Last semester when I sat down to write the traditional Editor-in-Chief “welcome to the new Cigar” column, thoughts kept ringing over and over in my head about everything that could go wrong while I am responsible for this 48-year-old newspaper. But what I never realized about passion and motivation is that it has the ability…
Interesting internships: Student Abbie Judson spent her summer interning France and visiting other countries including Switzerland as pictured above. Contributed photo by Abbie Judson. To most college students, traveling throughout Europe over the summer is a luxury that one cannot afford to take, both from an economical and a practical standpoint. Instead, summers are dedicated…
Summer may not be officially over until September 23, however, classes are in full swing and therefore, grind season is back baby. While getting back in the routine of going to classes five days a week, eating three meals a day and getting a reasonable amount of sleep may feel daunting, there are many helpful…
What resources and advice should freshmen capitalize on? Welcome to the University of Rhode Island! You’ve survived your first couple weeks of school here as a freshman. Congratulations! The beginning of freshman year can be scary. You have to move into a shoebox with people you’ve never met. You have to learn to share two…
Stress has been a big part of my life for as long I can remember. Genetically, I was pretty unlucky when it came to family history of mental illness, particularly generalized anxiety and panic disorder. I have battled these two mental illness for as long as I can remember. My last two years of high…
By Nick Marotta, Student Senate President. In effect for fall of 2019, an alternative parking plan will be implemented at URI. Rather than purchasing the standard two hundred dollar yearly commuter permit, a new option of carpool permitting will be available for students. This new permit can be shared with a minimum of two, and…
Throughout your time attending the University of Rhode Island, you most likely have endured dining hall food at some point. Contrary to popular opinion, I actually enjoy the dining hall food, although this may be due to the fact that I usually end up starting a toaster fire when I try to cook food myself….
I have never felt unsafe in an Uber ride before. I’ve always felt as though Uber was the most reliable form of transportation, especially around college campuses. Until recently, every ride I’ve experienced has been safe and reliable and the drivers have always been friendly. However, this past Friday night negates every good experience I’ve…
by Melody Groben The University of Rhode Island is filled with thousands of students, hundreds of organizations, a plethora of intelligent staff members and a beautiful campus. But just like every other university, it is affected by sexually-transmitted infections and diseases. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, at the end of 2015…
Tucked away at the back of the local convenience store, Kingston Mart is a new addition to the Emporium’s already broad menu. Recently, Kingston Mart has begun expanding its business model from just selling chips, sodas and cigarettes to food as well. And I gotta tell you, they are nailing it. The star dish of…