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# The Good 5¢ Cigar

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- [Men’s soccer student-athletes taking local youth development to next level with NextPlay Training](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/07/06/mens-soccer-student-athletes-taking-local-youth-development-to-next-level-with-nextplay-training/) - Youth training in Rhode Island has taken a leap with “NextPlay Training,” led by two in-state men’s soccer student athletes. Fourth-year University of Rhode Island defender Joey Turco and third-year midfielder Connor Froberg began preparations for their soccer training company, NextPlay Training, during the fall of 2024 and were able to start camps in the
- [Remembering Keith Labelle](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/07/01/remembering-keith-labelle/) - The Good Five Cent Cigar mourns the loss of longtime University of Rhode Island staff member Keith Labelle, who died on May 30. Labelle mentored many students and Cigar members in his role as a professor and faculty advisor for URi-STAND. The Cigar asked students and alumni to share their memories of Labelle: Tim Harniman,
- [Staff Picks: Summer 2026](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/06/16/staff-picks-summer-2026/) - Sadie Brandt - Editor-in-Chief: I’ve been listening to an absurd amount of music this summer, primarily because I have nothing to do except lie about and get way too invested in “Love Island USA.” As the days blend together into an amalgamation of nothingness, I’ve been blasting “Free.99” by Malcolm Todd, who has gotten me
- [THREE-PEAT: Rams row to third straight conference title](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/05/19/three-peat-rams-row-to-third-straight-conference-title/) - The University of Rhode Island women’s rowing team captured its third straight Atlantic 10 Conference Championship on Saturday, clinching an automatic bid to the NCAA Championship. The championship marked the 12th title in program history, with the Rams also taking home five individual awards. Rhode Island head coach Shelagh Donohoe was named the Atlantic 10
- [Rams take revenge at A-10 Outdoor Championship with program-record performance](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/05/06/rams-take-revenge-at-a-10-outdoor-championship-with-program-record-performance/) - The University of Rhode Island men’s track and field team captured its fifth Atlantic 10 Outdoor Championship in six years on Sunday, as the team scored its most points at the meet in program history and the third-most in A-10 history. Last year, Rhody finished just 1.5 points behind George Mason University, breaking up a
- [Sex and the Cigar: The truth about putting out on the first date](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/30/sex-and-the-cigar-the-truth-about-putting-out-on-the-first-date/) - As long as I’ve been old enough to date, I can remember my mom telling me, “Don’t give it up too easily” and advising me to “leave them wanting more” when it comes to guys. A younger version of myself thought she was old-fashioned for saying these things to me. I sit here at 21
- [Critter at a cross-Rhodes](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/30/critter-at-a-cross-rhodes/) - It started in a crowded room, sequestered in the basement of Memorial Union. Or maybe it was a sunny New England day next to a tri-fold. Maybe even sooner, at a lunch table 150 miles away and four years ago. There are hundreds of origins to this story. Before I had time to sort them
- [Shield finishes freshman season strong after high school ACL tear](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/30/shield-finishes-freshman-season-strong-after-high-school-acl-tear/) - Celie Shield, a first-year member of the University of Rhode Island lacrosse team, has made herself feel at home both on and off the field. Shield, growing up in Richmond, Va., was recruited by URI head coach Jenna Slowey, who has close ties to Shield back when she was an assistant coach at the University
- [Gerard’s goodbye, and back to you](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/30/gerards-goodbye-and-back-to-you/) - After spending the last two years here at the University of Rhode Island and inside The Good Five Cent Cigar, it is hard to believe that my time here is running out, and soon I’ll be moving on from being a student. I remember going to my first meeting at The Good Five Cent Cigar
- [HAVE A CIGAR!](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/30/have-a-cigar/) - I remember the first time I heard about The Cigar’s long production nights, nobody ever had anything good to say about them. I was just a freshman at the time. I had just finished an internship during my senior year of high school working for the Warwick Beacon, and I thought that I was going
- [Two years, 57 stories, one goodbye](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/30/two-years-57-stories-one-goodbye/) - If there is one highlight from my time at the University of Rhode Island, it was my career at The Good Five Cent Cigar. After a failed attempt at getting into URI’s College of Business following my transfer from the Community College of Rhode Island, I switched my major to journalism. I started taking stories
- [My first and last article: One and done!](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/30/my-first-and-last-article-one-and-done/) - I honestly didn’t have a clear plan for where I fit on campus yet in my second year at the University of Rhode Island; I was trying a little bit of everything, and somewhere along the way, I found myself at a meeting for The Good Five Cent Cigar. A new, terrified sports media major
- [Quiet hellos, loud goodbyes](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/30/quiet-hellos-loud-goodbyes/) - I consider myself to be a quiet person when it comes to a lot of things. I’m friendly, but like many others, I tend to be nervous when meeting new people and doing new things. I remember my first day at The Good Five Cent Cigar. It was my very first Monday night meeting in
- [Now I know the life of a reporter, wouldn’t have it any other way](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/30/now-i-know-the-life-of-a-reporter-wouldnt-have-it-any-other-way/) - If you told 18-year-old Casey Chan-Smutko that she would find a group of amazing people who would shape her life at the University of Rhode Island, she’d look at you in disbelief. I was anxious from my very first step into The Good Five Cent Cigar office, but Cigar alum and mentor Imani Fleming ‘22
- [Dammit, my camera died! A goodbye from Morganne Judd](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/30/dammit-my-camera-died-a-goodbye-from-morganne-judd/) - My love for broadcast journalism began at fifteen years old. As cliché as this sounds, broadcast has always been part of my life. I knew when transferring to the University of Rhode Island, I wanted to keep my broadcast journey strong, and that next stop would be with The Cigar. My main goal as the
- [Staff Picks: April](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/30/staff-picks-april-3/) - Sadie Brandt - Editor-in-Chief: What a semester and month it’s been. I’ve been trying to keep things light and airy, which has been assisted by my loves Slayyyter and Slovak pop-star Adéla. The latter’s “SexontheBeat” has been in the background all month as I run around campus with an energy drink in one hand and
- [Singleton’s first season highlighted by 60-meter hurdles indoor title](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/30/singletons-first-season-highlighted-by-60-meter-hurdles-indoor-title/) - First-year sprinter Zarah Singleton made history with the University of Rhode Island women’s track and field team by finishing with a program-best time of 8.39 seconds in the 60-meter hurdles at the Atlantic 10 Indoor Championship. Singleton’s time was a personal record as well as a meet record, adding 10 points to her team’s tally,
- [Gigliotti set to graduate alongside growing social media presence](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/30/gigliotti-set-to-graduate-alongside-growing-social-media-presence/) - University of Rhode Island fourth-year student Peter Gigliotti is set to graduate in May, walking across the stage with four years of real-world experience and a growing social media presence. Gigliotti is a member of the Harrington School of Communication and Media, majoring in sports media and communication and journalism. “Coming out of high school,
- [Rowing competes against Holy Cross, Boston University and Delaware in Worcester](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/30/rowing-competes-against-holy-cross-boston-university-and-delaware-in-worcester/) - The University of Rhode Island women’s rowing team returned to action on Saturday to compete against Boston University, the College of the Holy Cross and the University of Delaware. The Rams' First Varsity 8+ boat of first-years, Charlotte Aeder and coxswain Lily Stasaitis, second-years Nora Lake, Liz Mayer, Sierra Munroe, Sasha Hanewald, third-year Brigid McShea
- [Golf gets fourth-place finish at Atlantic 10 Championship](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/30/golf-gets-fourth-place-finish-at-atlantic-10-championship/) - The University of Rhode Island men’s golf team placed fourth in the Atlantic 10 Championship after a rollercoaster season. The Rams ended day one of the tournament in fifth place, led by second-year Tyler Bruneau, who shot one under par through round one. “We really didn’t play well on Monday,” URI head coach Gregg Burke
- [Softball loses second-to-last weekend series of season, stomps Stonehill](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/30/softball-loses-second-to-last-weekend-series-of-season-stomps-stonehill/) - The University of Rhode Island softball team lost two out of a three-game set over the weekend to George Washington University and won a midweek matchup on Tuesday against Stonehill College. In the first game of Saturday’s doubleheader, the Revolutionaries jumped out to a big lead in the fifth inning on a grand slam from
- [Baseball takes crucial weekend series win over Saint Louis](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/30/baseball-takes-crucial-weekend-series-win-over-saint-louis/) - The University of Rhode Island baseball team won two out of three games over the weekend against Saint Louis University and took a midweek win against the University of New Haven on Tuesday. In the series opener, the Billikens struck first on an RBI double by third-year Joey Canzoni, then scored another run on a
- [Women’s lacrosse suffers senior day defeat to Saint Joseph’s](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/30/womens-lacrosse-suffers-senior-day-defeat-to-saint-josephs/) - The University of Rhode Island women’s lacrosse team fell 14-9 to Saint Joseph’s University in the team’s final game of the season on Saturday. The Rams honored eight graduating players in a pre-game ceremony: fourth-year Emma Hughes, fourth-year Marissa Hermans, fifth-year Kyndall Jackson, sixth-year captain Caitlin Dellecave, third-year Zoe Lockwood, fifth-year Casey Phelps, fourth-year Makayla
- [Tennis sees season come to an end in second round of A-10 Tournament](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/30/tennis-sees-season-come-to-an-end-in-second-round-of-a-10-tournament/) - The University of Rhode Island women’s tennis team fell in the second round of the Atlantic 10 Tournament to the University of Richmond on Thursday, following a first-round win against George Mason University on Wednesday. Rhody, the No. 6 seed, faced off against the No. 11-seeded Patriots on Wednesday night under the lights at the
- [Women’s track and field sends throwers to compete at the Stonehill Skyhawk Invitational](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/30/womens-track-and-field-sends-throwers-to-compete-at-the-stonehill-skyhawk-invitational/) - The University of Rhode Island women’s track and field team traveled to Stonehill College in North Easton, Mass., to compete in the Stonehill Skyhawk Invitational on Saturday, representing the squad in the shot put, hammer, discus and javelin events. The Rams competed against host Stonehill, the College of the Holy Cross, Boston College, Boston University
- [Men’s track and field sets distance medley record at Penn Relays](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/30/mens-track-and-field-sets-distance-medley-record-at-penn-relays/) - The University of Rhode Island men’s track and field team split up across two events over the weekend as the team prepares for the Atlantic 10 Outdoor Championship on Saturday and Sunday. The Rams sent five athletes to the highly-regarded Penn Relays from Thursday to Saturday to compete in the distance medley event as well
- [Defense shines for Rams in football’s annual spring game](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/30/defense-shines-for-rams-in-footballs-annual-spring-game/) - The University of Rhode Island football team competed in its annual Spring Game on Saturday, as the defense started with a 24-point lead and held on in a 24-14 victory. Due to the renovations on Meade Stadium, the game was held at Narragansett High School. Coming off of back-to-back Coastal Athletic Association titles, this was
- [March Madness is making room for eight more teams, but why?](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/30/march-madness-is-making-room-for-eight-more-teams-but-why/) - As an avid college hoops fan, I’m outraged about the recent decision to expand the NCAA basketball tournament to 76 teams, and you should be too. The NCAA has decided to expand the college basketball tournament from 68 to 76 teams next year, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. With a glance, one may view this
- [NFL Draft delivers everything fans expected, highlighted by chaotic first round](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/30/nfl-draft-delivers-everything-fans-expected-highlighted-by-chaotic-first-round/) - As the NFL Draft finished on Saturday, so did one of the most important times of the offseason for all 32 teams. Each year, fans are introduced to the players who will bring their franchise to glory or the guy who will set their favorite team back. As with every draft, there was chaos and
- [It’s feminine intuition: ‘drop dead’ review](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/30/its-feminine-intuition-drop-dead-review/) - Olivia Rodrigo announced her upcoming album “you seem pretty sad for a girl in love,” leaving fans wondering about what’s to come. On the album cover, Rodrigo chose light blue for the color instead of her signature purple. The title is a sentence instead of a capitalized four-letter word. The tracklist is 13 songs, which
- [Critters on Campus: Ribbon snake](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/30/critters-on-campus-ribbon-snake/) - Thamnophis saurita – The Ribbon Snake – is a common species of garter snake common near bodies of water in the Eastern United Ssssstates. Sorry, but you know the rules: one visual pun per article. Regardless of syllable tomfoolery, the Ribbon Snake is on the cuter side of the snake family, with its bright colors,
- [The ultimate love letter to Jackson fans: A review of “Michael”](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/30/staff-picks-april-2/) - I haven’t stopped because I can’t get enough of the latest film from director Antoine Fuqua, “Michael,” a biopic following the early life of music icon Michael Jackson. This film is a biopic following the life of music icon Jackson and how he rose from a poor child from Gary, Ind, to a global superstar.
- [To be or not to be a fan of Shakespeare](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/30/to-be-or-not-to-be-a-fan-of-shakespeare/) - A University of Rhode Island lecture questioned why William Shakespeare remains a staple in classrooms, arguing that his lasting popularity comes less from literary brilliance and more from the questions his work leaves unanswered. The talk, part of the Center for Community Pop Culture lecture series, focused on why nearly every student is required to
- [ A noteworthy performance by Rhody Rhapsodies](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/30/a-noteworthy-performance-by-rhody-rhapsodies/) - The Rhody Rhapsodies welcomed four New England-based co-ed a cappella groups for this semester's Spring Invitational at Edwards Auditorium on Sunday. The performances, which began at 7:30 p.m., featured five songs from the Rhapsodies and two songs from each of the visiting groups. Lauren Holly, president of the Rhapsodies, hosted the event. The groups are
- [Behind the scenes of ‘Ride the Cyclone’](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/30/behind-the-scenes-of-ride-the-cyclone/) - Students behind the University of Rhode Island’s production of “Ride the Cyclone” said the darkly comic musical about death, identity and second chances has done more than entertain; it has given them a language for their own lives on and off the stage. For third-year student Parker Frenze, an assistant director, the show has been
- [Campus groups collaborate for greener future on Earth Day](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/30/campus-groups-collaborate-for-greener-future-on-earth-day/) - With preservation and impact on the mind, students, faculty and staff at the University of Rhode Island celebrated the Earth with fun and play on the quad. The URI Student Action for Sustainability held its annual Earth Day on the Quad event on April 22. Brought together by Earth Day, various groups spread knowledge of
- [Satirist Rhody Blunt takes no prisoners. Not even the president.](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/30/satirist-rhody-blunt-takes-no-prisoners-not-even-the-president/) - A presence has grown on the University of Rhode Island campus; through word of mouth and social media alike, leading students to ask one question: Who is The Rhody Blunt? The Blunt said it doesn’t matter. “Ultimately, the secret identity thing doesn’t matter that much to me,” The Blunt said. Popping out of the ether
- [New university budget model could change program funding](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/30/new-university-budget-model-could-change-program-funding/) - As the University of Rhode Island prepares to release a new budget model on July 1, students and faculty are weighing what this change could mean for the future of academic majors and programs. The university is moving away from an incremental budgeting system, in which colleges receive a certain amount annually, to a model
- [New state legislation pushes to ‘save’ school libraries](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/30/new-state-legislation-pushes-to-save-school-libraries/) - Two bills proposed by Rhode Island legislators aim to ensure every public school student has access to staffed and well-resourced school libraries. House Bill H7417 and Senate Bill S2078, together titled the Save Rhode Island School Libraries Act, would ensure all Rhode Island schools have a dedicated library space as well as required daily access
- [Boon Street, local businesses crack down on fake IDs](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/30/boon-street-local-businesses-crack-down-on-fake-ids/) - As students fill rental houses and local bars, landlords and business owners say underage drinking is a persistent challenge that they have struggled to contain. “If someone has a party and underage students are caught drinking, fines go up from about $600 to $500 per person,” Evan Morrill, vice president of operations at Narragansett Properties,
- [Chinese courses struggle to source textbooks after tariffs](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/30/chinese-courses-struggle-to-source-textbooks-after-tariffs/) - University of Rhode Island students felt relief when purchasing their textbooks for their Chinese classes after tariffs were lifted on China and Taiwan. President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on China on Feb. 4, 2025, which placed a 10% penalty on all Chinese goods, according to the Associated Press. The tariffs imposed on Taiwan came as
- [Police Beat 4/21 - 4/27](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/30/police-beat-4-21-4-27/) - Arrests April 25: A well-being check resulted in the arrest of a 44-year-old Wakefield resident, who was charged with a DUI and driving with a suspended license. Larceny April 22: Hope Commons Dining Hall Motor Vehicle Accident April 23: Keaney Road April 24: Gorham Residence Hall Harassment April 23: Report filed at URI Police station.
- [Strong second half seals shutout victory for RIFC](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/27/strong-second-half-seals-shutout-victory-for-rifc/) - Rhode Island FC took down Charleston Battery 4-0 on Wednesday at Centreville Bank Stadium with a dominant second-half performance. RIFC hosted Charleston Battery for the first of two meetings this season. This is the first time the two teams have met since the 2025 USL Championship Eastern Conference Quarterfinals, where Rhode Island won a dramatic
- [Stronger together: Regional collaboration for a sustainable future](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/23/stronger-together-regional-collaboration-for-a-sustainable-future/) - As Rhode Island reflects on Earth Day, we celebrate the things that make our state so unique and special, appreciating all that nature has to offer. It’s a time to recharge and recommit ourselves to preserving the environment we all love and share; even as we grasp the weight of responsibility we all bear to
- [Men’s track and field sees strong results at UConn Northeast Challenge](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/23/mens-track-and-field-sees-strong-results-at-uconn-northeast-challenge/) - The University of Rhode Island men’s track and field team competed at the UConn Northeast Challenge on Friday and Saturday, as the team continues to prepare for the Atlantic 10 Championship on May 2-3. Two Rams won their events during the meet, with sixth-year Matt Santy winning the long jump at 7.49 meters and fifth-year
- [Rowing captures two races over Bucknell on Cayuga Lake, can’t keep up with Cornell](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/23/rowing-captures-two-races-over-bucknell-on-cayuga-lake-cant-keep-up-with-cornell/) - The University of Rhode Island women’s rowing team returned to action on Saturday, sending four boats to compete against Bucknell and Cornell University on Cayuga Lake in Ithaca, N.Y. Bucknell narrowly edged Rhode Island in the Varsity 8+ race, with a time of 6:31.3. The Rams finished with a time of 6:34.2. The Second Varsity
- [Wedding bells ring for Cigar alumni](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/23/wedding-bells-ring-for-cigar-alumni/) - After years of growing friendship at the University of Rhode Island, who knew Theresa Brown ‘21 and Evan McAlice ‘21 would find love working at the Good Five Cent Cigar? Brown and McAlice met through the writing department in 2020 as office interns in Roosevelt Hall. With differing shift times, they hadn’t met, but their
- [Women’s track and field dominates invitational in preparation for A-10s](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/23/womens-track-and-field-dominates-invitational-in-preparation-for-a-10s/) - The University of Rhode Island’s women’s track and field team traveled to the College of the Holy Cross over the weekend to compete in the Jim Kavanagh Legacy Invitational, earning a first-place finish. The Rams competed against Providence College, Stonehill College, the University of Maine and Holy Cross in an afternoon competition that ended in
- [Transfer portal tracker: Men’s team makes first signing as portal closes](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/23/transfer-portal-tracker-mens-team-makes-first-signing-as-portal-closes/) - The transfer portal has officially closed; here are the updates, as of April 21, regarding the University of Rhode Island men’s and women’s basketball teams. On Monday, the news many Rhody fans were waiting for dropped. The men’s team signed its first player from the portal, fourth-year guard Dylan Williamson from Towson University. Williamson stands
- [Lyons looks to lead Rhode Island athletics into new chapter](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/23/lyons-looks-to-lead-rhode-island-athletics-into-new-chapter/) - When Pat Lyons left Seton Hall University in July 2025 to move closer to his family, he couldn’t have found a better way to remain in Division I athletics than at the University of Rhode Island. On March 10, Lyons was hired as the new vice president and director of athletics at the university. Lyons
- [Golf gets back on track with third-place finish ahead of conference championship](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/23/golf-gets-back-on-track-with-third-place-finish-ahead-of-conference-championship/) - The University of Rhode Island golf team wrapped up its regular season on Sunday, traveling to State College, Pa., for the Rutherford Intercollegiate at the Penn State Blue Course, hosted by Penn State University. Taking place across two days, the event featured 13 colleges and universities, including two Atlantic 10 schools: George Mason University and
- [Softball takes series finale over Fordham, falls to Boston University](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/23/softball-takes-series-finale-over-fordham-falls-to-boston-university/) - The University of Rhode Island softball team came away with one win in a three-game set against Fordham University over the weekend and a loss on Tuesday to Boston University. In the first game of Saturday’s doubleheader, it was Fordham who answered first on a two-RBI double from fourth-year Nicki Sudall to make it 2-0.
