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Professors fear ‘stifling of open thought’: What will come of Trump’s educational cutbacks?

Professors at the University of Rhode Island discussed how the potential removal of the United States Department of Education would reduce federal student aid under the new presidential administration. The Republican party has supported the removal of the Department of Education since it was established in 1980, according to URI professor political science Ashlea Rundlett….

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‘The reason why we’re so divided’ — Students give perspectives on election outcome

As it became official on Wednesday that president-elect and former President Donald Trump will return to the White House on Jan. 6, 2025, some students cheered over slices of pizza, while others struggled to fall asleep. Fourth-year James Gallarelli, secretary of the University of Rhode Island College Republicans, was “ecstatic” about Trump’s win over Vice…

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Testing suspension at URI crime lab causes investigative delays

The Rhode Island State Crime Lab, based at the University of Rhode Island, is experiencing delays in testing after suspending a portion of their firearms division in September following an evidence discrepancy. The suspension was made public in a Sept. 3 release by the Rhode Island Attorney General’s Office. Toolmark analysis, or identifying the weapon…

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URI accents statewide a cappella groups in fall invitational

In the midst of fall’s busy nature between classes and fun events, the Rhody Rhapsodies, the University of Rhode Island’s a cappella ensemble, hosted their 2024 Fall Invitational on Sunday. The event featured acts from across Rhode Island. The schools featured included Roger Williams University’s a cappella groups, Drastic Measures and Hawkward, along with Salve…

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