The University of Rhode Island’s Student Senate began their meeting discussing the recognition of a returning organization, Slam Poetry Club. Slam Poetry is an organization seeking students to create, share and talk about poetry. They meet weekly to recite poetry and do creative writing enhancement exercises. “ We’re trying to cultivate a very safe environment…
The University of Rhode Island’s Student Senate began with the URI Powerlifting club asking for money for money to go to the collegiate regionals. The Powerlifting club said that they have a good shot at winning first place this year, and need the money to afford the trip. There was some deliberation over the fact…
The University of Rhode Island is following the example of other colleges across the nation and banning self-balancing scooters from campus. Generally known as Hoverboards, these motorized boards met opposition when reports surfaced through the media about them catching fire. Assistant Director of Public Safety Samuel Adams said the reason for the ban is…
Upon returning to the University of Rhode Island after winter break, some students living in the Roger Williams Housing Complex found their belongings damaged after workers replaced curtains in certain rooms. “I walked in and my roommate’s desk was in the middle of the room,† Lauren Potak, a junior living in Burnside Hall, said….
Journalism and public relations majors often contradict each other- except in Journalism 341, editing for publication, where they learn editing techniques side by side. Journalism 341 is a required class for public relations majors and an optional, although arguably imperative, skills class for journalism majors. In both current sections of the class, PR majors…
Tenured professors at the University of Rhode Island and other universities have the opportunity to enjoy job security, but some students are uncertain of how tenure influences teaching styles. In an online survey conducted at the university that asked whether or not students felt that tenure, the protective status awarded to certain university professors, affected…
The University of Rhode Island’s Slow Food group reintroduced their local foods market this past Monday, following its absence from campus for the past several semesters. This return of the market offers new experiences and tastes to freshmen and upperclassmen alike, since the group has recruited three new vendors. President of URI Slow Food Kayleigh…
Just as the Republican and Democratic parties are determining who their respective candidates will be, so are the eligible-to-vote students of the University of Rhode Island. After Monday night’s Iowa caucuses, this year’s election season is officially underway, with both parties one step closer to choosing their final candidate. And from chatting with a…
On Monday, Jan. 25, at 9:16 p.m., a report was filed for a drug offense in Fayerweather Residence Hall on Complex Road. On Thursday, Jan. 28, at 1:54 a.m., a motor vehicle stop on Old North Road led to the arrest of a 19-year-old on the charges of a first-offense DUI for drugs and…
Student Senate discussed an immediate need for $4,200 as requested by the URI Dressage Team. The Dressage team is a team designed to support those interested in equestrian and competitive riding. Last year, the team had a very successful year and made it to Region A at Nationals. The Dressage Team met with Senate…