UConn spoiled Rhode Island’s senior night festivities with a narrow 15-12 win. PHOTO CREDIT: Siobhan Richards The Rhody Men’s lacrosse honored their eight seniors ahead of their final home game of the season against UConn last Thursday before the visitors spoiled the festivities, beating the Rams 15-12. After a cagey start from both teams, UConn…
Senior attackman Charlie White attempts a shot in last Thursday’s win against UMass Dartmouth. PHOTO CREDIT: Siobhan Richards The University of Rhode Island Men’s Lacrosse team moved to 7-1 on the season (4-0 in conference) and retained their place atop Division II of the Continental Lacrosse Conference (CLC) when they defeated UMass Dartmouth 13-6 last…
The Rams were dominant all-around this past Saturday, winning three of four races. PHOTO CREDIT: gorhody.com After their only meet of the season was cut short due to weather, the University of Rhode Island Rowing team returned with a strong performance, winning three of four flights at Overpeck Park over the weekend. The Rams took…
Wide range of experience, interests inspire Professor Gerard Jalette From navigating the early uncertainty of finding a college major, Gerard Jalette curated his dream job through his experiences in communications. PHOTO CREDIT: uri.edu Gerard Jalette, acting basic course director and lecturer for communication studies, has had a journey that has taken him many places before…
Dominant play versus the Flyers helped boost team morale and give the baseball team their first series win. PHOTO CREDIT: gorhody.com The University of Rhode Island Baseball team began conference play this weekend, winning a road series against Dayton before falling to Bryant in Smithfield on Tuesday. The first of the three games against the…
Environmental professionals spoke to the URI community about their part in solving Earth’s climate crisis. PHOTO CREDIT: Maddie Bataille | Photo Editor On March 30, the University of Rhode Island’s Harrington School of Communication and Media hosted a virtual event titled “Solve Climate by 2030: Worldwide Teach-In 2022.” The event was hosted for students, faculty…
Here are the Cigar’s picks for winter sports MVPs. PHOTO CREDIT: Greg Clark | Staff Photographer Men’s Basketball: Makhel Mitchell Though it was a balanced effort for the Rams this season and the award could have been given to a number of different contributors, it was sophomore Makhel Mitchell who stood tall for Rhody and…
Junior Domenic Picone put together a dominant performance, striking out a career-high 11 batters in Saturday’s win against nationally-ranked UConn. PHOTO CREDIT: gorhody.com The University of Rhode Island Baseball team turned a corner this week, sort of. They shocked the collegiate baseball world Saturday when they took down No. 18 UConn in Kingston on Saturday,…
New Men’s Basketball head coach Archie Miller will be tasked with returning the University’s crown jewel back to the national stage. PHOTO CREDIT: gorhody.com Archie Miller, new head coach for the University of Rhode Island Men’s Basketball team, was officially unveiled to the local community at the Higgins Welcome Center on Monday morning. Miller reportedly…
Our own Kyle Standing gives you everything you need to know prior to the start of the 2022 Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament. PHOTO CREDIT: NCAA Every year, NCAA Basketball’s March Madness basketball tournament takes the country by storm, with massive upsets and dramatic endings, making for an unpredictable and wildly entertaining event. This year…