The University of Rhode Island’s men and women’s rugby teams have been club sport staples at URI for many years. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has made it complicated for the teams to find new players and it forced a cancellation of the fall 2020 season. Still, the two teams, which are founded on inclusion and…
Will Leviton (left) at tryouts for Providence Pirates Basketball team. Photo from the Providence Journal. From the Providence Steamrollers to the Pawtucket Red Sox, the state of Rhode Island has had its fair share of professional teams over the years. A new team will be joining the local scene next year––the Providence Pirates, who will…
A-10 Commissioner Bernadette McGlade discusses plans for upcoming basketball season amid COVID-19 concerns. Photo by Siobhan Richards. Nearly two months later than usual, there’s an official plan for the 2020-21 Atlantic 10 men’s basketball season. Media Week for the A-10 brought a host of announcements involving the University of Rhode Island Men’s Basketball team, with…
Club Baseball isn’t letting COVID-19 keep them from playing the game. Photo contributed by Club Baseball (pre-COVID). The University of Rhode Island Club Baseball team is excited for the upcoming spring season, despite things looking a little different due to COVID-19. The club baseball team is very much alive and well; they just have to…
Campus dance team eXposure are keeping themselves on their feet. Photo contributed by eXposure (pre-COVID). Raising awareness and showing diversity through dance is what eXposure strives to do, although they pride themself most being a group where everyone is welcome. University of Rhode Island’s eXposure is a co-ed multicultural dance organization that works to spread…
After being put on hold in the spring, Club Dance has been practicing virtually. Photo from Club Dance Instagram (pre-COVID). Although the University of Rhode Island’s Club Dance Team can’t compete or practice in-person like usual, they are still training virtually to prepare for their future season. Founded in spring 2018, the club dance team…
The women’s basketball team shoots to do better than ever. Photo from GoRhody. Year two for any coaching staff is usually the year a small, but not a massive, leap happens before a team makes its ascent to lofty heights. If that is the case, then the University of Rhode Island’s Women’s Basketball team is…
Senior Kevin Wehner expresses his passion for sports broadcasting. Photo by Grace DeSanti. Ever since a young age, New York native Kevin Wehner knew he had a passion for sports broadcasting. His child self was right, and he is living out his dream as a University of Rhode Island student. The first club Wehner joined…
Track and Field athlete Noelya Delacruz successful on and off the field. Photo from GoRhody. When talking about involvement and activity, you would be hard pressed to find someone who has more enthusiasm for life than University of Rhode Island track and field star Noelya Delacruz. After a breakout 2019-20 campaign, the junior has quickly…
Despite following COVID-19 guidelines, the Boss Ice Arena will be closed in compliance with the state executive order. Photo by Siobhan Richards. Due to a surge in COVID-19 cases across Rhode Island, all ice rinks in the state have been required to close for at least six days, according to last week’s executive order from…