‘The beautiful game’

English professor discusses impact of soccer in Brazil in Brown Bag Series The second installment of this semester’s Brown Bag Series discussed the impact of soccer on Brazilian culture and emotion amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The seminar, titled “Plus Minas: Profiles in Brazil’s Beautiful Game” and led by English professor David Faflik, focused on his…

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Rhody readies for Ramadan

URI offers accommodations to students who celebrate Ramadan. Pictured: Students from URI MSA. Photo Courtesy of: URI MSA Ramadan, the ninth and holiest month of the Islamic calendar according to the Islamic Networks Group, began on March 22, and Muslims worldwide are coming together through fasting, prayer, charity and self-reflection.  Islam’s five pillars are profession…

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Community gathers for ‘Beach Party’ to prepare for safe spring break

Celebrating spring break with a beach party. PHOTO CREDIT: Ronan Himelrick | Managing Editor On Wednesday the University of Rhode Island community came together to celebrate the annual Spring Break “Beach Party.”  Health Services organized the event, according to Jessica Greene, assistant director of health promotion and wellness at health services. The Beach Party, which…

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‘Basketball’s Forgotten Era’

Author, historian shares history of pre-NBA Black basketball players “The Black Fives: The Epic Story of Basketball’s Forgotten Era” researches, preserves and celebrates black history. PHOTO CREDIT: hamiltonbook.com The Atlantic 10 commission on racial equity, diversity and inclusion presented a webinar about a new book titled “The Black Fives: The Epic Story of Basketball’s Forgotten…

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