Rhody Ruckus members will no longer be guaranteed tickets to the PC game The University of Rhode Island Department of Athletics has developed a new lottery system for allocating student tickets for the URI vs. Providence College men’s basketball game. The game between the two rivals has historically been the most popular game of URI’s…
Although the Counseling Center is a great resource for students, they are unfortunately understaffed. Photo by Nicole Perelli. Some students at the University of Rhode Island have voiced concerns that the Counseling Center, with only 12 full-time counselors, is understaffed and struggling to meet the needs of over 14,000 students. In addition to the 12…
As the semester ends, students should know their final exam rights. Graphic by Elizabeth Wong. With finals season approaching and exams coming up, it’s important for students at the University of Rhode Island to be aware of the exam rights they are entitled to. Students can find their final exam rights online through the Student…
New carpooling passes were implemented this semester for commuter students who wish to save money on parking. Photo by Grace DeSanti. The University of Rhode Island launched its carpooling permit program for commuters this semester, which has so far yielded varying degrees of success. Transportation and Parking Services began offering carpool permits this semester. Carpooling…
Earlier this semester, a University of Rhode Island student voiced concerns to the Dean of Students’ office and Panhellenic Council over several Halloween costumes she saw on her Instagram feed that she thought were racist. Joellyn Pari, a human development major, saw two members of the Alpha Delta Pi sorority dressed up as Quavo and…
Students will be able to take a course on mental health starting this J-Term. Graphic by Elizabeth Wong. For both the Winter J Term semester and the upcoming spring semester, a course that teaches mental health first aid will be offered to students at the University of Rhode Island. This one-credit class will teach students…
The Narragansett Bay Campus is gearing up for major upgrades such as a new pier and buildings. Photo by Grace DeSanti. A new pier and two new buildings will be added to the University of Rhode Island’s Narragansett Bay Campus in the coming years, which will be funded by the $45 million that Rhode Island…
The Latin American, Carribean and Latinx minor will be interdisciplinary A new area studies minor in Latin American, Carribean and Latinx studies was recently approved by the faculty senate, along with a new Latinx grand challenge class. The minor is interdisciplinary and will include credits from different departments, with a focus on Latin American studies….
Students are able to give away a meal swipe to feed someone in need. Photo by Greg Clark. The University of Rhode Island brought back its Share a Swipe for Hope campaign this year, in which students were able to donate a meal swipe to help combat food insecurity on campus. The program allows students…
Thursday, Nov. 21 At 9:27 a.m. an assault occurred in Fayerweather Hall. A police report was filed. At 7:07 p.m. drug offenses occurred in Burnside Hall. A police report was filed. Friday, Nov. 22 At 9:03 a.m. fraud was reported on Lower College Road. A police report was filed. At 11:12 p.m. a medical emergency…