Although the Counseling Center is a great resource for students, they are unfortunately understaffed. Photo by Nicole Perelli. Some students at the University of Rhode Island have voiced concerns that the Counseling Center, with only 12 full-time counselors, is understaffed and struggling to meet the needs of over 14,000 students. In addition to the 12…
The Latin American, Carribean and Latinx minor will be interdisciplinary A new area studies minor in Latin American, Carribean and Latinx studies was recently approved by the faculty senate, along with a new Latinx grand challenge class. The minor is interdisciplinary and will include credits from different departments, with a focus on Latin American studies….
Check out our first newscast in the new studio! – – – Anchored by Nolan Reilly and Evan McAlice. Key Log Rolling: Written and edited by Leah Crowley. Shot by Leah Crowley and Olivia Ouellette 193 Coffee House: Written, edited, and shot by Leah Crowley. Senior Percussion Recital: Written by Evan McAlice and Ian Weiner….
Students participated in glow in the dark Zumba on Sunday as a fun way to get active. Photo by James Singer. Campus Recreation held Glow in the Dark Zumba in the pool, which caused participants to grin from ear to ear on Sunday night at the Tootell Aquatic Center. Rather than having the class in…
URI is ranked the most LGBT+ inclusive campus in Rhode Island. Photo by James McIntosh. The University of Rhode Island has been ranked the most LGBTQ+ inclusive college in Rhode Island by bestcolleges.com, which is in part due to the existence of the Gender and Sexuality Center and the campus resources the University offers. When…
Ex-Viner and comedian Nick Colleti performed in Edwards Auditorium last week. Photo by James McIntosh. Comedian and internet personality Nick Colletti performed one of his first stand-up comedy shows last Wednesday in Edwards Auditorium. Colletti started his performance by indulging the audience with some of his most popular quotes from his viral videos such as…
Students are encouraged to donate food and clothing this holiday season. Graphic by Elizabeth Wong. Thanksgiving is only two weeks away, which means different community groups, such as the Jonnycake Center and the University of Rhode Island Police Department, are giving back for the upcoming holiday. Currently, the Jonnycake Center is accepting donations of food,…
Two of the current Democratic presidential candidates have recently released proposed policies on student loan forgiveness that could potentially affect students at the University of Rhode Island. According to Marc Hutchison, the political science department chair, Elizabeth Warren’s proposed policy would forgive $50,000 worth of debt for households that make under $100,000 annually. Households making…
Film professor Keith Brown helps student Robbie Clark with a 16mm film camera. Photo by Grace DeSanti. Keith Brown, a professor in the film media department, has a reputation on campus for going above and beyond the limits of the average professor. According to Matt Digennaro, a graduate student in the department, Brown is unlike…
Students get together to share their experiences regarding mental health and to give each other support. Photo by James McIntosh. A chapter of Active Minds, an organization that promotes conversations on mental health, was founded at the University of Rhode Island last spring. In the spring 2019 semester, then-junior kinesiology and psychology double major Stephen…