In the past, Bru Coffee Bar was a place loved by University of Rhode Island students and local residents. But after an unexpected closing, a new cafe has taken over the location and reopened on Oct. 15 as Brew 56. The new owners, Bryce Moroni and Eric Santos, are both in their twenties and from…
After a yearlong debate over the status of Boon Street Market’s liquor license, the Narragansett Town Council has decided–after a five-hour discussion–to let them keep their liquor license, but with tighter restrictions. It was decided in a 4-1 vote that in order for Boon Street to keep their license, they must abide by these rules:…
Calling all my fellow Swifties and Tortured Poets: how are we doing? Taylor Swift released her 11th studio album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” on Friday. The album is categorized under the synth-pop genre, similar to popular songs from the ‘80s but still with the modern aura that Swift’s songs all possess. I have been a…
The University of Rhode Island College of Health Sciences has created their new Department of Public Health following increased community attention to public health after the COVID-19 pandemic. The chair of the new department, Molly Greaney, is also a professor for health studies here at URI. Before coming to URI, she was a research scientist…
On Tuesday, 193 Coffeehouse, located in the University of Rhode Island’s Memorial Union, hosted a flea market for small business owners to display their crafts in hopes of sales. There were a number of different booths, ones that included works of art, handcrafted jewelry, printed clothing, prints and stickers. It was an opportunity for these…
As the end of the academic year approaches, the University of Rhode Island hosted a Welcome Day for all accepted students on Saturday. Welcome Day is an opportunity to show potential students what URI has to offer, in both academic and extracurricular aspects. It features various tours around campus, meet and greets with students and…
The University of Rhode Island’s Dance Company continues to encourage its members to foster their passions for dancing and performing this semester, inviting new members to sign up for their various classes. Dance Company President and fourth-year student Alyssa Fraleigh is a psychology major and Vice President and fourth-year student Maelis Knobloch is a marketing…
From the early 2000s to trends today, UGGs have always been prominent. They are the go-to shoe when there is a slight chill in the air no matter what year it is. I remember going to elementary and middle school and seeing every girl with a pair on, and it’s the same when I go…
Dearest Romantic Comedies, As a romantic myself, you have never failed me. From the backgrounds of each character, the meet-cutes, the drama or the end, I will always say with confidence that I never have been bored. The characters are always flawed and realistic with issues that can happen to anyone, and as flawed as…