In protest against a book written by Professor Kyle Kusz, someone left a barstool sticker on his name plate. Photo contributed by Kyle Kusz. Numerous media outlets across the U.S. reported Kyle Kusz Called Tom Brady a White Supremacist During September, several news outlets reported that an associate professor at the University of Rhode Island…
Graduate student Cori Chandler was acknowledged by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network as Grassroots Professional of the Year. Photo by Grace DeSanti. Cori Chandler was recognized by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network A University of Rhode Island graduate student was named Grassroots Professional of the Year by the American Cancer Society…
Researchers at the University of Rhode Island’s Department of Cell and Molecular Biology found concrete evidence that links lower levels of immunity in HIV-negative children with the HIV-positive status of their mothers. The work comes from the lab of Associate Professor Barbara Lohman-Payne, who has been a member of URI’s Institute for Immunology and Informatics…
Members of Colleges against Cancer club get together for relay for life last year. Contributed by Colleges against Cancer Club. For more than five years, the Colleges Against Cancer organization at the University of Rhode Island have made it their mission to raise as much money as possible for cancer research and care of cancer…
Nobody likes to feel uncomfortable. It is human nature to avoid situations that put us in harm’s way. Sometimes, that harm includes discomfort from speaking our truth. After all, when someone asks us to tell them about ourselves, we tend to give superficial answers regarding our interests and personalities. It is rare during the introductory…
For students in recovery or looking to cut back on their alcohol or drug use, the University of Rhode Island offers a program called, “Alternatives: Reducing Substances in Your Life” on Wednesdays at 4 p.m. in order to provide support. The group, which meets in Room 318 of the Memorial Union, was founded in the…
Another school year at the University of Rhode Island is almost over, and for some that means graduation is just around the corner. Rachel Murphy, a senior biology and psychology double major, is both excited and nervous to graduate. While at URI, Murphy was a part of Delta Epsilon Mu (DEM) medical fraternity, and a…
The Public Health Club at the University of Rhode Island recently undertook a project to spread educational awareness regarding sexual assault and raise money to cover the cost of counseling for victims on campus. To receive counseling treatment after a sexual assault, individuals are required to pay a five dollar fee, a price that may…
Stone Freeman (right) produces and stars in his own podcast while also being sports director and broadcaster for WRIU. Photo by Momolu Akoiwala Stone Freeman is not your typical college student. The senior journalism major and the sports director at WRIU 90.3 FM has professional-level preparation and what many have described as a voice destined…
In order to fight back against the opioid crisis, students can get Narcan from Health Services to administer to those who have overdosed. | Photo by Anna Meassick. Health Services now offers over-the-counter Narcan for individuals wishing to have it on hand to administer to others, which was done to help combat the opioid epidemic…