Health Services’ remodeled waiting room on Butterfield Road. PHOTO CREDIT: Susan Zmich | Project Manager

Health Services receives second stage of remodel to promote accessibility, well-being

The University of Rhode Island finished its second remodeling stage for Health Services over J-term, adding a wheelchair-accessible front desk counter, replacing carpeted floors with luxury vinyl tile and replacing seated desks with ergonomic ones. During the summer of 2024, the north wing of the building was re-designed with new flooring and blinds in the…

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The Kingston Congregational Church put up welcoming signage in early January. PHOTO CREDIT: Emma Roberts | Staff Photographer

Local church to amplify inclusion, acceptance amid deportation plans

Kingston Congregational Church raised a sign reading “Refugees and Immigrants Welcome” in early January, in response to President Donald Trump’s campaign on mass deportations, according to Rev. Jan Gregory-Charpentier. “I think we in our Christian tradition, which has historically and significantly voiced support for social justice, that we need to amplify voices and messages of…

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The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority announced its new app. PHOTO CREDIT: WJAR.com

New ‘On Demand’ RIPTA slows campus commutes

The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority changed its University of Rhode Island/Narragansett/South Kingstown bus route to exclusively on demand Flex service, according to the RIPTA website, which has caused commuter slowdowns. RIPTA made changes to their existing services on Jan. 21, eliminating the time point bus system at the URI/Narragansett/South Kingstown stop. The Flex buses…

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People gather in front of Kennedy Plaza in Providence for an emergency rally to protest Elon Musk’s new federal actions. PHOTO CREDIT: Will Holt | Staff Reporter

‘Resist. Wake up. Rise up.’ SH: Rhode Islanders protest Elon Musk, Trump actions

Protesters stood at Kennedy Plaza in Providence on Saturday for an emergency rally to oppose Elon Musk’s new roles in the federal government and demand that Rhode Island senators stand up against his actions. Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency is a revamped department put in place under President Barack Obama, previously named the “United States…

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