- [Rams suffer series sweep to St. Bonaventure, drop midweek game to UConn](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/23/rams-suffer-series-sweep-to-st-bonaventure-drop-midweek-game-to-uconn/) - The University of Rhode Island baseball team was swept over the weekend by St. Bonaventure University, also dropping a game on Tuesday against the University of Connecticut for a fifth-straight loss. The Rams took a weekend trip to New York to take on the Bonnies in a three-game series with a doubleheader on Friday and
- [Shutout second quarter carries Rams over Explorers](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/23/shutout-second-quarter-carries-rams-over-explorers/) - Despite being out of contention for the Atlantic 10 Tournament, the University of Rhode Island women’s lacrosse team dominated George Mason University on the road, 13-5. The Rams came out strong with five goals in the first quarter. These goals were spread out evenly amongst five different Rams. First-year midfielder Celie Shield opened the scoring,
- [Tennis takes sweep defeat to finish regular season against Fordham](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/23/tennis-takes-sweep-defeat-to-finish-regular-season-against-fordham/) - The University of Rhode Island women’s tennis team concluded its regular season with a road loss to Fordham University on Saturday afternoon. Completing their fifth sweep of Atlantic 10 Conference opponents so far this season. Fordham, which earned the No. 1 seed in the A-10 Tournament, improved to 8-0 on its home court. Rhody finished
- [WrestleMania 42 takes steps to success, but work still to be done](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/23/wrestlemania-42-takes-steps-to-success-but-work-still-to-be-done/) - WWE’s biggest event of the year, WrestleMania 42, took place this weekend in Las Vegas, and WWE had plenty to prove after the disappointment of WrestleMania 41. While both nights had strong moments, Night Two was far better than Night One. The first night suffered from a flat crowd that only came alive for major
- [Rewatch, rewind, relisten: Foo Fighters find their edge again on ‘Wasting Light’](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/23/rewatch-rewind-relisten-foo-fighters-find-their-edge-again-on-wasting-light/) - Seven albums into their long career, the Foo Fighters struck gold with “Wasting Light.” On Friday, they hope to do the same with their twelfth studio album, “Your Favorite Toy.” “Wasting Light” was the band’s attempt to return to the essence of garage rock, recording the entire album on analog equipment in frontman Dave Grohl’s
- [Coachella 2026: Sing, scroll, repeat](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/23/coachella-2026-sing-scroll-repeat/) - Feathers, sand, chunky belts and the word “camp” all come to mind when thinking about Coachella, a festival where fashion, music and internet culture collide under the California desert sun. During the 2026 festival cycle, that spectacle felt less like a celebration of artistry and more like a reflection of how far the event has
- [Critters on Campus: Raccoon](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/23/critters-on-campus-raccoon/) - Procyon lotor—the raccoon—is a mid-size mammal native to North America. The raccoon has expanded its range due to human activity in several ways. As a result of intentional introductions gone awry, the raccoon has become quite the nuisance and invasive species in parts of Europe. In a similar situation, the successful and culturally impactful 1997
- [ASA circles back to 1986 with 32nd Annual Culture Show](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/23/asa-circles-back-to-1986-with-32nd-annual-culture-show/) - The University of Rhode Island Asian Student Association revisited 1986 for its 32nd Annual Culture Show, which took place on Sunday in support of the Asian Mental Health Project. The show featured solo performances from current ASA members and alumni, as well as student organizations, before bringing out Hohyun and Katherine Li, two up-and-coming Asian-American
- [URI Dance Company shines in Spring Showcase](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/23/uri-dance-company-shines-in-spring-showcase/) - The University of Rhode Island Dance Company held its Spring 2026 Showcase on Saturday, combining strict technique and musical styles to form a cohesive multi-act performance. After a semester of practice and preparation, URI Dance Co. put together a two-act show featuring 32 dances spanning different dance styles, including jazz, tap, pointe, hip-hop, ballet and
- [Touching grass makes a difference in Therapeutic Horticulture Group](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/23/touching-grass-makes-a-difference-in-therapeutic-horticulture-group/) - As it approaches the completion of its sixth semester running, the Therapeutic Horticulture Group is gearing up to celebrate with pie and plants in the Heber W. Youngken Jr. Medicinal Garden greenhouse. Participants in the group find solace in nature through mindfulness activities, gardening and the design of a new garden to attract pollinators outside
- [Returning students find ways to navigate Welcome Day](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/23/returning-students-find-ways-to-navigate-welcome-day/) - Every spring, the University of Rhode Island opens its doors to prospective students for Welcome Days, leaving those already on-campus to adapt, according to some students. URI held its final Welcome Day for the incoming class of 2030 on Sunday. For some current students, the event created more frustration than excitement. Designed to introduce prospective
- [Students blocked by URI Instagram accounts for criticizing AI use](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/23/students-blocked-by-uri-instagram-accounts-for-criticizing-ai-use/) - Members of the University of Rhode Island community who have voiced their opinion on the university’s use of artificial intelligence say they have been cut off by official URI Instagram pages. URI accounts have been advertising different events on campus utilizing AI, which have received a negative public opinion online from some, according to The
- [From Artemis II URI: what moon exploration might offer future studies](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/23/from-artemis-ii-uri-what-moon-exploration-might-offer-future-studies/) - The data collected by the Artemis II mission is projected to have an impact on the research and study of many University of Rhode Island students and professors. The Orion spacecraft Integrity splashed down in the Pacific Ocean at 8:07 a.m. on April 10, marking the end of the Artemis II mission. On the 10-day
- [Student Senate 4/22](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/23/student-senate-4-22/) - The University of Rhode Island Student Senate swore in its new jury, passed two bills and discussed upcoming plans for dining on Wednesday. The nominations for the jury were Genevieve Walsh, Jayci Tickner, Meghan Capano, Catherine Fullerton and Jackson Brent. All were sworn in unanimously with one abstention for Brent. Campus Affairs Chair Sebastian Rosa
- [Police Beat 4/14-4/20](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/23/police-beat-4-14-4-20/) - Arrests April 15: Motor Vehicle Stop led to the arrest of 19-year-old University of Rhode Island student Mia Johnson, who was charged with possession of a false ID. Motor Vehicle Accidents April 14: Upper College Road April 16: Briar Lane April 17: Old North Lane April 19: Keaney Road Suspicious Person April 17: Upper College
- [Menefee shares advice in semester finale of “The Pros & the Pie”](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/16/menefee-shares-advice-in-semester-finale-of-the-pros-the-pie/) - Curt Menefee didn’t have a traditional start to his career in sports media, beginning his college career as a history major, but through hard work, dedication and several internships, he found his way to becoming the host of the NFL on Fox. Menefee brought stories of early opportunities, learning and experience to the students on
- [Transfer portal tracker: Women’s team starting to take shape as returning Rams highlight men’s moves to open offseason](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/16/transfer-portal-tracker-womens-team-starting-to-take-shape-as-returning-rams-highlight-mens-moves-to-open-offseason/) - The NCAA transfer portal has been open for about a week; here are the updates as of April 14 regarding the University of Rhode Island men’s and women’s basketball teams. The men’s team, similar to this time last year, has yet to acquire anyone from the transfer portal. The biggest moves so far have been
- [Calandrelli becomes a quick contributor after delayed debut for team](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/16/calandrelli-becomes-a-quick-contributor-after-delayed-debut-for-team/) - After missing the first 24 games of the season, first-year Paul Calandrelli quickly made up for lost time for the University of Rhode Island baseball team. Calandrelli made his debut against Quinnipiac University on March 24. He recorded three RBIs and a double in five at-bats, playing a major role in Rhody’s 17-5 win over
- [Rhode Island FC falls to Revolution in exit from U.S. Open Cup](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/16/rhode-island-fc-falls-to-revolution-in-exit-from-u-s-open-cup/) - The New England Revolution defeated Rhode Island Football Club in penalties in the Round of 32 of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup to eliminate Rhode Island on Tuesday. It was a slow first half with both teams combining for just two shots and 17 fouls. RIFC’s Amos Shapiro-Thompson picked up the game’s first yellow
- [Rowing returns to Ridgefield, N.J., brings up rear in all four races](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/16/rowing-returns-to-ridgefield-n-j-brings-up-rear-in-all-four-races/) - The University of Rhode Island rowing team was unable to win any of its races against strong competition this past Saturday, as the Rams faced off against Northeastern University and Columbia University at Overpeck Park in Ridgefield, N.J. The Rams competed in one Varsity 4 and three Varsity 8 races, where the team remained competitive
- [Softball swept in weekend series, flip script for four midweek wins](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/16/softball-swept-in-weekend-series-flip-script-for-four-midweek-wins/) - The University of Rhode Island softball team went 4-3 over the last seven games, having a three-game series against Loyola University Chicago, a doubleheader against the University of New Haven and another doubleheader against Sacred Heart University. The Rams started slow, losing the first three games against Loyola University Chicago, but won four straight afterwards
- [Rams fight for weekend series win before splitting midweek games](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/16/rams-fight-for-weekend-series-win-before-splitting-midweek-games/) - The University of Rhode Island baseball team won two out of three over the weekend against La Salle University and split a pair of midweek games, winning Tuesday over Bryant University and losing Wednesday against Merrimack College. In the opener on Friday, it was fourth-year Rueben Livingston who scored the first run of the series
- [Rhody falls short in comeback effort against VCU](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/16/rhody-falls-short-in-comeback-effort-against-vcu/) - The University of Rhode Island lacrosse team fell 14-11 against Virginia Commonwealth University on Saturday for the team’s second straight loss. It was the second-straight week the Rams played at the URI Soccer Complex, the team’s current home field, as Meade Stadium undergoes renovations. Fifth-year Molly O’Keefe opened the scoring in favor of VCU with
- [Tennis competes in Kingston for senior day win before shock loss after blown lead](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/16/tennis-competes-in-kingston-for-senior-day-win-before-shock-loss-after-blown-lead/) - The University of Rhode Island women’s tennis team split its two-game homestand with a 6-1 win against Bryant University and a 4-3 loss to Atlantic 10 Conference opponent George Washington University. Thursday’s matchup with the Bulldogs started with a pregame celebration for URI’s three fourth-years: Nikki Fernando, Sophie Herrman and Ava Grnja. “When I took
- [Women’s track and field split up as throwers head to Southern Connecticut, runners and jumpers compete in Providence](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/16/womens-track-and-field-split-up-as-throwers-head-to-southern-connecticut-runners-and-jumpers-compete-in-providence/) - The University of Rhode Island women’s track and field team split the squad Friday, with runners and jumpers competing at the Friar Invitational in Providence and throwers competing at the Wilton Wright Invitational in Southern Connecticut. “They have limited events at the Friar Invitational,” Rhode Island head coach Laurie Feit-Melnick said. “There are no throws
- [Men’s track and field sends small contingents to two invitationals](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/16/mens-track-and-field-sends-small-contingents-to-two-invitationals/) - With the Atlantic 10 Championship approaching in less than three weeks, the University of Rhode Island men’s track and field team looked to continue strengthening its abilities this weekend at the Friar Invitational and the Wilton Wright Invitational. “These are both relatively small meets for our team,” URI men’s track and field head coach Trent
- [Face to face with Daft Punk’s discovery](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/16/face-to-face-with-daft-punks-discovery/) - Twenty-five years ago, the French electronic duo known as Daft Punk released their second album, “Discovery”, to critical acclaim. A quarter-century later, the album still holds up as one of the greatest of all time. The album begins with “One More Time,” an incredibly strong opening track that’s impossible to sit still through, which sets
- [‘Euphoria’ season three: what should we expect? ](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/16/euphoria-season-three-what-should-we-expect/) - Four years later, “Euphoria” is back and it’s more unsettling than ever before. The Season 3 premiere follows Rue, played by Zendaya, as she staggers through Mexico after swallowing fentanyl-filled balloons to smuggle back to California. The scene is slow, tense and almost unbearable to watch. It’s a jarring opening that sets the tone for
- [Sex and the Cigar: Let’s talk about sex](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/16/sex-and-the-cigar-lets-talk-about-sex/) - Talking about sex at school has always been taboo. Whether it be giggles in the back of the classroom during a health lesson, or the crowd who attends URI Sex Toy Bingo as a joke, the edge of discomfort has kept its grip on us into adulthood. “Sex and the Cigar” was revamped last semester
- [Critters on Campus: Osprey](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/16/critters-on-campus-osprey/) - Pandion haliaetus–the osprey–is a large bird of prey with a worldwide distribution. These notorious piscivores are experts at catching fish, hovering up to 40 meters above the water before locking eyes and locking in, plunging into the brine. It is estimated that about 99% of an osprey’s diet is fish, which puts even the most
- [Echoes of the seal: Indigenous culture in a new RISD exhibit](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/16/echoes-of-the-seal-indigenous-culture-in-a-new-risd-exhibit/) - From the third floor of the Rhode Island School of Design Museum in Providence, the calls of Arctic seals echo out for visitors. The sound comes from “Natchiq | Onkeehq | Isuwiq - Indigenous Artists Honor the Seal,” a new exhibition of art celebrating the deep ancestral connection between coastal Indigenous peoples and seals. Works
- [Yodeling to engineering: German creativity takes the stage at URI](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/16/yodeling-to-engineering-german-creativity-takes-the-stage-at-uri/) - At the Robert J. Higgins Welcome Center on April 9, the University of Rhode Island and the Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany, Boston, brought German expertise and excellence together through “A Celebration of German Creativity: Art, Science, and Engineering in Rhode Island.” The event featured networking, presentations, food, and music, all from
- [From the Cigarchive: how United States’ civil liberties are treated throughout history, 4/16/2003](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/16/from-the-cigarchive-how-united-states-civil-liberties-are-treated-throughout-history-4-16-2003/) - 19 months after the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, the University of Rhode Island community discussed the lack of civil liberties caused by the Patriot Act in a forum, according to a Good Five Cent Cigar article titled “Forum addresses civil liberties in post-Patriot Act America” on this day in 2003. The forum welcomed 40
- [Alumni senate candidate hopes to keep Rhody residents in-state](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/16/alumni-senate-candidate-hopes-to-keep-rhody-residents-in-state/) - URI alumnus Mark Mesrobian ‘89, a business owner, general manager and moderate Democrat Rhode Island State Senate candidate for District 36, thrives on balancing a packed schedule. Mesrobian graduated from the University of Rhode Island in 1989 with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. If elected, Mesrobian’s goal is to make Rhode Island a place
- [PINK promotes women’s personal safety with ‘Kickin’ It’ self defense class](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/16/pink-promotes-womens-personal-safety-with-kickin-it-self-defense-class/) - Students gathered to learn self defense skills at a workshop hosted by P.I.N.K Women on April 7 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., for all women and students who are eager to learn more about how to protect themselves and understand what personal safety is. “I’m here to support women and learn about self defense
- [How Welcome Day leaders keep the pep in their step](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/16/how-welcome-day-leaders-keep-the-pep-in-their-step/) - With exuberance and passion, University of Rhode Island orientation leaders pass down knowledge to the next generation on Welcome Day and beyond. As students are slowly admitted and committing to schools all around the country, URI began its string of Welcome Days for students and families. The first took place on March 28 and the
- [Students, local landlords testify against potential student rental regulation](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/16/students-local-landlords-testify-against-potential-student-rental-regulation/) - Students and Narragansett landlords made the trip to the Rhode Island State House to voice their concerns about a bill with the potential to change the process of renting properties to students on April 6. House Bill 8363, introduced by Rep. Anthony J. Simone, would give municipalities the choice to require property owners to obtain
- [Student Senate 4/15](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/16/student-senate-4-15/) - The University of Rhode Island Student Senate opened its latest meeting by emphasizing respect and structure, as leaders set expectations for decorum while addressing student concerns ranging from parking to residence life as the semester wrapped up.. “I want this to be a space of respect,” Speaker of the Assembly Ryan Niro said. “If we
- [Trump executive order looks to ‘save college sports’ by limiting eligibility, transfers for student-athletes](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/16/trump-executive-order-looks-to-save-college-sports-by-limiting-eligibility-transfers-for-student-athletes/) - President Donald Trump signed an executive order on April 3 aimed at limiting the number of years college athletes can compete and how often they are able to transfer schools. Under the order, athletes would be limited to five years playing and one transfer without penalty. Currently, the NCAA’s Division I eligibility timeline is five
- [Police Beat 4/7 - 4/13](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/16/police-beat-4-7-4-13/) - Disturbances April 10: Fayerweather Residence Hall, 18 year-old South Kingstown resident Joseph Mancini was arrested and charged with possession of a schedule I to V controlled substance and first offense willful trespass. Motor Vehicle Accident April 7: Route 138 Highway Suspicious Activity April 7: Memorial Union, gone on arrival.
- [Board of Trustees welcomes David Barett, ’78, reviews 2028 Capital Improvement Plan](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/16/board-of-trustees-welcomes-david-barett-78-reviews-2028-capital-improvement-plan/) - The Rhode Island Senate approved the appointment of University of Rhode Island alumnus David Barett, ’78, as the newest member of the Board of Trustees and reappointed five existing members on March 31. Barett was appointed to the Board by Gov. Dan McKee on March 25, filling a seat previously held by former Congressman Robert
- [Letter to the Editor: A call for political awareness](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/09/letter-to-the-editor-a-call-for-political-awareness/) - On June 28th, 1914, a man in the city of Sarajevo, located in then Austria-Hungary, was standing outside of a deli. He was having a tough day, to say the least. Who knows why he was standing there? Maybe he was hungry, maybe it was a coincidence, maybe it was intentional? All we really know
- [Kathy Quick, longtime art professor, dies at 59](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/09/kathy-quick-longtime-art-professor-dies-at-59/) - This is a reprint from Rhody Today, published April 2. The University of Rhode Island mourns the death of professor Kathy Anne Quick, who died Sunday, March 29, at the age of 59. Her passing was sudden and unexpected. Mother, partner, daughter, sister, friend, and educator—Kathy was a force in the lives and hearts of
- [URI celebrates National Public Health Week, hopes to become national leader in interdisciplinary medicine](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/09/uri-celebrates-national-public-health-week-hopes-to-become-national-leader-in-interdisciplinary-medicine/) - The University of Rhode Island joined in observing National Public Health Week to spread awareness of the importance of public health through free events on campus. Covering topics from nutrition, skin cancer and suicide prevention, the events held throughout the week offered a variety of preventative resources to students. “I feel like people didn’t always
- [Lambs, baby goats, calves spring into life at Peckham Farm](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/09/lambs-baby-goats-calves-spring-into-life-at-peckham-farm/) - New life is abound on University of Rhode Island’s Peckham Farm as the first lambs of the year spring onto campus. This lambing season yielded 13 lambs from eight ewes, a smaller amount than the farm’s typical 30 to 50 births per spring season, according to Peckham Farm Manager Coleman Reploge. But the low numbers
- [AEPi derecognized after pattern of “unacceptable behavior”](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/09/aepi-derecognized-after-pattern-of-unacceptable-behavior/) - Alpha Epsilon Pi’s University of Rhode Island chapter has been derecognized by the national office, citing “a sustained pattern of unacceptable behavior.” The Jewish fraternity has been on campus since 1928, though it was rechartered in 1978, 2009 and 2014, according to Jewish Rhode Island. AEPi was not on probation or suspended by the university
- [John Brickley brings sports media background to students at ‘Pros & the Pie’ speaker series](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/09/john-brickley-brings-sports-media-background-to-students-at-pros-the-pie-speaker-series/) - John Brickley, a former host on ESPN and producer for CBS Sports, spoke of the steps necessary to hone your skills and work as a broadcaster in such a competitive industry. “I always say ‘learn everything,’” Brickley said. “Learn how to direct, learn how to run a camera, produce and do on-air because you’re going
- [Buchanan spends offseason on sideline coaching youth basketball](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/09/buchanan-spends-offseason-on-sideline-coaching-youth-basketball/) - Fourth-year wide receiver Marquis Buchanan is known for his receiving yards and catches on the football field, but his talent extends off the field and onto the basketball court. Buchanan grew up in Providence as one of five children, where sports played a major role in his upbringing. While he took his first steps on
- [Helgesen becomes another international standout for tennis team in first year, leading team in singles victories](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/09/helgesen-becomes-another-international-standout-for-tennis-team-in-first-year-leading-team-in-singles-victories/) - First-year Kajsa Helgesen has been consistently winning for the University of Rhode Island tennis team all season and is making an impact both on and off the court. Helgesen is originally from Stavanger, Norway, and URI head coach Jonas Brobeck is originally from Sweden. Several other players on the team are also international. Helgesen was
- [Strong defensive efforts end in scoreless draw as Rhode Island still searches for first league win of season](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/09/strong-defensive-efforts-end-in-scoreless-draw-as-rhode-island-still-searches-for-first-league-win-of-season/) - Despite several goal-scoring chances throughout the match, Rhode Island FC ended level at zero with Detroit City FC, remaining without a win in the United Soccer League Championship regular season. The match was hard fought throughout the full 90 minutes, with great defensive plays being made on both ends by goalkeepers Koke Vegas and Carlos
- [Rowing sweeps races in return to competition for spring season](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/09/rowing-sweeps-races-in-return-to-competition-for-spring-season/) - Racing on the water for the first time this spring season, the University of Rhode Island women’s rowing team traveled to Ridgewood, N.J., to participate in the Overpeck Rams Invitational. Rhode Island swept all nine races in both the morning and afternoon sessions against Fordham University and Villanova University. The morning session began with the
- [Golf grabs fifth-place finish at Wildcat Spring Invitational](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/09/golf-grabs-fifth-place-finish-at-wildcat-spring-invitational/) - The University of Rhode Island golf team was back in action at Galloway National Golf Club in Galloway, N.J., competing in the Wildcat Spring Invitational. The Wildcat Invitational, hosted by Villanova University, featured 12 teams. The Wildcats finished first overall in the tournament, beating out Georgetown University by two strokes. URI shot 24-over par as
- [Softball can’t string together wins, but still takes three victories in six-game week](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/09/softball-cant-string-together-wins-but-still-takes-three-victories-in-six-game-week/) - The University of Rhode Island's softball team went 3-3 over six games to begin a long homestand. A three-game series against the University of Dayton, two games against the University of Massachusetts Lowell, and a single game against Bryant University spanned the week. The Rams started with Dayton on Friday in a doubleheader, splitting the
- [Rams take first weekend sweep of season and win midweek game](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/09/rams-take-first-weekend-sweep-of-season-and-win-midweek-game/) - The University of Rhode Island baseball team extended its winning streak to five games following a weekend series sweep of Virginia Commonwealth University and a victory over Quinnipiac University on Wednesday. The series opened on Friday afternoon, where both teams carried no-hit bids into the fourth inning. VCU second-year Jacob Lee broke up third-year Joe
- [Women’s lacrosse finally competes in Kingston, can’t get past Davidson](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/09/womens-lacrosse-finally-competes-in-kingston-cant-get-past-davidson/) - The University of Rhode Island women’s lacrosse team fell 17-7 to Davidson College on Saturday, as the team played its first true home game of the season at the URI Soccer Complex. The previous four home games of the season were played at Bryant University’s Beirne Stadium, as Meade Stadium continues to undergo renovations. Davidson
- [Tennis takes two tight losses in North Carolina](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/09/tennis-takes-two-tight-losses-in-north-carolina/) - The University of Rhode Island women's tennis team’s fourth-year Nikki Fernando sealed her name in URI tennis history on Friday, securing a program-best 65th doubles win. “So happy for her, it couldn’t have happened for a better person, captain and player,” URI head coach Jonas Brobeck said. “Unfortunately, we could not capitalize on getting the
- [Women’s track and field takes seven events in Cup win](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/09/womens-track-and-field-takes-seven-events-in-cup-win/) - The University of Rhode Island women’s track and field team had a tremendous role at the Ocean State Cup, helping secure the annual title and reinforcing its status as one of the top programs in the state. Rhode Island saw great success across the sprinting, distance and field events, with multiple athletes posting personal-best times.
