English professor discusses impact of soccer in Brazil in Brown Bag Series The second installment of this semester’s Brown Bag Series discussed the impact of soccer on Brazilian culture and emotion amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The seminar, titled “Plus Minas: Profiles in Brazil’s Beautiful Game” and led by English professor David Faflik, focused on his…
URI offers accommodations to students who celebrate Ramadan. Pictured: Students from URI MSA. Photo Courtesy of: URI MSA Ramadan, the ninth and holiest month of the Islamic calendar according to the Islamic Networks Group, began on March 22, and Muslims worldwide are coming together through fasting, prayer, charity and self-reflection. Islam’s five pillars are profession…
Images from Poetry jam held at the MSSC to celebrate women’s history month. PHOTO CREDIT: Ellie Shennann | Staff Reporter The University of Rhode Island’s Multicultural Student Services Center (MSSC) hosted an open mic night about celebrating women on March 2 as an introduction to Women’s History Month. Titled “HERstory Poetry Jam,” this MSSC event…
With recent violence on college campuses, what can students do to ensure safety? Graphic by: Ronan Himelrick | Managing Editor A shooting at the University of Virginia, a stabbing of four University of Idaho students, several murders near Temple University and, most recently, a shooting at Michigan State University, have increased national discussion of college…
Candidates Ramez Rizk and Jonah Steinweh-Adler running for the student senate presidential debate took the floor this last week. PHOTO CREDIT: Lucas Masiello | Staff Photographer The University of Rhode Island’s Student Senate held its presidential debate on Monday, Feb. 27, where two presidential and vice presidential candidates took the floor. The two presidential candidates…
The $205k award will help reduce contamination, mislabeling Four steps to food safety. PHOTO CREDIT: fooddocs.com Nicole Richard, a research associate and food safety specialist at the University of Rhode Island, received a $205,000 federal grant that will equip compilable Rhode Island food manufacturers with specialized education and training in order to strengthen the state’s…
Women’s center continues to look for a new director. PHOTO CREDIT: uri.edu Staffed by a team of four undergraduate students, the University of Rhode Island’s Women’s Center hopes to grow as a campus resource for inclusivity and empowerment. The Center’s staff, made up of fourth-year Emma Newell, fourth-year Libby Ware, second-year Dayanara Monzon and first-year…
Picture from the candlelight vigil for earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. PHOTO CREDIT: Eddie Melfi | Staff Photographer In a matter of minutes, the earthquakes that hit southern Turkey and northern Syria on Feb. 6 created a humanitarian crisis with both physical and political impacts. The 7.8 magnitude earthquake killed tens of thousands of people,…
Revisiting a Disney Channel Original and a Zendaya classic. PHOTO CREDIT: Youtube When you hear the name “Zendaya,” what TV shows or films immediately come to mind? If you’re like me, you instantly pictured the actor starring in the Disney Channel’s TV sitcom “Shake It Up” or the HBO drama series “Euphoria.” While these performances…
University feels effects of North American cold wave MSSC undergoes repairs after damaged from inclement weather. PHOTO CREDIT: Nick Peirson | Contributing Photographer Four sprinkler heads popped off and one water pipe burst at the University of Rhode Island due to extreme temperature changes on the morning of Monday, Feb. 6. The buildings affected were…