Theresa Brown

I believe that journalism is one of the most important fields in the world. It is incredible to have the responsibility of informing the public, and while I didn't know I wanted to pursue this interest at first I am so incredibly excited to take on this role. News, whether it be big or small impacts so many and I think that giving the students of URI a look into everything that is going on around them is extremely necessary to the overall functionality of the University. On another more personal note, I'm doing this because I have a passion for writing and because I care so much about the reporters and editors involved with the paper already and can't wait to work with them and lead them going forward.

This Major’s a Classic!

Have you ever wondered about the meanings of old Latin words in your history textbooks? Or misunderstood an old Latin phrase? Students in the classical studies department never have. Classical studies is a section of the language department that focuses on two languages, Latin and ancient Greek, as well as ancient Greek and Roman morals….

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Grad Receives Grant to Finish Book About Bolivian Culture

Alumna Luisa Murillo wrote a poetry collection titled “Collita Love.” | Photo by Dhana Whiteing. Luisa Murillo, a 2013 graduate of the University of Rhode Island’s English department, has recently received the $25,000 MacColl Johnson Fellowship to finish writing a poetry collection written to promote Bolivian culture and experiences. Her book, “Collita Love,” is a…

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Tennis Coach Indicted For Taking $2.7 Million of Bribes in Admission Scandal

Gordon Ernst has been placed on administrative leave following the recent admissions scandals that have hit the nation. Photo courtesy of GoRhody. University of Rhode Island’s women’s tennis coach, Gordon Ernst, was indicted this past week in a national college admission scandal for accepting over $2.7 million of bribes. Ernst allegedly took the bribes as…

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