- [Men’s track and field takes 11 events in Smithfield](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/09/mens-track-and-field-takes-11-events-in-smithfield/) - The University of Rhode Island men’s and women’s track and field programs teamed up in the Ocean State Cup, coming out on top as the first of five teams. Hosted by Bryant University in Smithfield, the Rams competed against the Bulldogs, Brown University, Rhode Island College and Roger Williams University. URI finished with 509.5 team
- [‘It’s truly a privilege and an honor to be chosen to lead this program’ Mullen introduced as new women’s basketball head coach](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/09/its-truly-a-privilege-and-an-honor-to-be-chosen-to-lead-this-program-mullen-introduced-as-new-womens-basketball-head-coach/) - Colleen Mullen was officially reintroduced to Rhode Island as the program’s 10th head coach on Tuesday in a press conference at the Ryan Center. “It’s truly a privilege and an honor to be chosen to lead this program,” Mullen said. “Being back on campus, it’s so familiar, a lot of memories coming back.” Director of
- [‘Project Hail Mary’ rocks the galaxy: A movie review](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/09/project-hail-mary-rocks-the-galaxy-a-movie-review/) - Ryan Gosling’s effortless charisma carries the charm in Phil Lord and Christopher Miller's film adaptation of “Project Hail Mary,” a science-fiction adventure story with comedic roots. Based on the 2021 novel by Andy Weir, “Project Hail Mary” is an easily digestible feel-good film, earning acclaim from critics and audiences alike. Lord and Miller are no
- [Sex and the Cigar: Shower sex](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/09/sex-and-the-cigar-shower-sex/) - The angles are horrible. Someone is always cold. I would do it again in a heartbeat. Shower sex has reputation issues. People may call it impractical or put it in the same category as sex on the beach, which is debatable. But with a towel in hand, I am here to defend it. When the
- [Critters on Campus: Chickens](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/09/critters-on-campus-chickens/) - Gallus gallus domesticus–the chicken–is the domesticated subspecies of the wild red jungle fowl native to Southeast Asia. Some estimate that humans first domesticated the red jungle fowl over 8,000 years ago. Once people noticed that, when there’s an excess of food, chickens turn their reproductive cycle upside down and start producing a ton of eggs.
- [Lecture highlights overlooked African American history in Rhode Island](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/09/lecture-highlights-overlooked-african-american-history-in-rhode-island/) - Rhode Island’s role in the trans Atlantic slave trade and the overlooked African American history tied to it were at center stage at a recent lecture from local historian Keith Stokes at the University of Rhode Island. “They weren’t just simply chattel property,” Stokes said. “They were people with culture, identity and history.” Stokes spoke
- [From the Cigarchive: War is never-ending, 4/9/2003](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/09/from-the-cigarchive-war-is-never-ending-4-9-2003/) - Three weeks into the war between the United States and Iraq, Iraqi soldiers disguised themselves as citizens and committed suicide according to an editorial titled “The reality of war” on this day in 2003. The soldiers committed suicide in attempt to stop the U.S. invasion, according to the editorial. The writer’s name wasn’t printed, but
- [Inside URI’s Bee Lab, how researchers lure in over 200 native species](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/09/inside-uris-bee-lab-how-researchers-lure-in-over-200-native-species/) - As winter loosens its grip on the University of Rhode Island’s campus, students are buzzing with anticipation for warmer days ahead. But there is one buzz that isn’t waiting for summer to arrive: the Bee Lab. Located on East Farm, less than a mile from campus, the lab researches ways to save pollinators and help
- [Department of Education cuts affordable student loan plan for 7.5 million borrowers](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/09/department-of-education-cuts-affordable-student-loan-plan-for-7-5-million-borrowers/) - The end of the Save on A Valuable Education plan has 7.5 million students in limbo when it comes to paying back their student loans. On March 27, the SAVE plan was ruled “unlawful”, and the plan ended. SAVE enrollees will have 90 days to select a new plan. The primary reason the plan was
- [Student group sets sights on workers’ union, better work conditions](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/09/student-group-sets-sights-on-workers-union-better-work-conditions/) - A group of student workers at the University of Rhode Island is seeking to kick off the process of unionizing in hopes of better working conditions at university workplaces. The students, who asked to maintain anonymity, cited specific concerns with work conditions in the dining halls. “[Dining hall employees] are not getting the raises we
- [Students struggle to fill tanks as gas prices surge](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/09/students-struggle-to-fill-tanks-as-gas-prices-surge/) - As the conflict between the United States and Iran wages on, gas prices continue to rise, causing University of Rhode Island students to make tough decisions when it comes to their finances. President Donald Trump gave the go-ahead to move forward with Operation Epic Fury, a joint military operation with Israel, according to Britannica, on
- [Police Beat 3/31-4/6](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/09/police-beat-3-31-4-6/) - Motor Vehicle Accident March 31: Flagg Road April 1: Briar Lane Erratic Driver April 1: Plains Road. Three officers were dispatched at 8:37 a.m., scene deemed safe at 8:46 a.m.
- [Highs, lows, another first-round exit for Rams: More of the same from Archie Miller in his fourth season with Rhode Island](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/02/highs-lows-another-first-round-exit-more-of-the-same-from-archie-miller-in-his-fourth-season/) - The Archie Miller era of the University of Rhode Island men’s basketball program has left Rhody fans dissatisfied, and his fourth season as head coach brought a mixed bag of highs and lows that ended with a 16-16 overall record. A step down from last season’s 18-13 record, Miller’s only winning season at Rhode Island,
- [Rams run in Raleigh, put the ‘field’ in Smithfield in pair of meets](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/02/rams-run-in-raleigh-put-the-field-in-smithfield/) - The University of Rhode Island’s men’s track and field team split up for two meets, as runners took a trip to North Carolina State University to compete at the Raleigh Relays, while field athletes competed at the Jaylin Rainford Invitational at Bryant University over the weekend. URI had ten total student-athletes competing this weekend, five
- [From the Cigarchives: Rhody reflects on 23 years of sobriety](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/02/from-the-cigarchives-rhody-reflects-on-23-years-of-sobriety/) - DISCLAIMER: Besides the existence of the referenced 2003 article, this story is complete bologna. On April 1, 2003, The Good Five Cent Cigar reported that University of Rhode Island mascot Rhody the Ram checked himself into a rehabilitation program for addiction to drugs, alcohol and sex. Rhody fell off the straight and narrow path while
- [PINK women fundraise for families separated by ICE with pop-up thrift shop](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/02/pink-women-fundraise-for-families-separated-by-ice-with-pop-up-thrift-shop/) - The PINK Women’s club at the University of Rhode Island gave secondhand clothing a fresh chance to shine in time for spring, with their second annual Thrift and Sip, where they served razzbulls and held a thrift stand on Wednesday. “The purpose is to raise money for a nonprofit for ICE detainees to reunite with
- [Women’s track and field takes seventh at Jaylin Rainford Invitational](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/02/womens-track-and-field-takes-seventh-at-jaylin-rainford-invitational/) - The University of Rhode Island women’s track and field team competed at the Jaylin Rainford Invitational at Bryant University on Friday, its second outing of the outdoor season. Despite having only 10 participants due to weather concerns, URI placed seventh out of 14 teams. “We look at what is in the best interest for our
- [Men’s ultimate earns first tournament win in four years](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/02/mens-ultimate-earns-first-tournament-win-in-four-years/) - The University of Rhode Island’s men’s ultimate team competed in the Ocean State Invite on Saturday and Sunday at Plains Field. Coming off a fifth-place finish with a 5-1 record in the Grand Northeast Kickoff, the Rams looked to bounce back and earn a podium finish in Kingston. On Saturday, URI opened the event with
- [Walk-off home run highlights four-year career for Nick Toro](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/02/walk-off-home-run-highlights-four-year-career-for-nick-toro/) - Fourth-year catcher Nicholas Toro had just three home runs in his career before March 22, but his fourth will be the one that fans remember for years to come. Toro faced a full count, down to the last out of the game. His swing of the bat sent a ball over the left field wall
- [First and only: Reflecting on Reiss’ historic final season with the Rams](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/02/first-and-only-reflecting-on-reiss-historic-final-season-with-the-rams/) - Spring is often referred to as the season of change, and there has been a significant amount of change within the University of Rhode Island’s women’s basketball program. After falling in the first round to the University of Alabama in the program’s second-ever March Madness appearance, it was announced on March 23 that head coach
- [Softball steals series over Saint Louis with pair of extra-inning wins, splits doubleheader at Yale](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/02/softball-steals-series-over-saint-louis-with-pair-of-extra-inning-wins-splits-doubleheader-at-yale/) - The University of Rhode Island softball team faced Saint Louis University and Yale University in a busy week of action. Rhode Island won two out of three games against Saint Louis over the weekend and split its doubleheader on Tuesday against Yale. In the first game of Saturday’s doubleheader, second-year Brooke Gerry did not allow
- [Rhody downs Duquesne in road win with strong start and finish](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/02/rhody-downs-duquesne-in-road-win-with-strong-start-and-finish/) - On Saturday, the University of Rhode Island women’s lacrosse team took a trip out to Pittsburgh to face the Duquesne Dukes in a 15-8 win. The Rams got off to a strong start with three unanswered goals, with all of them being unassisted. Fifth-year Caitlin Dellecave opened scoring, followed by third-year Caralie Basuel and second-year
- [Tennis clips wings of Hawks and Dragons with pair of weekend wins](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/02/tennis-clips-wings-of-hawks-and-dragons-with-pair-of-weekend-wins/) - The University of Rhode Island women’s tennis team began Atlantic 10 Conference play with a 4-0 win over Saint Joseph’s University on Saturday before taking down Drexel University in a 4-2 victory on Sunday. Traveling to Philadelphia, the Rams extended their winning streak to three, advancing to 10-6 on the season. Saturday’s contest saw weather
- [March Madness has been a ball, but where are the Cinderellas?](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/02/march-madness-has-been-a-ball-but-where-are-the-cinderellas/) - There has been no shortage of star power, great games or signature moments in this year’s NCAA Tournament, so what could be missing? For the second year in a row, only one double-digit seed made the Sweet 16. Last year, it was the No. 10 seed University of Arkansas, and this year it was the
- [Do the Red Sox have what it takes this season?](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/02/do-the-red-sox-have-what-it-takes-this-season/) - As the World Baseball Classic closes and the MLB regular season begins, now is a great time to check on the state of baseball for the 2026 season. The WBC was truly special this year as teams played their hearts out for their country, and Venezuela upset the “Avengers-level” threat of Team USA to become
- [Sex and The Cigar: Staff picks icks](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/02/sex-and-the-cigar-staff-picks-icks/) - Rosé Toi: Aura Chief - Vaping or Zyn-ing. If you’re going to have a crippling addiction, don’t look like you’re sucking on a USB stick or chewing tobacco like a 1960s man. Have some decorum and smoke a cigarette. Fella Squirtz: Sadie’s Assistant - My ick is men who are so controlling of their girlfriends,
- [Critters on campus: Rhody the Ram](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/02/critters-on-campus-rhody-the-ram/) - Furonous rhodyium–the Rhody Ram–is a charismatic anthropomorphic Bovid commonly seen at campus events, glorious sport spectacles and just when you least expect it. To honor the University of Rhode Island’s agricultural legacy, a ram was designated as the institution’s mascot and muse in 1923. A live ram made its URI debut in the bottle-rocket year
- [Can’t tell me I’m wrong: “The Way I Am” album review](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/02/cant-tell-me-im-wrong-the-way-i-am-album-review/) - Through guitar solos, harmonies and melodies, Luke Combs brings an all-encompassing vibe to his newest album. Titled “The Way I Am,” the 22-song album features many different character-driven narratives and personal symbolism. Released on March 20, his first release since his previous album “Fathers and Sons” in 2024, gives the feeling of self-commentary on Combs’
- [URI crowd goes “Right Round” for Flo Rida](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/02/uri-crowd-goes-right-round-for-flo-rida/) - The Ryan Center and the University of Rhode Island Student Entertainment Committee hosted rapper Flo Rida on campus on March 26. Planning for the concert began after winter break, according to Ella Pires, the concert president for SEC. “Our advisor will send us a list of concert names that could come that are within our
- [Harvard professor praises Taylor Swift’s songwriting genius in guest lecture](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/02/harvard-professor-praises-taylor-swifts-songwriting-genius-in-guest-lecture/) - Stephanie Burt, a professor at Harvard University, spoke about the relatability and aspirations of Taylor Swift, promoting her book “Taylor’s Version,” at the Center for the Humanities’ annual humanist lecture series on March 26. This year’s theme was humanities and popular culture/counterculture, according to Evelyn Sterne, a history professor and the director of the Center
- [Lasagna brings neighbors together, one layer at a time](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/02/lasagna-brings-neighbors-together-one-layer-at-a-time/) - Fostering unlikely connections, national non-profit group Lasagna Love helps to garner kindness throughout Rhode Island, the United States and the globe, one lasagna at a time. Lasagna Love is driven to bring communities together by connecting neighbors through homemade meal delivery. Through their movement, the organization pairs volunteer chefs with people in need within their
- [Students complain of wasps in dorms, lack of intervention](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/02/students-complain-of-wasps-in-dorms-lack-of-intervention/) - Inching towards the spring and summer months, insects and pests are coming alive, and University of Rhode Island students have not been spared. Typical for this time of year, wasps are beginning to wake up and are finding their way into student dorms. Madison Carrion, second-year, has dealt with wasp-related issues over the past few
- [Police Beat 3/23-3/30](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/04/02/police-beat-3-23-3-30-2/) - Sex Offenses March 29: Weldin Residence Hall, an officer arrived on scene at 4:29 p.m. and was on the scene until 9:33 p.m. This investigation is still ongoing. Founded Suspicious Person Reports March 30: Browning Residence Hall, officer arrived on scene at 4:54 a.m. Motor Vehicle Accidents March 26: West Alumni Avenue March 29: Keaney
- [Colleen Mullen named new women’s basketball head coach](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/30/colleen-mullen-named-new-womens-basketball-head-coach/) - Colleen Mullen’s collegiate playing career began at the University of Rhode Island in 1998, and now her collegiate coaching career will continue there. Vice President and Director of Athletics Pat Lyons announced Sunday that Mullen will become URI’s next women’s basketball head coach after eight seasons leading the University at Albany. The new coach signed
- [Rhody struggles with one win in six games across Texas trip and Brown doubleheader](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/29/rhody-struggles-with-one-win-in-six-games-across-texas-trip-and-brown-doubleheader/) - The University of Rhode Island softball team lost three out of four to Tarleton State University over the weekend and lost both games of its doubleheader on Wednesday against Brown University. In the first game of Friday’s doubleheader, Rhode Island found itself down early after giving up a three-run homer to second-year Jaelynn Duke in
- [Men’s track and field finds footing in first outdoor meet of spring season](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/26/mens-track-and-field-finds-footing-in-first-outdoor-meet-of-spring-season/) - The University of Rhode Island men’s track and field team competed at the University of Central Florida’s Black & Gold Challenge in Orlando, Fla., on Friday and Saturday, as it marked the start of the outdoor season. Sixth-year Matt Santy finished second in the long jump event on Friday, only behind University of Iowa second-year
- [URI Students Head Down to Austin, Texas for SXSW, March Madness and More!](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/26/uri-students-head-down-to-austin-texas-for-sxsw-march-madness-and-more/)
- [Narragansett approves increase to five-person student housing limit](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/26/narragansett-approves-increase-to-five-person-student-housing-limit/) - The Narragansett Town Council voted to increase the maximum number of students allowed in rentals, bringing changes and opportunities in the off-campus housing landscape for University of Rhode Island students. The council voted to expand its three-person housing ordinance to five people to comply with state zoning laws on March 2, according to town council
- [RI reps introduce catering food waste reduction bill](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/26/ri-reps-introduce-catering-food-waste-reduction-bill/) - Newport Rep. Lauren Carson introduced the “Organics Diversion at Catered Events Act” in a bill on Feb. 12, requiring caterers to be responsible for creating food waste diversion plans, despite infrastructure challenging its feasibility. The bill, which further enforces the 2021 Rhode Island food waste ban, would require caterers to arrange their own composting or
- [Arrest made in URI video voyeurism case, Woonsocket man charged](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/26/arrest-made-in-uri-video-voyeurism-case-woonsocket-man-charged/) - URI Police have arrested and charged a suspect in relation to the video voyeurism cases that took place from March 6 and 9. The suspect, 18-year-old Woonsocket resident Evan Bouphavong, was arrested on March 17, according to Rhode Island court records. Bouphavong faces two charges of video voyeurism, with a bond set at $3,000. Bouphavong
- [Fernando closing in on record book in final season](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/26/fernando-closing-in-on-record-book-in-final-season/) - Fourth-year tennis player Nikki Fernando’s time at the University of Rhode Island will come to an end after the spring season concludes, but not before she sets her name in the program’s record book. Securing her 64th win in doubles play against Dominican University of California on Friday, Fernando is one win away from breaking
- [Rhode Island FC kicks off season with home opener and first round of U.S. Open Cup](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/26/rhode-island-fc-kicks-off-season-with-home-opener-and-first-round-of-u-s-open-cup/) - Rhode Island FC drew in its first United Soccer League Championship regular season match and advanced to the second round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup after defeating CD Faialense. After losing in the USL Championship Eastern Conference Finals to the eventual champions, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC, RIFC opened its 2026 campaign with a new-look
- [Channel 7 reporters talk to sports media students as part ‘Pros & the Pie’ speaker series](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/26/channel-7-reporters-talk-to-sports-media-students-as-part-pros-the-pie-speaker-series/) - Hannah Cotter and Marlee Wierda’s main message at this week’s “Pros & the Pie” in Ranger Hall was that everything happens for a reason. The two reporters for Channel 7 in Boston shared how everything you are doing will help you get to that final destination, even if you are not working the job you
- [Santy continues to set his legacy in stone in final season with men’s track and field](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/26/santy-continues-to-set-his-legacy-in-stone-in-final-season-with-mens-track-and-field/) - For many athletes, loyalty and perseverance will pay off in due time, and for sixth-year Matt Santy, his time at the University of Rhode Island has been nothing short of successful. Spending his final year of eligibility at URI, Santy has been dominant ever since he set foot in Kingston back in 2020. In his
- [Men’s hockey falls in first round of return to ACHA Nationals](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/26/mens-hockey-falls-in-first-round-of-return-to-acha-nationals/) - The University of Rhode Island men's club hockey team's season came to an end after losing its first-round matchup to Calvin University on March 12. Rhode Island made it into the American Collegiate Hockey Association Nationals for the first time since 2015. “It’s a huge accomplishment,” fourth-year defenseman Tim Crane said. “You can’t help but
- [Improbable comeback secures weekend series win before Rams split midweek matchups](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/26/improbable-comeback-secures-weekend-series-win-before-rams-split-midweek-matchups/) - The University of Rhode Island baseball team has finally found its groove in conference play after winning two of three games to take a weekend series against George Mason University. Coming off back-to-back wins against George Washington University and then Stonehill College three days later, the Rams came into the weekend series with some momentum.
