The original staff of 193 Degrees Coffeehouse from its opening in 1994. Photo Courtesy of Adam Naftalin-Kelman. The original idea for 193 Degrees Coffeehouse was brewed up on a Sunday morning in Butterfield Dining Hall during the fall of 1994. The Coffeehouse was founded by Adam Naftalin-Kelman in 1994, alongside a group of students at…
“Bohemian Rhapsody” is this reporter’s top pick for rock song rankings. PHOTO CREDIT: Amazon.com Over the summer, my dad and I set out to rank our top 10 greatest rock anthems. I’m glad that I have the same music taste as a 57-year-old man because this was such a fun experience to go through with…
Student-run organization returns after 18-month hiatus URI’s student-run coffeehouse is brewing back to life after more than a year of virtual events and online classes closed the shop. PHOTO CREDIT: James Singer After a long year of online classes and virtual events, the return to an in-person experience has allowed “one of the coziest places…
Women’s Center returns to campus in new location. PHOTO CREDIT: Melissa Marchese For the University of Rhode Island’s Women’s Center, the return to an in-person school year also means a return to the use of the Center’s in-person space. According to the Women’s Center’s mission statement, its goal is to provide a safe, empowering space…
Campus Recreation holds wellness writing events Journaling could be a great stress reliever for students to practice. Photo by Grace DeSanti. If you find your mind racing, filled with stress and panic and are looking for a way to help calm your thoughts, you may benefit from wellness journaling. Every Friday. a group of students…
Maintaining mental health during quarantine is hard for everybody. Photo from wikimediacommons.com. Trying to keep up with news that is constantly at our disposal, combined with the daily responsibilities and personal problems, is a lot for someone to take in. 2020 has highlighted the importance of mental health, and how to feel in control of…
Despite COVID-19 regulations, the URI marching band still found a way to make music. Photo by James Singer. With the start of a new semester during a pandemic, what does keeping the Rhody spirit alive look like? This fall, the University of Rhode Island’s marching band is persevering through the challenges of accommodating to the…