Hidden addictions: Tethered to technology
I have 1,353 Facebook friends, 1,433 followers on Instagram, 200+ friends on Snapchat, and 300 followers on Twitter; yet, I’m lonely. What would you do with yourself if I took away your phone for a whole day? Something I frequently ask is, “Will you please put your phone down for just one second?” This is…
TEDxURI – Beyond Thinking Big to Spread Ideas
“Thinking Big” now has even higher expectations for the University of Rhode Island community. TEDxURI is the inspiration behind this and has been launched in the spirit of sharing ideas worth spreading for a TED-like experience on campus. The TEDx website said the goal of the program is to help communities, organizations, and individuals engage…
Dishin’ it RI
If you’re feeling sweet and savory, give these new spots a try The line between dessert and dinner has been blurred. It can not be said for certain if flavor trends are shifting from sweet to savory, but it is accurate to note the combination of the new flavor trends. Across the country, bitter, salty…
URI celebrates joint alumni and Family Weekend
The University of Rhode Island is combining two traditional events into one this year – from Homecoming and Family Weekend, into Family and Alumni Weekend. The merger is bringing entertainment, food, school spirit and reunions all in one. New traditions are happening all over campus. For decades, Homecoming and Family Weekend were held separately, but…
The Bang for your Buck: Budgeting so you don’t go broke in college
Maybe you’ve just seen the bill for your textbooks this semester and felt your stomach drop. Maybe you just never really had to pay much attention to how much you spent on groceries. Do you really want to save by canceling your monthly Spotify subscription? I don’t think so. Sticking to a budget can be…