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This is a developing story and part of the Cigar’s coverage of the University of Rhode Island’s response to COVID-19. For the most recent updates, follow @RhodyCigar on Twitter. General updates for Saturday, April 18 – Friday, April 24 Alternative grading options are available for spring 2020 classes to offer support to students while adjusting…
This article was updated on Thursday, March 19 with comments from Disability Services. This article was updated on Wednesday, March 18 with comments from the Honors Program. This article was updated on Monday, March 16 with comments from the College of Nursing The University of Rhode Island’s 10 academic colleges are each doing their part…
Students react to the University’s policies regarding COVID-19. Photo by James McIntosh. This is a developing story. For the most recent updates, follow @RhodyCigar and @mary_lind18 on Twitter. One day after the University of Rhode Island announced an extension of spring break and a temporary transition to remote online classes, the community is hard at…
COVID-19, a kind of coronavirus, is named for the virus’ crown-like fringes. Photo courtesy of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. This is a developing story. For the most recent updates, follow @RhodyCigar and @mary_lind18 on Twitter. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the University of Rhode Island’s face-to-face classes will be canceled next…
Rhode Island knew this would be no cakewalk. The upstart Nicholls State Colonels came into Kingston tonight hoping to get their second road victory of the season and to play the role of spoiler for URI, but ultimately fell short. Rhody showed a level of maturity that at points they lacked in the previous years…
Rhode Island basketball simultaneously showed both their ceiling and floor Saturday night after taking on the No. 7 ranked Maryland Terrapins. URI started the game playing the quintessential brand of basketball that was implemented by Dan Hurley, and which has been continued under second year Head Coach David Cox. The Rams forced 14 turnovers in…
John Mulaney had the audience rolling on the floor Friday night at his stand-up show. Photo by Kayla Michaud. John Mulaney kicks off Alumni and Family Weekend “Every college I have ever performed at ever, before I go out, gives me a speech about what I can and cannot talk about it. That did not…
Photo by Melissa Marchese. Update: As of 8:46 p.m., Adams said that National Grid is now working through the night to try and restore power, and will be working until it is restored to campus. Also, earlier it was reported that the lines were damaged in six or seven different spots; new clarified information from…
Students gathered on the Quad on Friday to advocate for a Green New Deal in hopes of preventing climate change. Photo by Greg Clark. Climate activists protested on the quad Friday afternoon through speeches, picket signs and a “die-in” to illustrate potential consequences of unchecked climate change. According to the event’s sign-in, 158 people participated…