Students at the University of Rhode Island gathered on the Quad for National First Generation College Student Day on Friday, celebrating with music, food and access to campus resources. About one in three full-time, first-year students at URI are first-generation college students, according to URI’s website. To support these students in their transition to college…
Every year around this time we can expect a lot of fun and exciting things, like Thanksgiving dinner and beautiful fall colors. One more thing that’s always guaranteed at this time is a new “Call of Duty” game. Since 2003 we can always count on a new installment of the popular first-person shooter franchise. This…
Back in June, Haliey Welch became an overnight internet sensation for her infamous interview where she would spout her viral catch phrase: “hawk-tuah.” Within the first 24 hours of the video’s release everyone was talking about the “Hawk-Tuah girl.” It was inescapable. Everytime you would open any social media platform, there she was. Myself and…
In the midst of fall’s busy nature between classes and fun events, the Rhody Rhapsodies, the University of Rhode Island’s a cappella ensemble, hosted their 2024 Fall Invitational on Sunday. The event featured acts from across Rhode Island. The schools featured included Roger Williams University’s a cappella groups, Drastic Measures and Hawkward, along with Salve…
With midterm exams in full swing, the University of Rhode Island’s College of Business held a stress relief presentation on Oct. 24, in Ballentine Hall. The COB called on Jessica Greene, assistant director of Health Promotion and Wellness at URI, to give the presentation to all in attendance. The purpose of the presentation, according to…
As incoming college students settle into new routines, nutrition professors at the University of Rhode Island said the reality of the “freshman 15,” a term referring to weight gain during the first year of college, is more nuanced than the phrase suggests. “Not every college student is suddenly going to gain 15 pounds,” Maya Vadiveloo,…
After a hurricane damaged WRIU’s 400-foot broadcast tower in September 2021, the University of Rhode Island’s student-run radio station has sought funding for its replacement. The tower, expected to be repaired by January 2025, has faced setbacks due to extreme weather conditions and safety concerns, according to Mathew Delaire, RhodyNow assistant director and member of…