As classes and events return to in-person formats at the University of Rhode Island, some students and professors have continued taking online classes and it doesn’t seem like online classes will go away any time soon. James Ferry, a graduate teaching assistant at the University, said that there are many benefits and drawbacks to both…
A new student organization, SADA, is advocating for students with disabilities. PHOTO CREDIT: Student Advocacy for Disability Awareness/Action The Student Advocacy for Disability Awareness/Action (SADA) is a new student-run organization at the University of Rhode Island that is aiming to “disassemble the stigmas associated with disabilities and build URI into an inclusive campus.” Jewel Voyer,…
After more than a year of navigating construction on Upper College Road, renovations are set to finish by the end of 2022. PHOTO CREDIT: Hannah Charron After about a year’s worth of renovation work led by Assistant Director of Capital Projects Ken Burke, the complete overhaul of Upper College Road is nearly finished. The road’s…
During this week’s Student Senate meeting, four new bills were passed, two of which were Senate recognition of new clubs. Director of Treasury Chris Hoover endorsed a new bill he wrote, handled by Senator Anabelle Gibson and sponsored by four other senators. The bill’s primary purpose is to address several issues pertaining to parking, traffic…
After 67 years, Union remains student hub The heart of the University of Rhode Island’s Kingston campus, the Memorial Union, has housed bowling alleys, lemonade stands and pizzerias since it first opened in 1954. According to Matt Santagata, the coordinator of operational services of the Union, the building was created as a memorial for the…
With a majority of the URI community fully vaccinated and COVID positivity rates remaining low, health services continue to advocate for regular testing. PHOTO CREDIT: Elizabeth Wong With a majority of University of Rhode Island’s students and staff receiving vaccinations for COVID-19, Health Services has reevaluated the procedures surrounding positive cases on campus. URI announced…
Starbucks enters the race to caffeinate students. URI welcomes Starbucks to its Kingston campus in Brookside Bistro, the Fascitelli Center for Advanced Engineering and the Daily Grind. PHOTO CREDIT: Elizabeth Wong The University of Rhode Island has run on Dunkin’ for many years, but Starbucks is finally making its way to the Kingston campus this…
General assignment classrooms to receive media updates While not all classrooms share the same technology, URI is working to standardize technology in general assignment classrooms. PHOTO CREDIT: Melissa Marchese With classes returning to in-person instruction at the University of Rhode Island, faculty and staff members are back to navigating the technology within each classroom. For…
Cory Clark and Louis Cerbo, the two finalists for director of the Counseling and Psychological Center, spoke to URI community members about their plans for the Center. PHOTO CREDIT: Nick Pierson In the final steps of the search for a new director of the Counseling and Psychological Center, the University of Rhode Island held virtual…
URI students excited to partake in experiential learning. Despite COVID-19 blocking most travel plans, there’s been a slight lift on restrictions, allowing some URI students off-campus study opportunities this fall. PHOTO CREDIT: Sophie Bacas After 18 months of study abroad trips being cancelled, the University of Rhode Island has started to reopen programs for students…