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How To Be a Media Literate Citizen: “The Role of Researchers, Journalists, and Students in the World of Heightened Disinformation, Conspiracy Theories, and Hate.” PHOTO CREDIT: Global Investigative Journalism Network Misinformation and disinformation are not new issues, but in an increasingly connected world, disinformation is a rapidly growing industry. Craig Silverman, a reporter for ProPublica…
Dance like nobody’s watching at the RhodyTHON fundraiser to raise money for Hasbro Children’s Hospital. PHOTO CREDIT: Greg Clark | Staff Photographer After two long years of working around COVID-19 protocols The University of Rhode Island’s RhodyTHON dance marathon is back in full swing. “RhodyTHON is a nonprofit student-run organization,” Paige Nickla, the executive director of…
“King Richard” highlights Aunjaune Ellis’s talent alongside a talented cast. PHOTO CREDIT: Shondaland Dear Aunjanue Ellis, With Ariana DeBose (“West Side Story”) sweeping the Best Supporting Actress category and the clear frontrunner for Sunday’s Academy Awards, I want to take a moment to praise one of my favorite performances of the year – Aunjanue Ellis…
The Rams’ historic season came to an unfortunate end after a cold shooting night in the first round of the WNIT. PHOTO CREDIT: Siobhan Richards | Contributing Photographer The first postseason win in University of Rhode Island women’s basketball program history will have to wait at least one more season. In the second-ever postseason appearance…
New Men’s Basketball head coach Archie Miller will be tasked with returning the University’s crown jewel back to the national stage. PHOTO CREDIT: gorhody.com Archie Miller, new head coach for the University of Rhode Island Men’s Basketball team, was officially unveiled to the local community at the Higgins Welcome Center on Monday morning. Miller reportedly…
Students and alum abroad speak on the impacts of war in Ukraine on their work in Europe. PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED BY: Ryan Frankel While there is a long distance between the University of Rhode Island and Ukraine, many members of the university community are studying in Europe and have seen lives change since the Russo-Ukrainian war…
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…
Earl Smith leaves behind a legacy of kindness, justice URI community loses beloved faculty member, Earl Smith III. PHOTO CREDIT: Nora Lewis On Tuesday, March 1, the University of Rhode Island lost a beloved and long-time community member, Assistant Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Earl N. Smith III. He leaves behind a…
The Women’s Center and Gender and women’s studies department hosts a panel for women to share their story. PHOTO CREDIT: Maddie Bataille | Photo Editor The University of Rhode Island held its International Women’s Day Panel on Tuesday, March 8 to commemorate the celebration that has been recognized in the U.S. for over a century. …
University to begin search process for new Vice President of Student Affairs After almost six years serving as head of student affairs, Kathy Collins has left URI’s community. PHOTO CREDIT: uri.edu After serving nearly six years as the Vice President of Student Affairs, Kathy Collins is leaving the University of Rhode Island to pursue a…