Dear incoming freshmen, My name is Hannah Sash, and I am a rising junior here, so I’d say I’ve had my fair share of experiences at the University of Rhode Island that have helped me grow. I wanted to write you a little letter giving you some advice to cool down those nerves. Without further…
World Wrestling Entertainment’s “WrestleMania 41,” the company’s annual two-night extravaganza, concluded this weekend, falling short of its anticipated hype. The event struggled to recapture the magic of its predecessor, “WrestleMania 40,” which I consider to be one of the best in history, highlighted by Cody Rhodes’ emotional WWE Championship victory honoring his father, Dusty Rhodes….
There will be a day you notice the sun churn out beams and dribbles of light, and stop to feel a softer patch of grass with your feet, and feel the breeze’s hymns and whistles. There will be laughter and defeat and angry Voices saying ‘You don’t deserve it”: The tan crescent at twilight, Gentle…
The University of Rhode Island’s 193 Coffeehouse hosted its final band night of the semester on Thursday. The Coffeehouse has hosted a band night almost every week, according to third-year student Ava Colabelli, an events coordinator at the Coffeehouse. “I like that we have a space where people can come and enjoy music on campus,”…
The annual Easter Egg Hunt hosted by Sojourn Collegiate at the University of Rhode Island brought students together for a night of fun, excitement and community bonding on April 16 and gave students a chance to unwind and have a good time with friends before the start of finals week. Prior to the event, club…
Spizella passerina – the Chipping Sparrow – is a tiny bird found regularly on campus and in the adjacent North Woods. Chipping Sparrows can be found in most parts of North America and are one of the most common bird species in Rhode Island. Although they are primarily granivores (seed-eaters), they’ll nab the occasional insect…
The Gender and Sexuality Center celebrated members of the LGBTQ+ community with a Lavender Graduation for the class of 2025 on Thursday, April 17. The event was first organized in 1995 by Ronnie Sanslow, a member of the LGBT Affairs Office at the University of Michigan. The event honored and celebrated the achievements of LGBTQ+…
The University of Rhode Island’s recent production of “Guys and Dolls” showcases the institution’s commitment to theatrical excellence through the collaboration of experienced direction and emerging student talent. The show was based on playwright Damon Runyon’s story and characters, with the music and lyrics written by Frank Loesser and the novel written by Jo Swerling…
I hear my mom shouting for me from down the stairs. I roll my eyes, grab my DS and slowly start walking to the car. ‘I hate coming here,’ I say to myself as we pull up toward the entrance of my grandmother’s nursing home. It smells weird, people are groaning in pain and worst…
The University of Rhode Island’s Musicians Guild hosted a semi-formal Guild Prom on Sunday in the Memorial Union, featuring five different bands. “We usually do free shows, but I feel we’re delivering a very high level of quality [at the prom],” first-year Dj Lepine, member of the guild and DJ at the event said. The…