- [Rams can’t overcome early deficit in loss to Bonnies](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/26/rams-cant-overcome-early-deficit-in-loss-to-bonnies/) - The University of Rhode Island women’s lacrosse team suffered a 12-8 loss to St. Bonaventure University on Saturday. The Rams allowed five goals in the first quarter and were never able to find a lead throughout the game. “I think the Atlantic 10 is a really competitive conference,” URI Head Coach Jenna Slowey said. “I
- [ Tennis takes sweep win over Dominican University to wrap up California trip](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/26/tennis-takes-sweep-win-over-dominican-university-to-wrap-up-california-trip/) - The University of Rhode Island women’s tennis team closed out its spring break trip with a strong performance on Friday, defeating Dominican University of California to help build momentum leading up to Atlantic 10 Conference play. The 4-0 win was powered by a dominant doubles showing and three efficient singles wins. The Rams swept Dominican
- [Women’s track and field records multiple top-10 finishes in Florida](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/26/womens-track-and-field-records-multiple-top-10-finishes-in-florida/) - The University of Rhode Island women’s track and field team opened the outdoor season at the University of Central Florida’s Black & Gold Challenge on Friday and Saturday, competing in 15 events and recording multiple top-10 finishes. “It’s an opportunity for our sprints, jumps and some of our 400 and 800-meter runners to experience a
- [Now what? Next steps for women’s basketball to sustain its success](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/26/now-what-next-steps-for-womens-basketball-to-sustain-its-success/) - After reaching the goal that was set when Rhode Island Head Coach Tammi Reiss accepted the job seven seasons ago, there is still work to be done for the University of Rhode Island women’s basketball team. For just the second time in program history, the Rams earned their spot in the NCAA Tournament as the
- [‘Left my mark, left a legacy’: Tammi Reiss takes Florida job following historic season](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/26/left-my-mark-left-a-legacy-tammi-reiss-takes-florida-job-following-historic-season/) - The University of Rhode Island women’s basketball team will hang two new banners in the rafters of the Ryan Center next season, but will do so without the head coach who led them there. On3’s Talia Goodman confirmed the news Monday afternoon after a morning of speculation that Rhode Island Head Coach Tammi Reiss will
- [Sex and the Cigar: Finding my perfect person](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/26/sex-and-the-cigar-finding-my-perfect-person/) - How often do you get something right on the first try? How often do you get something wrong if you don’t try? Never. As everyone around me began getting into relationships, I told my friends my plan. I was going to go one-and-done, find my perfect person, and be with her till death do us
- [Critters on Campus: Pickerel Frog](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/26/critters-on-campus-pickerel-frog/) - Lithobates palustris–the pickerel frog– is a medium-sized frog and the only native poisonous frog in North America. These amphibians secrete toxic bradykinin compounds through their skin. As you can imagine, this defense is capable of deterring many predators. Given the choice between a poison sandwich and a poisonless sandwich, I'm siding with the latter every
- [World Baseball Classic sets stage for MLB season](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/26/world-baseball-classic-sets-stage-for-mlb-season/) - The 2026 World Baseball Classic features some of the best baseball players in the world representing their countries on one of the biggest stages, and it ended with Venezuela winning it all. The World Baseball Classic is a tournament that happens every three years and began in 2006. The WBC is split into two phases:
- [A little disco, a lot of Styles: “Kiss All The Time. Disco Occasionally” album review](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/26/a-little-disco-a-lot-of-styles-kiss-all-the-time-disco-occasionally-album-review/) - Harry Styles’ fourth album, “Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally,” is an experimental dance pop album that showcases Styles’ range in style. I was pleasantly surprised by how much I liked this album. I respect wanting artists to explore new genres, and I think Styles did this very well. While this album didn’t have any
- [Lights, laughs and history at the 2026 Oscars](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/26/lights-laughs-and-history-at-the-2026-oscars/) - Awards season concluded with the 2026 Academy Awards ceremony on March 15, where many milestones were made in a historic night at the Dolby Theatre. Hosted by talk show talent Conan O’Brien, a hilarious comedian, this year’s show delivered as an exciting and delightful watch. O’Brien’s opening bit as Aunt Gladys, a character that Amy
- [A look inside the P.I.N.K. Women club](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/26/a-look-inside-the-p-i-n-k-women-club/) - The P.I.N.K. Women’s Club, standing for Powerful, Independent, Notoriously and Knowledgeable, has provided inclusive spaces for multicultural women across the University of Rhode Island campus. Founded in 2006, the club was created as a place for multicultural women on campus to have a space where they felt included. To achieve this, the club holds events
- [Chloé Zhao's rise from childhood to Hollywood filmmaking success](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/26/chloe-zhaos-rise-from-childhood-to-hollywood-filmmaking-success/) - Filmmaker Chloé Zhao, has earned a reputation as one of the most decorated women of color in the filmmaking industry with various awards, including the Academy Award for Best Director for “Hamnet.” This was Zhao’s second time winning Best Director; her first win was in 2021 for “Nomadland,” which also won 34 awards since its
- [Inflation can’t break spring vacation](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/26/inflation-cant-break-spring-vacation/) - In the midst of a war in the Middle East, rising fuel prices and Transportation Security Administration staffing shortages amid a partial government shutdown, students were still eager to get out and vacation for spring break this year. An increasing trend this year has been roadtrips, according to The Sheffield Press. Providing flexibility and outdoor
- [From the Cigarchives: URI alum shares her Cigar journey, 3/29/2018](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/26/from-the-cigarchives-uri-alum-shares-her-cigar-journey-3-29-2018/) - During Women’s History Month in 2018, the OUT LOUD musical theatre group, led by University of Rhode Island alumna Kira Hawkridge, showcased photos of performances from their past six seasons, performing at the URI Feinstein Providence Campus, written by former Good Five Cent Cigar reporter Theresa Brown. OUT LOUD’s showcase was one of the many
- [Forced into fifth year: limited course availability can impact graduation timeline](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/26/forced-into-fifth-year-limited-course-availability-can-impact-graduation-timeline/) - For some students at the University of Rhode Island, graduating on time is not easy, especially for students in smaller majors with limited class availability. Limited course availability had extended third-year landscape architecture and place science student Catherine DeAngelo's college career by a whole year. Her situation was not an isolated incident. Five other students
- [MAHA targets Dunkin, students react to RFK Jr.’s war on sugary drinks](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/26/maha-targets-dunkin-students-react-to-rfk-jr-s-war-on-sugary-drinks/) - When students at the University of Rhode Island line up for their daily iced coffee, most aren’t thinking about federal nutrition policy, but a recent statement from United States Secretary of Health Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is stirring conversation on campus. At a February rally in Texas, Kennedy questioned whether popular drinks from chains like
- [Student Senate 3/25](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/26/student-senate-3-25/) - The University of Rhode Island Student Senate approved new student organizations, passed resolutions aimed at lowering student costs and began review of a $1.4 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year on Wednesday. Following a campus living presentation from Housing and Dining officials Thomas Cooley and Pierre St-Germain, the senate moved through a packed agenda
- [Police Beat 3/8 - 3/22](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/26/police-beat-3-8-3-22/) - Harassment March 10: Harassment arrest was made on Butterfield Road. Alleged video voyeur, 18 year-old Woonsocket resident, Evan Alexander Bouphavoug, was arrested in connection to an ongoing investigation of video voyeurism. Read the full article on page one. March 11: Police responded to harassment in Hutchison Residence Hall. Arrests March 10: During a motor vehicle
- [‘Season full of love’ ends in first round of NCAA Tournament](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/21/season-full-of-love-comes-to-an-end-in-first-round-of-ncaa-tournament/) - The University of Rhode Island women’s basketball team saw its season come to an end on Saturday in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The No. 11-seeded Atlantic 10 Conference champions took on the No. 6 seed University of Alabama and struggled to convert from the field in a 68-55 loss. “We just didn't
- [Rams ready to make March Madness return against Alabama](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/21/rams-ready-to-make-march-madness-return-against-alabama/) - After 30 years, the University of Rhode Island women’s basketball team is one sleep away from “The Big Dance,” beginning this weekend on Friday with practice and press conferences. “I thought we were playing today,” Rhode Island Head Coach Tammi Reiss said. “[The team was] like, Coach, we play Saturday. So we're excited to be
- [Rams one-and-done at A-10 Tournament for fifth-straight season despite Tyler Cochran’s career day](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/21/rams-one-and-done-at-a-10-tournament-for-fifth-straight-season-despite-tyler-cochrans-career-day/) - The University of Rhode Island men’s basketball team finished up its season with a second-round loss to Duquesne University in the Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament on March 12. Held in Pittsburgh, URI earned a first-round bye in the tournament for the first time in five years as the No. 10 seed, facing off against the
- [Does major matter? Workshop suggests focusing on bigger picture](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/12/does-major-matter-workshop-suggests-focusing-on-bigger-picture/) - Faculty and staff at the University of Rhode Island gathered for a book club workshop centered around the book “Hacking College: Why Major Doesn't Matter and What Really Does,” and discussed how its ideas could be applied to better support students on March 4. Posted through the University's Advancement of Teaching and Learning office, URI
- [A-10 WBB Power Rankings: Week of 3/9](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/12/a-10-wbb-power-rankings-week-of-3-9/) - A new champion has been crowned at the Atlantic 10 Conference Championship in Henrico, Va. Each week, The Good Five Cent Cigar Sports Staff votes on all 14 teams in the conference. Here’s how the final ranking turned out as of March 9: 14th Place: Virginia Commonwealth University Rams (8-23, 4-14) (-1) Finishing their season
- [Student senate presidential candidates debate policy, platform](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/10/student-senate-presidential-candidates-debate-policy-platform/) - Student senate candidates Kairy Gonzalez, Ryan Niro, Madison Hinrichs and Kyanna Lin for president and vice president took to the stage on Thursday for a debate covering their campaign platforms and policies. Third-year students Gonzalez and Niro are running for president and vice president, respectively. Chair of the Cultural Affairs Committee, Gonzalez seeks to unionize
- [“World According to Sound” flips the script on sound](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/10/world-according-to-sound-flips-the-script-on-sound/) - The Center for Humanities is blocking out sights for sounds on Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Hope Room of the Welcome Center, bringing a new type of guest lecture to campus. Unlike the typical guest speaker event, “World According to Sound” will allow students to be active participants in the experience, according to Evelyn
- [Eggpack leaves Bakemas Ballers shell-shocked, scrambling team’s intramural playoff dreams in first round](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/12/eggpack-leaves-bakemas-ballers-shell-shocked-scrambling-teams-intramural-playoff-dreams-in-first-round/) - The Bakemas Ballers’ season came to a close on March 3, as they fell to the Eggpack by a final score of 44-36 in the first round of the intramural playoffs. “Here’s the bottom line: it hurts,” Ballers Head Coach Ryan Pelillo said. “I’m hurting for the guys, the girls, everybody. I mean, we all
- [Club track and field practice time moved amid crowded campus rec schedule](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/12/club-track-and-field-practice-time-moved-amid-crowded-campus-rec-schedule/) - The University of Rhode Island’s club track and field team was abruptly forced to change its practice schedule by campus recreation on Sept. 30, 2025, to a selection of times and dates that were deemed “unreasonable,” according to a document provided to The Cigar by the club. According to the club, the first issue that
- [Tong takes leadership role in third season with golf team](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/12/tong-takes-leadership-role-in-third-season-with-golf-team/) - Development has never been all about lowering his scores on the course for the University of Rhode Island third-year golfer Josiah Tong; it has also been about a constant change and improvement in his mentality and leadership. The third-year was newly named the assistant captain of the Rams golf team on March 1. Tong explained
- [Okon opens up second semester of ‘Pros & The Pie’ speaker series](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/12/okon-opens-up-second-semester-of-pros-the-pie-speaker-series/) - Aniekan Okon ’23 is a sports reporter for WPRI, but he got his start right here at the University of Rhode Island, where he developed the skills to turn him into a professional. “Looking back as a student, I always enjoyed when we had guest speakers,” Okon said. “I think getting something from their experience
- [ A-10 Tournament Preview: Who could take down the beast?](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/12/a-10-tournament-preview-who-could-take-down-the-beast/) - The Atlantic 10 Tournament begins Wednesday at PPG Arena in Pittsburgh as the University of Rhode Island enters, looking to build momentum and potentially make a run in a conference that has been closely contested throughout its regular season. The Rams enter the tournament needing a strong defensive performance to develop a potential run in
- [A-10 MBB Power Rankings: Week of 3/9](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/12/a-10-mbb-power-rankings-week-of-3-9/) - The regular season is over, and now all 14 teams will compete at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh for the automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. Each week, The Good Five Cent Cigar Sports Staff votes on the rankings of every team in the A-10. Here’s how the final rankings shaped up as of March
- [This Week In Sports - 3/12](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/12/this-week-in-sports-3-12/) - Women’s Basketball FINAL (3/6): URI 71-64 Loyola University Chicago FINAL (3/7): URI 55-46 Davidson College FINAL (3/8): URI 53-51 George Mason University The University of Rhode Island Rams are Atlantic 10 Champions, as this week the Rams traveled to Virginia to compete in the A-10 Tournament, where the Rams lived up to their No. 1
- [O’Donovan leads with fourth-place finish as team takes seventh overall at Surf Golf and Beach Club Invitational](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/12/odonovan-leads-with-fourth-place-finish-as-team-takes-seventh-overall-at-surf-golf-and-beach-club-invitational/) - Following a short turnaround since last week’s Sam Ryder Invitational, the University of Rhode Island’s men’s golf team returned to action on Monday for the Surf Golf and Beach Club Invitational, hosted by Appalachian State University. Rhode Island has done well at the Surf Golf and Beach Club Invitational in recent years. The Rams placed
- [Softball swept in conference-opening series against Saint Joseph’s](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/12/softball-swept-in-conference-opening-series-against-saint-josephs/) - The University of Rhode Island softball team got swept by Saint Joseph’s University to drop to 3-6 on the season and extend its losing streak to four games. After the last two games on Rhody’s schedule got canceled, URI was back on the field for its first Atlantic 10 Conference series of the season. St.
- [Rhody finally finds win column with pair of blowout victories](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/12/rhody-finally-finds-win-column-with-pair-of-blowout-victories/) - The University of Rhode Island baseball team won one out of three games against Brown University over the weekend and won its home opener on Tuesday against the University of New Haven. After a clean first inning during the first game of Saturday’s doubleheader, third-year Joe Sabbath gave up a leadoff single to fourth-year Mark
- [Rams fall to Revolutionaries, secure win over Saints](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/12/rams-fall-to-revolutionaries-secure-win-over-saints/) - The University of Rhode Island women’s lacrosse team split a two-game homestand, which included the team’s first conference game and final non-conference game. On a cold Friday evening, the Rams came off to a slow start against the Revolutionaries. Rhode Island fell behind 6-1 with 11:36 remaining in the second quarter, with a man-up goal
- [Tennis splits weekend with loss to Quinnipiac, win over Stonehill](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/12/tennis-splits-weekend-with-loss-to-quinnipiac-win-over-stonehill/) - The University of Rhode Island women’s tennis team split the weekend, losing on Saturday to Quinnipiac University and picking up a win on Sunday against Stonehill College. The Rams struggled on Saturday against Quinnipiac, losing 4-0 on the road in North Haven, Conn., not picking up a single team point. In doubles, the Rams lost
- [Women’s track and field wins second consecutive New England Championship to close indoor season](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/12/womens-track-and-field-wins-second-consecutive-new-england-championship-to-close-indoor-season/) - The University of Rhode Island women’s track and field team competed in the New England Indoor Track and Field Championship on Friday and Saturday, placing first to win the title for the second consecutive year. Second-year Macy Daigle started Rhode Island strong on Friday, getting the Rams on the board in the high jump with
- [Men’s track and field takes top spot in championship meet for back-to-back weeks with win at New England Championship](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/12/mens-track-and-field-takes-top-spot-in-championship-meet-for-back-to-back-weeks-with-win-at-new-england-championship/) - The University of Rhode Island men’s track and field team competed in the New England Indoor Track and Field Championship on Friday and Saturday, where the Rams took home first place. It marked the sixth straight regional indoor championship for the team, just a week after winning the indoor conference championship. The Rams kept the
- [Rams end regular season with road loss to Fordham](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/12/rams-end-regular-season-with-road-loss-to-fordham/) - The University of Rhode Island men’s basketball team dropped its final regular-season game at Fordham University, heading into the Atlantic 10 Tournament as the No. 10 seed. Fordham was celebrating its senior day, honoring five players in its 61-49 victory. Despite leading after the first half, the Rams’ offense hit a wall in the second
- [Pat Lyons appointed as new URI athletic director](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/12/pat-lyons-appointed-as-new-uri-athletic-director/) - The University of Rhode Island introduced Pat Lyons as its new vice president and director of athletics in a press conference at the Ryan Center on Wednesday. A Providence native, Lyons has spent more than 25 years in executive leadership positions at the Division I level between Iona University and, most recently, Seton Hall University.
