Week wrap-up

The University of Rhode Island had a busy week of sports with the men’s and women’s cross country teams competing in the Atlantic 10 Championships, volleyball defeating Virginia Commonwealth University 3-2, women’s soccer besting Davidson College 3-0, and swimming and diving sweeping the Ed & Judy Golden Invitational. Cross Country Rhode Island’s men and women’s…

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Islamophobia: be aware, do not beware

The Multicultural Student Center arranged a panel on Islamophobia last Thursday evening. Naomi Thompson, associate professor of community, equity and diversity, and Dr. Nasser Zawia, the dean of the Graduate School, hosted the event in order to begin discussions into communities under attack. “Be extremely respectful and kind,” Zawia said, concerning his practice and upbringing…

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Presidential election experiences: first-time voters, seasoned professors

With the presidential election nearing, some students have the opportunity to vote for the first time, which can be both nerve-wracking and exciting, while professors view this as just another round. Senior Communication Studies and Public Relations major, Erika Berglund, is voting for the first time this year. Berglund is originally from Connecticut, and she…

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Professors, students express importance of down ballot elections

While nearly everyone has some type of opinion toward the national election, many students and adults alike have no idea what legislation will be on their down ballot this coming Tuesday. The down ballot encompasses everything that’s not the presidential candidates, from local and state legislators to ballot questions. Although the presidential election receives extensive…

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