Before Flint, there was Rhode Island. Shortly before Jaylen Hayre’s second birthday, a seemingly routine checkup revealed life threatening blood lead levels. Safe blood lead levels are considered to be five or less, and levels of 45 or more require treatment. Hayre’s blood lead level, however, reached 180. “He was in the hospital for about…
After a comprehensive program review process last March, the University of Rhode Island Talent Development Program has made great strides in improving their program. Results from this review stated that, “We recommend, therefore, that the TD program mission pivot from one of creating access to one of promoting student persistence to success (defined as learning,…
One out of four deaths in America is linked to heart disease, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. This statistic has motivated researchers and scientist at the University of Rhode Island to help find innovative ways to detect, treat and ultimately prevent heart disease in America. URI professor Daniel Roxbury is one…
A couple weeks ago when I was in New Zealand, something happened to me that hadn’t happened since July. It wasn’t a phone call, nor was it seeing an old friend… It was having a home cooked meal. Hamburger, lamb and, best of all, warm apple pie topped with ice cream. It was heaven, it…
Everyone loves the library; but what are some other places around campus where students can pull out their laptops, relax and get some work done? There’s plenty of locations around that are perfect for studying for your physics midterm or to work diligently on a essay. Here’s a few. Firstly, everyone seemingly goes to the…
Students at the University of Rhode Island got colorful this past sunday thanks to a Color Run hosted by the URI Engineers for a Sustainable World (ESW). All students on campus along with members of the community were allowed to participate in the untimed 5K. This Color Run had a turnout of about 25 students…
An open mic is scheduled on Oct. 19 at 7 p.m. at 193 Coffeehouse in the Memorial Union at the University of Rhode Island to address domestic violence awareness. The event, “Shatter the Silence,” is hosted by Ether(bound) literary magazine, Peers Learning Educating and Supporting Everyone (PLEASE), Slam Poetry Club and the outside organization, Sisters…
The University of Rhode Island is currently celebrating its sixth annual Coming Out Week. Hosted by the Gender and Sexuality Center, celebration is held within the same week as National Coming Out Day. Observed each year on Oct. 11, National Coming Out Day encourages members of the LGTBQ+ community to disclose and celebrate their identities….
The University of Rhode Island’s Jazz Big Band entertained hundreds of URI Alumni and local residents during the Wakefield Oktoberfest and River Fire this past Saturday, as part of the University’s 125th anniversary celebration. Seventeen undergraduate students, and one graduate student, fill the ranks of the band, directed by Grammy nominated composer Professor Joe Parillo….
The first month of college is similar to a maze. Students move onto campus and have to navigate their way through the madness of getting back into the rhythm of academics and signing up for clubs. It often seems to students that they may not survive. However, it is very possible to see the light…