The April 8 virtual University of Rhode Island Student Senate meeting was dominated by game-changing internal elections in the first meeting with last week’s newly-sworn in senators. The most contentious election of the night turned out to be the Cultural Affairs Chair, which was contested between incumbent Lulu Alryati and candidates Bolu Taiwo and Wahija…
The University of Rhode Island’s Student Senate approved student organization budgets and swore in newly-elected senators during two online meetings Wednesday night. During the first meeting, the Senate finished its remaining unfinished business from earlier this semester, including recognizing the aforementioned budgets and the elections held on Feb. 26 and 27. Before the final budget…
The University of Rhode Island’s Faculty Senate voted in favor of legislation that would allow students to opt for an alternative grading method in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. But what does this grading method entail, and should you choose to opt into it? The Good Five Cent Cigar is here to answer all of…
On Tuesday, March 31, the University of Rhode Island’s Plains Road parking lot became one of three COVID-19 drive-thru testing sites in Rhode Island. The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island National Guard are operating the three sites as testing demand reaches fever pitch across the country. The two other testing…
Many classes have transferred to a video conference format due to the spread of COVID-19. Photo courtesy of Zoom Video Communications Inc. While the transition to remote learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic has created challenges, it has also provided new learning opportunities for students at the University of Rhode Island. As millions of Americans…
In their first virtual meeting since the University of Rhode Island’s COVID-19 shutdown, the Student Senate discussed internal elections, the budget for the 2020-2021 year and the re-recognition of student organizations. The meeting opened with reports from the election committee. Senator John Morabito said that elections were essentially completed and everyone that had been…
Photo courtesy of the University of Rhode Island’s Summer Sessions Instagram. This is a developing story. For the most up-to-date information, follow @RhodyCigar and our staff on Twitter. You can also go to our website for more coverage. While some details have become clearer as the University of Rhode Island begins remote learning this week…
This is a developing story. For the most up-to-date information, follow @RhodyCigar and our staff on Twitter. You can also go to our website for more coverage. The University of Rhode Island announced on March 19 that classes will be taught remotely for the remainder of the semester. This choice cancels the original plan of…
This is a developing story and part of the Cigar’s coverage of the University of Rhode Island’s response to COVID-19. For the most recent updates, follow @RhodyCigar on Twitter. General updates for Saturday, April 18 – Friday, April 24 Alternative grading options are available for spring 2020 classes to offer support to students while adjusting…
The University of Rhode Island recalled all student study abroad programs in Europe after President Donald Trump suspended travel from most of Europe for 30 days, beginning March 13. Amid efforts to slow the spread of infection of COVID-19, the University announced this decision on March 12. The University also suspended all University-sponsored international travel…