U.S. midterms have local impact The midterm election results from Nov. 8 show surprising changes for Rhode Island, the University of Rhode Island and the country as a whole. Emily Lynch, an assistant teaching professor of political science, said that one of the most surprising outcomes of the election was the lack of a “red…
To spread voting knowledge, the Faculty for Student Voting Right advocates for students to register and vote in the midterm elections. Graphic By: Maddie Bataille | Photo Editor A University of Rhode Island professor continues to represent the Faculty for Student Voting Rights (FSVR) amidst the Rhode Island general elections. In 2020, Brendan “Skip” Mark,…
Mu Sochua, an activist and former politician in Cambodia, came to URI to speak on human rights. PHOTO CREDIT: outoftheboxpodcast.com Featuring Cambodian politician and activist Mu Sochua, the University of Rhode Island’s Center for Nonviolence and Peace Studies hosted a lecture on Oct. 26 entitled “Nonviolent Activism: Protecting Freedom and Human Rights in Cambodia.” The…
This past May, Rhode Island became the 19th state to legalize marijuana. Graphic By: Maddie Bataille | Photo Editor On May 25, Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee signed a bill that would make Rhode Island the 19th state to legalize recreational marijuana use for adults come the new year. University of Rhode Island Police Captain…
Committee seeking bond approval for repairs at Bay Campus “Vote Yes on 1” asks voters to support a $100 billion bond going toward renovations for the URI bay campus. PHOTO CREDIT: Maddie Bataille | Photo Editor This year’s Rhode Island midterm election on Nov. 8 holds great potential for the University of Rhode Island’s Graduate…
Supreme court decision opens up conversation about state healthcare RI state employees do not have abortions covered under the University’s healthcare plan. Illustration by: Maddie Bataille | Photo Editor Faculty and staff at the University of Rhode Island and their dependents do not have abortion coverage as part of their University healthcare plan. This is…
Zach Hurwitz aspires for unprecedented political success URI freshman Zach Hurwitz is running in the RI state gubernatorial race as the youngest candidate. PHOTO CREDIT: zach4gov.com Zach Hurwitz isn’t like most first-year college students. At 18 years old, Zach Hurwitz is the youngest candidate in the 2022 Rhode Island state gubernatorial race, running as an…
Forum speakers clash over student representation, town identity Starting this academic year, the Narragansett Town Council is only allowing three unrelated undergraduate students to live together in any Narragansett rental property. On Sept. 19, Narragansett’s Town Council opened the floor to concerns regarding both the zoning ordinance and the new rental registration. Narragansett Town Council…
Joe Biden celebrates his new position as the President of the United States. Photo from nbcnews.com. On Saturday, Nov. 7, the majority of media outlets called the 2020 United States presidential race, naming Joseph Biden president-elect and Kamala Harris vice president-elect. The highly contested and publicized race has been met with mixed reactions from the…
Incumbent President Donald Trump. Photo from Whitehouse.gov. Gone are the days when you’d wake up on the first Wednesday of November every four years and know the victor of the United States presidential election. In a divisive Election Week in American history, the presidential contest of Republican President Donald Trump vs. former Democratic Vice President…