Budget constraints leave women’s basketball without URI band for postseason

On Monday, Feb. 5, several members of the University of Rhode Island pep band were left surprised when the athletics department informed them that they would no longer be accompanying the women’s basketball team to their postseason tournament in March. Each year, URI’s athletic “spirit groups” – the pep band, cheerleaders and Ramettes dance team…

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Student Senate Report 2/14

In the aftermath of last week’s resignation of former Speaker Cameron Chardonet, this week’s Senate meeting nominated potential new speakers, established official election dates and welcomed two new Senate-recognized clubs. The Student Organization Committee has postponed their president’s meeting until Monday, Feb. 26, and the Campus Affairs Committee will be meeting with Dining Services on…

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