Cox, Rams part ways after another late-game collapse

Director of Athletics Thorr Bjorn announced Friday that the program would be moving on from David Cox after four seasons. PHOTO CREDIT: gorhody.com A new era will begin for the University of Rhode Island Men’s Basketball team starting next season.  On Friday afternoon, Director of Athletics Thorr Bjorn announced that Head Coach David Cox would…

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University prepares for rest of semester, commencement amid pandemic

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…

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Community voices reactions, fears and plans to COVID-19 response

Students react to the University’s policies regarding COVID-19. Photo by James McIntosh. This is a developing story. For the most recent updates, follow @RhodyCigar and @mary_lind18 on Twitter.  One day after the University of Rhode Island announced an extension of spring break and a temporary transition to remote online classes, the community is hard at…

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University extends spring break, transitions to online courses amid COVID-19 concerns

COVID-19, a kind of coronavirus, is named for the virus’ crown-like fringes. Photo courtesy of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. This is a developing story. For the most recent updates, follow @RhodyCigar and @mary_lind18 on Twitter.  In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the University of Rhode Island’s face-to-face classes will be canceled next…

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