With exuberance and passion, University of Rhode Island orientation leaders pass down knowledge to the next generation on Welcome Day and beyond. As students are slowly admitted and committing to schools all around the country, URI began its string of Welcome Days for students and families. The first took place on March 28 and the…
The University of Rhode Island joined in observing National Public Health Week to spread awareness of the importance of public health through free events on campus. Covering topics from nutrition, skin cancer and suicide prevention, the events held throughout the week offered a variety of preventative resources to students. “I feel like people didn’t always…
New life is abound on University of Rhode Island’s Peckham Farm as the first lambs of the year spring onto campus. This lambing season yielded 13 lambs from eight ewes, a smaller amount than the farm’s typical 30 to 50 births per spring season, according to Peckham Farm Manager Coleman Reploge. But the low numbers…
Alpha Epsilon Pi’s University of Rhode Island chapter has been derecognized by the national office, citing “a sustained pattern of unacceptable behavior.” The Jewish fraternity has been on campus since 1928, though it was rechartered in 1978, 2009 and 2014, according to Jewish Rhode Island. AEPi was not on probation or suspended by the university…
This is a reprint from Rhody Today, published April 2. The University of Rhode Island mourns the death of professor Kathy Anne Quick, who died Sunday, March 29, at the age of 59. Her passing was sudden and unexpected. Mother, partner, daughter, sister, friend, and educator—Kathy was a force in the lives and hearts of…
A group of student workers at the University of Rhode Island is seeking to kick off the process of unionizing in hopes of better working conditions at university workplaces. The students, who asked to maintain anonymity, cited specific concerns with work conditions in the dining halls. “[Dining hall employees] are not getting the raises we…
As the conflict between the United States and Iran wages on, gas prices continue to rise, causing University of Rhode Island students to make tough decisions when it comes to their finances. President Donald Trump gave the go-ahead to move forward with Operation Epic Fury, a joint military operation with Israel, according to Britannica, on…
Motor Vehicle Accident March 31: Flagg Road April 1: Briar Lane Erratic Driver April 1: Plains Road. Three officers were dispatched at 8:37 a.m., scene deemed safe at 8:46 a.m.
Sex Offenses March 29: Weldin Residence Hall, an officer arrived on scene at 4:29 p.m. and was on the scene until 9:33 p.m. This investigation is still ongoing. Founded Suspicious Person Reports March 30: Browning Residence Hall, officer arrived on scene at 4:54 a.m. Motor Vehicle Accidents March 26: West Alumni Avenue March 29: Keaney…
Inching towards the spring and summer months, insects and pests are coming alive, and University of Rhode Island students have not been spared. Typical for this time of year, wasps are beginning to wake up and are finding their way into student dorms. Madison Carrion, second-year, has dealt with wasp-related issues over the past few…