There was no “me” before I met the Cigar. I know how silly that sounds – a college newspaper having such a profound impact on my very sense of being. But really, it’s an understatement. My first visit to the office was through a computer screen in my parents’ basement. I sat wide eyed, watching…
“Happy Art” by Leah PopovicMaybe the world needs happy art.It’s easy to lecture through sonnets and melodiesAbout the hatred of a soulOr a winter wind so cold that it could freeze time itself.I’m not saying to erase your blackboard drawingsAnd the notes beneath your desk,But sometimes, it’s mundane to complain.Maybe the world needs happy art.We…
GRAPHIC BY: Ronan Himelrick | Managing Editor The University of Rhode Island’s Faculty Senate met for the second time this fiscal year to review curriculum standards and discuss a number of University changes. Sponsored by the College of Arts and Sciences, the meeting began with the nomination of Theodore A. Walls as the next Senate…
Pictured: Reneé Rapp in “The Sex Lives of College Girls.” PHOTO CREDIT: Variety.com I spent this Thanksgiving especially grateful for music, with new releases coming from my long-time favorite artists at the top of my Spotify Wrapped list, and others who I got to know throughout November. In 2018, while watching a friend compete in…
Graphic By: Maddie Bataille | Photo Editor October dealt out far more treats than tricks with these exceptional album releases that didn’t miss a beat. Adam Melchor’s rise to stardom has accelerated since his first studio EP, “The Archer,” a melancholy collection of acoustic work from 2017. Since then, Melchor has been the most streamed…
Meet Rhody’s newest four-legged friend PHOTO CREDIT: Aidan Cahill | Staff Photographer The University of Rhode Island’s Psychological Consultation Center (PCC) has committed to a “paw-some” new approach towards mental health care. Lindsey Anderson, director of the PCC, reached out to Boonefield Labradors, a breeder in New Hampshire who recently donated a therapy animal to…
Popular actress Maya Hawke released a compelling second album this past month. PHOTO CREDIT: Pitchfork.com September had me falling for some of the most heartfelt and attentive music releases of this year. Recognized mainly for her role as Robin in the “Stranger Things” series, Maya Hawke dropped her second studio album entitled “Moss.” If there’s…
A new meal plan has left students confused on how to take advantage of their Ram account and Dining Dollars. PHOTO CREDIT: Hannah Charron | Staff Photographer Dining Services at the University of Rhode Island implemented new meal-plan arrangements entering the fall 2022 semester, and reviews across campus have been mixed. Students are still offered…
Accreditation aims to help produce “exceptional” teachers The University of Rhode Island’s School of Education has earned national accreditation for their high-quality preparation of teacher candidates. URI was engaged in a multi-year process with the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP) to earn this prestigious licensure. According to Diane Kern, interim director of…
Funding used to solidify staffing Added onto their dues, Greek Life students will now see an additional 50 dollar charge. PHOTO CREDIT: Maddie Bataille | Photo Editor Students involved with Greek Life at the University of Rhode Island can now expect more additional charges on their tuition bill. All active members of a fraternity or…