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URI cyber systems crash, IT initiates investigation

On Thursday, Feb. 15, the University of Rhode Island experienced a system disruption, denying most of the URI community from opening their emails and logging into e-Campus. URI Information Technology Services initiated an investigation into the disruption Friday, according to the University statement. There was no disruption to class schedules or other operations. While most…

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Women’s basketball defeats red-hot Wildcats to earn back-to-back wins

Ravaged by injuries, Davidson College marched into the Ryan Center on Saturday, prepared for an Atlantic 10 women’s basketball battle with the University of Rhode Island. Rhode Island defeated Davidson 61-49, in a game where the third quarter proved crucial for the Rams. A day prior to the matchup, the Wildcats added two walk-on players…

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“Soft robots” use advanced materials to bring light to deep-sea life

A team of deep-sea researchers, including some of the University of Rhode Island’s own, have developed new technology capable of identifying some of the ocean’s smallest creatures. Over six years of research have gone into the publishing of a scientific paper about the newest strategies for discovering and describing ocean life. One of the members…

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