Hope Commons will be added to the list of campus construction projects as a result of a $2.3 million renovation to expand and provide late night dining options for a growing student population. Governor Gina Raimondo has requested the University of Rhode Island direct its funds towards developing a larger dining hall in the 2018…
At the University of Rhode Island, parking is typically one of the top complaints amongst students, but they’re not the only ones who have less than ideal parking situations. Faculty members, who often are not at the center of parking complaints, also struggle with limited space and long walks when commuting to campus. The University’s…
In recent times, higher education has been putting a greater emphasis on collaboration not only between students, but also between universities. Many schools now partner with other universities to share classes, resources and facilities, with the prime example being the Colleges of the Fenway in Boston, Massachusetts. This leaves students at the University of Rhode…
Wednesday, Oct. 25 At 9:06 p.m. there was a report of a suspicious person on Lower College Road. However, when the police arrived, the person was gone. At 5:34 p.m. harassment was reported at Hillside Hall on Campus Avenue. There was a high school student harassing a URI student over text messages. Thursday, Oct. 26…
The Student Senate unanimously voted to recognize two unfunded student organizations last night. The Student Senate voted to recognize a club track and field team this week. This organization wishes to provide a more competitive atmosphere than the running club. Along those lines, they also wish to train more than the running club. This club…
Robert Mueller, the special prosecutor appointed to investigate potential collusion between President Trump and Russia during the 2016 elections, indicted Trump’s former campaign manager Paul Manafort on twelve charges Monday. Manafort served as Trump’s campaign manager from June to August in 2016, before being replaced by Kellyanne Conway. The most serious charges against Manafort includes…
The University of Rhode Island English department will be hosting their annual Ocean State Writing Conference Thursday, Oct. 26 through Saturday, Oct. 28. The three-day conference was traditionally held during the summer but has moved to mid-semester in the hopes of engaging more of the undergraduate student body that, without living locally, may not have…
Tuesday, Oct. 17 At 2:23 p.m. there was a drug offense reported at Merrow Hall on Butterfield Road. A bowl and blow torch used for marijuana were found; a report was filed. At 9:21 p.m. larceny was reported at Browning Hall. It is currently being investigated. Wednesday, Oct. 18 At 6:03 a.m. a janitor notified…
Thousands of previously classified documents regarding the assassination of John F. Kennedy will soon be available for the American public to see. A 1992 law stated that the remaining documents would be declassified on October 26, 2017, unless the President objected because of a security threat. President Donald Trump has said he will allow for…
The Student Senate voted to recognize NESA as an unfunded student organization. This club says they meet twice a week to help members practice for competitions. The competitions are once a year and they include colleges from the north east region. They have won this competition once, two years ago. The group currently has 32…