Surprisingly, music is one of the most rigorous majors on campus Pursuing a degree in music at the University of Rhode Island is seen to be one of the most intensive majors offered, which according to music students, focuses on spending every waking moment practicing with little free time. Senior Collin Tyrrell, a music major…
Student Josquin Anthony Malone, an active member of FLOW, enjoys spending his free time climbing trees and being barefoot. Photo by James Singer. Members of Flow say walking barefoot provides health benefits Flow, a group on campus that embraces the free spirits and absorbs the endorphins that Mother Earth has to offer, has started a…
Michael Jagoda promoted after six years in Kingston Maj. Michael Jagoda was recently named the new URI Police director of public safety and chief police executive. PHOTO CREDIT: Nick Pierson Major Michael Jagoda of the University Rhode Island Police Department carries himself like you’d imagine a police officer would. He stands up tall and straight…
The 193 Coffeehouse is a quirky, creative and cozy environment for faculty and students to enjoy coffee while getting work done. Photo by Sarah Michaud. The Coffeehouse is non-profit and has been a URI staple since the ‘90s “The entire message of the Coffee House is to provide a contemporary, friendly space for people of…
Some URI 101 classes mandate students to participate in fundraisers such as the Heather Fund, which raises money for suicide prevention. Graphic created by Elizabeth Wong. All proceeds of the event will go to the Heather Fund With suicide being the second leading cause of death among college students according to Amy Albert, the Unviersity…
URI is host to one of the country’s largest language programs. Graphic created by Elizabeth Wong. The University of Rhode Island has one of the largest language departments in the country and according to faculty and students, offers unique opportunities for growth during college and life after college. URI’s language department is ranked 16th nationally…
The month long campaign aims to teach students of all technological abilities The University of Rhode Island Information Technology Department has taken initiative to host an awareness campaign for National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NSCAM) which has provided five new lessons based on the theme “Own It. Secure It. Protect It” for students to learn…
Sophomores Sarah Hughes, Maren Drake and Kristen Hauschildt show off their style for the fall season. Photo contributed by Maren Drake. As the seasons change, so do fashion trends among students University of Rhode Island students are swapping their shorts and tank tops for new trends and old styles this fall. With the change of…
A new sushi bar has taken over the grab-n-go located on the first floor of the memorial union. Photo by Grace DeSanti Dining Services has expanded the variety of Grab-n-Go combo meal options available for students to now include a sushi bar, a make your own salad bar and soon, a food truck. The most…
Employees in Mainfaire work hard to prepare for lunch and dinner service. Photo by James McIntosh. Two Mainfare employees describe what their days are like For students that live on campus, the dining halls are a constant hub of student activity: studying, spending time with friends and eating daily meals. What students don’t often consider,…