Katie Riedy wins inaugural Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship Dedicated to her work with LGBTQ+ issues, URI’s Katie Riedy wins an inaugural scholarship for public service. PHOTO CREDIT: Eddie Melfi | Staff Photographer In August, a third-year student at the University of Rhode Island was one of the inaugural 100 recipients of the Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship for…
Advanced technology lab hopes to increase student engagement The Digital Writing and Rhetoric Studio is open to any student enrolled in a writing course. PHOTO CREDIT: Maddie Bataille | Photo Editor Last week, the Department of Writing and Rhetoric at the University of Rhode Island held an open house for the newly renovated Digital Writing…
Plant RX helps local plant enthusiasts Started in 1978, Plant RX welcomes the community to bring their sick plants in for inspection. A unique research lab that dedicates itself to identifying and rehabilitating plants. They identify issues by taking samples and examining them for insects or bacteria that may be harmful. The Plant Protection Clinic,…
Feinstein, Kingston campus holds multiple events Pictured: ‘Paradise Lost’ by John Milton, a banned book because of its events being “too romantic.” PHOTO CREDIT: Maddie Bataille | Photo Editor The American Library Association (ALA) sponsored Banned Books week from Sept. 18-24 to raise awareness on the dangers of censorship to highlight challenged texts. Throughout the…
Kristen McCluskey shines in and out of the water From her love of the ocean to her passion for soccer, Kristen McCluskey continues her strong presence in extracurricular. Photo Contributed by: Kristen McCluskey For second-year University of Rhode Island student Kristen McCluskey, involvement in extracurriculars is an important part of her college career. McCluskey, originally…
After years of waiting, University of Rhode Island students have returned to Salamanca. PHOTO CREDIT: Maddie Bataille | Photo Editor For more than 40 years, URI students have traveled to Salamanca, Spain as a part of a study abroad program, according to program director and Spanish professor Susana de Los Heros. For de Los Heros,…
Now a production manager for ESPN Radio, Nick Cardi knew this was a dream of his since he was a little kid. PHOTO COURTESY OF: Nick Cardi Growing up, Nick Cardi always knew he wanted his career to revolve around sports. The only question left for him was how. Now a production assistant at ESPN…
PR major serves community, interns for art exhibit Senior English and PR major Emmett Munterich spent his summer working as an intern for “the Incorrigibles,” an art exhibit in New York. PHOTO COURTESY OF: Emmett Munterich Emmett Munterich, a senior double majoring in English and public relations, is nearly finished with his chapter at the…
Film, English major spends summer photographing children’s camp The multitude of options for students over the summer is overwhelming, senior Alex Pretorius spent his summer photographer for a camp. Pictured on left. Photo Courtesy of: Alex Pretorius While many college students spend their summers working jobs to make some money for the semester or doing…
The University of Rhode Island’s freshman class moved into their dorms on Thursday, Sept. 1 and Friday, Sept. 2, preparing for their first semester on the Kingston campus. Met with yellow move-in bins, a smiling staff and signs posted on every tree, the class of 2026 had, according to members of past URI classes, a…