The development of offshore wind technology throughout New England has dramatically increased over the years since it was first introduced to the area in 2016 with the construction of the Block Island Wind Farm. These wind farms have brought with them inquiries into the impacts of these new forms of energy use on surrounding communities….
Similar to many other buildings at the University of Rhode Island, the Morrill science building has a fascinating history behind its namesake, Justin S. Morrill, a senator who served from 1867-1898. Among various other endeavors, he created and passed the Morrill Act of 1862, which established and funded land grants for colleges to grow and…
Fall arrives on the University of Rhode Island campus and the brisk New England air greets the arrival of students and peers each bringing their own Thanksgiving traditions to share. Modern Thanksgiving variations are welcomed by New Englanders, who respect tradition at the same time. Events like the COVID-19 pandemic have caused the traditional, big-family…
On Nov. 10, the University of Rhode Island’s improv comedy troupe, Rhody Ridiculousness, put on its first and only show of the fall semester. Improv (short for improvisation) is a unique type of live comedy with little to no preparation beforehand. The performance is driven by interactions not only between the performers but also often…
East Hall is one of many buildings bordering the University of Rhode Island’s campus quadrangle, a spot that thousands of students walk through every day. According to an article from Rhody Today, “Buildings on the URI Quadrangle Constructing History”, East Hall was named after its location. The building sits along Lippitt road on the northeast…
Lisa Macaruso is a first-generation student. She knew she would have to approach education independently. At the University of Rhode Island, Professor Macaruso teaches a class called “Mental Health First Aid.” This class provides certification in becoming a mental health first aider, and it teaches its students the early signs of mental illness, and ways…
Assistant Professor of Gender and Women’s Studies, Joy Ellison, highlighted underrepresented transgender movements in Midwestern history in a lecture given on Nov. 9 at 5 p.m. in the Multicultural Student Services Center. The lecture, titled “Un-forgetting Trans Feminism: Lessons in Survival and Resistance from Midwestern Trans Movements,” was a part of the Dana Shugar Colloquium…
First established in the late 1980s, early 1990s, the Alpine Race Club continues to welcome new students into their community of skiers and snowboarders. “Alpine” refers to the act of downhill skiing and snowboarding rather than cross-country skiing and snowboarding, hence why their name was changed from it previously being the “ski team” to specify,…
On Thursday, Charlie Enright, skipper of the 11th hour racing team, was the keynote speaker in this year’s Charles and Marie Fish lecture. Enright talked about his team’s recent win at the 2023 Ocean Race, a 37,000 mile competitive sailing event that takes participating teams around the world in six months. As skipper, Enright acts…
The University of Rhode Island Puppy Raisers Club seeks to educate students and provide opportunities to train future service dogs – all with ‘pawsitive’ spin. The Puppy Raisers Club, led by president Kevin Buretta, works with the non-profit organization Guiding Eyes for the Blind. According to their website, Guiding Eyes provides guide dogs for people…