As the semester ends, students should know their final exam rights. Graphic by Elizabeth Wong. With finals season approaching and exams coming up, it’s important for students at the University of Rhode Island to be aware of the exam rights they are entitled to. Students can find their final exam rights online through the Student…
New carpooling passes were implemented this semester for commuter students who wish to save money on parking. Photo by Grace DeSanti. The University of Rhode Island launched its carpooling permit program for commuters this semester, which has so far yielded varying degrees of success. Transportation and Parking Services began offering carpool permits this semester. Carpooling…
Earlier this semester, a University of Rhode Island student voiced concerns to the Dean of Students’ office and Panhellenic Council over several Halloween costumes she saw on her Instagram feed that she thought were racist. Joellyn Pari, a human development major, saw two members of the Alpha Delta Pi sorority dressed up as Quavo and…
Students will be able to take a course on mental health starting this J-Term. Graphic by Elizabeth Wong. For both the Winter J Term semester and the upcoming spring semester, a course that teaches mental health first aid will be offered to students at the University of Rhode Island. This one-credit class will teach students…
The Narragansett Bay Campus is gearing up for major upgrades such as a new pier and buildings. Photo by Grace DeSanti. A new pier and two new buildings will be added to the University of Rhode Island’s Narragansett Bay Campus in the coming years, which will be funded by the $45 million that Rhode Island…
The Latin American, Carribean and Latinx minor will be interdisciplinary A new area studies minor in Latin American, Carribean and Latinx studies was recently approved by the faculty senate, along with a new Latinx grand challenge class. The minor is interdisciplinary and will include credits from different departments, with a focus on Latin American studies….
Students are able to give away a meal swipe to feed someone in need. Photo by Greg Clark. The University of Rhode Island brought back its Share a Swipe for Hope campaign this year, in which students were able to donate a meal swipe to help combat food insecurity on campus. The program allows students…
Thursday, Nov. 21 At 9:27 a.m. an assault occurred in Fayerweather Hall. A police report was filed. At 7:07 p.m. drug offenses occurred in Burnside Hall. A police report was filed. Friday, Nov. 22 At 9:03 a.m. fraud was reported on Lower College Road. A police report was filed. At 11:12 p.m. a medical emergency…
The University of Rhode Island Student Senate ended off the semester by passing nine bills during an approximately three-hour-long meeting yesterday night. Much of that time was spent discussing changes to the Student Senate bylaws, which were proposed by the Instruments Committee. In the absence of Instruments Committee Chair John Bagley, Senator Annabel Cimbal…
The University of Rhode Island’s College of Business is reconsidering the use of a video regarding professional dress, which is presented in a mandatory business course, after some complained that the video was sexist. The business course BUS 390: Junior Career Passport Program is a one-credit professional development class that all students with majors in…