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Protestors against racism and police brutality gather at Chicago’s Federal Plaza on May 30, 2020. Photo by Imani Fleming. Over the last three weeks, the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement has gained momentum and exposure in a way like never before. According to its co-founders Alicia Garza, Patrisse Cullors and Opal Tometi, BLM is “a…
The College of Business, located in Ballentine Hall at the Kingston Campus, will undergo renovations funded by alumni donations. Photo courtesy of the University of Rhode Island. University of Rhode Island alumni, S. Kent and Diane Fannon, gave $6 million to the College of Business for renovations and expansion of Ballentine Hall, as well as…
All summer classes will be moved online at the University of Rhode Island, abiding with social distancing guidelines. Photo courtesy of the University of Rhode Island Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the University of Rhode Island has moved all summer classes to an online format. In a community-wide email sent on April 6, the University…
Students graduating in 2019 did not have to worry about finding a job amid a pandemic; a situation the class of 2020 finds itself in. Photo courtesy of The University of Rhode Island. Graduating University of Rhode Island seniors are grappling with an uncertain job market as the COVID-19 pandemic becomes both a public health…
Nursing students from the University of Rhode Island have the opportunity to work on the front lines in the fight again COVID-19. Photo courtesy of the University of Rhode Island. As cases of COVID-19 continue to spike, some University of Rhode Island nursing students are putting their lives on the line to help hospitals and…
The University of Rhode Island’s Faculty Senate voted in favor of legislation that would allow students to opt for an alternative grading method in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. But what does this grading method entail, and should you choose to opt into it? The Good Five Cent Cigar is here to answer all of…
On Tuesday, March 31, the University of Rhode Island’s Plains Road parking lot became one of three COVID-19 drive-thru testing sites in Rhode Island. The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island National Guard are operating the three sites as testing demand reaches fever pitch across the country. The two other testing…
Many classes have transferred to a video conference format due to the spread of COVID-19. Photo courtesy of Zoom Video Communications Inc. While the transition to remote learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic has created challenges, it has also provided new learning opportunities for students at the University of Rhode Island. As millions of Americans…
In their first virtual meeting since the University of Rhode Island’s COVID-19 shutdown, the Student Senate discussed internal elections, the budget for the 2020-2021 year and the re-recognition of student organizations. The meeting opened with reports from the election committee. Senator John Morabito said that elections were essentially completed and everyone that had been…
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…