Sakai, the educational software program used at the University of Rhode Island, is expected to be hosted through the third-party user Longsight by the end of January, according to Director of Media and Technology Services David Porter. “If all goes according to plan and we get to purchasing on time, it’s going to happen…
LOCAL A dolphin was spotted in Providence on Friday. A local police officer took a photo of the dolphin when he saw it swimming down the cold December waters of the Providence River. Six Cranston police officers were honored in a ceremony for saving the lives of eight people, including children. Three of those officers…
On Wednesday, Dec. 2 at 1:12 a.m., a report was filed following suspicious activity on Keaney Road. On Wednesday, Dec. 2 at 5:06 p.m., a 20 year old was arrested during a motor vehicle stop on Fraternity Circle. The 20 year old was charged with driving on a suspended or revoked license. On Thursday,…
Since the recent terror attacks in Paris, many people have begun to believe that all Muslims are terrorists and ISIS sympathizers, sparking many people to fear their neighbors and friends based solely on their religious affiliation and ignoring the history they share together. These attacks have made many Americans look toward their Muslim neighbors…
Last month’s release of “Spotlight†directed by Thomas McCarthy has been receiving critical acclaim and is an early front runner for best picture at the Oscar’s. The film portrays the Boston Globe investigative staff during its coverage of child sex abuse scandals by priests in Massachusetts. In 2002, criminal charges were brought against five…
A professor at the University of Rhode Island is working on a research project that digs into the issues of the death penalty and race over the past few decades. Associate Professor of history Robert Widell is studying how the death penalty and race intersect in negative ways. His research focuses on the story of…
An assistant professor at the University of Rhode Island is offering a course next semester that confronts the increasingly prominent issue of Western misconceptions regarding Islam. Katrin Jomaa has taught ‘Secularism and Islamism in the Modern World’, PSC 482, twice since she came to URI in 2013. Jomaa, who is Lebanese, Muslim and wears…
The growth of mold in resident halls at the University of Rhode Island has been a recurring issue. The Housing and Residential Life office attempts to ensure solutions to students who may be having issues with mold, especially in their bathrooms. Most types of mold will grow in places where there is a lot…
Regional: Late Sunday night, the Denver Broncos defeated the New England Patriots 30-24 to improve to 9-2 on the season. This win for the Broncos was an unplanned turn for the Patriots, who prior to the game had been undefeated this season.  They are now 10-1. Patriots’ tight end Rob Gronkowski dropped to the…
On Monday, Nov. 16 at 9:17 a.m., a 27 year old was arrested for extortion and blackmail. On Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 11:30 a.m., university police were brought to Browning Residence Hall after the smell of marijuana was reported outside the building. On Thursday, Nov. 19 at 7:50 p.m., a report was filed for…