Rhode Island Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea discussed the recent election and voting rights on Wednesday. Photo by Gretchen Ertl. Rhode Island Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea discussed the 2020 election and the power of young voters during the final installment this semester’s “Long Rhode to Vote” lecture series. In 2014, Gorbea became the first…
Students in Greek life raised enough money to build a school in Mali last year during their annual Philanthropy Week. Photo from circleofsisterhood.com. Despite being held online this year, the University of Rhode Island’s Greek Life raised over $39,000 for charity during this year’s Philanthropy Week. From Nov. 9-13, each sorority and fraternity chapter were…
In this week’s COVID-19 update, The Good Five-Cent Cigar will discuss the University of Rhode Island’s decision to end in-person classes early, testing plans before and during the upcoming break, post-Thanksgiving support for students staying on campus and what students should continue doing to ensure return in the spring. Classes move online-only early The University…
Watch this week’s newscast! Election Recap: Written and shot by Imani Fleming. Edited by Imani Fleming and Leah Crowley.Rhode Island’s Name Change: Written, shot, and edited by Leah Crowley.Disky Business: Written, shot, and edited by Aniekan Okon.
Free COVID-19 tests can be taken in the Memorial Union. Photo by Siobhan Richards. In this week’s update, The Good Five-Cent Cigar will discuss the state of Rhode Island hitting a record number of COVID-19 cases and the University of Rhode Island’s plan to remain on campus for the spring semester. New daily record of…
Greek Life created MIGHT week to help mental health awareness among students. Graphic by Elizabeth Wong. University of Rhode Island Greek life promoted mental health awareness virtually with Mental Health Gets Heard Today (MIGHT) Week this year starting Nov. 1. This week-long initiative was used to promote wellness practices and activities to URI students part…
Incumbent President Donald Trump. Photo from Whitehouse.gov. Gone are the days when you’d wake up on the first Wednesday of November every four years and know the victor of the United States presidential election. In a divisive Election Week in American history, the presidential contest of Republican President Donald Trump vs. former Democratic Vice President…
In this week’s COVID-19 update, The Good Five-Cent Cigar will discuss the University of Rhode Island’s decision to put all of the football team’s activities on hold following two positive cases, updates regarding Halloween at Rhody and Rhode Island’s newest executive order issued to limit social gatherings to 10 people or less. Football team sees…
This year’s National Day on Writing focused on writing for social and racial justice. Photo by Siobhan Richards. The Harrington School of Communication and Media, alongside many University of Rhode Island student organizations, will celebrate National Day on Writing (NDOW) this week, focusing on the theme of writing for social and racial justice. From Nov….
Watch this week’s newscast! URI Sustainability: Written, shot, and edited by Imani Fleming College Students Affecting Public Health: Written, shot, and edited by Nicole Wagner