Feathers, sand, chunky belts and the word “camp” all come to mind when thinking about Coachella, a festival where fashion, music and internet culture collide under the California desert sun. During the 2026 festival cycle, that spectacle felt less like a celebration of artistry and more like a reflection of how far the event has…
Every spring, the University of Rhode Island opens its doors to prospective students for Welcome Days, leaving those already on-campus to adapt, according to some students. URI held its final Welcome Day for the incoming class of 2030 on Sunday. For some current students, the event created more frustration than excitement. Designed to introduce prospective…
Four years later, “Euphoria” is back and it’s more unsettling than ever before. The Season 3 premiere follows Rue, played by Zendaya, as she staggers through Mexico after swallowing fentanyl-filled balloons to smuggle back to California. The scene is slow, tense and almost unbearable to watch. It’s a jarring opening that sets the tone for…
The University of Rhode Island Student Senate opened its latest meeting by emphasizing respect and structure, as leaders set expectations for decorum while addressing student concerns ranging from parking to residence life as the semester wrapped up.. “I want this to be a space of respect,” Speaker of the Assembly Ryan Niro said. “If we…
When students at the University of Rhode Island line up for their daily iced coffee, most aren’t thinking about federal nutrition policy, but a recent statement from United States Secretary of Health Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is stirring conversation on campus. At a February rally in Texas, Kennedy questioned whether popular drinks from chains like…
The University of Rhode Island Student Senate approved new student organizations, passed resolutions aimed at lowering student costs and began review of a $1.4 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year on Wednesday. Following a campus living presentation from Housing and Dining officials Thomas Cooley and Pierre St-Germain, the senate moved through a packed agenda…
Poetry, music and personal storytelling filled the Multicultural Student Services Center on Thursday as students gathered for the fourth annual HERstory Open Mic Night in celebration of Women’s History Month. The event created a space for members of the University of Rhode Island community to share creative work and personal experiences while uplifting women’s voices…
Faculty and staff at the University of Rhode Island gathered for a book club workshop centered around the book “Hacking College: Why Major Doesn’t Matter and What Really Does,” and discussed how its ideas could be applied to better support students on March 4. Posted through the University’s Advancement of Teaching and Learning office, URI…
The student senate approved a $5,000 contingency grant for the Asian Students Association’s annual Culture Show and heard updates from the Graduate Student Association on Wednesday. The senate unanimously approved the funding bill to support the ASA’s 32nd Culture Show, which will take place on April 17 at Edwards Auditorium at 6 p.m. The event…
The Mental Health Awareness Expo and Concert, organized by the URI Music Therapy Club, was held from 4:30 to 8 p.m. on Saturday at the Fine Arts Center. The event, which also served as a fundraiser for the Music Therapy Club, aimed to educate and involve the community by sharing valuable insights on mental health…