. PHOTO CREDIT: Nadia Sutyrina | Production Manager The University of Rhode Island Fine Arts Center’s Main Gallery is currently presenting “Pardon Our Appearance,” a unique art exhibit that shows what goes on behind the scenes of making a…
URI continues to urge students to comply with indoor mask mandates, even after Governor Dan McKee lifted the statewide mandate. PHOTO CREDIT: whatsupmag.com While Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee lifted the statewide indoor mask mandate on Feb. 11, the University of Rhode Island will continue to require community members to adhere to the original COVID-19…
The Super Bowl halftime show was stacked with hip-hop icons last weekend. PHOTO CREDIT: sportingnews.com Hip hop finally had its moment at the Super Bowl LVI Sunday night when legends Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, Mary J. Blige and Eminem took to the stage for an electrifying halftime show at the So-Fi Stadium in…
Roger Williams University law professor gives students a ‘trial’ of law school URI political science pre-law program hosts a mock law school class with Emily Sack, a professor of law at Roger Williams University School of Law. PHOTO CREDIT: Maddie Bataille | Photo Editor Emily Sack, a professor of law at the Roger Williams University…
“Schitt’s Creek” delivers six seasons of comic release. PHOTO CREDIT: deadline.com WARNING: SPOILERS! My love letter began writing itself a year ago when I stumbled upon a little show called “Schitt’s Creek.” Coming in hot with an 8.5/10 rating on IMDb, the six-season show is still one of the most talked-about shows on the internet….
Tips to get through isolations. PHOTO CREDIT: Melissa Marchese In January 2020, COVID-19 vaccines were becoming widely available to most Americans and for many, the pandemic seemed to be coming to a close, but a year later contracting COVID-19 and quarantining is not uncommon. For many, the term quarantine was meaningless before 2020, but the…
Hello and welcome back to Dasha’s Psych Fact and welcome back to school! I hope everyone had a good and relaxing break. Now, I don’t know about you, but it’s the second week of classes and I am already tired. I didn’t do much over break but work and now I feel it is pretty…
Faculty Office Hour looks into music theory, therapy The field of music therapy, according to Nicole O’Malley, is one that is growing rapidly. On Dec. 1, the University of Rhode Island Foundation and Alumni Engagement hosted their third virtual faculty office hour live streamed on YouTube at 6 p.m. The office hour, led by O’Malley,…