Disabilities are more visible and accepted than ever today, but they can also be invisible and stigmatized. Because of this historic stigmatization, the Fall 2020 Honors Colloquium will address the topic of Challenging Expectations: Disability in the 21st Century. The Honors Colloquium, which is in its 57th year, is overseen by Lynne Derbyshire, director of…
The portrayal of college in movies is often a far cry from the reality and pressures of college life. Graphic by Elizabeth Wong. College movies, for the most part, have it all wrong. These movies frequently show an unrealistic version of college. There are hundreds of movies dealing with the college experience but which ones…
Sue K. Adams, chair of the Department of Human Development and Family Studies, discusses recently-conducted sleep studies at URI. Photo by Autumn Walter. This professor studies sleep patterns and why they’re important After a long day of classes, clubs, and other activities, students have to do their homework and find time to socialize with other…
Forensic Scientist Jessi T. Brown speaks about the evolution of DNA analysis in law enforcement. Photo by James McIntosh. On crime television shows, DNA analysis takes place in a matter of seconds by a computer. In reality, DNA analysis can take months to do and is done by humans. That is why forensic scientist Jessi…
Student Senate Presidential Candidates Joseph Lachance and Austyn Ramsey participate in an open debate. Photo by James McIntosh. Student Senate presidential candidates and their running mates discussed issues such as mental health, sustainability and diversity at Tuesday night’s presidential debate. In his opening statement, presidential candidate Joseph LaChance, who currently serves as the Senate’s director…
Replacing the 401 Cafe as the Emporium’s only bakery, Cousins’s Bakery is the newest spot on campus. Photo by James McIntosh. The local community brought the Cousin’s R.I. Bakery at 100 Fortin Road to life, as seen through how the Cox family runs the shop. The bakery, which is located across from the Emporium, opened…
Valentine’s Day is among the worst holidays of the year, right beside Columbus Day and April Fool’s Day. When I open Instagram this Friday, I do not want to see pictures of you and your significant other. I assure you, I do not care about your relationship and have no desire to see it. Other…
Amanda Marino is the current Vice President of the URI Student Senate. Photo by Autumn Walter. It can be hard to find a community in college. Between classes, homework, and other responsibilities there is little time to find the people who will be in your life for years to come. Amanda Marino was able to…
The University of Rhode Island’s board of trustees was officially instituted as the school’s governing body of the University on Feb. 1. The University was originally governed by the Council of Postsecondary Education, which also oversees Rhode Island College and the Community College of Rhode Island. With a board independent of the council, URI will…
The Rhody Eatz truck provides combo meals to students in a rush. Photo by Autumn Walter. Many students may recognize a big blue truck while they are walking to class, where they can use their combo swipes for meals on-the-go. That is Rhody Eatz: the University’s food truck, which started serving up food this semester. …