The Student Senate recognized two organizations last night. The first was Alpha Phi Omega, a coed service fraternity. This group is not associated with Greek Life and focuses on community service on campus. They also focus their efforts on contributing to Habitat for Humanity. They currently have 25 members and 11 pledges. This group was…
The University of Rhode Island Police Department responded to two bomb threats in Eddy Hall within a week of each other. Residents in Eddy hall, along with the rest of the campus, were not notified of these threats. On Oct. 11 and Oct. 18, there were two notes, one handwritten and one typed, left in…
Students, faculty and staff at the University of Rhode Island received an email notice last Friday informing them of a level III sex offender’s presence on the Kingston campus. The email, sent out by Communications on behalf of the URI Police Department, identified alumnus Lewis John Counnas of North Kingstown as a level III sex…
The United States Environmental Protection Agency prohibited three of its scientists, all Ph.D. graduate students from the University of Rhode Island, from speaking at the presentation of the State of Narragansett Bay and Its Watershed Summary Report, of which their research contributed to. Held on Monday, Oct. 23 at Save the Bay, this conference was…
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…