Known as “The TickGuy,” Thomas Mather is a professor of plant sciences and entomology, director of the Vector-Borne Disease Center on campus and TickEncounter Resource Center at the University of Rhode Island. “[My] research interests include the ecological dynamics of tick-transmitted diseases and strategies for optimizing tick control and awareness,” Mather said in a written…
Uri students can access free produce through URI Free Farmers Market. PHOTO CREDIT: Eddie Melfi | Staff Photographer The University of Rhode Island’s farmer’s market will be hiring new student staff in the upcoming weeks to promote nutrition education for college students and give them first-hand experience to realize where their food comes from. “‘For…
This week in entertainment history — starting off with today, March 2nd. In 2007, Jimi Hendrix was crowned by Classic Rock Magazine as the “wildest guitar hero” by fans in a survey given out by the magazine. Other top-ranked guitarists include Keith Richards, Stevie Ray Vaughn and Jimmy Page. Christina Aguilera also made headlines on…
President of URI’s P.I.N.K. Lucchina Breneville is “truly inspirational.” PHOTO CREDIT: Eddie Melfi | Staff Photographer As a double major in textile fashion merchandising & design and Chinese Mandarin, as well as the president of P.I.N.K. Women, which stands for Powerful, Independent, Notoriously Knowledgeable Women, Lucchina Breneville is a valued student and leader. “In one…
A definitive ranking of Super Bowl snacks. Illustration by: Maddie Bataille | Photo Editor When it comes to the Super Bowl, lots of people count the highly anticipated event as a cheat day. I know I do. There are snacks everywhere, dips galore and every craving snack you could imagine. Everyone has a favorite snack,…
The history of Valentine’s day. Illustration by: Matt Fabrizio Valentines Day, Feb. 14, the one day of the year designated to celebrating your “special someone.” A day that is filled with romance, but do you happen to know the history of the day? It’s not as romantic as you may think … The day is…
University sources fresh, local fish for on campus meals Pictured: Baja Fish Tacos from Mainfare Dining hall. PHOTO CREDIT: Maddie Bataille | Photo Editor The University of Rhode Island Dining Services announced on Jan. 20 that they will start serving locally sourced seafood in the dining halls on campus on Feb. 1. Pierre St. Germain,…
URI Alum, Deborah Reibe is named new Interim Dean of College of Health Sciences. PHOTO CREDIT: uri.edu On Jan. 19, Dr. Deborah Riebe was named the new interim dean for the College of Health Sciences at the University of Rhode Island. Dr. Riebe is a well-known professor of kinesiology and is replacing the former Dean…
Students answer, ‘What’s your favorite class at URI?’ Illustration by: Maddie Bataille | Photo Editor Are you a Wildlife and Conservation Biology major looking for a class with an entirely new experience? Are you a biology student who has an interest in hunting? Maybe you just happen to be interested in conservation courses with a…
First trial phase to take place at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Pictured: Samples under microscope used to identify cancer. PHOTO CREDIT: uri.edu Professors at the University of Rhode Island are working in collaboration with Yale University and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) on a new peptide that has been designed to target cancerous…