- [Midnight dreams, musical schemes: ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ review](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/12/midnight-dreams-musical-schemes-a-midsummer-nights-dream-review/) - It’s hard to know what’s real or a dream when enchanted in a world of fantasy fusion, where characters' lives are lived in obsessive trances just to be returned to the “present,” seemingly unscathed, but never forgetting. In the University of Rhode Island’s theatre production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” the audience is immersed in
- [Oliveira’s dominant main event performance highlights UFC 326](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/12/oliveiras-dominant-main-event-performance-highlights-ufc-326/) - Few fighters can say they thrive inside the octagon like Charles Oliveira, as he handed Max Holloway a one-sided beatdown in the main event of UFC 326. I was in total shock watching Oliveira rip Holloway apart. After doubting Oliveira heavily going into this fight, I probably should’ve known better. The two combatants met back
- [Critters on Campus: Canadian Geese](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/12/critters-on-campus-canadian-geese/) - Branta canadensis–Canada goose–is the largest species of goose and is a ubiquitous migratory species in North America. These herbivorous, freshwater-preferring waterfowl have done quite well in the modern age, conservatively numbering 5 million strong. While the picture above is a goose, some people long ago decided to refer to a grouping of these critters as
- [Dearest gentle reader: Benedict and Sophie’s story](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/12/dearest-gentle-reader-benedict-and-sophies-story/) - Shondaland delivered an impeccable fourth season of “Bridgerton,” teaching viewers about the challenges of society through Benedict’s journey as he navigates societal pressure through the lens of a Cinderella story. While my favorite couple is Penelope and Colin, I understand why some fans prefer Benedict and Sophie. Benedict has been a comedic relief for the
- [Lights, camera, uncertainty: 2026 Oscars predictions](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/12/lights-camera-uncertainty-2026-oscars-predictions/) - The 2026 Academy Awards ceremony will be one to remember for years to come, containing some of the most competitive races in recent memory that will leave a mark on history no matter which nominees come out on top. Last year, there were only two semi-competitive races in the acting categories, Best Actor and Best
- [HERstory Open Mic amplifies women’s voices](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/12/herstory-open-mic-amplifies-womens-voices/) - Poetry, music and personal storytelling filled the Multicultural Student Services Center on Thursday as students gathered for the fourth annual HERstory Open Mic Night in celebration of Women’s History Month. The event created a space for members of the University of Rhode Island community to share creative work and personal experiences while uplifting women’s voices
- [Powerlifting club grows strong campus presence](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/12/powerlifting-club-grows-strong-campus-presence/) - Through family and reform, the University of Rhode Island Club Powerlifting team has quickly sprung into one of the biggest club teams on campus. Founded in 2014, URI Powerlifting has undergone major changes over the past few years. In 2023, the club only had seven members with four executive board positions, according to URI Powerlifting
- [New federal limits placed on student, graduate student loans](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/12/new-federal-limits-placed-on-student-graduate-student-loans/) - The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law on July 4, 2025, is set to place limits on Parent Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students and eliminate the existing Graduate PLUS Loans. Beginning in July, the families of new students will face limits on the amount they can borrow per year including at the University
- [URI to revamp W. Alton Jones campus](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/12/uri-to-revamp-w-alton-jones-campus/) - This spring, the University of Rhode Island and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management will be teaming up to reopen the W. Alton Jones Campus. The renovations and reopening of the campus will focus on increasing public access, recreation and opportunities for the new environmental education degree program, according to a press release that
- [University accommodates Muslim students during Ramadan fasting](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/12/university-accommodates-muslim-students-during-ramadan-fasting/) - With hours of operation and food offerings possibly misaligned with their needs, University of Rhode Island Dining Services are working to support students who are participating in Ramadan. Ramadan, which began on Feb. 18, the ninth month of the Muslim calendar, is the holy month of fasting in Islam. During this month, ending on March
- [Student senate proposes $10 tax increase](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/12/student-senate-proposes-10-tax-increase/) - The University of Rhode Island student senate passed a referendum on an increase to the Student Activity Tax in a March 4 vote. After being made aware by the Club Sports and Intramural Council and the Office of Student Involvement of the need to increase the Student Activity Tax, the senate drafted a referendum that
- [Alpha Phi rebuilds chapter after 11-year ban](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/12/alpha-phi-rebuilds-chapter-after-11-year-ban/) - The Alpha Phi sorority will return to the University of Rhode Island this fall after nearly a decade off campus, gathering a new founding member class. Alpha Phi lost recognition on campus in 2015 following a hazing incident involving new members. The organization later reached an agreement with the university that allowed it to return
- [URI Police investigate two video voyeurism cases in dorm halls](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/12/uri-police-investigate-two-video-voyeurism-cases-in-dorm-halls/) - University of Rhode Island police are investigating two video voyeurism incidents that took place in Browning and Butterfield Halls on March 6 and 9, less than a year after a similar incident in Adams Hall. A male suspect entered the shower areas of the residence halls and attempted to observe, photograph or video male occupants
- [Student Senate 3/11](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/12/student-senate-3-11/) - The student senate approved a $5,000 contingency grant for the Asian Students Association’s annual Culture Show and heard updates from the Graduate Student Association on Wednesday. The senate unanimously approved the funding bill to support the ASA’s 32nd Culture Show, which will take place on April 17 at Edwards Auditorium at 6 p.m. The event
- [QUEENS OF KINGSTON: Program-first conference tournament title punches ticket to March Madness for first time in 30 years](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/10/queens-of-kingston-program-first-conference-tournament-title-punches-ticket-to-march-madness-for-first-time-in-30-years/) - Rams Head Coach Tammi Reiss danced her way to the ladder to cut down the nets on Sunday, and more dancing is on the way for the University of Rhode Island women’s basketball team. After a 30-year wait, the team is heading back to the NCAA Tournament. Reiss built the program into a winner; now,
- [A-10 WBB Power Rankings: Week of 3/2](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/05/a-10-wbb-power-rankings-week-of-3-2/) - The Atlantic 10 Conference’s regular season has officially ended, and the University of Rhode Island and George Mason University were crowned co-champions, earning the No. 1 and No. 2 seeds, respectively. Each week, The Good Five Cent Cigar Sports Staff votes on all 14 A-10 teams. Here are the rankings as of March 2, as
- [A-10 MBB Power Rankings: Week of 3/2](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/05/a-10-mbb-power-rankings-week-of-3-2/) - Coming up on the final week of regular-season action in Atlantic 10 Conference men’s basketball, every game matters to decide postseason positioning. Each week, The Good Five Cent Cigar Sports Staff votes on the rankings of every team in the A-10. Here’s how the rankings turned out as of March 2: 14th Place: La Salle
- [This Week In Sports - 3/5](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/05/this-week-in-sports-3-5/) - Men’s Basketball FINAL (2/26): St. Bonaventure University 94-76 URI FINAL (2/28): Saint Joseph’s University 61-55 URI FINAL (3/4): URI 64-52 Duquesne University Rhode Island dropped two games before bouncing back with a win over Duquesne University. With the win, URI secured a first-round bye in the Atlantic 10 tournament. The Rams will look to close
- [Men’s hockey falls in ECHA semifinals ahead of ACHA nationals](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/05/mens-hockey-falls-in-echa-semifinals-ahead-of-acha-nationals/) - The University of Rhode Island men’s club hockey team won its game in the quarterfinals against Lehigh University before coming up short, losing to Drexel University in the semifinals of the Eastern Collegiate Hockey Association. Going into the ECHA playoffs, Rhode Island entered as the number one seed. The Rams looked to show why as
- [Golf finishes bottom four in 14-team field in Florida](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/05/golf-finishes-bottom-four-in-14-team-field-in-florida/) - The University of Rhode Island men’s golf team returned to action on Monday for the first time since Feb. 10, traveling to Daytona Beach, Fla., for the Sam Ryder Invitational at the LPGA International Golf Club, hosted by Stetson University. “The downtime in between really meant nothing,” URI Golf Head Coach Gregg Burke said. “We
- [Rams remain winless, suffering another weekend sweep against Kent State](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/05/rams-remain-winless-suffering-another-weekend-sweep-against-kent-state/) - The University of Rhode Island baseball team’s early-season struggles continued, as the Rams were swept by Kent State University in a three-game road series this past weekend to stay winless on the season. “We just didn’t get the big hit,” URI Head Coach Raphael Cerrato said. “Some guys started swinging the bat well. We had
- [Rhody wraps up road trip with win over Merrimack](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/05/rhody-wraps-up-road-trip-with-win-over-merrimack/) - The University of Rhode Island women’s lacrosse team defeated Merrimack College 13-7 on Saturday. The Rams were coming off back-to-back losses to Stonehill College and Bryant University, but got a bounce-back victory over the Warriors. “We were focused on ourselves for Merrimack,” URI Head Coach Jenna Slowey said. “We had a rough start to the
- [Tennis takes two shutout wins with bounce-back weekend](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/05/tennis-takes-two-shutout-wins-with-bounce-back-weekend/) - The University of Rhode Island women’s tennis team picked up two victories over the weekend against Le Moyne College and Siena University to improve to 6-3 on the season. The Rams started the weekend on Saturday by winning all three matches in doubles play to take a 1-0 lead over Le Moyne. Fourth-year Nikki Fernando
- [Women’s track and field takes second place at A-10 Indoor Championship for first time in a decade, led by Lily Saul’s standout performance](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/05/womens-track-and-field-takes-second-place-at-a-10-indoor-championship-for-first-time-in-a-decade-led-by-lily-sauls-standout-performance/) - The University of Rhode Island women’s track and field team competed in the Atlantic 10 Indoor Track and Field Championship on Friday and Saturday, placing second for the team’s best finish in a decade. Along with four event titles, URI had two meet records, one school record and numerous personal bests, making it one of
- [Dynasty delivers again: Men’s track and field makes it six-straight at A-10 Indoor Championship](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/05/dynasty-delivers-again-mens-track-and-field-makes-it-six-straight-at-a-10-indoor-championship/) - The University of Rhode Island men’s track and field team competed in the Atlantic 10 Indoor Track and Field Championship on Friday and Saturday, where the Rams took home first place, making it the sixth-straight conference indoor championship for the team. URI had seven athletes take home the top spot on the podium in nine
- [REGULAR SEASON CHAMPIONS: Rams clinch top seed in tournament with win over Revolutionaries](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/05/regular-season-champions-rams-clinch-top-seed-in-tournament-with-win-over-revolutionaries/) - A prayer was answered on Saturday as the University of Rhode Island women’s basketball team secured its second regular-season Atlantic 10 Conference championship in four years. “The only thing I wanted was a championship for these girls,” Head Coach Tammi Reiss said. “You could take anything from me, anything. But I wanted them to feel
- [Rhody stops three-game skid with win over Duquesne to finish busy week](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/05/rhody-stops-three-game-skid-with-win-over-duquesne-to-finish-busy-week/) - The University of Rhode Island men’s basketball team tallied two more losses against St. Bonaventure University on Thursday and Saint Joseph’s University on Saturday before earning a win against Duquesne University on Wednesday. Due to travel restrictions with the snowstorm, the Rams were unable to play their scheduled game on Wednesday, instead facing off against
- [More than medals: Moments forged into history for U.S. at Olympics](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/05/more-than-medals-moments-forged-into-history-for-u-s-at-olympics/) - Cue “Free Bird.” On Feb. 22, the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics wrapped up, where the United States finished second behind Norway. The U.S. finished with 33 medals overall, including 12 gold medals. As with most Olympics, there is usually someone who takes the world and social media by storm. These games were no exception.
- [Critters on Campus: Red-tailed Hawks](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/05/critters-on-campus-red-tailed-hawks/) - Buteo jamaicensis–the red-tailed hawk–is one of the most common birds of prey that is seen on campus. With a range that spans from Alaska to Panama and a little beyond, these birds are both common and conspicuous. These hawks feed on many other critters on campus, such as small mammals and birds, but will actively
- [Sex and the Cigar: Spring flings](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/05/sex-and-the-cigar-spring-flings/) - Four seasons, four types of flings and two people who are together for no romantic reason, how did they meet in the first place? In March 2025, I was doing homework in Coddington Hall’s common room for a change of scenery rather than my dorm room. As I was working, a few people passed by,
- [When music meets mental health](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/05/when-music-meets-mental-health/) - The Mental Health Awareness Expo and Concert, organized by the URI Music Therapy Club, was held from 4:30 to 8 p.m. on Saturday at the Fine Arts Center. The event, which also served as a fundraiser for the Music Therapy Club, aimed to educate and involve the community by sharing valuable insights on mental health
- [Big ideas, big laughs: TEDxURI packs Edwards Auditorium](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/05/big-ideas-big-laughs-tedxuri-packs-edwards-auditorium/) - TEDxURI made a comeback to the University of Rhode Island this year with its largest audience, eight speakers and a new post-show talk-back session on Sunday. “We've been doing it at Edwards Auditorium for the last three years,” Vince Petronio said, the artistic director for TEDxURI. “This last year, we sold out the whole first
- [Hillel creates a “home away from home” for Purim](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/05/hillel-creates-a-home-away-from-home-for-purim/) - The University of Rhode Island Hillel lent a helping hand to those celebrating Purim away from home, holding that took place throughout the week. Beginning on Monday night and ending on Tuesday, corresponding to the 14th and 15th of the Hebrew month of Adar, Purim is a holiday that celebrates the survival of Jewish people
- [From the Cigarchives: Off-campus guidelines “beefed up” since 2002](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/05/from-the-cigarchives-off-campus-guidelines-beefed-up-since-2002/) - On this day in 2002, University of Rhode Island student Keith Forman ’02, a former Good Five Cent Cigar columnist, received a booklet from URI on guidelines for living off-campus, inspiring an editorial that condemned Narragansett, Rhode Island and the URI community. The booklet arrived after Narragansett police came to his house to investigate a
- [Blizzard of ‘26 freezes URI, students snowed in dorms](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/05/blizzard-of-26-freezes-uri-students-snowed-in-dorms/) - The Blizzard of 2026 left thousands in the University of Rhode Island community without power and heat, buried under multiple feet of snow. On Sunday, Feb. 22, Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee declared a state of emergency for a blizzard that was forecasted to drop 10 to 20 inches of snow, according to USA Today.
- [Keeping snowed-in campus accessible: disability advocates talk blizzard response](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/05/keeping-snowed-in-campus-accessible-disability-advocates-talk-blizzard-response/) - After a historic blizzard hit the northeast in February, the University of Rhode Island had their work cut out for them clearing snow and making campus accessible to the community. The blizzard of 2026 was the largest snowstorm in the state’s recorded history, with some areas accumulating up to 37.9 inches of snow, according to
- [Greek Week philanthropy thanks first responders](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/05/greek-week-philanthropy-thanks-first-responders/) - The University of Rhode Island Interfraternity and Panhellenic Councils have chosen local first responders for their Greek Week philanthropy this year, with the event themes set as “Horror Movie Madness.” The idea of fundraising for first responders was pitched by Kayla Owens, the Panhellenic vice president of philanthropy. “She texted in our [philanthropy] group chat
- [Snowed in, still serving, staff stay overnight at Butterfield Dining Hall](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/05/snowed-in-still-serving-staff-stay-overnight-at-butterfield-dining-hall/) - More than a dozen dining hall staff spent two nights sleeping in booths at Butterfield Dining Hall to provide food for residents during the record-breaking blizzard of February 2026. Jennifer Souza, Joshua Croce and Cate Ianelli were among the 17 workers who packed their pillows and blankets to sleep on the same booths where students
- [Student Affairs advises best protest practices](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/05/student-affairs-advises-best-protest-practices/) - As protests pop up at universities around the United States and law enforcement clashes with demonstrators in the streets, students question how to demonstrate on campus without administrator interference. The freedom to organize on university property, as well as the freedom to visually represent information, is permitted by the University of Rhode Island University Manual.
- [Student Senate 3/4](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/05/student-senate-3-4-2/) - The University of Rhode Island student senate passed a series of bills on Wednesday to officially recognize student organizations such as the E-Commerce club, Diversity Dialogues, Model United Nations and the reassignment of all existing senate club sports. The E-Commerce club was the first to become a senate-recognized student organization and provided with the first-year
- [ Police Beat 2/5- 3/1](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/03/05/police-beat-2-5-3-1/) - The University of Rhode Island Police Department responded to 16 medical emergencies this week, all of which resulted in hospital transportation. Of the 16 medical emergencies, one was on Feb. 24, two on Feb. 25, three on Feb. 26, six on Feb. 27, two on Feb. 28 and two on March 1. On Feb. 5,
- [From court to mic: ‘Rhody Boys’](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/26/from-court-to-mic-rhody-boys/) - Rhode Island men’s basketball sixth-year guard RJ Johnson released his single “Rhody Boys” on Jan. 30, referencing the team’s full roster throughout. A month later, I can confidently bring you my breakdown of the song’s lyrics, since Genius somehow hasn’t already jumped all over it. Official lyrics, transcribed by me, annotated by me, to the
- [Rams rolled in series sweep against Crimson Tide](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/26/rams-rolled-in-series-sweep-against-crimson-tide/) - The University of Rhode Island baseball team was swept in a three-game series against the University of Alabama over the weekend and remains winless, at 0-7. URI traveled to Tuscaloosa, Ala., to take on the Crimson Tide in the second series of the season. After getting swept in a four-game series against Jacksonville University, Rhody
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- [Sex and the Cigar: The orgasm gap](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/26/sex-and-the-cigar-the-orgasm-gap/) - Decades ago, women in the workplace fought to close the wage gap, and in 1963, we succeeded. But one gap remains resistant to our progress: the orgasm gap. Research consistently shows that women are less likely than men to reach an orgasm during sex. A 2017 study in Archives of Sexual Behavior found that about
- [Baby Keem’s ‘Ca$ino’ delivers a strong return](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/26/baby-keems-caino-delivers-a-strong-return/) - Hykeem Carter, better known by his stage name, “Baby Keem,” is back. “Ca$ino,” Keem’s second studio album, follows up on “The Melodic Blue,” which was released nearly five years ago on Sept. 10, 2021. A deluxe edition added seven new songs just over a year later. Since then, there has been radio silence for his
- [Lost on the moors: “Wuthering Heights”](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/26/lost-on-the-moors-wuthering-heights/) - Anyone who’s ever read “Wuthering Heights" by Emily Brontë, whether on their own volition or because their high school English curriculum made them, has been anticipating Emerald Fennell’s adaptation of Brontë’s book. Let me preface this review by saying that, as readers, we tend to react strongly when our favorite storylines are altered in any
- [Staff picks 2/26](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/26/staff-picks-2-26/) - Sadie Brandt: Editor-in-Chief It’s been a long shortest month of the year. Whenever I’ve needed a pick-me-up, which has been frequently, I’ve turned to PinkPantheress and Zara Larsson’s sunny remix of “Stateside.” I’ve blasted it before nights out, walking across campus in the rain and while my power was out for 36 hours during a
- [Watercolor exhibit celebrates culture and memory](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/26/watercolor-exhibit-celebrates-culture-and-memory/) - Hongbing Tang, University of Rhode Island professor of landscape architecture, released an art collection of watercolor paintings depicting landscapes in celebration of the Lunar New Year and Women’s History Month at Green Hall. The art exhibition connects to Chinese New Year and Women’s History Month because most of the paintings are inspired by cultural memory,
- [Bulldogs mark their territory with win over Rams](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/26/bulldogs-mark-their-territory-with-win-over-rams/) - The University of Rhode Island women’s lacrosse team took a trip up to Smithfield to play Bryant University on Saturday, falling 15-6 in a battle between two teams that currently call Beirne Stadium home. The Rams were able to score two times in the opening quarter and add another two goals in the second, going
- [Swim and dive places seventh at A-10 Championship for the first time in a decade](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/26/swim-and-dive-places-seventh-at-a-10-championship-for-the-first-time-in-a-decade/) - The University of Rhode Island women’s swim and dive team turned in its best finish at the Atlantic 10 Championship in a decade across the four-day meet, placing seventh overall. “No negatives really from the week,” Rhode Island Head Coach Lilli Falconer Deering said. “Overall, I was really, really proud of the team and how
- [Non-Profit dives into solutions for plastic pollution in R.I.](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/26/non-profit-dives-into-solutions-for-plastic-pollution-in-r-i/) - Through scientific innovation, vast amounts of research and a world-wide community, The 5 Gyres Institute has been at the forefront of battling the global issue of plastic pollution. The 5 Gyres is a science-based, solutions-oriented non-profit. Their science focuses on a sector-based approach, targeting different sectors that lead to microplastic pollution, studying their emissions and
- [Measles outbreaks spike on college campuses, Health Services prepares for Spring Break](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/26/measles-outbreaks-spike-on-college-campuses-health-services-prepares-for-spring-break/) - Measles outbreaks have reached nearly 1,000 cases this year, with many reports coming from college campuses, according to the Center for Disease Control. Ave Maria University in Collier County, Florida experienced an outbreak with over 40 reported cases, marking the largest campus outbreak in recent history, according to the New York Times. University of Rhode
- [If you promote it, they will come: Ruckus has returned to the Ryan Center](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/26/if-you-promote-it-they-will-come-ruckus-has-returned-to-the-ryan-center/) - On Feb. 11, Rhode Island Women’s Basketball Head Coach Tammi Reiss made a public plea for student attendance; 10 days later, it was “the best student section we’ve ever had.” Following the team's blowout of Virginia Commonwealth University by 43 points to extend their program-record winning streak to 16 games, Reiss was asked by Kevin
- [A-10 WBB Power Rankings: Week of 2/23](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/26/a-10-wbb-power-rankings-week-of-2-23/) - Two of our top three teams in last week's rankings were taken down in what was an entertaining week of Atlantic 10 Conference women’s basketball. Each week, the Good Five Cent Cigar Sports Staff votes on all 14 teams in the A-10. Here’s how every team fared as of Feb. 23: 14th Place: Virginia Commonwealth
