Get in line: amidst mailroom changes, lines longer than ever
The University of Rhode Island’s mail lines are back and longer than ever. After closing the individual self-service mailboxes, the line leading to the mail center in the basement of the Memorial Union has nearly doubled in size due to a significant increase in the volume of packages. It’s not just URI either. The volume…
More Tails Are Wagging On Campus
The Puppy Raisers Club is making tails wag even more this semester with an increase of service dogs on campus. The club works with an organization called Guiding Eyes for the Blind, a non-profit organization that raises dogs to become future guide dogs for those who are visually impaired free of charge. On campus this…
Students Frustration Builds Over Campus Parking
The University of Rhode Island Parking and Transportation services sent out a statement in August, which listed new parking changes on campus. Since then, a petition was sent around social media along with complaints that are continually rising towards parking. “I was hoping parking services would react to my petition,” said Marissa DeOliveira, a graduate…
WATCH: Cigar Newscast 11/17
Jessica Pace, Madelynn Schulte, and Marissa Tansino bring you this week’s headlines.
WATCH: Accidents on Upper College Road highlight distracted drivers, pedestrians
Distracted driving has become even more of a cause for concern at URI after two accidents occurred within an hour of each other on Upper College Road, in early November. Although victims in both accidents were not seriously injured, Maj. Michael Jagoda says distracted driving is something the university takes very seriously. “We try to…
WATCH: URI students and faculty unite after election
In a room filled with love, grief and unity, students and faculty gathered in the memorial union ballroom to rally after the election. “People who were scared, who were nervous, who hadn’t shared their views with their family, they could have that here,” said Desiree Nash, a senior at the university. The URI Solidarity Collective…
WATCH: Cigar Newscast 11/10/16
Marissa Tansino and Jessica Pace bring you this week’s headlines.