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…
The University of Rhode Island is combining two traditional events into one this year – from Homecoming and Family Weekend, into Family and Alumni Weekend. The merger is bringing entertainment, food, school spirit and reunions all in one. New traditions are happening all over campus. For decades, Homecoming and Family Weekend were held separately, but…
Students at the University of Rhode Island cannot all pay the price of making responsible decisions. With Uber surcharges during popular nights of the week, getting home safely can be expensive. Uber states the right to charge more when rides are in high demand. According to Uber’s website, “in these cases of very high demand,…
by: Kelsey Santmyer and Laura Weick Last Friday, the Rhode Island Democratic Party held their monthly Women’s Caucus at the University of Rhode Island in order to address the University’s College Democrats concerns with the lack of young voter engagement. State Representative Lauren Carson, one of the four co-chairs of the newly formed Women’s Caucus,…
This year’s January-Term trip to Cuba is a unique opportunity for students to learn and experience the very different lives of those living in the country. With a focus on political science and economics, the trip explores the differences in society between the United States and Cuba. Exploring the differences in culture and social aspects…
Tuesday, Oct. 10 At 12:13 a.m. there was a medical emergency at Barlow Hall on Campus Avenue. An escort by the police was needed. At 5:55 a.m. a fire alarm went off at Frat Circle. No action was required. At 1:40 p.m. there was a report of larceny East Farm. Allegedly, wood was found to…
Puerto Rico is still in a state of devastation more than three weeks after Hurricane Maria hit the island. Much of the island is still without electricity or cellular service, and only 63 percent of the island has access to clean drinking water. As a result, residents are becoming increasingly desperate. Some are resorting to…