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WATCH: URI Police confident in community cooperation post election
What could go down as one of the most historical elections in United States history is right around the corner, and URI police say they are prepared for any type of response students may have to election results. In recent years, the URI Police Department has established community policing in efforts to continue to institute…
Reacting to the election as a minor
A year from now when someone says to me, “it’s your fault that we’re in this situation,” I can truthfully say it’s not. I am talking about probably the most important presidential election in history and the fact that I can’t vote. Therefore, whatever political situations arises within the next four years, I’ll have taken…
Voting against democracy: how voting for the lesser evil can be the greatest evil
In our current election, tensions between political parties have become so strained that many are seeking to vote against the candidate they like the least. In doing so, a candidate who may actually deserve the position may end up losing out. In a democratic system such as ours, one of the greatest powers our citizens…
My Favorite Album
Every music lover has that one album that will always stand above the rest for them. It’s that one album that kicks everything off; it may turn your attention to your new favorite band, or it may make you relive the glory days of high school. Either way, there is that one album that means…
Week wrap-up
The University of Rhode Island had a busy week of sports with the men’s and women’s cross country teams competing in the Atlantic 10 Championships, volleyball defeating Virginia Commonwealth University 3-2, women’s soccer besting Davidson College 3-0, and swimming and diving sweeping the Ed & Judy Golden Invitational. Cross Country Rhode Island’s men and women’s…
Islamophobia: be aware, do not beware
The Multicultural Student Center arranged a panel on Islamophobia last Thursday evening. Naomi Thompson, associate professor of community, equity and diversity, and Dr. Nasser Zawia, the dean of the Graduate School, hosted the event in order to begin discussions into communities under attack. “Be extremely respectful and kind,” Zawia said, concerning his practice and upbringing…
Presidential election experiences: first-time voters, seasoned professors
With the presidential election nearing, some students have the opportunity to vote for the first time, which can be both nerve-wracking and exciting, while professors view this as just another round. Senior Communication Studies and Public Relations major, Erika Berglund, is voting for the first time this year. Berglund is originally from Connecticut, and she…
Professors, students express importance of down ballot elections
While nearly everyone has some type of opinion toward the national election, many students and adults alike have no idea what legislation will be on their down ballot this coming Tuesday. The down ballot encompasses everything that’s not the presidential candidates, from local and state legislators to ballot questions. Although the presidential election receives extensive…
Letter to the Editor: Can URI Students Vote on November 8?
By Thupten Tendhar Of course, I plan to vote for YES on 4. “We need your voice and your vote on November 8 to support the success of our students and the role the University of Rhode Island” says URI website. There has been good efforts and publicity for the approval of Question 4 which…