After nearly three decades of gradual decrease in the operating budget, the state of Rhode Island has given the University of Rhode Island $105 million for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. This is a 16% increase from the $91 million received last year. In addition to this large operating budget, which handles the yearly expenses of…
Perseverance is one of many words that could be used to describe the baseball career of Mark Coley so far. The former Rhode Island Ram was selected 503rd overall in the 2023 Major League Baseball (MLB) Draft on July 11, by the Miami Marlins. This selection made Coley only the second player in the University’s…
Well, that’s it, I’m done. I cannot believe that I am graduating college and that I was the Entertainment Editor for the Good Five Cent Cigar! Dreams really do come true. There truly aren’t enough words to describe how fortunate and lucky I am to have been a part of this organization. I have made…
“Happy Art” by Leah PopovicMaybe the world needs happy art.It’s easy to lecture through sonnets and melodiesAbout the hatred of a soulOr a winter wind so cold that it could freeze time itself.I’m not saying to erase your blackboard drawingsAnd the notes beneath your desk,But sometimes, it’s mundane to complain.Maybe the world needs happy art.We…
Inside the threat posted on YikYak. PHOTO CREDIT: webwise.ie The University of Rhode Island alerted students on Monday, March 6 about a threat that was issued over the weekend after many students expressed concerns for their safety to professors, Student Senators and on social media. The user posted the threatening message through the anonymous social…
URI’s College of Business displays a gallery of business attire through history. PHOTO CREDIT: Connor Zisk | Staff Photographer To celebrate the College of Business’ 100th anniversary, the department of textiles, fashion merchandising and design (TMD) at the University of Rhode Island opened a new exhibit titled “Dressed for Business: A Retrospective Look at the…
ITZY released their first studio album “Crazy In Love” almost two years ago on September 24, 2021. This is by far their most successful album and my favorite album from them. I went to ITZY’s concert this past November, and they were absolutely amazing. A majority of their set-list consisted of songs from their “Checkmate”…
Uri students can access free produce through URI Free Farmers Market. PHOTO CREDIT: Eddie Melfi | Staff Photographer The University of Rhode Island’s farmer’s market will be hiring new student staff in the upcoming weeks to promote nutrition education for college students and give them first-hand experience to realize where their food comes from. “‘For…
K-pop group releases 12th mini album. PHOTO CREDIT: Rolling Stone TWICE released their 12th mini album “Ready To Be” on March 10, and I was ready to be blown away by their talent and flawless album once again. Sorry, that was a bad joke, but I laughed. TWICE never stops working and putting out content…