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Several local bands played in the Memorial Union atrium this week, which allowed for a friendly intimate gathering of avid listeners. Photo by James Singer. An audience gathered in the Memorial Union on Friday, Oct. 4 to enjoy the performances of four bands from across three states with mosh pits, crowd surfing and enthusiasm. The…
Rhody Football sees a silver lining after winning against Brown and receiving the Governor’s Cup. Photo contributed GoRhody.com Rams take down Bears 31-28 to keep the Cup in Kingston Sometimes, it’s good when you don’t have to share nice things. That’s the mood around the University of Rhode Island football team, as they retained the…
The Ryan Center hosted Young Thug and Machine Gun Kelly (above) for students and fans. Photo by Greg Clark. American Rappers Young Thug and Machine Gun Kelly, took the stage last Saturday night at the University of Rhode Island’s Ryan Center. This was the fourth performance of their combined tour named “Justin Bieber Big.” Many…
Although they made some powerful plays, the football team took another loss against Stony Brook University. Photo by Autumn Walter. Rams fall to Stony Brook, lose once again in heartbreaking fashion “I’m speechless.” That was the sentiment Head Coach Jim Fleming opened up his post game press conference with after Rhode Island football once again…
The halls of the chemistry building are still covered with protective material in the aftermath of a fire which occurred several days ago. Photo by Steven Lee. A small fire resulted in water damage from the sprinklers Two sprinkler heads in the Beaupre Center for Chemical and Forensic Sciences building caused water damage after being…
The Harrington School opened a new multi-million broadcast studio which students can utilize for class and campus events. Photo by Grace DeSanti. The $1.25 million studio will be free for students to use The University of Rhode Island opened a new, state-of-the-art broadcast studio last Friday in a ceremony packed with students, faculty, staff, donors…
The University of Rhode Island’s Faculty Senate is currently discussing a proposed calendar change that would decrease final exam times from three hours to two hours, beginning in 2021. The Chair of the Faculty Senate Calendar Subcommittee, Samantha Meenach, an associate professor in the college of engineering, heads the committee that proposed this change. According…
URI’s 2018 Clery report data shows little change in the crime frequency on campus. Photo by Grace DeSanti. The report is released every year and is required for all federally funded universities The University of Rhode Island’s police department and department of public safety released the statistics of all reportable crimes from 2018 on the…
Students gathered on the Quad on Friday to advocate for a Green New Deal in hopes of preventing climate change. Photo by Greg Clark. Climate activists protested on the quad Friday afternoon through speeches, picket signs and a “die-in” to illustrate potential consequences of unchecked climate change. According to the event’s sign-in, 158 people participated…
CNN journalist Christiane Amanpour discussed the difference between objectivity and neutrality during her lecture last week for the Harrington School. Photo by Greg Clark. “If I have one message, it is to be brave enough to tell the truth,” Christiane Amanpour said to the crowd. “Our job as reporters is not be liked or take…