This week from the Senate chambers: the announcement of three new clubs receiving bills at their next meeting, whether a hot dog is a sandwich and a reminder of kindness. As a general notice, Senator Jose Montoya reminded the senate that he has been compiling election information in an effort to get students to vote….
Pictured: The URI college of Pharmacy handing out Narcan kits to high-risk communities for opioid overdoses. PHOTO CREDIT: uri.edu The Community First Responders Program at URI saw the effects of their hard work this summer, as one of the Narcan kits they handed out was used to save a life. Jacob Derby and Elliana Spagnolo,…
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…
“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…
Triples, new residence hall possible in future With growing numbers of students, the URI community finds it harder and harder to find housing. PHOTO CREDIT: Hannah Charron | Staff Photographer With a growing number of students attending the University of Rhode Island and a spike in students wanting to live on campus, URI has been…
New dorm construction planned, current halls facing changes The effects of the pandemic, and increased numbers in enrollment has shown that on-campus upperclassmen housing has dwindled. PHOTO CREDIT: Hannah Charron | Staff Photographer Students at the University of Rhode Island have experienced different housing circumstances since the COVID-19 pandemic, and Housing and Residential Life (HRL)…
This week’s gathering of the Student Senate was highlighted by a meeting with the interim Vice President of Student Affairs and Director of Health Services, Ellen Reynolds, as well as the official recognition of two student organizations. Reynolds’s time on the floor began with her receiving recognition from the Senate for receiving her doctorate. From…
This week from the senate chambers: a discussion with chief of police and director of public safety officer Michael Jagoda and director of transportation and parking services Joe Paradise. Jagoda began by addressing safety concerns at the Memorial Union in relation to public transportation. Recently, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) modified the number…
Five functional bathrooms remain open for foreseeable future All but five bathrooms in the library are seeing renovations over the next year. PHOTO CREDIT: Maddie Bataille | Photo Editor The Robert L. Carothers Library’s restrooms are now in the midst of a major three-phase renovation that began in July and will be continuing throughout the…
Men’s, women’s teams look to woo new recruits with practice facility The Ryan Center’s new court will be a lighter shade and will contain the University’s secondary logo, introduced last year. PHOTO CREDIT: keaneyblue.com The University of Rhode Island’s Athletic Department has made a large investment for a new Ryan Center court alongside a new…