For decades, marijuana use has been shrouded in stigma, entangled in legal red tape and misunderstood by much of the public. But as science continues to pull back the curtain on cannabis, it’s becoming increasingly clear: marijuana is not the villain it was once made out to be. Marijuana use is more than just common,…
The University of Rhode Island’s Greek Week wrapped up the evening of April 11 with a dance competition and the announcement of this year’s overall winners: Alpha Delta Pi and Theta Chi. The weeklong event raised a total of $148,000 for Special Olympics Rhode Island and Best Buddies of Rhode Island, according to the URI…
The 15th Annual University of Rhode Island Calc-Bowl brought together mathematical minds from across the state, as teams from high schools and Naval Academy students competed in a fast-paced calculus showdown on April 2. The URI Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematical Sciences hosted the event in the Swan Hall Auditorium. The event Calc-Bowl was…
For many college students, spring break usually consists of heading somewhere tropical with your friends. But for me, it meant heading back home to Manhattan, New York City — a place that, even living there my whole life, never fails to surprise me. While others may have relaxed the whole week on a beautiful beach,…
The Gender and Sexuality Center hosted its annual Queer and Trans People of Color Black History Month Gala on Thursday, Feb. 27 at the Robert J. Higgins Welcome Center in honor of Black History Month. This event focused on bringing together community members to honor resilience and storytelling through the theme “Mending the Fabric: Weaving…
Ray Rickman, who spent his life advocating for civil rights and was a Rhode Island state representative, took the stage on Feb. 12 in West Kingston at the Courthouse Center for the Arts for his one-man show, Civil Rights Kid. The show captivated audiences that reached generations — from regular attendees to college students. The…
The University of Rhode Island therapy dog team just gained a new member: Betty, a seven-and-a-half-month old English labrador. Betty is about to start training and will soon be a familiar face on campus. The URI campus has been aiming to make the canine support network grow, according to Lindsey Anderson, who is Betty’s handler,…
Spring rush has begun at the University of Rhode Island, bringing new excitement to the Kingston Campus as chapters welcome potential members. Two hundred girls are vying for a spot during this year’s spring rush, a stark contrast to the 800 girls who rushed this past fall, according to Trinity O’Neill, a fourth-year double major…
Located at the top of the University of Rhode Island Kingston campus, the Kingston Fire District offers various opportunities for students interested in firefighting. “These services are provided through a highly-trained, dedicated and adaptable force of volunteers known as the Kingston Volunteer Fire Company,” according to the Kingston Fire District website . One of the…