Narragansett Ordinance leads to rental rate jump

Off-campus housing sees increase in pricing The Narragansett Town Council’s three-student ordinance is under fire from community members once again with the implementation of a rental registration form for student renters. On Sept. 20 at the bi-weekly town council meeting, students and full-time residents raised concerns about the new policy, calling it “discriminatory” and “an…

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Students, community speak out against new Narragansett renter requirement

Forum speakers clash over student representation, town identity Starting this academic year, the Narragansett Town Council is only allowing three unrelated undergraduate students to live together in any Narragansett rental property.  On Sept. 19, Narragansett’s Town Council opened the floor to concerns regarding both the zoning ordinance and the new rental registration. Narragansett Town Council…

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DNA gathering, marine robots promote ocean science to younger generations

Graduate School of Oceanography sees large turnout for Science Saturday event Pictured: A spark to a curious mind at the GSO’s Science Saturday. PHOTO CREDIT: Eddie Melfi | Contributing Photographer The Graduate School of Oceanography (GSO) hosted their “Science Saturday” event over this past weekend, giving attendees a chance to explore recent developments that graduates…

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Rising from the ashes

Pump House Music Works reopens after accident PHOTO CREDIT: Griffin Lamoureux | Contributing Photographer  This May, a fire broke out in the Pump House, a live music venue, community space and off-campus institution for many University of Rhode Island student performers. While the recovery process has been difficult, owner Dan Collins said that he and…

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 On-campus fair creates connections with future employers

“Careers for the Common Good” highlights volunteer, service opportunities PHOTO CREDIT: Ronan Himelrick On Wednesday, the Memorial Union courtyard was filled with students and potential employers for the annual “Careers for the Common Good” career fair. The fair hosted 36 organizations including state departments, nonprofits, armed forces and police.  This is an annual event hosted…

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