The Harrington School of Communication and Media is holding a Senior Showcase and Honors Ceremony to commemorate seniors and their capstone work. The event is on April 25 from 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and will take place in the Memorial Union Ballroom with refreshments for lunch and a reception at the end of the…
Pictured: URI botanical gardens PHOTO CREDIT: Lauren Drapeau | Contributing Reporter There are many factors as to why April is the season of springtime growth, but what else helps plants grow besides rain? According to Andrew Elefante, co-owner of Nielsen-Elefante Nurseries, one of the main components for when seeds are looking to sprout is due…
Illustration by: Maddie Bataille | Photo Editor This week from the Student Senate: The 2022-2023 Student Senate panel met for their final meeting in their respective positions and swore in the new leaders of the 2023-2024 Senate. New Senators for the upcoming year were sworn into office after current and former members gave their final speeches. Former…
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,…