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The University of Rhode Island’s fifth music convocation concert of the semester drew a large crowd, including students, faculty and staff, while also featuring six student performers. Each convocation is held weekly by the College of Arts and Sciences as well as the Department of Music. Students, faculty and “special guests,” according to the URI…
URI’s Melissa Omand works with team to reduce environmental impact Pictured: An early model for biodegradable plastics. PHOTO CREDIT: uri.edu University of Rhode Island oceanographer Melissa Omand’s team of scientists and researchers recently began the testing phase for developing ocean-degradable plastics. After receiving Phase II funding from the National Science Foundation, Omand’s team, Nereid Biomedicals,…
Alumni, community celebrate completion of new facilities Ranger Hall, home of the Harrington School, had a Grand Opening ceremony on Friday, Oct. 21 after seven years of renovations. PHOTO CREDIT: Eddie Melfi | Staff Photographer On Friday, the University of Rhode Island community came together to celebrate the Grand Opening of Ranger Hall. Ranger Hall,…
Mentors ‘ease transition’ for first-year college students Mentorships through the College of Arts and Sciences aim to create a sense of belonging on campus. PHOTO CREDIT: uri.edu The University of Rhode Island College of Arts and Sciences started a peer mentorship program during the summer of 2022, in order for first year students to make…
Committee seeking bond approval for repairs at Bay Campus “Vote Yes on 1” asks voters to support a $100 billion bond going toward renovations for the URI bay campus. PHOTO CREDIT: Maddie Bataille | Photo Editor This year’s Rhode Island midterm election on Nov. 8 holds great potential for the University of Rhode Island’s Graduate…
Meet Rhody’s newest four-legged friend PHOTO CREDIT: Aidan Cahill | Staff Photographer The University of Rhode Island’s Psychological Consultation Center (PCC) has committed to a “paw-some” new approach towards mental health care. Lindsey Anderson, director of the PCC, reached out to Boonefield Labradors, a breeder in New Hampshire who recently donated a therapy animal to…
An array of culture and style, the Guitar Festival was a success. PHOTO CREDIT: Eddie Mefli | Staff Photographer Featuring a plethora of songs from an array of cultures and styles, the second night of the University of Rhode Island’s seventh annual Guitar Festival was held at the Pump House Music Works and Shady Lea…
The North Woods, located off of Flagg Road, is preserved land used by the university to enjoy, study and more. PHOTO CREDIT: Stella Mueller | Contributing Reporter The North Woods located next to Old North Road offers a multitude of outdoor activities for URI students to enjoy, such as hiking, sightseeing and observing wildlife all…
A new meal plan has left students confused on how to take advantage of their Ram account and Dining Dollars. PHOTO CREDIT: Hannah Charron | Staff Photographer Dining Services at the University of Rhode Island implemented new meal-plan arrangements entering the fall 2022 semester, and reviews across campus have been mixed. Students are still offered…
Pictured: Emily Gamache, Vice President of student senate. PHOTO CREDIT: uri.edu Third-year Emily Gamache has worked her way up to vice president of the University of Rhode Island’s Student Senate by demonstrating leadership skills and being a voice for the student body since her first year. Gamache is originally from New Hampshire and chose URI…