- [A-10 MBB Power Rankings: Week of 2/23](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/26/a-10-mbb-power-rankings-week-of-2-23/) - It seems as though the Atlantic 10 Conference doesn’t care what the weather outside is, as the madness of March has spread throughout the A-10 with less than five days left in February. Each week, the Good Five Cent Cigar Sports Staff votes on the rankings of teams in the A-10. Here’s how the rankings
- [This Week In Sports - 2/26](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/26/this-week-in-sports-2-26/) - Women's Basketball FINAL (2/18): URI 69-39 Fordham University FINAL (2/25): University of Richmond 72-46 URI The Rams fought through a slow start to take down Fordham on senior day at the Ryan Center on Saturday afternoon. Rhode Island went on an 11-0 run in the second quarter to take the lead from Fordham. First-year Aimée
- [Men’s hockey inducts inaugural hall of fame class and honors seniors in weekend sweep](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/26/mens-hockey-inducts-inaugural-hall-of-fame-class-and-honors-seniors-in-weekend-sweep/) - The University of Rhode Island men's club hockey team celebrated its seniors while sweeping its final regular-season weekend series against the Naval Academy. In Friday's matchup, the Midshipmen got the scoring started on a goal from forward Andrew Penca. Second-year defenseman Zach Gold got URI on the board with a game-tying goal, but Navy answered
- [Rhody picks up pair of wins in weather-shortened weekend](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/26/rhody-picks-up-pair-of-wins-in-weather-shortened-weekend/) - The University of Rhode Island softball team traveled to Statesboro, Ga., for the Georgia Southern GATA Challenge, winning a couple of pitchers’ duels before falling short in a weather-shortened five-inning contest and heading home early due to inclement weather. Friday featured two close contests for the Rams, needing eight innings to defeat Tennessee Tech University
- [Tennis takes second-straight loss in Brown sweep](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/26/tennis-takes-second-straight-loss-in-brown-sweep/) - The University of Rhode Island women’s tennis team was swept 7-0 by in-state rival Brown University on Saturday afternoon, its second consecutive loss. Following their 5-2 loss to New Jersey Institute of Technology on Feb. 21, Rhody played in Providence against the 8-3 Bears. The Rams were the fifth team the Brown Bears have swept
- [Women’s track and field ticks final box before championship meets](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/26/womens-track-and-field-ticks-final-box-before-championship-meets/) - The University of Rhode Island women’s track and field team fielded 16 athletes across five events at the Brown Invitational on Saturday, hosted at Brown University’s Olney-Margolies Athletic Center in Providence. While the rest continue to prepare for the A-10 Championship next week, this meet was the team’s final opportunity to post qualifying marks for
- [Rhody jumps to three event wins at Brown Invitational](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/26/rhody-jumps-to-three-event-wins-at-brown-invitational/) - The University of Rhode Island men’s track and field team traveled to Brown University to participate in the Brown Invitational on Saturday, in the team’s final competition before the Atlantic 10 Championship. URI had athletes competing in six events, highlighted by second-year Cam Miller in the high jump, where he cleared a personal best of
- [Rhody trades blowouts with senior day win and crucial road loss](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/26/rhody-trades-blowouts-with-senior-day-win-and-crucial-road-loss/) - The University of Rhode Island women’s basketball team bounced back from its loss against La Salle with a 69-39 victory over Fordham University on Saturday, but took its second loss in three games with a 72-46 defeat to the University of Richmond. The battle of the Rams was preceded by a pre-game ceremony honoring URI’s
- [Rams can’t keep momentum, losing to La Salle on the road](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/26/rams-cant-keep-momentum-losing-to-la-salle-on-the-road/) - The University of Rhode Island men’s basketball team followed up its first win over a ranked opponent since 2017 with a 59-46 loss to La Salle University on Saturday. Rhody handed Saint Louis University its first loss in conference play last Wednesday at the Ryan Center, but that momentum did not carry over for the
- [Police Beat 2/17-2/23](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/26/police-beat-2-17-2-23/) - The University of Rhode Island Police Department responded to eight motor vehicle accidents this week. Of the eight motor vehicle accidents two were on Butterfield Road, two were on Bills Road. and the remaining four were on West Alumni, Biar, Keany, and Plains. Only the accident on West Alum Ave. had more than one dispatcher
- [NASCAR’s ‘Super Bowl’ sets stage for another thrilling season](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/19/nascars-super-bowl-sets-stage-for-another-thrilling-season/) - Drivers, start your engines. A new season of NASCAR began on Sunday with the Daytona 500, a 500-mile, 200-lap, Cup Series race at Daytona International Speedway in Florida. Often called the “Great American Race,” the Daytona 500 holds a unique place in motorsports. Most major sporting leagues end their season with their biggest event, whether
- [This Week In Sports - 2/19](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/19/this-week-in-sports-2-19/) - Baseball FINAL (2/13): Jacksonville University 16-3 URI FINAL (2/14): Jacksonville 11-6 URI FINAL (2/14): Jacksonville 4-3 URI FINAL (2/15): Jacksonville 15-1 URI Rhode Island fought in its weekend series against Jacksonville University, but was unable to grab a win out of the four-game series. Rhode Island had a lead built during the second game of
- [Rams fall for the first time in 17 games against La Salle](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/19/rams-fall-for-first-time-in-17-games-at-la-salle/) - The University of Rhode Island women’s basketball team saw its program-record 17-game winning streak snapped, being taken down by La Salle University on Wednesday after extending it over George Mason University on Saturday. Traveling to Fairfax, Va., for a matinee game with the Patriots, the Rams came in with only one win separating them in
- [Rhody free-throw line woes hands Fordham overtime win after blown lead](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/19/rhody-free-throw-line-woes-hands-fordham-overtime-win/) - The University of Rhode Island men’s basketball team fell 70-66 in overtime on Saturday to Fordham University, marking the third loss in the last four games. URI faced off in a battle of the Rams against Fordham on Saturday to begin their homestand. Rhody looked to bounce back from their 75-70 road loss against George
- [Basuel leads the way with seven goals for first win of season over Marist](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/19/basuel-leads-the-way-with-seven-goals-for-first-win-of-season/) - Third-year Caralie Basuel piloted the University of Rhode Island women's lacrosse team to its first victory of the season with seven goals against Rider University on Saturday, before dropping its second game of the week on Wednesday against Stonehill College. Rhode Island kicked off the match with two goals from second-year Kate Cumins in the
- [Walk-off win opens season before pair of losses at Lion Invitational](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/19/walk-off-win-opens-season-before-pair-of-losses-at-lion-invitational/) - The University of Rhode Island softball team won one of its three games played in the Lion Invitational over the weekend. Rhode Island kicked off its season Friday in the first of five scheduled games against Marist University. The Rams got off to a hot start, scoring two runs in the first inning on a
- [NJIT snaps Rams' four-game win streak](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/19/njit-snaps-rams-four-game-win-streak/) - The University of Rhode Island's women's tennis team fell short on Sunday in a one-match weekend against the New Jersey Institute of Technology at the International Tennis Hall of Fame, bringing the team’s overall record to 4-2 on the season. The Rams lost 5-2 on Sunday to a tough opponent. The Rams had trouble against
- [Rams’ season-opening series goes south in Jacksonville sweep](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/19/rams-season-opening-series-goes-south-in-jacksonville-sweep/) - The University of Rhode Island baseball team suffered a four-game series sweep to start its season on the road against Jacksonville University over the weekend. “We need to be better,” Rhode Island Head Coach Raphael Cerrato said. “I haven’t lost any faith in this team, that this team can’t be a good team.” Friday’s scheduled
- [Saul re-breaks her record, seniors honored at Coaches Invitational](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/19/saul-re-breaks-her-record-seniors-honored-at-coaches-invitational/) - The University of Rhode Island women’s track and field team sent seven athletes to the David Hemery Valentine Invitational in Boston, while the rest didn’t have to travel far for the URI Coaches Invitational meet at Mackal Field House on Saturday. Eleven fourth-year athletes were honored before the meet for senior day, including sprinters, long-distance
- [Senators push for polluters to pay up](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/19/senators-push-for-polluters-to-pay-up/) - Support has been growing at the University of Rhode Island for Sen. Linda L. Ujifusa and Rep. Jennifer Boylan’s proposed Rhode Island Climate Superfund Act, which would relieve Rhode Island taxpayers of paying for climate cleanup caused by fossil fuels. Surfrider Foundation is a national organization dedicated to protecting our oceans and coastlines from pollution
- [Need a parking pass? Don’t be fooled by phishing](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/19/need-a-parking-pass-dont-be-fooled-by-phishing/) - The University of Rhode Island community was the target of an ongoing phishing scam, according to a university-wide notice sent out by University of Rhode Island Police and Transportation and Parking on Feb. 6. The scam, targeted at new URI students, promised individuals a parking pass for the semester in exchange for their vehicle information
- [Student senate call for attorney after deportation spikes](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/19/student-senate-call-for-attorney-after-deportation-spikes/) - The student senate is considering establishing a legal retainer, an agreement where a lawyer is paid in advance, to provide direct legal representation for undergraduate students amid growing concerns about immigration enforcement and civil rights. The reason for this proposal stemmed from concerns about the current political climate and reports on immigration detention, according to
- [Student Senate 2/18](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/19/student-senate-2-18/) - The South Kingstown Chief of Police Matthew Moynihan addressed Immigrations and Customs Enforcement agents on campus, issues regarding parking in the emporium and student involvement in a meeting with University of Rhode Island student senate on Wednesday. Moynihan was previously part of the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service prior to the development of ICE.
- [Martin makes more history, Rams celebrate senior day](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/19/martin-makes-more-history-rams-celebrate-senior-day/) - As the indoor season starts to wrap up, the University of Rhode Island men’s track and field team competed at the David Hemery Valentine Invitational in Boston on Friday and celebrated its senior day this past Saturday at the URI Coaches Invitational. Third-year Nick Martin was able to make URI history for the second time
- [Rams rock the Ryan Center with win over No. 18-ranked Saint Louis](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/19/rams-rock-the-ryan-center-with-win-over-no-18-ranked-saint-louis/) - A court storm struck the Ryan Center after the University of Rhode Island men’s basketball team upset No. 18 Saint Louis University, 81-76, on Tuesday night. “I thought we don’t win the game without our crowd,” URI Head Coach Archie Miller said. “It was a college basketball environment in there tonight, and our students, no
- [‘She’s a lion’: First-year Vanessa Harris making immediate impact with Rhody women’s basketball](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/19/shes-a-lion-first-year-vanessa-harris-making-immediate-impact-with-rhody-womens-basketball/) - The transition from high school to college basketball isn’t always easy for a lot of athletes, but first-year Vanessa Harris has scratched that narrative in her first season with the University of Rhode Island women’s basketball team. For Harris, the journey to ending up in Kingston came down to the Rams’ recruiting process. “Rhode Island
- [Frickleton swings into season with walk-off hit in opener](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/19/frickleton-swings-into-season-with-walk-off-hit-in-opener/) - The University of Rhode Island softball team opened its season with a 3-2 win over Marist University on Friday in walk-off fashion, thanks to an RBI-single from third-year Riley Frickleton. While Frickleton was the hero this past weekend for the Rams, she missed all of last season due to an injury. She didn’t waste any
- [A-10 WBB Power Rankings: Week of 2/16](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/19/a-10-wbb-power-rankings-week-of-2-16/) - For the second-straight week, 11 of the 14 Atlantic 10 Conference teams have shifted in our power rankings. Each week, the Good Five Cent Cigar Sports Staff ranks every team in the A-10. This is how our ranking shaped up as of Feb. 16: T-13th Place: Virginia Commonwealth University Rams (8-18, 4-10) (-1) Since VCU
- [A-10 MBB Power Rankings: Week of 2/16](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/19/a-10-mbb-power-rankings-week-of-2-16/) - There are only a couple of weeks left before March Madness begins. But for some teams, it’s been over before it even starts. Each week, the Cigar Sports Staff votes on the rankings of teams in the Atlantic 10 Conference. Here’s how the rankings turned out as of Feb. 16: 14th Place: La Salle University
- [Experience Should Not Expire: Aging, Gender, and Management at URI](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/19/experience-should-not-expire-aging-gender-and-management-at-uri/) - Universities are built on continuity—on accumulated knowledge, shared history, and the quiet expertise that develops over time. Yet within many institutions of higher education, experience does not always feel like a protected asset, particularly when it belongs to older women. At the University of Rhode Island, there are many employees in their sixties who have
- [Jayson Tatum: To play or not to play](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/19/jayson-tatum-to-play-or-not-to-play/) - Disaster struck the Boston Celtics organization late in game four of the Eastern Conference Semifinals on May 12, 2025, when superstar Jayson Tatum suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon. Without Tatum, the Celtics went on to lose the series to the New York Knicks in six games. The future of the team seemed in jeopardy as
- [Critters on campus: Sheep](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/19/critters-on-campus-sheep/) - Domesticated sheep–Ovis aries–are a domesticated ruminant species numbering in the billions worldwide. Sheep have lived with humans for thousands of years and often hold symbolic meanings in various Eurasian cultures. These grazing herbivores are quite prolific and are an essential farm animal and have their place along with horses, cows, and chickens in the farm-cannon.
- [Sex and the Cigar: The art of overcoming rejection](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/19/sex-and-the-cigar-the-art-of-overcoming-rejection/) - You finally poured your feelings out to a guy you’ve known for at least a year, hoping for reciprocation, but it went the opposite way. What’s the next move? Last semester, I had a huge crush on a guy that I’d known for a while, but I was too nervous to do anything about it.
- [“The only thing stronger than hate is love,” Bad Bunny’s cultural celebration shows we’re not all that different](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/19/the-only-thing-stronger-than-hate-is-love-bad-bunnys-cultural-celebration-shows-were-not-all-that-different/) - On Feb. 8, Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, publicly known as Bad Bunny, performed a touching and unifying halftime show at Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, Calif. As a Bad Bunny super fan, I was very excited that one of my favorite artists would be performing. Little did I know how connected I would feel
- [Artificial intelligence, the latest false god](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/19/artificial-intelligence-the-latest-false-god/) - Artificial intelligence is allegedly capable of generating anything and everything; it’s even begun to infiltrate areas of human entertainment. However, the one thing AI struggles to curate images of is the human hand. I believe this speaks volumes about the rise of AI. AI may be able to mimic human abilities such as art, writing,
- [Valentine’s Day clinic offers annual free relationship assessment](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/19/valentines-day-clinic-offers-annual-free-relationship-assessment/) - As Valentine’s Day arrives and love is in the air, couples can receive a free relationship check-up with the University of Rhode Island Couples and Family Therapy Clinic, facilitated by licensed graduate student therapists. The free checkups happen annually as part of the Human Development and Family Science program, according to Riley McDonald, a graduate
- [Wellness fair offers self-care treats and free acupuncture](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/19/wellness-fair-offers-self-care-treats-and-free-acupuncture/) - University of Rhode Island Health Promotion provided students with access to health resources on- and off-campus at their Winter Wellness Fair on Feb. 11. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., attendees were offered free hot chocolate, popcorn, stickers, magnets, stress balls and other goodies from tables aimed at bringing students together and promoting wellness. Organizations
- [Shelter cats ‘dump’ on exes for charity](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/19/shelter-cats-dump-on-exes-for-charity/) - This Valentine’s Day, six cats have worked tirelessly to avenge members of the Rhode Island community and beyond in a way singular to them – their litterbox. The Rhode Island Society to Prevent Cruelty to Animals ran their second “Love Stinks” fundraiser this year, where donors can send in the names of nemeses to be
- [Are students being assigned less reading?](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/19/are-students-being-assigned-less-reading/) - Students and professors at the University of Rhode Island are adapting to changes made in required reading to accommodate the decline of long-form reading. Approximately 1 in 3 adults in the United States read at the lowest on a five-level scale, indicating that roughly 59 million adults across the nation are unable to read long-form
- [Mews Tavern to be acquired by local restaurant group](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/19/mews-tavern-to-be-acquired-by-local-restaurant-group/) - Rhode Island-based Heritage Restaurant Group announced it would be acquiring iconic Wakefield restaurant The Mews Tavern, marking a new chapter in the establishment's 79-year-history on Feb. 2. Known for its interior charm, comfort food and large selection of craft beers, The Mews Tavern has long been a community staple for residents of South County. Founded
- [Academics say it’s time to get involved in addressing caregiver shortage](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/19/academics-say-its-time-to-get-involved-in-addressing-caregiver-shortage/) - As Rhode Island experiences a critical shortage of caregivers for seniors and adults with disabilities, some health professionals are calling for innovative solutions that higher education may play a key role in. The senior population is growing nationwide, causing an increase in demand for senior care. Adults aged 65 and above increased from 12% to
- [Police Beat 2/9-2/16](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/19/police-beat-2-9-2-16-2/) - The University of Rhode Island Police department responded to 10 medical emergencies, nine resulting in hospital transport and one well-being check resulting in transport to a hospital of the four reported this week. Of the 10 emergencies, two of them had three or more dispatchers arrive at the scene. On Feb. 11, there was a
- [Critters on campus: Pond slider](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/12/critters-on-campus-pond-slider/) - Trachemys scripta–the red-eared slider–is a terrapin native to the southeast United States. Prevalence in the pet trade has made the subspecies invasive in many parts of the world, including Rhode Island. These sliders are one of the most invasive species in the world and are now common in many ponds and lakes across many continents.
- [Rams fall short in first two matchups of the season](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/12/rams-but-fall-short-in-first-two-matchups-of-the-season/) - The University of Rhode Island dropped its season opener at Fairfield University on Friday afternoon, before losing a nail-biter to the University of New Hampshire in overtime in its “home opener” on Tuesday. Fairfield grinded early in the first quarter, going on a 5-0 run with goals from four different players. The Stags were able
- [Special commission recommends URI medical school](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/12/special-commission-recommends-uri-medical-school/) - A special commission of the Rhode Island State Senate unanimously voted to recommend opening a medical school at the University of Rhode Island on Jan. 27. The recommendation followed a report created by the commission. Co-led by URI President Marc Parlange and Sen. Pamela J. Lauria, it was formed in 2024 to evaluate the potential
- [‘President’s List’ gets faculty senate approval, new distinction honors students with GPA of 3.8 or higher](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/12/presidents-list-gets-faculty-senate-approval-new-distinction-honors-students-with-gpa-of-3-8-or-higher/) - A student-senate-proposed bill that would enact a President’s List distinction on student transcripts received approval from the faculty senate on Jan. 22. The President’s List would serve as an additional post-semester honor, recognizing students who earn a grade point average of 3.8 or greater, according to Jackson Troxell, chairman of the academic affairs committee on
- [URI hiring frozen until June, state cap met](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/12/uri-hiring-frozen-until-june-state-cap-met/) - The University of Rhode Island announced a hiring freeze to prevent exceeding a state-imposed limit on the number of full-time employees that some are advocating against on Jan. 20. The hiring freeze applies to both full-time and part-time employees and is expected to remain in place until the end of the fiscal year on June
- [Tennis makes it four-straight in first home matches of spring season](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/12/tennis-makes-it-four-straight-in-first-home-matches-of-spring-season/) - The University of Rhode Island women’s tennis team kept its momentum from last weekend with another pair of wins against Hofstra University and in-state rival Providence College, with home court advantage for the first time this season. The Rams defeated Hofstra 4-1 on Saturday. The Rams took care of business, winning all three of their
- [Student Senate 2/11](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/12/student-senate-2-11-2/) - The University of Rhode Island student senate learned how to strengthen their professional presence and prepare for future careers Wednesday meeting. Career Education Specialist Angela Quagliaroli talked about resources offered through the Center for Career and Experiential Education. Quagliaroli introduced students to the university’s career clusters, including business, data analytics, education, health services, engineering and
- [Fifth-year Joachim Ennoo makes jump into the Rhody record book](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/12/fifth-year-joachim-ennoo-makes-jump-into-the-rhody-record-book/) - From helping his team win championships to adding to the Rhody record book, fifth-year Joachim Ennoo has made his mark for the University of Rhode Island men’s track and field team. Spending his fifth year of eligibility at URI after two years at former Atlantic 10 Conference member, the University of Massachusetts, Ennoo has found
- [Softball set for second season under Coutts with returning core](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/12/softball-set-for-second-season-under-coutts-with-returning-core/) - The University of Rhode Island softball team will open its season on Friday and is looking to take a step forward this year, with lots of returning players and new additions to the roster. Rhody is led by Mike Coutts in his second year as head coach. In Coutts' first year, the team went 14-35
- [Reloaded Rams looking for back-to-back conference championships](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/12/reloaded-rams-looking-for-back-to-back-conference-championships/) - After the first Atlantic 10 Championship since 2016, the University of Rhode Island baseball team's new goal is to go back-to-back for the first time in program history. “Every year, our goals and expectations are to compete for an Atlantic 10 Championship,” Rhode Island Head Coach Raphael Cerrato said. “That’s never easy, you've got to
- [A-10 WBB Power Rankings: Week of 2/9](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/12/a-10-wbb-power-rankings-week-of-2-9/) - There remains only one team that is undefeated in Atlantic 10 Conference play after an up-and-down week. Out of 14 teams, 11 have shifted their position from last week’s rankings. Each week, the Good Five Cent Cigar Sports Staff ranks every team in the A-10. This is how our rankings shaped up in week two
- [A-10 MBB Power Rankings: Week of 2/9](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/12/a-10-mbb-power-rankings-week-of-2-9/) - With just over a month remaining until the selection show for March Madness, teams continue to boost their resumes in hopes of getting an at-large bid. This is the second power ranking of the Atlantic 10 Conference teams, voted on by the Good Five Cent Cigar Sports Staff. Here is how all 14 teams rank
- [This Week In Sports - 2/12](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/12/this-week-in-sports-2-12/) - Men’s Basketball FINAL (2/7): URI 82-77 University of Richmond FINAL (2/10): George Washington University 75-70 URI Rhode Island won a wire-to-wire game against Richmond on Saturday to get back into the win column. In a back-and-forth game that had a lot of fouling, the Rams shot a season high 42 free throws from the line.
