On Jan. 20, five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents alongside his father, Adrian Alexander Conejo Arias, while they were on their way back home from school in Columbia Heights, Minn. To many, this was confusing and sad. To all, this should be enraging. Ramos’ family had legally emigrated from…
As the semester slows down and the air gets cooler, students at the University of Rhode Island shared some of their favorite memories and traditions, looking back to what makes the holidays special for them. Fourth-year student Joseph Weiser’s favorite memory was from when he was a kid celebrating Hanukkah. “I got a Wii, and…
A doctoral student at the University of Rhode Island, Rachel Young, has filed a federal lawsuit against the university, accusing the institution of failing to meet basic accessibility requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act, thereby violating her civil rights, according to an article published on GoLocalProv. The complaint was filed in the U.S. District…
The Little Bubblegum Bookshop is Rhode Island’s newest and sweetest addition to the indie bookstore community, offering a cozy, all romance atmosphere for readers who love love. Owned by University of Rhode Island alumna, Erin Masse ’09, the shop brings vibrancy, warmth and personality to anyone who may stumble across it. “I opened an all-romance…
The University of Rhode Island is getting ready to release a bike rental program for students, completely free of charge, which Campus Recreation Director Jodi Hawkins says is “95% ready to go.” “We have 10 bikes here,” Hawkins said. “Our website is 95% ready, and once the last piece is in place, we’ll launch it.”…
Love it or hate it, but I am going to settle something once and for all: there is nothing wrong with decorating for the holiday season right after Halloween. Personally, I encourage it. The second the clock strikes midnight and Halloween is officially over, my jammies go on, my Bath and Body Works “Under the…
This month is nationally recognized as Native American Heritage Month, dedicated to honoring the histories, cultures, languages and contributions made by Indigenous people across the United States. Christian Gonzales, associate professor of history and the director of undergraduate studies at the University of Rhode Island, said this month represents more than just a ceremonial recognition….
Housing and Residential Life at the University of Rhode Island plans to remove the resident academic mentor position beginning next year, replacing it with additional resident assistant roles. The RAM position, or guides for first-year and transfer students to manage college life within their chosen area of study, is still listed under the University of…
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:…