Last Wednesday, Sept. 27, Rebecca Levitan showcased various works of art in Swan Hall from the course of her career, illustrating her progress as an artist into a visual timeline. In the first installment of the College of Arts and Sciences’ art presentations, organized by art professor, Annu Palakannathu Matthew, Levitan shared her journey from…
Science professors at the University of Rhode Island are entering their third year of research to protect honey bees from varroa mites, combining their knowledge of chemistry and biology along the way. Chemistry professor and department chair, Matt Keisewetter, and entomology professor, Steven Alm, are working together to develop new pesticides that are safe for…
If you’ve ever shared a pleasantly humorous conversation with your best friend and stopped to mention: “Ugh. We should start a podcast,” then you’ll understand the intent behind “Emergency Intercom.” Their bio states: “This is a podcast by Enya Umanzor and Drew Phillips, where we hopefully give out laughter from our attempts at getting maximum…
During a time where students could study zoology as a minor and the University of Rhode Island called itself Rhode Island State College, the College of Arts and Sciences was born. This was 75 years ago, and the college now serves roughly 4,000 students. The College of Arts and Sciences was established in 1948 in…
After over a semester’s worth of hard work and dedication, the members of Uhuru Sasa are bringing the solar system to life this Friday with their 19th Annual Fashion Show. With this year’s theme of “Planets,” the club has plans to execute one cohesive skit, full of theatrics and choreography. Uhuru Sasa seeks to emulate…
You’d never beelieve how much Steve Alm loves bees. PHOTO CREDIT: Lauren Drapeau | Contributing Reporter Upon first glance after walking into professor Steven Alm’s office, pictures of past students neatly crowd the wall along with graphs and samples of insects. The faces closest to the ceiling have begun to fade to a blue/gray. Alm…
Disproportionate impacts of environmental hazards on people of color Graphic by: Maddie Bataille | Photo Editor In honor of April being Earth Month, professors at the University of Rhode Island discussed the topic of environmental racism and justice. The non-profit organization, Greenaction, defines environmental racism as “the disproportionate impact of environmental hazards on people of…
Natile Chasten and Rosetint play their last concert at 193 coffeehouse. PHOTO CREDIT: Lauren Drapeau | Contributing Reporter When you’re in the 193 Coffeehouse, your initial reaction to the statement, “You might get moshed,” is to shrug it off in disbelief with a simple, “No I won’t.” Yes, actually, you will. Officially formed in February,…
Director of the data science program and a professor in the math department, Nancy Eaton mixes her creative blues with her mathematical reds to compromise on an equal balance of purple. PHOTO CREDIT: uri.edu Nancy Eaton wakes up every weekday, completes the Wordle, Quordle and Octordle, and then heads to the University of Rhode Island,…
Professor of anthropology, Hilda Lloréns, encourages students to use their education to make positive change. PHOTO CREDIT: Lauren Drapeau | Contributing Reporter Hilda Lloréns has been teaching cultural anthropology at the University of Rhode Island for almost a decade, with a special interest in advocacy work. Before coming to URI, she taught at Brown University,…