This year’s January-Term trip to Cuba is a unique opportunity for students to learn and experience the very different lives of those living in the country. With a focus on political science and economics, the trip explores the differences in society between the United States and Cuba. Exploring the differences in culture and social aspects…
Tuesday, Oct. 10 At 12:13 a.m. there was a medical emergency at Barlow Hall on Campus Avenue. An escort by the police was needed. At 5:55 a.m. a fire alarm went off at Frat Circle. No action was required. At 1:40 p.m. there was a report of larceny East Farm. Allegedly, wood was found to…
Puerto Rico is still in a state of devastation more than three weeks after Hurricane Maria hit the island. Much of the island is still without electricity or cellular service, and only 63 percent of the island has access to clean drinking water. As a result, residents are becoming increasingly desperate. Some are resorting to…
The University of Rhode Island Student Senate inducted new senators at their meeting on Wednesday night. Following the election that was held earlier in the semester, the bill to confirm the Fall 2017 election results was voted on and approved. However, before the vote, the bill had to be changed because of inaccuracies. Due to…
The University of Rhode Island has a new program this school year that many first year students are eligible for. After partnering with the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA), the University is now offering free RIPTA bus passes to eligible students. These bus passes, which are known as “U-PASS,” are applicable for all RIPTA…
Wednesday, Oct. 4 At 7:09 p.m. there was an animal complaint on Lippitt Road. There was an injured bird and assistance was rendered. At 2:08 p.m. there was a medical emergency on Lower College Road. Transportation to the hospital was necessary. At 4:20 p.m. a motor vehicle accident took place on Flagg Road. A report…
Wildfires in California have produced devastating effects in the northern part of the state. Eleven people have been confirmed dead, and an estimated 100,000 acres have been burned, along with 1,500 homes and buildings. Governor Jerry Brown declared a state of emergency Monday. Due to strong winds that helped fuel the flames, much of the…
The University of Rhode Island Student Senate voted on two bills Wednesday night. The first was to recognize Artists Striving to End Poverty as an unfunded organization. Their goal is to help the community through art, music and visual art. They also hold open mics and accept donations for different organizations. For example, they have…
Students flocked to the Memorial Union this Wednesday, Sept. 28, to protest the Cross County Evangelism group who came to the University of Rhode Island to preach their message to the campus community. Starting at around noon time, the Cross Country Evangelism group stayed until 2:30 p.m. amidst angry remarks, screamed questions and gawking students…
The University of Rhode Island released their annual Clery Report this week, disclosing all of the crimes committed on campus in within the last year. This Clery Report lays out the statistics of campus crime during the 2016 school year. For URI, the statistics are divided into four charts, one to represent each of the…