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New system encourages acceptance in classrooms URI’s E-Campus page now allows students to edit their preferred name, pronouns and gender identity. PHOTO CREDIT: Maddie Bataille | Photo Editor The University of Rhode Island released new name, pronoun and gender identity markers on most of its online systems for students, faculty and staff. Annie Russell, director…
Professor Annu Matthew’s ART 214: Photography I – Digital class organized a fundraiser to sell prints of their class projects to raise funds to donate to Ukrainian refugees. PHOTO CREDIT: Hannah Charron | Staff Photographer As the war between Ukraine and Russia continues, a group of students in photography professor Annu Matthew’s ART 214: Photography…
URI theatre will perform “The Rocky Horror Show” for the spring musical. PHOTO CREDIT: uri.edu The University of Rhode Island’s spring 2022 musical was originally planned to be “The Wizard of Oz,” but due to complications, the theatre department will be performing “The Rocky Horror Show.” The production was changed recently due to an inability…
URI President Marc Parlange congratulates Leila Cox on winning the Rainville Servant Leadership Award. Photo contributed by: Michael J. Nolf This Tuesday, the University of Rhode Island’s 34th A. Robert Rainville Leadership Awards honored dozens of nominees who have displayed leadership within the campus community, awarding three individuals and one organization that stood out among…
ProPublica’s Kathleen McGrory and Neil Bedi advise journalism students Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists Neil Bedi and Kathleen McGrory spoke at the Harrington School of Communication and Media’s annual Taricani Lecture series this past Tuesday. PHOTO CREDIT: Tampa Bay Times Investigative journalist pair Kathleen McGrory and Neil Bedi of the news publication ProPublica spoke to students, faculty…
Dominic Fike and Shaun White are anticipated to visit the Ryan Center stage in the coming weeks, the first big SEC events in nearly two years. PHOTO CREDIT: Student Entertainment Committee As COVID-19 restrictions are lifted and relaxed on the University of Rhode Island’s Kingston campus, the Student Entertainment Committee (SEC) has announced two big-name…
Senior Garrett Robinson claimed first place in the long jump, leaping 6.85 meters. PHOTO CREDIT: gorhody.com The University of Rhode Island’s Men’s Track and Field team opened up their 2022 outdoor season over the weekend with a dominant win at the Bryant Black and Gold Invitational. Competing against 12 other schools across the region, the…
Muslim students can find meals for Ramadan during non-fasting hours at the Academic Testing Center. PHOTO CREDIT: ucf.edu The University of Rhode Island’s Muslim Student Association (MSA) is working alongside the Academic Testing Center (ATC) to provide Muslim Students with accommodations during the month of Ramadan. “Ramadan is a month-long observance that Muslims fast throughout,”…
All URI students will see a 2.5 percent increase in tuition starting in the fall 2022 semester. PHOTO CREDIT: Vox.com The University of Rhode Island announced in September that student tuition rates would increase 2.5 percent for in-state and out-of-state students this upcoming academic year. While administrators explained the reason behind these increases in an…
Environmental professionals spoke to the URI community about their part in solving Earth’s climate crisis. PHOTO CREDIT: Maddie Bataille | Photo Editor On March 30, the University of Rhode Island’s Harrington School of Communication and Media hosted a virtual event titled “Solve Climate by 2030: Worldwide Teach-In 2022.” The event was hosted for students, faculty…