Tuesday evening, President Donald Trump addressed a joint session of Congress for the first time as president. The speech, similar to a State of the Union Address, allows the president to lay out the policies that lead Congress and set goals for the Administration. In keeping with tradition, Trump seemed to adopt a less…
The University of Rhode Island Student Senate held a debate on Tuesday night for the upcoming presidential election. Senators contending for the position are Sam King and Ryan Buck. King currently serves as the chair of the Student Organization Advisory Review Committee, and has served on every other committee of senate apart from the…
Students from colleges across Rhode Island came together at the University of Rhode Island Memorial Union last Saturday for a friendly competition to solve problems found on university campuses. At the second-annual ChangeFest, students competed for cash prizes to turn their projects into a reality. Hosted and created by the URI student organization, Thrive, ChangeFest…
Before grabbing their seats to watch the Rhode Island Rams take on Virginia Commonwealth University at the Ryan Center on Saturday, students made sure they got their free hot dogs and popcorn from the URI Police Department. Community Police Officer Paul Hanrahan stood outside the Ryan Center with his big, blue URI food truck, greeting…
Dr. Annemarie Vaccaro, associate professor and program director of College Student Personnel, received a national award for a “lifetime commitment to research and scholarship” in student development and social justice in January, . NASPA, also known as Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education, honored Vaccaro with an award for an “outstanding contribution to literature…
Cheating is considered a serious offense here at the University of Rhode Island. As a school that stresses academic honesty and integrity, cheating is not taken lightly. When a student it caught or suspected of cheating in the classroom, the professor has three options, according to Assistant Director of Community Standards Joe Berardi. The…
Winnie Brownell says this semester will be her last at URI Winifred Brownell, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, decided she will retire from her position on June 30 of this year. “I think it’s time to pass the baton to the next generation,” Brownell said. “I just think we’ve accomplished a great…
Community members come together to discuss Trump’s cabinet picks Students and faculty came together in the Multicultural Center last Friday to discuss their concerns about present political events and the newly appointed cabinet members. This was a part of a larger event called called “Strike4Democracy.” What started as single speeches by anyone who wished to…
Whether you’re trying to get into a bar off campus on the weekend, or buying alcohol from the local liquor store, the University of Rhode Island and South Kingstown Police are reminding students of the consequences that come with using a fake ID. Last week, URI sent out a notice on behalf of the South…
Last year, the Rhode Island Office of Internal Audit launched an audit of the University of Rhode Island’s Housing and Residential Life. The audit looked into the University’s policies and procedures, as well as fiscal policies. “I think audits are great, I love them,” said Vice President of URI’s Student Affairs division Kathy Collins. “I…