The popular social media platform TikTok is facing a potential ban within the United States as the House of Representatives recently passed a bill that risks immediate termination from the market. The vote passed with overwhelming support from both sides of the aisle, with 352 out of 435 representatives voting in favor of the bill….
Picture, if you will, a landscape with a town at its center, sprawling nearly as far as the rolling hills that stretch into the distance. Streets are dotted with a blend of Victorian-era architecture and modernist buildings, offering pedestrians a glimpse into years past, while giving them a taste of the future. It is rich…
In the constant argument over which on-campus dining hall reigns supreme, students at the University of Rhode Island are usually torn. For me, the answer during my first year on campus was Butterfield. Between the burrito bar, pizza offerings and the ice cream freezer for dinners, it became a very hard dining option to beat…
On Thursday Feb. 29, the University of Rhode Island’s Department of Political Science hosted a panel open to the public, titled “Discussing Contentious Politics,” meant to help attendees hold civil conversations with others while discussing controversial issues. The discussion, held in the Memorial Union with a group of professors all teaching within the political science…
The University of Rhode Island’s College of Business hosted a career fair on Friday, attracting a diverse array of students and employers looking to connect and explore potential job opportunities. The fair, while it was organized by the College of Business, was available to the entire student body to visit and network with the professionals…
As part of an initiative funded by a grant from the National Institutes of Health, the University of Rhode Island is helping to progress science education through a blend of traditional laboratory experiments and virtual reality technology. With the help of pharmacy professor Dave Rowley, URI has been awarded the prestigious Science Education Partnership Award…
The University of Rhode Island’s Harrington School of Communication and Media recently announced that the majors of public relations and journalism will be undergoing a departmental merger, effective fall semester 2024. The decision has resulted in confusion among students, as there is uncertainty over what will actually be merging within the departments, Ammina Kothari, the…
On Friday and Saturday, the University of Rhode Island’s Gender and Sexuality Center presented a production of “The Vagina Monologues” in Edwards Auditorium. The 90-minute production was performed entirely by URI students, faculty and staff, with numerous members of the URI community in attendance for the showings. Of the 13 monologues depicted, topics included the…
The University of Rhode Island hosted its annual Winter Wellness Fair on Wednesday, Feb. 7, in the Rainville Ballroom of the Memorial Union. The event aimed to promote physical and mental well-being among students while fostering a sense of community on campus, and featured tables representing resources from all across campus. From fitness classes to…
Monique Dawes and Gretchen Macht shared their stories of resilience, identity and advocacy in the fields of STEM on Wednesday, Feb. 7, as part of the recurring event series, “Spilling the Tea.” Dawes, an occupational therapist and assistant professor at Johnson & Wales University, kicked off the evening by delving into her journey from being…