The University of Rhode Island hosted Nancey B. Price, an Afrofuturist collage artist who uses her art to draw connections between her identity, her past and the future on Thursday, Oct. 9. Afrofuturism is defined as “expressions of Black identity, agency and freedom through art, creative works and activism that envision liberated futures for Black…
This week, University of Rhode Island police assisted with a reported break-in, responded to eight medical emergencies and addressed four reports of suspicious activity. Police responded to a breaking and entering report at the Ryan Center on Friday, Oct. 10. This is an active investigation. Police responded to two medical emergencies on Monday, Oct. 6….
The University of Rhode Island student senate passed an amendment to their bylaws, limiting the application window for each semester, and recognized three new student organizations. The amendment places a limit on the student organization recognition period. Student organizations must begin their application process by the six-week mark, according to Sen. Andrew D’Aiello. The amendment…
The University of Rhode Island’s Multicultural Student Services Center held two bachata lessons this week to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. On Sept. 24, the Dominican Alliance of URI held “A Taste of Culture” in the MSSC’s Hardge Forum. Henry Rodriguez ’15 and Bryan Solano-Reyes ’14 taught students the basics of bachata. Rodriguez is an instructor…
The University of Rhode Island Student Senate discussed campus housing plans, recognized five new student organizations and condemned this year’s raised parking pass prices. The senate introduced and passed a resolution urging URI’s Transportation and Parking Department to decrease the price of campus parking passes. The senate argues the university should be prioritizing new parking…
University police responded to eight vehicle accidents, a number of medical emergencies and three reports of suspicious persons this week. Police responded to reports of suspicious activity outside Adams Hall on Sept. 20. On Monday Sept. 22, police responded to an accident in the Christ the King Catholic Church parking lot and a medical emergency…
University of Rhode Island professors worry about possible ripple effects after a Texas A&M University professor was fired for promoting “gender ideology.” Melissa McCoul, an English professor at Texas A&M, was one of two employees removed from their positions after a video from inside McCoul’s classroom went viral, pressuring university administrators to intervene. The video,…
The University of Rhode Island Student Senate was visited by President Marc Parlange and Narragansett Town Council member Jason Colonies, and discussed plans for the university’s future. Parlange spoke with the council about a variety of campus happenings, including upcoming events and lectures. Parlange is also a member of a state senate committee, formed in…
University police made four arrests, two concerning fake identification, and assisted with a series of medical emergencies. On Sept. 15, police arrested a 19-year-old man for possession of false identification. On Friday, police arrested an 18-year-old man for possession of false identification and underage possession of alcohol. On Sept. 16, police arrested a 20-year-old man…
Programs at the University of Rhode Island have been scrambling to respond to executive orders targeting diversity, equity and inclusion programs at federally funded institutions. Which ones are actually at risk? Diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives are vaguely defined within President Donald Trump’s “Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing” executive order. The…