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University of Rhode Island students gathered in front of the Robert L. Carothers Library on Friday to protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s actions in Minneapolis, Minnesota, organized by the Young Democratic Socialists of America. YDSA members spoke about the impact ICE has on the United States, such as the shootings of Renee Good, Alex…
University of Rhode Island Campus Police and Public Safety addressed safety concerns in the event of an active shooter. After a mass shooter killed two students at Brown University in Providence on Dec. 13, 2025, many URI community members had campus security questions, according to Police Chief Paul Ricci and Public Safety Director Samuel Adams….
Pizza Xpress has temporarily closed its longtime location in Hope Commons and reopened inside Astro’s Grill as part of a larger renovation planned for the Mainfare Dining Hall. Pizza Xpress is expected to return to Hope Commons once renovations are finished. The revamp is part of a larger dining hall renovation that has been in…
URI Athletic Hall of Famer Mark S. Cruise ’81, M.A. ’84, and his wife, Sue Cruise ’84, have gifted $2 million to their alma mater to establish a new athletic endowment and rename the football practice field, the university announced on Tuesday. “This is a significant contribution that’s going to have a huge impact for…
The student senate raised concerns with Transportation and Parking earlier this month to discuss shuttle service challenges and improvements moving forward. Senate President Meilin Q. Reyes, Vice President Bitanya Hailu, External Affairs Chair Arpan Singh and Campus Affairs Chair Cameron Hudson met with TAP on Oct. 8 to address complaints about shuttle timeliness, mechanical issues…
When student senators noticed hikes in the price of parking permits and perceived a lack of accessible parking due to construction, they brought their concerns to the campus community and upper administration. The senate passed legislation that addressed the student body’s parking challenges on Oct. 1. From 2024 to 2025, annual permits for commuters increased…
International students in graduate school at the University of Rhode Island are frustrated with the lack of support in finding new housing as the university plans to demolish Graduate Village. URI announced plans to begin demolishing the Graduate Village at the end of this academic year in May 2026, as previously reported by The Good…
A lawsuit concerning an incident of video voyeurism is the latest in a long line of reports of sexual violence at the University of Rhode Island stretching back at least 30 years. In February 1995, The Good 5 Cent Cigar reported on an incident involving a man breaking into female residence hall bathrooms. The Cigar…
A University of Rhode Island Clery Report from 2024 suggests an increase in events of sexual violence, dating violence and stalking since 2022, according to Paul Ricci, deputy police chief at URI. As reports of sexual violence, abuse and stalking climb, URI is working to better educate, prevent and support those impacted, according to Ricci….
Rhode Island residents gathered for a No Kings protest at the Rhode Island State House on Saturday, holding signs with slogans, wearing crowns and animal costumes and sharing their views of the Trump administration. The signs were related to United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Palestine, democracy and President Donald Trump himself. While walking, participants…