The aftermath of students rioting after Super Bowl LIII. Photo contributed by Joe Lachance. Regardless of who is declared the next president of the United States this election, the University of Rhode Island is preparing for students to exercise their First Amendment rights and organize in protest or celebration. Emergency Management Director and Assistant Director…
Professor researches the health benefits of maple Research labs at URI are discovering the potential health benefits of maple. Graphic by Elizabeth Wong. The maple syrup you love to put on breakfast foods is more than just tasty; it can also help treat chronic human diseases. Dr. Navindra Seeram’s bioactive botanical research laboratory in the…
Imani Fleming during a Black Lives Matter protest. Photo courtesy of Imani Fleming. All anyone, including myself, can talk about these days is how bad things are. How “everything going on” (a phrase I have come to absolutely hate) is terrible and getting worse everyday. And it makes sense. Things are really, really bad. We…
In this week’s COVID-19 update, The Good Five-Cent Cigar will discuss the update on Greek life’s shelter-in-place order and the University of Rhode Island’s testing plan as Thanksgiving approaches. Greek Life shelter-in-place lifted for cooperative chapters On Oct. 26, the University of Rhode Island’s Division of Student Affairs and Department of Public Safety lifted shelter-in-place…
Watch this week’s newscast! – – – Fencing Club Written and edited by Aniekan Okon Shot by Aniekan Okon and Leah Crowley Farmers’ Market Written, shot, and edited by Imani Fleming
What many don’t know about URI The University of Rhode Island’s history, sociology and anthropology departments have worked together to develop a course highlighting the University’s history with respect to the relationship between the Narragansett people and European-American settlers. In collaboration with the Tomaquag Museum located in Exeter, Rhode Island, the new one-credit class, HIS/APG…
In this week’s COVID-19 update, The Good Five-Cent Cigar will discuss the accuracy of the University of Rhode Island’s surveillance and mandatory testing, as well some suggested wellness tips provided by URI’s Mental Health First Aid program. Testing responses According to Assistant Vice President for Student Health and Wellness and Director of Health Services Ellen…
Professor Soni Pradhanang dedicates career to water science Department of geosciences professor, Soni Pradhanang, shares her passion for water science. Photo Courtesy of Soni Pradhanang. Professor Soni Pradhanang wears many, many hats. In her sixth year at the University of Rhode Island, Pradhanang is an associate professor in the Department of Geosciences teaching courses like…
In this week’s update, The Good Five-Cent Cigar will discuss the University considering implementation of an on-campus curfew and an overview of the community-wide asymptomatic testing. Student behavior may lead to on-campus curfew Last Friday, Vice President of Student Affairs Kathy Collins said in a statement that the University is considering implementing a curfew due…
Watch this week’s Five Cent Cigar Newscast! – – – Fitness Center in a Pandemic: Written and edited by Imani Fleming Shot by Imani Fleming and Aniekan Okon How the COVID19 Tracker Works: Written, edited, and shot by Leah Crowley