On Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 5:48 p.m., a report was filed for a suspicious person in Hillside Residence Hall, on Campus Avenue. On Friday, Nov. 11 at 2:21 a.m., a 21 year old was arrested for trespassing on Butterfield Road. On Saturday, Nov. 12 at 12:02 a.m., a report was filed for suspicious activity on…
On Wednesday, Nov. 2 at 8:14 p.m., university police filed a report for assault on Butterfield Road. On Thursday, Nov. 3 at 2:20 a.m., a report was filed for suspicious activity in Dorr Residence Hall, on Complex Road. On Thursday, Nov. 3 at 3:15 p.m., university police were notified of an incident of vehicular vandalism…
This November, the brothers of Sigma Phi Epsilon at the University of Rhode Island have challenged each other with a “No-Shave November” fundraiser where the proceeds will be donated to the American Lung Association. No-Shave.org describes No-Shave November as “a month-long journey during which participants forgo shaving and grooming in order to evoke conversation and…
With the 2016 Presidential Election drawing closer, University Police Major Michael Jagoda discussed the possibility of community unrest that could potentially manifest following the results of the election on Nov. 8, as well as the contingency plans and initiatives university police have prepared. In addition to normal emergency protocol, university police have received training in…
On Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 11:56 p.m., a report was filed for suspicious activity in Gorham Residence Hall, on Complex Road. On Thursday, Oct. 27 at 6:54 p.m., a report was filed for harassment in Burnside Residence Hall, on West Alumni Avenue. On Saturday, Oct. 29 at 3:55 a.m., university police restored peace following a…
The University of Rhode Island’s Indian Student Association will be hosting Diwali, the Indian Festival of Lights, at 6 p.m. in the Ballroom of the Memorial Union on Saturday, Nov. 5. Similar to previous years, the event will feature demonstrations of various Indian dances, live musical performances and special guest performances from outside organizations, as…
On Wednesday, Oct. 19 at 11:01 p.m., a report was filed for suspicious activity in Hutchinson Residence Hall, on Farm House Road. On Thursday, Oct. 20 at 1:41 a.m., a report was filed for suspicious activity in Eddy Residence Hall, on Complex Road. On Thursday, Oct. 20 at 11:33 p.m., an arrest was made following…
The University of Rhode Island will host its second annual Rhody Halloween 5K to support the Exeter Animal Shelter this Sunday, Oct. 30. The race will begin at noon on the Quadrangle, and participants are highly encouraged to come dressed in their favorite costume and to bring along their four-legged friends. Christina Savoie, fitness and…
On Thursday, Oct. 13 at 2:18 p.m., a report was filed for suspicious activity on the Quad. On Friday, Oct. 14 at 8:20 p.m., university police were notified of suspicious activity in Eddy Residence Hall, on Complex Road; a report was filed. On Friday, Oct. 14 at 10:33 p.m., a report was filed for suspicious…
Google defines hookup culture as “one that accepts and encourages casual sexual encounters, including one-night stands and other related activity, which focus on physical pleasure without necessarily including emotional bonding or long-term commitment.” In recent years, the media has portrayed this “hookup culture” as an emerging sexual revelation that is sweeping college campuses across the…