Beauvais to have ‘open door’ policy Laura Beauvais joins the list of new hires, as interim provost. PHOTO CREDIT: James Singer As the University of Rhode Island transitions into new presidential leadership, another major position, provost and vice president for academic affairs, will be filled by interim Laura Beauvais on Oct 1.Beauvais, who was a…
Finding quality housing off-campus often challenging. Problems with Commuter Affairs off-campus database raises concerns from students. PHOTO CREDIT: Greg Clark With new restraints put on the number of on-campus housing spaces, finding off-campus housing has become a pressing concern for many students. For those students looking off-campus, it could be overwhelming to find and secure…
New parking policy shortens parking time in Memorial Union Lot to accommodate tenants. PHOTO CREDIT: Hannah Charron The University of Rhode Island has changed the policy on parking in the lot behind the Memorial Union to 45-minute time slots at all times. This change was done in order to help the tenants of the Memorial…
As state regulations involving COVID-19 shift, URI Dining Services returns to offering in-person meals. PHOTO CREDIT: Joe Kulik In accordance with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the state of Rhode Island, the University of Rhode Island is offering students options for dining this year that have been unavailable for the past…
Women’s Center returns to campus in new location. PHOTO CREDIT: Melissa Marchese For the University of Rhode Island’s Women’s Center, the return to an in-person school year also means a return to the use of the Center’s in-person space. According to the Women’s Center’s mission statement, its goal is to provide a safe, empowering space…
Students share thoughts on new COVID-19 mask mandates. The University of Rhode Island’s recent mask mandate has led to some debate amongst the community. Photo contributed by Olivia Prue. As students return to campus for the fall semester, the University of Rhode Island has announced that all community members, regardless of vaccination status, will be…
Maximus Julian, Leah Ribner-Martin two of University’s brightest The University of Rhode Island tragically lost two students this summer and continues to mourn their passings as the academic year begins. Maximus Julian, a 22-year-old student in the College of Business, passed away on June 1 after being the victim of a random act of violence…
URI is requiring students to be vaccinated, but if they’re exempt, they must receive twice-weekly testing. Photo credit: Greg Clark. The University of Rhode Island recently updated its COVID-19 policies for the fall 2021 semester, due to the rise of the delta variant and the increase in fully vaccinated students. Last year, the University’s guidelines…
Photo by Grace Desanti. The University of Rhode Island’s Gender and Sexuality Center (GSC) offers year-round resources for LGBTQIA+ students, faculty and community members in an effort to “spread positivity and enact change” in the community. Omar Laguerre-Lewis, a rising senior who works at the GSC as a receptionist, said that the Center works to…
In the wake of the controversial article published by URI Gender and Womens Studies Professor Donna Hughes, many at the University are questioning just how well transgender students are treated on campus. Photo by Greg Clark. After weeks of fallout following the publication of an article written by a University of Rhode Island professor Donna…