Kingston Congregational Church raised a sign reading “Refugees and Immigrants Welcome” in early January, in response to President Donald Trump’s campaign on mass deportations, according to Rev. Jan Gregory-Charpentier. “I think we in our Christian tradition, which has historically and significantly voiced support for social justice, that we need to amplify voices and messages of…
The University of Rhode Island is under investigation by the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights in response to a complaint alleging that certain URI scholarships are in violation of the 14th Amendment. The 14th Amendment states that “No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or…
The University of Rhode Island’s Fashion Merchandising Society hosted its first-ever fashion showcase on Dec. 5 to promote work created by Textiles, Fashion Merchandising and Design majors who have not taken classes to qualify for the Spring Splash show. The club has wanted to host an event like this since last year, according to their…
Participating in research while studying at the University of Rhode Island provided students in the College of the Environment and Life Sciences with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in their field of interest that will aid them in their continued education as graduate students. Emily Bauser is a fourth-year cellular and molecular biology major….
The University of Rhode Island’s International Student Services is prepared to help students in the wake of potential changes to United States immigration policy with the new presidency. It is too early to say what changes, if any, international students could face under the new presidency, according to Melissa De Jesus, the director of International…
(The following film review contains spoilers.) Can you see “Gladiator II” without seeing the original film? That’s what my roommate, GeraldineJohnna Arcelay, and I were wondering on our way to see “Gladiator II” for the sole purpose of seeing Pedro Pascal on the big screen. Turns out, you can go into “Gladiator II” completely blind…
Tucked into the streets of Jamestown, Rhode Island lies the Village Hearth Bakery and Cafe, a restaurant that manages to maintain a cozy atmosphere despite its modern style. The restaurant’s exterior is shrouded by the plants and trees that line the property. A humble wooden sign welcomes visitors onto the property where they are met…
The University of Rhode Island released a survey to all students at URI as part of an initiative to learn more about student financial independence nationwide and how it affects students’ academic success. The Human Development and Family Science Program, which sent out the survey, received 983 responses from the URI community as of Wednesday,…
University of Rhode Island students across different majors can participate in fellowship programs that create career pipelines in the growing fields of energy and food systems. The Energy Fellows Program and Agriculture and Food Systems Fellows Program are both offered through URI’s Cooperative Extension Program, according to Cooperative Extension Program Director Kate Hardesty. The programs…
Up-and-coming indie-folk artist Alexander Morrissette released his first EP this summer after recording it from both his college dorm room and his childhood bedroom. The EP, “ghosts,” which was released in August, has five tracks and a soft sound commonly associated with folk albums. “My own sound, it’s been hard to find,” Morrissette said. “It’s…