Demetrius Harmon shakes hands with audience members during the lecture “We Gon’ Be Alright.” Photo by Momolu Akoiwala. The University of Rhode Island’s oldest multicultural organization, Uhuru Sasa, and the Student Entertainment Committee hosted their second annual joint lecture, “We Gon’ Be Alright,” this past Tuesday, Feb. 5. The event featured keynote speaker, Demetrius Harmon,…
Performers squared off in the ring on Sunday night during the NXT Live Show. Photo by Greg Clark. The University of Rhode Island’s Ryan Center hosted an NXT wrestling event this past weekend, making it the third time professional wrestling has come to campus. NXT, a branch of the World Wrestling Entertainment brand, acts as…
Two professors at the University of Rhode Island have used computer modeling to examine the deadly Anak Krakatau volcano collapse and resulting tsunami that occurred in December 2018. Steven Carey, a professor emeritus of oceanography, and Stephan Grilli, department chair and professor of ocean engineering, have used available data to simulate the collapse. The collapse…
The University of Rhode Island has reassured that despite the government shutdown over winter break, students will still receive their financial aid. Carnell Jones, the director of Enrollment Services, said that URI has been understanding for incoming students for the spring 2019 semester that have had processing issues. The main issue concerned IRS transcripts which…
At-Large Ryan MenardMy name is Ryan Menard and I am running for a seat on the URI Student Senate. During my term with Student Senate I have helped to create a better dining menu, worked with the Administration to address the growing issue of student employment, and lobbied for an increase in student parking. If…
Starting last semester, communication studies students at the University of Rhode Island have the option to choose a focus area to help add structure and coherence to an increasingly diverse curriculum. Prior to last semester, the communications major had a wide variety of classes with no particular focus areas. Communications students have over 75 classes…
The University of Rhode Island’s Student Senate spent a substantial amount of time this week working on their constitution again. Student Senate failed to pass the bill calling for the implementation of a new constitution because numerous senators were absent, required to abstain, or simply abstained from voting and failed to reach quorum. A motion…
Photo Courtesy of Erin Spear. After a successful first run last year, TEDx is being brought back to the University of Rhode Island with new talks focused on the theme “Change It Up.” The theme is open to an individual’s own interpretation and asks presenters to prepare talks with topics of their choice regarding any…
Madness grips URI campus in wake of patriots win Joseph Lachance | A student expresses his disappointment in the Super Bowl half-time show while others riot around him after the Patriots win Sunday Night. by Mary Lind and Isaac Marshall The University of Rhode Island Kingston Campus erupted in riots following the New England Patriots…
The University of Rhode Island and the State of Rhode Island announced three Innovation Campus Projects last December, which will combine academics with commercial businesses. According to a press release from the office of Governor Gina Raimondo, the three projects will be supported by $12 million from a $20 million bond approved by Rhode Island…