Dance marathon returns in-person for the first time in two years This year’s annual RhodyTHON raised $62,345.68 to donate to Hasbro Children’s Hospital in Providence. PHOTO CREDIT: Hannah Charron | Staff Photographer RhodyTHON had their 10 hour-long dance marathon on Saturday, April 2 to raise money and celebrate the funds they raised over the year…
John Palumbo: From public relations to journalism John Palumbo, ‘76, was inaugurated into the class of 2021 Rhode Island Journalism Hall of Fame for his contributions to journalism in the state. PHOTO CREDIT: Hannah Charron John Palumbo, ‘76, the owner of Rhode Island Monthly, was recently inducted into the Rhode Island Journalism Hall of Fame…
The RhodyTHON executive board met with Miracle Families from Hasbro Children’s Hospital to play some fun games this past weekend. PHOTO CREDIT: Hannah Charron The RhodyTHON “Like a Kid” Game Day, held on Oct. 24, allowed the RhodyTHON executive board to get together and form connections with Miracle Families from Hasbro Children’s Hospital all while…
A new student organization, SADA, is advocating for students with disabilities. PHOTO CREDIT: Student Advocacy for Disability Awareness/Action The Student Advocacy for Disability Awareness/Action (SADA) is a new student-run organization at the University of Rhode Island that is aiming to “disassemble the stigmas associated with disabilities and build URI into an inclusive campus.” Jewel Voyer,…
PHOTO CREDIT: Hannah Charron For the past 30 years, the Kingston Free Library has had six parking spots in the parking lot outside of the Gateway Apartments, but this year the University of Rhode Island attempted to take these spots back, causing tension between URI and the Library. The Library, located on the corner of…