When not teaching English at the University of Rhode Island, Professor Derek Nikitas writes fiction. Nikitas has three published novels: Pyres, an Edgar Award nominated thriller, the crime novel The Long Division and a young adult time travel novel, “Extra Life.” Recently, Nikitas even collaborated with the best-selling author, James Patterson. Nikitas worked with Patterson…
There was nothing but big grins and curveballs in Keaney Gym Friday night at the third annual University of Rhode Island Police Dodgeball Tournament. The tournament was a free public event and hosted 20 teams of six to eight students varying from Greek Life to student organizations such as Student Alumni Association (SAA) to Emergency…
One of the hardest decisions a student has to make during their college career can be choosing a major. Some people go into college knowing exactly what they want to do, and others, like senior Allison Rosadino, came to the University of Rhode Island undeclared. “I didn’t know what I wanted to do,” Rosadino said….
In the years since he graduated, Justin T. Brady has gone on to serve as an agent for peace, from his time in the Peace Corps to now, working for the United Nations. When Brady, ’91, was accepted into the Peace Corps after graduation, he thought he’d be serving somewhere in Latin America. Despite the…
Students at the University of Rhode Island are able to prepare themselves for a future in animal veterinary science careers thanks to resources like Peckham Farm. Peckham Farm is located right next to URI’s Kingston campus on Peckham Farm Road. Farm Manager Nick Miniter is responsible for keeping the farm up to date and the…
It can be tough being a millennial in college; unfortunately, some freshmen at the University of Rhode Island arrive here lacking certain skills. In other words: what do freshmen not know? Professors of largely freshman-dominated classes at URI have a much different undertaking than those professors who teach many upper-level courses. Dr. Anthony Mallilo, a…
University Pulse Media, a new media company started off with a bang this semester, giving students access to free food and information about events throughout the University. The company was started by senior marketing student, Connor Flynn, who said he had the idea while working on another media opportunity. Having started the Barstool Rhody social…
With Boss’s Day upon us, it’s important to recognize the leaders in the workplace who make a difference. Barbara Turbitt is the evening supervisor at Mainfare dining hall in the Hope Commons facility, and she has proved to have had a positive impact on the lives of her student co-workers. Observed on Oct. 16,…
Rhody the Ram is undoubtedly the most iconic figure at the University of Rhode Island. Every student learns his name when they first start school, and they remember him for the rest of their lives. But only some students get the right to experience being Rhody. This year, only one student is returning as the…
If you’re feeling sweet and savory, give these new spots a try The line between dessert and dinner has been blurred. It can not be said for certain if flavor trends are shifting from sweet to savory, but it is accurate to note the combination of the new flavor trends. Across the country, bitter, salty…