Local News- Since Sept. 27, Providence bus drivers of the Teamsters Local 251 Union have been on strike. This union represents nearly 100 bus drivers who voted against a contract proposed by First Student Inc. because the drivers feel they are not being given enough retirement benefits. Over 200 bus drivers decided to leave their…
The University of Rhode Island’s Student Senate meeting this week was brief, with little debate. The bill outlining changes to the constitution and bylaws of URI’s Student Senate was passed with no debate. After extensive debates last week, Finance Chair Zachary Taylor held the floor for several minutes to ensure members had no concerns. Taylor…
Photo by Anna Meassick Thursday, Sept. 27 At 11:21 a.m., fraud was reported at Quinn Hall. A report was filed. At 1:20 p.m., a well-being check was done at the Fine Arts Center. A report was filed. Friday, Sept. 28 At 4:49 p.m., the burglar alarm at White Hall went off. The building was checked…
Photo by Ryan Wichelns | Renovations are underway for the Memorial Union and will take about six years to complete. The University of Rhode Island is in the early stages of planning a full renovation of the Memorial Union that is expected to be completed in the fall of 2024. The University plans to take…
Brett Black, a 47-year-old level two sex offender, was arrested and charged with trespassing by the Narragansett Police Department following an incident in the Eastward Look area on Sept. 22. According to police, several complaints were made between Sept. 16 and Sept. 26. Over the course of that week, complaints included a suspicious man peering…
Photo by Melissa Pellegrino | With the first month of the semester gone, many commuters still struggle to find parking in both Plains Road Lot and Fine Arts Lot. Due to ongoing construction projects at the University of Rhode Island Kingston campus, decisions have been made regarding parking and transportation policies for all students. In…
After national coverage, the town of North Smithfield, Rhode Island rescinded the resolution that banned any town employees from the purchase of Nike Products this past Monday. This resolution, which was originally passed 3-2 on Sept. 8, received national critique and sparked conversations across the University of Rhode Island. Following the footsteps of some other…
Over the summer, the Department of Housing and Residential Life at the University of Rhode Island decided that Gorham Hall would be used for international and transfer student residents. Last year, the residence hall was used for first-year students and was the Living and Learning Community for business students. This year, Adams and Bressler hall…
Photo by Harry Schlenger | The new engineering complex will be home to four of the five engineering disciplines including chemical, industrial, electrical, and mechanical engineering. Engineering students at the University of Rhode Island can be assured that the new, $125 million complex will be completed and ready for use at the beginning of the…
The University of Rhode Island’s Student Senate elected three new officers to its executive board this fall following a wave of resignations before this semester started. Tristram Howard was named the new vice president, while Mark Gall was named campus affairs chair and Sara Straube was named External Chair. President Adriana Wilding is optimistic about…