NIL, which stands for Name, Image and Likeness, has forever changed the college sports landscape by causing colleges to pour more money into programs as well as giving college athletes the most power they have ever held since the inception of college sports. For those unfamiliar with NIL, it refers to a person’s legal right…
Hookup culture, especially as it’s promoted through social media and dating apps, has become a toxic and shallow aspect of modern relationships. While it may seem like a liberating way to explore one’s sexuality, in reality, it often leads to feelings of emptiness, miscommunication and even emotional harm. First, dating apps like Tinder, Bumble and…
The University of Rhode Island women’s lacrosse team fell to Davidson College before snapping a three-game losing skid against George Washington University this week. On Saturday afternoon, Rhody traveled to Davidson, North Carolina, where they were taken down by the Wildcats 18-7. The Rams remained competitive early, with second-year Brinley Myers’ second goal pulling URI…
Sports betting has become an increasingly popular pastime, with millions of fans placing wagers on games and events every day. While some argue it adds excitement and a deeper connection to the sports we love, others like myself, raise concerns about its potential dangers, including addiction and its impact on the integrity of the game….
March Madness: the time of year when college basketball fans everywhere trade sleep for brackets, cheer for upsets and pray their parlay hits. It’s chaos, it’s excitement and it’s downright unpredictable—just ask any 16th seed who knocks out a one seed. Sure, I could break down every team’s chances of winning the tournament (Go Blue…
A dominant second quarter helped St. Bonaventure University create separation as it defeated the University of Rhode Island women’s lacrosse team 22-10 on Saturday afternoon at Meade Stadium. Prior to the game against St. Bonaventure, Rhode Island took on the Atlantic 10 Conference’s top offense, falling 18-8 at the University of Massachusetts on March 12….
The University of Rhode Island women’s lacrosse team won its first road games in program history this week, with convincing victories over Fairleigh Dickinson University and Stonehill College. The University of Rhode Island traveled to Teaneck, New Jersey to take on Fairleigh Dickinson University on Saturday afternoon, winning 14-7. The game featured two of the…
Women’s Swim and Dive Atlantic 10 Championship (2/20-2/22) The University of Rhode Island fourth-years Hannah Benavides and Ella Hacker posted the team’s best finishes at the Atlantic 10 Swim and Dive Championship on Saturday. Benavides tied for sixth in the 200-yard breaststroke, while Hacker also placed sixth in the 200-yard butterfly. Their performances contributed to…
The University of Rhode Island women’s lacrosse team lost its first games of the season this week against Rider University and Bryant University. The Rams battled with Rider on Saturday afternoon, but a five-goal fourth quarter by the Broncs ultimately led to a 13-12 loss for the Rams. Rhode Island struck first in the opening…
The University of Rhode Island women’s lacrosse team officially kicked off its inaugural season at home in a thrilling victory over Merrimack College on Monday and a commanding win against Central Connecticut State University on Wednesday. Merrimack started the game with a goal from second-year Lindsay Atkinson in the opening 45 seconds of the first…