Student Senate voted Wednesday night to table a resolution calling for all student employees at the University of Rhode Island to be paid time-and-a-half on holidays and Sundays. The resolution was introduced by Student Senator Ryan Menard, who is a member of the Student Affairs Committee. Rhode Island state statute, law 25-3-3, generally requires employees…
Photo by Anna Meassick Thursday, Oct. 25 At 3:41 a.m., a parking complaint was reported on Flagg Road. A citation/warning was issued. Friday, Oct. 26 At 9:39 a.m., there was a motor vehicle accident in the Fine Arts Center Parking Lot. A report was filed. At 3:07 p.m., an incident of harassment was reported to…
This week’s University of Rhode Island Student Senate meeting consisted of heavy debate on student pay and nominations of representatives for Senate. A bill was proposed by Senator Ryan Menard calling for all University student employees be paid time-and-a-half on all work completed on Rhode Island state holidays and Sundays. All mentions of “Sunday” in…
A deadly shooting occurred in a Pittsburgh Jewish Synagogue Saturday. Eleven people have been confirmed killed and multiple officers were wounded at the Tree of Life Synagogue. The New York Times has reported that 46-year-old Robert Bowers, the shooting suspect, has no criminal record, but had previously been posting anti-semitic messages on a social networking…
Photo by Autumn Walter | Men’s and women’s basketball was given a warm welcome back before the new season begins. On Oct. 18, the University of Rhode Island hosted their annual Rhody Madness event to welcome the men’s and women’s basketball team and hype up the incoming season, accompanied by a concert from hip-hop artist…
Photo by Anna Meassick | Signs can be seen across campus and the state to vote yes on 2 which includes funding for RIC and URI. On Election Day, Rhode Island citizens will vote on the much talked about Question 2 on campus that would affect funding of higher education facilities. The proposed $70 million…
Researchers at the University of Rhode Island are looking for people to participate in a study regarding student pharmacists providing services to anyone 18 years and older who wish to quit smoking. Those who participate will meet with a student pharmacist for an interview to create an individual plan to quit smoking, and then help…
The University of Rhode Island has started the process of composing a new contract with an outside vendor for laundry services in the residence halls that will begin in the Fall of 2019. The current contract for laundry services in residence halls is with Automatic Laundry and has been in place for the past 10…
Photo by Anna Meassick | Nancy Folbre opens the night saying she knows she is in the right place due to our “think big” attitude. On Oct. 23, Nancy Folbre spoke at the annual Honors Colloquium in Edwards Hall with a presentation entitled, “The Rise and Decline of Patriarchal Systems.” Folbre is a retired professor…
Photo by Anna Meassick | A large crowd gathered on Oct. 20 to hear from Robert Flanders and Sheldon Whitehouse who are running for a spot in Senate. United States Senate candidates for the state of Rhode Island sparred over issues including health care, immigration, climate change and President Donald Trump in the University of…