- [Women’s hockey splits weekend series with Michigan State](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/12/womens-hockey-splits-weekend-series-with-michigan-state/) - Over the weekend, the University of Rhode Island women’s club hockey team took on Michigan State University after a pair of defeats against the University of Massachusetts Amherst last weekend. Rhode Island took a 3-0 loss on Friday night. The Rams poured 32 shots on goal, as their offense created multiple scoring chances throughout the
- [Rams slay the Dragons, reach season-high six-game win streak](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/12/rams-slay-the-dragons-reach-season-high-six-game-win-streak/) - The University of Rhode Island men’s club hockey team swept its weekend series against Drexel University, defeating the Dragons 4-3 on Friday and 4-0 on Saturday. Friday was a hard-fought battle until the very end, with the Rams coming out with the win in overtime. “It was the worst game we have played all season,”
- [Lackluster last round lands Rams sixth-place finish to open spring slate](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/12/lackluster-last-round-lands-rams-sixth-place-finish-to-open-spring-slate/) - The University of Rhode Island golf team traveled to Humacao, Puerto Rico, to participate in the University of North Carolina Greensboro Palmas Del Mar Collegiate. Taking place from Sunday to Tuesday, the event featured 14 colleges and universities, notably Wake Forest University, the No. 25-ranked program in the nation according to Scoreboard, and Texas Christian
- [Swim and dive sends five to compete at Boston Winter Open](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/12/swim-and-dive-sends-five-to-compete-at-boston-winter-open/) - The University of Rhode Island swim and dive team traveled to Boston University to compete in the Boston Winter Open on Friday and Saturday, the last event ahead of the Atlantic 10 Conference Championship starting on Wednesday. URI had just five swimmers competing in the open: second-year Ella Arbeiter, second-year Lauren Biglow, third-year Cate Carboni,
- [Women’s track and field delivers strong results in pair of meets](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/12/womens-track-and-field-delivers-strong-results-in-pair-of-meets/) - The University of Rhode Island women’s track and field team competed at the River Hawk Invitational on Friday and the ECAC Championships over Saturday and Sunday, posting strong individual and team performances throughout both. The Rams traveled to the Track at New Balance in Boston for the River Hawk Invitational hosted by the University of
- [Men’s track and field takes IC4A Championship for third-straight year](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/12/mens-track-and-field-takes-ic4a-championship-for-third-straight-year/) - After a record-breaking meet last week at the John Thomas Terrier Classic, the University of Rhode Island men’s track and field team returned to Boston for the IC4A Championship. Rhode Island placed first out of 20 schools and scored 146 points for its third straight IC4A Championship win. Saint Joseph’s University finished second in the
- [16-straight: Rams remain unstoppable with two blowout wins](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/12/16-straight-rams-remain-unstoppable-with-two-blowout-wins/) - The University of Rhode Island women’s basketball team finished up its three-game homestand and stretched its record-breaking winning streak to 16 games with victories over Saint Louis University on Sunday and Virginia Commonwealth University on Wednesday. Following a program-best 14th straight win on Feb. 4 against Saint Joseph’s University, Rhody continued their winning streak on
- [Rhody splits week with home win over Spiders and road loss to Revolutionaries](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/12/rhody-splits-week-with-home-win-over-spiders-and-road-loss-to-revolutionaries/) - The University of Rhode Island men’s basketball defended its home court on Saturday with an 82-77 comeback victory over the University of Richmond, but fell back below .500 in Atlantic 10 Conference play with a 75-70 defeat at the hands of George Washington University on Tuesday. The Rams headed back to Kingston on Saturday in
- [I can’t afford to love Harry Styles](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/12/i-cant-afford-to-love-harry-styles/) - High ticket prices are a sign of the times and Harry Styles fans are the next victims of dynamic pricing. On Jan. 30, Harry Styles “Together, Together” tour tickets went on pre-sale. Fans were shocked to find that many tickets were priced well over $1,000. This tour marks Styles’ third solo tour for his fourth
- [Professionals returning to play college basketball can’t continue](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/12/professionals-returning-to-play-college-basketball-cant-continue/) - On Jan. 21, Charles Bediako was granted a restraining order against the NCAA, which provided him eligibility to play for the University of Alabama. Bediako had not played for Alabama or in the NCAA since 2023. After going undrafted in 2023, Bediako signed multiple professional contracts and played three seasons in the NBA G League.
- [Dominik Hasěk is the best, and here’s why](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/12/dominik-hasek-is-the-best-and-heres-why/) - The Buffalo Sabres announced they were making a documentary about Dominik Hasěk, a former goaltender who revolutionized the position, on Jan. 31. Finally, something hockey-related where I’m not screaming “SHOOT THE PUCK!” at my monitor in my dorm room. You may be wondering, why is someone from Massachusetts writing about the Buffalo Sabres, one of
- [Sex and the Cigar: Three words. Eight letters.](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/12/sex-and-the-cigar-three-words-eight-letters/) - “Love.” What does it mean, how does it feel and is it different with different people? These were questions I found myself asking over the past two months. Growing up, I had a very affectionate family. We were constantly telling each other we loved each other. I now know I am very lucky to have
- [ A love letter to my girlfriend](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/12/a-love-letter-to-my-girlfriend/) - We’ve all heard the term “the canon event.” But what is that exactly? A common canon event is breaking up with your high school sweetheart, with the grand hopes of having “fun” in college. I’m here to tell you that the grass is not always greener on the other side. I started dating my high
- [Love Letter: ‘Stick Season’](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/12/love-letter-stick-season/) - As Noah Kahan prepares to release a new album entitled “The Great Divide,” I believe we must reflect on one of the greatest works he’s ever released: his third album, entitled “Stick Season.” This album has fundamentally shaped my love for New England as a Washington, D.C. native. The album is crafted with a folky
- [Letters of Innocence](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/12/letters-of-innocence/) - On Jan. 20, five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents alongside his father, Adrian Alexander Conejo Arias, while they were on their way back home from school in Columbia Heights, Minn. To many, this was confusing and sad. To all, this should be enraging. Ramos’ family had legally emigrated from
- [Just Dance: Everyone’s welcome](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/12/just-dance-everyones-welcome/) - The Courthouse Center for the Arts hosted the Just Dance: Inclusion Dance and Pizza Party on Thursday, Feb. 5, an event open to all ages and abilities. Originally, the event was run by Special Olympics Rhode Island, but was eventually cut due to financial restraints. As the Courthouse Center for the Arts admitted individuals with
- [Honors program serves slice of conversation](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/12/honors-program-serves-slice-of-conversation/) - The University of Rhode Island Honors College led a conversation over pizza about tradition, gender roles and community on Feb. 4. The discussion was led by moderator Karl Aspelund, associate director of the URI honors program. Aspelund challenged participants to consider how tradition shapes everyday behavior at both the personal and societal levels. Aspelund opened
- [Partial funding bill signed amid shutdown concerns](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/12/partial-funding-bill-signed-amid-shutdown-concerns/) - President Donald Trump signed a partial funding bill from the senate appropriating government funds for the remainder of the year while allocating two weeks of funding to the Department of Homeland Security on Feb. 3. Congress agreed on appropriations that fund nearly all aspects of the government in the longest package they have passed all
- [Police Beat 2/2 2/8](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/12/police-beat-2-2-2-8/) - University of Rhode Island police responded to 10 medical emergencies, six motor vehicle accidents, three larceny reports and one report of a suspicious person. Nine of the 10 medical emergencies resulted in hospital transport. One incident involved an intoxicated student at Merrow Hall on Saturday, Feb. 7. In another case, officers assisted a student experiencing
- [Light squad exceeds in tune-up meet ahead of men’s cross country championships](https://rhodycigar.com/2024/09/26/light-squad-exceeds-in-tune-up-meet-ahead-of-mens-cross-country-championships/) - On Saturday the University of Rhode Island men’s cross country team competed in their second meet of the season, placing fourth in the 8-kilometer run at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. URI was one of 44 schools who competed. In the crowded field, the Rams managed to separate themselves from the pack and place fourth
- [Women’s cross country record third-ever podium finish at New England Championships](https://rhodycigar.com/2024/10/17/womens-cross-country-record-third-ever-podium-finish-at-new-england-championships/) - The University of Rhode Island women’s cross country team came in second place in the New England Championship for the the third time in the program’s history on Friday. In Hopkinton, New Hampshire, URI went against 18 other teams in the individual 5-kilometer race. URI finished with a time of 1:31:37 and scored 84 points.
- [Men’s cross country fall just short of defending New England title, takes third place](https://rhodycigar.com/2024/10/17/mens-cross-country-fall-just-short-of-defending-new-england-title-takes-third-place/) - The University of Rhode Island cross country team traveled to Hopkinton, New Hampshire on Friday to defend their New England Championship title. Last year, the Rams won their first New England Championship since 1952, but this time around the field was a lot tougher, according to Brian Doyle, URI’s long distance coach. Led by two
- [Women’s Cross Country on the rise, cracks top ten at A-10 Championship](https://rhodycigar.com/2024/11/07/womens-cross-country-on-the-rise-cracks-top-ten-at-a-10-championship/) - The University of Rhode Island women’s track and field team finished a weekend of debuts and personal bests as it traveled to Mechanicsville, Virginia to compete in the Atlantic 10 Championship. Highlighting URI’s success was fourth-year captain Sofia Piccone, who placed 25th and had her career-best 6,000-meter time, clocking in at 21:29.1. “I'm really happy
- [Hartline shatters personal best, leads Rams to ninth-place finish at A-10 Championship](https://rhodycigar.com/2024/11/07/hartline-shatters-personal-best-leads-rams-to-ninth-place-finish-at-a-10-championship/) - On Saturday the University of Rhode Island men’s cross country team traveled to Mechanicsville, Virginia to compete in the Atlantic 10 Conference Championship where the Rams faced some unforeseen challenges. Led by second-year Garrett Hartline, the Rams placed ninth out of the 15 schools competing, scoring 253 points, this score tied the Rams’ second-best mark
- [Hartline highlights new generation of Rhody runners](https://rhodycigar.com/2024/11/21/hartline-highlights-new-generation-of-rhody-runners/) - The average American male can run a mile in nine minutes and 53 seconds, according to healthline.com , but University of Rhode Island second-year student Garett Hartline can run over two miles in that time. Hartline grew up in Lake Forest, California, approximately 2,950 miles from URI. Hartline grew up with two older brothers who
- [Sights set towards indoor season as men’s cross country wrap up fall slate](https://rhodycigar.com/2024/11/21/sights-set-towards-indoor-season-as-mens-cross-country-wrap-up-fall-slate/) - The University of Rhode Island men’s cross country team concluded their season on Saturday at the NCAA Northeast Regionals, where the Rams finished 27th place out of 38 schools. The event took place in Contoocook, New Hampshire and was a 10-kilometer race, marking the first and only 10k race of the Rams’ season. Rhode Island
- [Women’s cross country concludes season with return to NCAA regional championship](https://rhodycigar.com/2024/11/21/womens-cross-country-concludes-season-with-return-to-ncaa-regional-championship/) - The University of Rhode Island women’s cross country team traveled to the Hopkinton State Fairgrounds in Hopkinton, New Hampshire to compete in the NCAA Regional Championships on Friday where they placed 23rd out of 29 teams. This was the first time sending runners to the event since 2022, when they finished 29th out of 37
- [Men’s indoor track breaks records in opening weekend](https://rhodycigar.com/2024/12/12/mens-indoor-track-breaks-records-in-opening-weekend/) - The University of Rhode Island men’s track & field team opened their season by participating in three different meets and setting multiple school records this past weekend. The season started on campus at the Mackal Field House as Rhode Island hosted the URI Heptathlon. In their first meet of the season, the Rams only featured
- [Debuts highlight women’s indoor track opener](https://rhodycigar.com/2024/12/12/debuts-highlight-womens-indoor-track-opener/) - The University of Rhode Island women’s track and field team began its indoor season at the URI Heptathlon qualifier and the 29th annual Rhode Island Pentathlon on Friday, as several URI athletes had their collegiate debuts. Rhode Island hosted the URI Heptathlon at the Mackal Field House, where five athletes competed in five events. Beginning
- [Runners lead rise in conference seeding](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/02/06/the-university-of-rhode-island-mens-track-and-field-team-competed-in-the-boston-university-terrier-classic-on-saturday-climbing-the-atlantic-10-event-seeding-and-rewriting-the-mile-record-bo/) - The University of Rhode Island men’s track and field team competed in the Boston University Terrier Classic on Saturday, climbing the Atlantic 10 event seeding and rewriting the mile record book. Only six athletes on URI’s roster made the 82-mile trip to the BU Track & Tennis Center in Boston. The Rams spread their six
- [School records highlight ‘phenomenal meet’ for women’s track and field](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/02/06/the-university-of-rhode-island-womens-track-and-field-team-traveled-to-boston-university-on-friday-to-compete-in-the-bu-john-thomas-terrier-classic-where-rhody-set-multiple-school-records/) - The University of Rhode Island women’s track and field team traveled to Boston University on Friday to compete in the BU John Thomas Terrier Classic, where Rhody set multiple school records. “We honestly had a phenomenal meet,” URI Head Coach Laurie Feit-Melnick said. “When anyone goes to a meet and they either get a [personal
- [Rams rack up five wins on senior day](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/02/13/rams-rack-up-five-wins-on-senior-day/) - The University of Rhode Island men’s track and field team honored 11 seniors on Saturday before dominating the competition at its final meet at Mackal Field House this season.The Rams won five of the 17 events, including a sweep of the 500-meter, and had a total of 10 athletes reach the podium. It was a
- [Colella and Wood collect victories in final home meet](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/02/13/colella-and-wood-collect-victories-in-final-home-meet/) - The University of Rhode Island women’s track and field team hosted a meet at Mackal Field House on Saturday afternoon for the final time this season.In the URI Coaches Invitational, URI won two field events and two running events, with fifth-year Megan Wood and second-year Abigail Colella each earning top finishes in their respective events.
- [This Week In Sports - 2/13](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/02/13/this-week-in-sports-2-13/) - Men’s Track and FieldHarvard Crimson Elite (2/7)URI Coaches Invitational (2/8)On Friday, the Rams made the trip to Boston to compete in the Harvard Crimson Elite. Fourth-year Matthew Santy placed fifth in the high jump with a jump of 2.05 meters. In the shot put, second-year Theo Puterbaugh placed sixth, throwing 16.09 meters. First-year Winslow Sightler
- [Women’s track and field battles through bitter conditions](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/17/womens-track-and-field-battles-through-bitter-conditions/) - The University of Rhode Island women's track and field team traveled to Providence College to compete in the Friar Invitational on Friday, a day where the conditions were bitter and rainy.“I was just trying to finish the race and be done,” third-year Lily Saul said. “It was a cold and rainy day.”Saul competed in the
- [Men’s track and field collects runner-up finish](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/24/mens-track-and-field-collects-runner-up-finish/) - The University of Rhode Island men’s track and field team placed second in a competitive University of Connecticut Northeast Challenge on Friday and Saturday thanks to four first-place finishes.Rhode Island scored 136.5 points, 40 more points than third-place finisher Southern Connecticut State University and 29.5 fewer points than first-place University of Connecticut. The Rams reached
- [Rams rack up five wins across Northeast meets](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/24/rams-rack-up-five-wins-across-northeast-meets/) - The University of Rhode Island women’s track and field team traveled to Storrs, Connecticut to take part in the University of Connecticut Northeast Challenge and Worcester, Massachusetts to participate in the College of the Holy Cross Invitational over the weekend.On Friday in Connecticut, the Rams took home two podium finishes. Third-year Katie Welsh cleared 3.60
- [Martin leads the way for men’s track with record-breaking race](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/05/martin-leads-the-way-for-mens-track-with-record-breaking-race/) - The University of Rhode Island men’s track and field team traveled to Boston University to take part in the John Thomas Terrier Classic on Saturday, the second of four straight weekend events at BU. URI had just three runners competing in the classic: second-year Maddox Jordan, fourth-year Antonio Capalbo and third-year Nick Martin. Martin finished
- [Women’s track and field takes on two meets in Boston](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/05/womens-track-and-field-takes-on-two-meets-in-boston/) - The University of Rhode Island women’s track and field team participated in the John Thomas Terrier Classic at Boston University on Friday and the Harvard Invitational on Saturday. The Rams sent eight athletes to Boston, competing in six track events. A 4x400 meter relay team of first-years Keira Cleary, Reagan Garibaldi, Anna-Rose Merchant and second-year
- [Staff Picks: February 2023](https://rhodycigar.com/2023/02/23/staff-picks-february-2023/) - What did your favorite song of the month look like? Graphic by: Maddie Bataille | Photo Editor Juliana Lepore Editor-in-Chief “Bejeweled” by Taylor Swift While I am not a Taylor Swift stan, I do have to say that this song has been playing on repeat in my car for the past month. A wonderful, catchy
- [Staff picks: March 2023](https://rhodycigar.com/2023/03/30/staff-picks-march-edition/) - What did your favorite song of the month look like? Graphic by: Maddie Bataille | Photo Editor Juliana Lepore Editor-in-Chief “Aurora” the album by Daisy Jones and the Six First of all, I should give credits to our editors Liz, Claudia and Maddie for telling me to read “Daisy Jones and the Six” the book,
- [Staff Picks: April 2023](https://rhodycigar.com/2023/04/27/staff-picks-april-2023/) - Graphic By: Maddie Bataille | Photo Editor Juliana Lepore Editor-in-Chief “Best Friends” by 5 Seconds of Summer 5 Seconds of Summer is my number one favorite artist of all time, and since I just got tickets to their show in August, which will be my eighth time seeing them (shoutout Liz, see you there) I’ve
- [Staff Picks: Summer 2023 Edition](https://rhodycigar.com/2023/09/14/staff-picks-summer-2023-edition/) - Juliana Lepore-Editor In Chief I have listened to 5 Seconds of Summer more than any other band for the past 10 years, but this summer, it was different. I went to see their show in Boston on August 13th and it reminded me of how much I love their 2014 banger “English Love Affair.” They
- [Staff Picks: September 2023](https://rhodycigar.com/2023/09/28/staff-picks-september-2023/) - Juliana Lepore-Editor In Chief Miss Olivia Rodrigo released a new album this month, and as someone who was an avid fan of her first album “SOUR,” I had to dig into this new release “GUTS.” While it may be one of the more popular from this album, I can’t help but sing every time “Get
- [Staff Picks: October 2023](https://rhodycigar.com/2023/10/26/staff-picks-october-2023/) - Juliana Lepore- Editor in Chief I’ve been recently rediscovering a lot of music I used to listen to back in high school, which consisted of a lot of Ed Sheeran, specifically his album “Divide” (NO Ed Sheeran slander in this paper). One song that sticks out for me on that album is “Bibia Be Ye
- [Staff Picks: November 2023](https://rhodycigar.com/2023/11/30/staff-picks-november-2023/) - Juliana Lepore - Editor-in-Chief My Spotify auto-curated playlists have still been dominating my music taste this month, and one song that it’s been pushing on me is “Love Lost” by Mac Miller. Whenever it comes on in my car, I’m immediately put into a more funky mood. Mac Miller is a good artist to get
- [Staff Picks February 2024](https://rhodycigar.com/2024/02/01/staff-picks-february-2024/) - Lauren Drapeau - Editor-in-Chief For the month of January, I decided to listen to “Mesa Redonda” by Hermanos Gutiérrez on repeat. Part of the reason being that I keep playing the recent songs saved to my Spotify out of laziness, but also because it makes me feel like I’m coasting through a warm desert with
- [Staff Picks: February 2024](https://rhodycigar.com/2024/02/29/staff-picks-february-2024-2/) - Lauren Drapeau - Editor-in-Chief This month, a song that has been on the top of my list is “Tomorrow” by Shakey Graves. The first time I felt the full impact of this song, I sat in my car with two beloved friends and watched the sun set in a swirl of reds, pinks and oranges.
