URI Students Discuss New Executive Orders, Rhody Athlete Spotlight and More.
This week, we will explore student opinions on President Donald Trump’s new Executive Orders, spotlight a first-year women’s track and field star, and get all things URI athletics in this week’s Rhody Sports Corner.
Student Senate 12/4
The University of Rhode Island student senate swore in ten newly-elected senators and approved four bills officially recognizing three new clubs and one organization on Wednesday. President Argha Goswami began the swearing-in ceremony by having all ten elected senators stand and repeat the student senate swearing-in oath. Goswami congratulated senators and welcomed them to the…
Student film pays homage to 80s rom-coms: ‘Geeky in Pink’
The University of Rhode Island’s FLM 445 class has wrapped up production on the 80s rom-com-inspired short film, “Geeky in Pink” and entered the post-production phase. “Geeky in Pink” follows high school student Beverly and her secret crush on her best friend, the catholic, guilt-ridden Mina, according to executive producer Keith Brown. When Beverly learns…
Student Senate 11/13
The University of Rhode Island student senate discussed strengthening unity on the senate board, Disability, Access and Inclusion plans at URI, heard a proposal for a sustainability center and announced a new chair of the Student Organization Committee. External Affairs Committee Chair Kendal McCloskey reminded the senate that it was National Kindness Day during the…
Students gather at Hillel center for night of Hamsa decorating
University of Rhode Island students protected themselves from evil spirits by decorating their very own Hamsas on Thursday, Nov. 7 in the Norman M. Fain Hillel Center. Director of Jewish student life Michael Schreiber has been hosting the Hamsa decorating event at the Hillel Center for years. “This was kinda a crafting, wellness, self-care night…
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