The University of Rhode Island had two finalists in the annual Northeast Regional Collegiate Soils contest hosted at URI’s own Alton Jones Campus on Oct. 18. Soil judging is the evaluation of a soil’s landscape, morphology and texture to define the type of soil, all while in a pit excavated to be five feet deep….
A cricket club is being reinstated at the University of Rhode Island, which aims to introduce students to a sport that lacks popularity in the United States despite its popularity around the globe. In many countries, the sport of cricket is a big part of the culture and for international students, it is a big…
University of Rhode Island Health Services is bringing back their Considering Change sobriety meetings for another semester to provide students with a space to discuss and rethink the way they use substances. The program, which began about five years ago, has been revamped by substance abuse analyst Catherine Calise and alcohol and other substances prevention…
For students interested in getting a leg up in career fields that involve environmental or humanitarian efforts, the University of Rhode Island’s Peace Corps Prep program helps students gain skills that employers are looking for. The program targets students in majors that have niche employment opportunities following graduation, according to fourth-year wildlife conservation major and…
This year, the Asian Student Association is focusing on cultural awareness and inclusion to increase Asian representation that is seldom discussed, according to Vincent Lee, the new president of ASA. Some general members come from adopted families, therefore the ASA was implemented for general members to connect with people of the same ethnicity and learn…
With new software, the University of Rhode Island’s study abroad program is working to better the process for interested students by matching them with programs best tailored to their future goals. Students are now able to browse the many different study abroad opportunities and save the ones that match their academic interests, according to the…
Coinciding with Halloween celebrations, National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week occurs annually on the third week of October to inform students on strategies of safe alcohol consumption. This year, the University of Rhode Island Health Promotion’s events and informational sessions ran in tandem with the week’s theme, from Oct. 21 to Saturday. In a situation where…
While education in the digital age is often confined to a screen, students can see and touch historical books and local memorabilia in the University Archives and Special Collections Unit in Kingston, Rhode Island. Located on the second floor of the Robert L. Carothers Library, in a room next to the stairs, historical documents, handwritten…
With the hopes of creating a more welcoming and supportive environment for Dungeons and Dragons players at the University of Rhode Island, students created a club dedicated to the game: Dungeons and Rams. Officially recognized by the student senate on Oct. 9, Dungeons and Rams incorporates workshops and games – aimed at new and experienced…
As the presidential election date nears, podcasts have become a bigger source for candidate promotion and discussion about how people plan to vote. Podcasts are a way for political candidates to reach voters who don’t pay attention to the news or politics, Ashlea Rundlett, assistant professor of political science, said. Vice President Kamala Harris appeared…