Pictured: Artifacts from Tomaquag museum. PHOTO CREDIT: Hannah Charron | Staff Photographer According to the Seaconke Wampanoag Tribe, they were originally called the “Wampanoo” by their people. The Tribe continued to say that they occupied what is now called East Providence, mainly Warren, RI and used to be part of Massachusetts until 1636. In 1636,…
Now an assistant teaching professor at URI, Nahoko Collis was once a study abroad student from Japan. Photo courtesy of: Nahoko Collis Nahoko Collis, originally from Japan, studied abroad in the United States in order to learn and travel, however, many decisions led her to create a life here in Rhode Island instead. Collis works…
Surf Club is making a splash after a brief hiatus from the pandemic. PHOTO CREDIT: instagram.com/urisurfclub/ After a few stagnant years, Surf Club at the University of Rhode Island has returned to the waters of Narragansett Bay. Originally founded in 1968, Surf Club is a place for all students to come together and learn more…
To spread voting knowledge, the Faculty for Student Voting Right advocates for students to register and vote in the midterm elections. Graphic By: Maddie Bataille | Photo Editor A University of Rhode Island professor continues to represent the Faculty for Student Voting Rights (FSVR) amidst the Rhode Island general elections. In 2020, Brendan “Skip” Mark,…
Professors William Van Nostrand and John Robinson named new co-executive directors of George and Anne Ryan Institute for Neuroscience. PHOTO CREDIT: uri.edu The University of Rhode Island’s George and Anne Ryan Institute for Neuroscience has just named its new co-executive directors. William Van Nostrand is a professor of biomedical and pharmaceutical sciences who has researched…
Rhode Island native Brian Doyle was hired as assistant coach for men’s cross country. PHOTO CREDIT: Kaitlyn Chan | Contributing Photographer The University of Rhode Island Cross Country program has had an unprecedented amount of success throughout the entirety of the 2022 season. This recent success shows not only the dedication of the student-athletes but…
Organization aims to create ‘carefree environment’ for students to write The University of Rhode Island’s Creative Writing Club held its first-ever meeting last Wednesday, Oct. 19, and saw a larger turnout than expected. According to Nick Farley, a fourth-year English major on the creative writing track and the founder of the club, 12 people attended…
Engineers Without Borders URI aims to build foundation A chapter of Engineers Without Borders chapter is in the process of being started at URI this semester. PHOTO CREDIT: Eddie Melfi | Staff Photographer The University of Rhode Island has not had an Engineers Without Borders chapter until its first meeting earlier this year, according to…
Meet Rhody’s newest four-legged friend PHOTO CREDIT: Aidan Cahill | Staff Photographer The University of Rhode Island’s Psychological Consultation Center (PCC) has committed to a “paw-some” new approach towards mental health care. Lindsey Anderson, director of the PCC, reached out to Boonefield Labradors, a breeder in New Hampshire who recently donated a therapy animal to…
Rhode Island’s Tavern on Main is known for its many accounts of reported paranormal activity. PHOTO CREDIT: onlyinyourstate.com As we near Halloween, we have one more spooky Rhode Island tale to tell. So, stepping out of the University of Rhode Island, we make our final stop at the Tavern on Main in Chepachet, R.I. The…