The United Nations Environment Programme released a report predicting that the planet is likely to exceed the 1.5℃ global average temperature rise above pre-industrial times within the next few years. The report, “Limiting Overshoot,” predicts that the global maximum above industrial times could potentially reach 1.8℃. The 1.5℃ measure was set by the 2015 Paris…
URI Dining Services has reduced the share of items that students can purchase using Dining Dollars in the Corner Store for the 2026-2027 school year. Students are no longer able to purchase “pantry staples” with Dining Dollars, according to Dining Services. This includes dry goods, sauces, spices and ramen. Frozen foods, along with health and…
URI professor Ying Zhang received a $4 million National Science Foundation grant to further her research on coastal wetland restoration in collaboration with Louisiana State University. Zhang, who works in the cell and molecular biology department, said that her team’s research focuses on the mechanism, benefits and outcomes of wetland restoration. “Our hope is that…
The Ryan Center and the University of Rhode Island Student Entertainment Committee hosted rapper Flo Rida on campus on March 26. Planning for the concert began after winter break, according to Ella Pires, the concert president for SEC. “Our advisor will send us a list of concert names that could come that are within our…
Newport Rep. Lauren Carson introduced the “Organics Diversion at Catered Events Act” in a bill on Feb. 12, requiring caterers to be responsible for creating food waste diversion plans, despite infrastructure challenging its feasibility. The bill, which further enforces the 2021 Rhode Island food waste ban, would require caterers to arrange their own composting or…
This spring, the University of Rhode Island and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management will be teaming up to reopen the W. Alton Jones Campus. The renovations and reopening of the campus will focus on increasing public access, recreation and opportunities for the new environmental education degree program, according to a press release that…
The University of Rhode Island Interfraternity and Panhellenic Councils have chosen local first responders for their Greek Week philanthropy this year, with the event themes set as “Horror Movie Madness.” The idea of fundraising for first responders was pitched by Kayla Owens, the Panhellenic vice president of philanthropy. “She texted in our [philanthropy] group chat…
Measles outbreaks have reached nearly 1,000 cases this year, with many reports coming from college campuses, according to the Center for Disease Control. Ave Maria University in Collier County, Florida experienced an outbreak with over 40 reported cases, marking the largest campus outbreak in recent history, according to the New York Times. University of Rhode…
University of Rhode Island Health Promotion provided students with access to health resources on- and off-campus at their Winter Wellness Fair on Feb. 11. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., attendees were offered free hot chocolate, popcorn, stickers, magnets, stress balls and other goodies from tables aimed at bringing students together and promoting wellness. Organizations…
A student-senate-proposed bill that would enact a President’s List distinction on student transcripts received approval from the faculty senate on Jan. 22. The President’s List would serve as an additional post-semester honor, recognizing students who earn a grade point average of 3.8 or greater, according to Jackson Troxell, chairman of the academic affairs committee on…