URI rises 29 spots to number 67 on U.S. News and World Report list This September, the University of Rhode Island’s undergraduate nursing program was ranked number 67 in the country by the U.S. News and World Report. This ranking puts the program in the top 10 percent of the country. This ranking is 29…
URI GSC to add Safe Zone track focusing on reproductive rights. Photo Contributed by: WPRI.com In the wake of the Dobbs v. Jackson decision that overturned Roe v. Wade, the University of Rhode Island has prioritized education about sexual health and women’s issues on campus. On June 24, the United States Supreme Court overturned the…
Pictured: open single-stall bathrooms on the third floor of the library. PHOTO CREDIT: Maddie Bataille | Photo Editor The Robert L. Carothers Library had the most gender-inclusive bathrooms on campus at the University of Rhode Island before renovations began on its bathrooms this summer. According to Peter Larsen, the interim dean of University Libraries, the…
Change reverses policy in place for 15 years Pictured: Cassie Hill, second student to declare a double major within the College of Business. PHOTO CREDIT: Hannah Charron | Staff Photographer The University of Rhode Island’s College of Business is now allowing students to double major within the college for the first time since 2007. According…
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…
University holds vigil to honor Iranian woman Pictured: Event attendee standing outside MSSC listening to the speakers at the vigil for the women in Iran. PHOTO CREDIT: Maddie Bataille | Photo Editor The people of Iran have been protesting their government for just shy of two weeks, according to an NPR article published Monday morning. …
After a year, President Parlange is inaugurated as the official president of URI. PHOTO CREDIT: uri.edu Marc Parlange, who is self-proclaimed the University of Rhode Island’s biggest fan, celebrated the first year of his presidency on Thursday in his inauguration ceremony. At the ceremony, Parlange was officially sworn in as the 12th President of the…
Funding used to solidify staffing Added onto their dues, Greek Life students will now see an additional 50 dollar charge. PHOTO CREDIT: Maddie Bataille | Photo Editor Students involved with Greek Life at the University of Rhode Island can now expect more additional charges on their tuition bill. All active members of a fraternity or…
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…
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…