The Dean of the College of Health and Sciences Gary Liguori was appointed as the editor in chief of “Exercise, Sports and Movement.” PHOTO CREDIT: uri.edu Gary Liguori, dean of the College of Health Sciences at the University of Rhode Island, is moving onto another opportunity, as he was announced as the editor in chief…
The Gender and Sexuality Center hosts yoga and mindfulness sessions to destress students during midterms. PHOTO CREDIT: Maddie Bataille | Photo Editor To give students an outlet before midterms, the Gender and Sexuality Center at the University of Rhode Island hosted a yoga session on March 4. The session, led by sophomore Emma Rousseau, the…
Doctoral candidate Daphne Chemutai Kiplagat draws her inspiration for and love of storytelling from her family. PHOTO CREDIT: Daphne Chemutai Kiplagat Traveling and writing are constant occurrences in University of Rhode Island teaching assistant Daphne Chemutai Kiplagat’s life as she dives into different perspectives of African culture through storytelling. “The obvious stories that you deliver…
Kees de Groot, a professor of secondary education, shares his mindset to keep passions for learning inside and out of the classroom. PHOTO CREDIT: Kees De Groot Cornelius “Kees” de Groot has been an educator for 32 years, working as a professor of secondary mathematics in the School of Education at the University of Rhode…
URI professor Rabia Hos was recruited by the U.S. Department of Education to empower women in Lebanon through educating women in rural areas. PHOTO CREDIT: uri.edu After a journey to America that began with a ticket and a lottery, University of Rhode Island professor Rabia Hos is now heading up a program led by the…
Graduate runner Bethany DeLoof added a New England title and a third-place finish at A-10s to her already impressive resume last month. PHOTO CREDIT: Melissa Marchese | Staff Photographer University of Rhode Island Women’s middle distance runner Bethany DeLoof has had a successful five-year career as a student-athlete at the school. This season, she has…
From an armory to a gymnasium to classrooms, Rodman Hall has been used for a range of purposes since it was built. PHOTO CREDIT: Hannah Charron | Staff Photographer Rodman Hall has served many different uses throughout its history, from an armory to a gymnasium, but today is home to the Graduate School of Library…
From playing basketball at a collegiate level, to being the head equipment manager, James Morris emphasizes teamwork on and off the court. PHOTO CREDIT: Gorhody.com Playing basketball at the collegiate level, James Morris knew the importance of teamwork and coming together as a group. Over twenty years later, he continues to live by these values…
Understanding the art of thought with associate professor of philosophy, James Haile III PHOTO CREDIT: James Haile III James Haile III, associate professor of philosophy at the University of Rhode Island, finds philosophical questions in the most unexpected places. He is interested in both philosophy of place and the intersection of African American literature and…
First in-state basketball player in 20 years, Sebastian Thomas, playing against Sacred Heart. PHOTO CREDIT: Greg Clark | Staff Photographer Since Steve Mello in 2000, the University of Rhode Island hasn’t had a native of the state join its men’s basketball team on scholarship. Freshman guard Sebastian Thomas broke that streak last June, joining the…