Journalism and public relations majors often contradict each other- except in Journalism 341, editing for publication, where they learn editing techniques side by side. Journalism 341 is a required class for public relations majors and an optional, although arguably imperative, skills class for journalism majors. In both current sections of the class, PR majors…
Tenured professors at the University of Rhode Island and other universities have the opportunity to enjoy job security, but some students are uncertain of how tenure influences teaching styles. In an online survey conducted at the university that asked whether or not students felt that tenure, the protective status awarded to certain university professors, affected…
The University of Rhode Island’s Slow Food group reintroduced their local foods market this past Monday, following its absence from campus for the past several semesters. This return of the market offers new experiences and tastes to freshmen and upperclassmen alike, since the group has recruited three new vendors. President of URI Slow Food Kayleigh…
Just as the Republican and Democratic parties are determining who their respective candidates will be, so are the eligible-to-vote students of the University of Rhode Island. After Monday night’s Iowa caucuses, this year’s election season is officially underway, with both parties one step closer to choosing their final candidate. And from chatting with a…
On Monday, Jan. 25, at 9:16 p.m., a report was filed for a drug offense in Fayerweather Residence Hall on Complex Road. On Thursday, Jan. 28, at 1:54 a.m., a motor vehicle stop on Old North Road led to the arrest of a 19-year-old on the charges of a first-offense DUI for drugs and…
Student Senate discussed an immediate need for $4,200 as requested by the URI Dressage Team. The Dressage team is a team designed to support those interested in equestrian and competitive riding. Last year, the team had a very successful year and made it to Region A at Nationals. The Dressage Team met with Senate…
University of Rhode Island freshman Allison Smith was diagnosed with a concussion on Oct. 19 of this year. As she met with her professors to explain her situation, Smith said her professors were understanding and accommodating, except when it came to chemistry 101. She followed university protocol: met with the department of Disability Services…
Every day at the University of Rhode Island interesting research is conducted. However, one could argue nothing is as interesting and exciting as the explosives lab in the chemistry department. The explosives lab is run by URI professors Jimmie Oxley and James Smith. The lab is the premiere lab that deals with a chemical…
The University of Rhode Island held its first-ever Giving Tuesday event on Dec. 1 with the help of the URI Foundation and it was, by all accounts, a success. The original goal amount the Foundation was trying to reach was $50,000 donated from 250 donors. Not only did the initiative raise twice that amount…
Sakai, the educational software program used at the University of Rhode Island, is expected to be hosted through the third-party user Longsight by the end of January, according to Director of Media and Technology Services David Porter. “If all goes according to plan and we get to purchasing on time, it’s going to happen…