October is at an end, but it’s still the beginning of autumn, so what are the best things to do this season in New England? Professor Joshua Choma says that he and his family usually go to Smithfield to pick apples when they are in season. “We’ll either go to different farms throughout the state…
Jessica Alber developing non-invasive prevention scanning Assistant research professor Jessica Alber received a grant for her work with Alzheimer’s disease. PHOTO CREDIT: Nick Pierson | Contributing Photographer Jessica Alber, an assistant research professor at the University of Rhode Island’s George and Anne Ryan Institute for Neuroscience, just received a five-year, $10.3 million grant to further…
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…