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…