I never wanted to be a writer. At least, that’s what I told myself constantly when heading into my first year at the University of Rhode Island. I always wanted to be a sports broadcaster. I wanted to be on air. I wanted people to hear my voice. That was my dream. Funnily enough, although…
The hundreds of students, faculty and staff Maureen McDermott influenced in 43 years at the University of Rhode Island were not just her career. They were her passion. The “mom” of the Memorial Union, as her past students affectionately call her, leaves behind a legacy of passion, dedication and unwavering support toward more than 100…
Less than an hour before taking charge of his first national championship with the University of Connecticut men’s basketball team in April 2023, Dan Hurley received a text he couldn’t ignore. With the weight of a nine-year title drought on his shoulders, Hurley responded instantly. The man at the other end: Thorr Bjorn, director of…
Maia Hembruff News Editor A fun filled night of tricks, treats and silly little costumes — what more could you ask for? Halloween is a classic holiday, and the childhood nostalgia it holds for me is unrivaled. It is made extra special by the fact that it is only one day, instead of Nathan’s long-winded…
Racing against some of the best teams worldwide, the University of Rhode Island women’s rowing team battled top NCAA crews, national teams and Olympians at one of the world’s largest regattas over the weekend. The Head of the Charles, which was founded in 1965, regularly attracts thousands of crews, according to the event’s website ….
From the coastlines of New England to small communities in rural Wisconsin, two University of Rhode Island alumni took an unexpected leap to the national stage over the summer. For Mallory Lentz ’23 and Alex Pouliot ’23, both graduates from URI’s master of environmental science and management program, an application to the National Oceanic and…
For many athletes, high school sports represent the end of their competitive careers. However, for University of Rhode Island club track and field members fourth-year Tyler Flaubert and third-year Matt Paolella, their running days are far from over. Despite not moving on to a NCAA varsity program after high school, Paolella finished 21st overall in…
In early September, a phone call between two longtime friends transformed into a $750,000 donation to the University of Rhode Island, which will provide emergency aid to students who experience sudden financial hardships. The Hayden Foundation, a philanthropic organization that gives away nearly $1 million annually to support education and animal welfare organizations, will donate…
For the fifth time in six years, the University of Rhode Island rowing team are Atlantic 10 champions. The Rams amassed 52 points to win their 10th Championship in program history, which took place on May 18 on the Cooper River in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Through three point-scoring Grand Final races, the team finished…
Nearly 50 local University of Rhode Island students took to the streets of Newport alongside more than 2,500 runners on Saturday as the ninth edition of the annual Newport Marathon, Half-Marathon, 5k and Beach Mile took place. Former URI women’s track and field member and fourth-year Katarina King was one of the students who spearheaded…