- [Staff Picks: March](https://rhodycigar.com/2024/03/28/staff-picks-march/) - Lauren Drapeau - Editor-in-Chief This month I went on a trip to New Hampshire with some friends of mine during spring break and rediscovered a personal favorite: “Bobby Boucher” by EARTHGANG, Spillage Village and Benji. Something about the second verse, man. Amps me up. This song on repeat on the drive to school produces enough
- [April Staff Picks](https://rhodycigar.com/2024/04/25/april-staff-picks/) - Lauren Drapeau - Editor-in-Chief This month finally marked the beginning of spring as the leaves began to appear on trees, cherry blossoms bloomed and students crowded the quad. To celebrate the warm weather and the feeling of having to air out the heat marinating in my car, “Can I Kick It?” by A Tribe Called
- [Staff Picks: September](https://rhodycigar.com/2024/09/26/staff-picks-september/) - Lauren Drapeau - Editor-in-Chief: With the commencement of autumn, tumultuous adjustment periods and a smidge of post-summer heartache, I'm proud to announce: INDIE ROCK IS SO BACK! I’d like to honorably mention “At Home” by Slow Pulp. As somebody who desperately tries to avoid any reminder that winter is approaching, I listen to this song
- [Staff Picks: October](https://rhodycigar.com/2024/10/31/staff-picks-october/) - Lauren Drapeau - Editor-in-Chief: I’m reverting back to my roots for this one. “Understand” by Greer has been stuck in my head lately and despite seeing them perform live back in 2022, my sentimentality toward the lead singer continues to thrive. The strong electric guitar paired with his smooth voice and the emotion with each
- [Staff Picks: November](https://rhodycigar.com/2024/11/21/staff-picks-november/) - Lauren Drapeau - Editor-in-Chief: This month, I’m choosing “Laramee” by Richy Mitch and the Coal Miners. I spent a lot of time taking alternative routes on my way back from campus, and this song allowed me to sit and reflect on my thoughts. My time here will quickly come to an end and the job
- [Staff Picks: December](https://rhodycigar.com/2024/12/12/staff-picks-december/) - Lauren Drapeau - Editor-in-Chief: For my final staff pick, I’d like to highlight “IGOR’S THEME” by Tyler, the Creator. I graduate college this weekend and Tyler has consistently been an artist that I’ve listened to since high school. Being the album’s theme track, it is such a timeless and powerful tune, and I would like
- [Staff Picks: February](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/02/27/staff-picks-february/) - Ellie Sennhenn - Editor-in-Chief:I am a sucker for painful lyricism and an unsteady guitar. Pinegrove’s album “Everything So Far” is everything someone would want in these depressing February weeks. Slushy ice, sticky mud, long Facetimes to my siblings; it all reminds me of Pinegrove. Specifically, the song “On Jet Lag.” I will let the lyrics
- [Staff Picks: March](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/03/27/staff-picks-march-2/) - Ellie Sennhenn - Editor-in-Chief:I am fully back in my sad folk music era. I think I have spent the last four nights curled up listening to “100 ghosts” by Field Medic and letting the lyrics crawl deep into my soul. The artist pairs beautiful lyrics like “I’m a silver balloon, hardly a reflection” and “I
- [Staff Picks: April](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/24/staff-picks-april/) - Ellie Sennhenn - Editor-in-Chief:Admittedly, I am a Radiohead girl, and it is only fitting to choose a song from Thom Yorke’s ample discography for the last staff pick of the semester. “Let Down” off of Radiohead’s 1997 album “OK Computer” feels akin to swimming in clouds or melting onto concrete. It is euphoric and bombastic,
- [Staff picks: September](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/09/25/staff-picks-september-2/) - Ellie Sennhenn: Another staff pick, another absolutely gut-wrenching, crying-in-the-car and intensely lyrical recommendation of mine. I have had Jake Minch’s album “George” on blast all month long. The song “For Leaving” has become a twisted sort of anthem for me, and it unfolds like a dusty photo album laid out in a late-afternoon sun: nostalgic,
- [Staff picks 10/30](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/31/staff-picks-10-30/) - Staff picks 10/30Ellie Sennhenn: Fighting that looming seasonal depression, I found solace in Chance Peña’s song “The Mountain Is You.” This is a beautiful anthem of self discovery and the journey of finding yourself again after a long winter, a rough bout of stress or internal hardship. It is easy to feel lost in seas
- [Staff picks 11/20](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/12/01/staff-picks-11-20/) - Maia Hembruff: This November I surprisingly changed my ways and became a podcast enjoyer — so this month I have to offer you a podcast rather than a tune. I love locking in to a good podcast during my daily commutes, and when I get through “The Daily” episode from The New York Times, I
- [Staff picks 12/11](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/12/11/staff-picks-12-11/) - Ellie Sennhenn:For my final staff pick of the semester, and my final staff pick in the history of the Cigar, I will have to choose “Pool” by Samia. Specifically, the NPR Tiny Desk Concert version. Released in 2020, this beautiful alternative indie tune was a staple for me this month. The lyrics “How much longer
- [From courts to courtrooms: NBA gambling scandal hits hard](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/31/from-courts-to-courtrooms-nba-gambling-scandal-hits-hard/) - The 2025-2026 NBA season tipped off on Oct. 21, but less than 48 hours later, one of the biggest scandals in NBA history rocked the league to its core.On the morning of Thursday, Oct. 23, Portland Trail Blazers Head Coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat point guard Terry Rozier and former NBA player Damon Jones were
- [From hoop dreams to betting schemes: risky emails from the NCAA](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/06/from-hoop-dreams-to-betting-schemes/) - It started with a simple email.Athletes and staff at the University of Rhode Island opened their inboxes to find a message from the NCAA with the subject line: “Important: Update to Gambling & Integrity Policy.” It was short, professional and seemingly routine. But the contents of that email could alter the future of college sports
- [My thank you to the Cigar in just over 700 words](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/12/11/my-thank-you-to-the-cigar-in-just-over-700-words/) - Every time I sit down to write this article, I find myself struggling to figure out where to begin. It’s impossible to describe what The Good Five Cent Cigar means to me in just 700 words, so it’s a good thing that I love to go over the word count.The first article I had published
- [UFC ushers in ‘Paramount+ era’ with back-to-back numbered events](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/05/ufc-ushers-in-paramount-era-with-back-to-back-numbered-events/) - On August 11, 2025, the Ultimate Fighting Championship announced a record-breaking seven-year, $7.7 billion deal with Paramount to exclusively stream all UFC events on Paramount+ in the United States, starting this year. The first-ever card on Paramount+ debuted on Jan. 24, with the main event being the interim lightweight division title fight between Justin Gaethje
- [Road to Wrestlemania kicks off with Royal Rumble](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/05/road-to-wrestlemania-kicks-off-with-royal-rumble/) - On Saturday, WWE had its annual premium live event, the Royal Rumble. The Royal Rumble kicks off the road to WrestleMania, which is the WWE equivalent of the Super Bowl. Think of the Royal Rumble as the beginning of the playoffs, superstars compete for their chance to main event WrestleMania by winning the Royal Rumble
- [Previewing the Patriots’ return to the Super Bowl](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/05/previewing-the-patriots-return-to-the-super-bowl/) - “Intercepted at the goal line by Malcolm Butler,” Al Michaels words echoed throughout the nation as Super Bowl XLIX came to a stunning close. First-year cornerback Malcolm Butler’s play remains one of the most iconic in NFL history, as does the controversial decision by former Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll to throw the ball
- [Is Koepka’s return to the PGA the knockout punch to LIV Golf?](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/05/is-koepkas-return-to-the-pga-the-knockout-punch-to-liv-golf/) - With Brooks Koepka’s departure from LIV Golf and return to the PGA Tour, it’s a reminder of one thing the PGA has that money can’t buy: legacy. Saudi-backed LIV Golf has tested golfers' loyalty to the PGA Tour since its inception in 2021 with massive contract offers to top stars. Koepka made the jump in
- [Sex and the Cigar: Are ‘casual’ people really happier?](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/20/sex-and-the-cigar-are-casual-people-really-happier/) - The wind rustled through my freshly curled hair as the moon hid behind dense clouds. Leaves had piled up on the porch in crunchy mountains, neglected by my roommates and me. The wood of the deck stair was cold as I sat, staring at my barren backyard, clutching a crystal goblet with the most childish
- [Sex and the Cigar: Situationships](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/16/sex-and-the-cigar-situationships/) - Situationships — relationships that are more than friends but less than committed partners – have become increasingly common in today’s dating culture. They offer flexibility, freedom and the illusion of closeness without the responsibilities of a traditional relationship. But beneath the surface of casual texts and occasional dates lies a deeper social dynamic: men often
- [Sex and the Cigar: Why casual sex is never just casual](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/23/sex-and-the-cigar-why-casual-sex-is-never-just-casual/) - Casual sex was supposed to be just that — casual. No strings or feelings, just two people doing their thing and walking away like it’s just another weeknight. But as I’ve learned, casual is never that simple. It sounds freeing. No expectations, no pressure, just pleasure on your own schedule. The promise of casual sex
- [Sex and the Cigar: Love in the time of ghosts](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/31/sex-and-the-cigar-love-in-the-time-of-ghosts/) - There is a chill in the air this time of year, a kind of eerie feeling that covers itself over campus like fog. The days get shorter and the nights stretch longer. Everything feels more electric. Maybe it’s the way the air turns crisp, or how the moon lingers just a little too long. Watching,
- [Sex and the Cigar: Is it feminist to want to be adored?](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/06/sex-and-the-cigar-is-it-feminist-to-want-to-be-adored/) - Feminist empowerment has become the anthem of womanhood. We wear it on T-shirts, tote bags and it's embedded in our vocabulary. We’ve been told from a young age to be independent, ambitious, self-loving and untouchable. But lately, as I sit across from girlfriends who are top of the class, creators and changemakers, I can’t help
- [Sex and the Cigar: Can a frat guy love someone more than the party?](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/13/sex-and-the-cigar-can-a-frat-guy-love-someone-more-than-the-party/) - Every weekend, the house is alive. Kegs are tapped, pong balls bounce and music blares so loud that the night ends with a noise complaint. This is the frat guy's natural habitat. He thrives on it: the cheers after a perfect shot, the drunk flirting, the sense that he is always in the middle of
- [Sex and the Cigar: Is closure a myth?](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/12/04/sex-and-the-cigar-is-closure-a-myth/) - Is closure a myth?I almost always close the door when I leave a room. Not for any particular reason, like turning off the lights to save the planet or locking a window to keep intruders at bay. Doors were made to be closed, right?Closure. The elusive, tempting feeling we chase after something ends with the
- [Sex and the Cigar: The truth about monogamy](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/12/11/sex-and-the-cigar-the-truth-about-monogamy/) - In an age defined by hookup culture and dating apps, I ended up in an interesting situation. Lying in his bed, I found myself asking the question, “Are we exclusive?”What started as something casual slowly morphed into something I couldn’t explain. As the summer went on, I found the “are we exclusive?” question eating away
- [Critters on campus: American robin](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/20/critters-on-campus-american-robin/) - The American robin – Turdus migratorius – is the most common landbird species in North America and a fixture across campus.The robin has weathered and thrived, despite its turbulent environment, to be one of the most successful vertebrate species of our day. Some naturalists may point to its balanced diet of bugs and fruits as
- [Critters on campus: Groundhog](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/09/18/groundhog/) - Marmota monax – the groundhog – a humble, mostly herbivorous rodent, is found in ecosystems in much of North America, largely on the eastern half of the Mississippi River.They are known for their burrows and for their hibernation period, which has been canonized in our culture in the celebration of Groundhog Day.For a medium-sized mammal,
- [Critters on campus: Eastern Gray Squirrel](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/17/critters-on-campus-eastern-gray-squirrel/) - Sciurus carolinensis – the Eastern Gray Squirrel is a rambunctious rodent known all around North American university campuses for their charisma and coexistence with students.These resourceful omnivores can be seen prancing around campus and jumping tree to tree. Unlike some other woodland creatures, squirrels can thrive in suburbia. If you ask one, I’m sure they’ll
- [Critters on campus: Chipping Sparrow](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/24/critters-on-campus-chipping-sparrow/) - Spizella passerina – the Chipping Sparrow – is a tiny bird found regularly on campus and in the adjacent North Woods. Chipping Sparrows can be found in most parts of North America and are one of the most common bird species in Rhode Island.Although they are primarily granivores (seed-eaters), they’ll nab the occasional insect or
- [Critters on campus: Cottontails](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/09/25/critters-on-campus-cottontails/) - Cottontails — sylvilagus — are a common genus of charismatic and herbivorous rabbits found on campus.The University of Rhode Island and the state as a whole overlap the range of two different species of cottontail. You may see the more common eastern cottontail, sylvilagus floridanus, or its more elusive and vulnerable cousin, the New England
- [Critters on campus: Chipmunk](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/02/critters-on-campus-chipmunk/) - Tamis striatus -- the eastern chipmunk – is a tiny rodent found in the eastern half of the North American continent and in magical corners all around campus at the University of Rhode Island.These resourceful omnivores are known for their intricate underground burrow systems, where they hide and store food. Chipmunks live in their burrows
- [Critters on campus: Deer](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/09/42672/) - Odocoileus virginianus – the whitetail deer – is the largest native animal seen on campus and likely the largest terrestrial animal most people see in Rhode Island, barring a chance encounter with a truly bewildering bear.Whitetails are extremely common in nearly all parts of North America and have a significant population in South America. These
- [Critters on campus: Gull](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/16/a-ringed-gull-in-the-skies-above-uris-campus-photo-credit-paige-hojdar-contributing-photographer/) - Larus delawarensis – the ringed gull – is a medium-sized shorebird common in most parts of North America.In modern times, ringed gulls are just as common in large parking lots as they are on the coast. This, however, was not always the case.Most people in the lower 48 and the more temperate parts of Canada,
- [Critters on campus: Praying Mantis](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/23/critters-on-campus-praying-mantis/) - Tenodora sinensis – the Chinese mantis – is an invasive mantis species found in Rhode Island and up and down the East Coast of the United States.These ambush predators eat just about anything they can get their hands on, including other mantises during copulation – a quirk of ecology that has captured the fascination and
- [Critters on campus: Coromorant](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/31/critters-on-campus-coromorant/) - Nannopterum auritum – the double-crested cormorant – is an aquatic bird native to nearly all parts of North America and can be found year-round in Rhode Island.Although rarely seen on the Kingston Campus (but certainly not unheard of), they remain an ever-present fixture at the Narragansett Bay Campus; home to the Graduate School of Oceanography.
- [Critters on Campus: The Common Raven](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/13/critters-on-campus-the-common-raven/) - Once upon a midnight dreary, while one Corvus corax flew near me, I saw the common raven’s empathic core.A bird adorned for night, a cryptic healer made for flight, misunderstood due to forgotten lore.Distinctly, I remember one Dec. 10th grade, when I first read Poe’s prose.His poems are dense and dark, his mind overwhelmed by
- [Critters on campus: Tufted titmouse](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/12/04/critters-on-campus-tufted-titmouse/) - Baeolophus bicolor – the tufted titmouse – is a small songbird native to the eastern half of the United States and a common bird on campus, especially during the winter months.These small omnivores are less conspicuous than other birds seen on campus. Although their songs are sweet and their crests tufted, they don’t peacock around
- [Critters on campus: Woodpecker](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/12/11/critters-on-campus-woodpecker/) - Leuconotopicus vilosus – the hairy woodpecker – is a common woodpecker species that can be found in most of North America.Although omnivorous, these birds are specially designed for insect foraging, uncovering grubs that foolishly believe bark to be an infallible sanctuary.Sometimes evolution gives simple answers to complex questions. How do you find and eat bugs
- [Critters on campus: dark-eyed junco](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/05/critters-on-campus-dark-eyed-junco/) - Junco hyemalis–the dark-eyed junco–is a small snowbird common in most of North America and is quite abundant on campus during this time of year. Dark-eyed juncos feast primarily on seeds but will also target insects when the opportunity presents itself. The dark-eyed junco’s ecology is a “what you see is what you get” situation. They
- [Sex and the Cigar: The milestone of losing your virginity](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/05/sex-and-the-cigar-the-milestone-of-losing-your-virginity/) - At some point in the last decade, the waiting until the third date rule vanished, but the stakes around virginity never disappeared. For years, advice about losing your virginity seemed like a script: wait for the right person, wait for love, wait for a certain age. Having sex for the first time was supposed to
- [Women’s lacrosse preparing for second-ever season](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/05/womens-lacrosse-preparing-for-second-ever-season/) - The University of Rhode Island women’s lacrosse team is preparing to begin its second season in program history on Saturday against Fairfield University. The Rams had their inaugural season last year and debuted with an 11-10 win against Merrimack College. Rhode Island finished the season with an 8-8 overall record and went 4-6 in conference
- [Pizza Xpress closes for Mainfare renovation](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/05/pizza-xpress-closes-for-mainfare-renovation/) - Pizza Xpress has temporarily closed its longtime location in Hope Commons and reopened inside Astro’s Grill as part of a larger renovation planned for the Mainfare Dining Hall. Pizza Xpress is expected to return to Hope Commons once renovations are finished. The revamp is part of a larger dining hall renovation that has been in
- [Win streak pushes to program record 14-straight with two more victories](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/05/win-streak-pushes-to-program-record-14-straight-with-two-more-victories/) - The University of Rhode Island women’s basketball team extended its winning streak to a program-record 14 games with victories over Fordham University on Saturday and Saint Joseph’s University on Wednesday. Rhody traveled to New York on Saturday for the second game of their two-game road trip to take on Fordham in the Bronx. URI had
- [Football receives largest gift in program history](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/03/football-receives-largest-gift-in-program-history/) - URI Athletic Hall of Famer Mark S. Cruise ’81, M.A. ’84, and his wife, Sue Cruise ’84, have gifted $2 million to their alma mater to establish a new athletic endowment and rename the football practice field, the university announced on Tuesday. “This is a significant contribution that’s going to have a huge impact for
- [Campus police address emergency response concerns after Brown shooting](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/05/campus-police-address-emergency-response-concerns-after-brown-shooting/) - University of Rhode Island Campus Police and Public Safety addressed safety concerns in the event of an active shooter. After a mass shooter killed two students at Brown University in Providence on Dec. 13, 2025, many URI community members had campus security questions, according to Police Chief Paul Ricci and Public Safety Director Samuel Adams.
- [Students protest against Minneapolis ICE shootings](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/05/students-protest-against-minneapolis-ice-shootings/) - University of Rhode Island students gathered in front of the Robert L. Carothers Library on Friday to protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s actions in Minneapolis, Minnesota, organized by the Young Democratic Socialists of America. YDSA members spoke about the impact ICE has on the United States, such as the shootings of Renee Good, Alex
- [This Week In Sports - 2/5](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/05/this-week-in-sports-2-5/) - Men’s Basketball FINAL (2/1): Duquesne University 76-61 URI Rhode Island played its last nationally televised game of the regular season on the USA Network and fell 76-61 on the road to Duquesne on Sunday. Rhode Island entered with a three-game winning streak. The Rams were down 37-27 at the half and battled back to trail
- [What You Might’ve Missed Over Winter Break](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/05/what-you-mightve-missed-over-winter-break/) - Men’s Basketball: 3-4 (1-4) The Rams started winter break hot, picking up two home wins against Canisius College and Northeastern University. While Canisius went down fairly easily, Northeastern battled to the final minutes. With key Rhode Island players getting in foul trouble early, it was up to the second unit to put the Huskies away.
- [URI program aids election workers with analytical tools](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/05/uri-program-aids-election-workers-with-analytical-tools/) - With midterm elections approaching, a University of Rhode Island project is working to give election workers the analytical skills needed to navigate an increasingly complex system through the Data Empowerment Project. Election offices generate vast amounts of information through voter registration systems, ballot processing technology and administrative workflows, according to URI PhD alum Nicholas Bernardo
- [Online finals for emergency only, admin says, "We had to pivot very quickly"](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/05/online-finals-for-emergency-only-admin-says-we-had-to-pivot-very-quickly/) - The University of Rhode Island administration put a halt to final exams for many students at the end of last semester following the tragedy at Brown University out of concern for students’ mental health and overall well being, according to Dean Libutti, the associate vice president for enrollment management and student success. Although the emergency
- [What ‘BunnyBowl’ puts into spotlight](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/05/what-bunnybowl-puts-into-spotlight/) - Last fall, I took a whirlwind trip to see family in Puerto Rico for the first time in 12 years. It happened to be the same week as the last few nights of Bad Bunny’s residency, “No Me Quiero Ir De Aquí,” or in English, “I Don’t Want To Leave,” in San Juan. I did
- [Johnson making the most of his final year of college basketball](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/05/johnson-making-the-most-of-his-final-year-of-college-basketball/) - Sixth-year guard RJ Johnson is in his first and final year with the University of Rhode Island after three seasons at Charleston Southern University. Johnson's contributions with Rhode Island surpass the stat sheet. His basketball IQ has earned praise from URI Head Coach Archie Miller, who considers him an extra coach on the court. “From
- [President Parlange provides update in AD search](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/05/president-parlange-provides-update-in-ad-search/) - The University of Rhode Island began the search for its next athletic director following Thorr Bjorn’s departure for the University of Massachusetts Amherst in November 2025, but has yet to find his successor. URI appointed then-Associate Athletics Director of Internal Affairs Britney Miles to interim AD following Bjorn’s departure in November 2025. The school paired
- [A-10 WBB Power Rankings: Week of 2/2](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/05/a-10-wbb-power-rankings-week-of-2-2/) - The push towards March continues as the mid-point has just passed in Atlantic 10 Conference play. The top three teams have separated themselves from the rest of the 14 teams, but almost every game seems to be must-watch as each team fights for an extra day off before playing in the A-10 Tournament in Henrico,
- [A-10 MBB Power Rankings: Week of 2/2](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/05/a-10-mbb-power-rankings-week-of-2-2/) - Winter is in full force, snow has fallen and men’s college basketball in the Atlantic 10 Conference is well underway. Welcome back to the first ranking of the spring semester, voted on by the Good Five Cent Cigar Sports Staff. Here’s how all 14 teams in the A-10 ranked as of Feb. 2: 14th Place:
- [Women’s hockey shut out in weekend series with UMass Amherst](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/05/womens-hockey-shut-out-in-weekend-series-with-umass-amherst/) - The University of Rhode Island’s women’s club hockey team hosted a two-game series against the University of Massachusetts-Amherst over the weekend for the second time this season. Although the Rams were coming off a weekend series on the road against the University of Arizona the weekend prior, Rhody started off strong defensively on Saturday. The
- [Men’s hockey makes it four-straight with weekend sweep over Syracuse](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/05/mens-hockey-makes-it-four-straight-with-weekend-sweep-over-syracuse/) - The University of Rhode Island men's hockey club swept a two-game set over the weekend against Syracuse University. It was the Orange who started hot out of the gates on Friday, scoring two quick first-period goals from third-year defenseman Carter Ruggs and second-year forward Bradley Parker. Rhode Island was able to answer back with a
- [Rams sweep Fairfield and Sacred Heart for first two wins of season](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/05/rams-sweep-fairfield-and-sacred-heart-for-first-two-wins-of-season/) - The University of Rhode Island women’s tennis team picked up a pair of wins over Fairfield University and Sacred Heart University to improve to 2-1 on the season. On Saturday, URI defeated the Stags by a score of 5-2. The Rams took two out of the three doubles matches to win the doubles point and
- [Swim and dive falls to Stony Brook in final full-team meet of regular season](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/05/swim-and-dive-falls-to-stony-brook-in-final-full-team-meet-of-regular-season/) - The University of Rhode Island women’s swim and dive team suffered a 153-88 defeat to Stony Brook in the team’s final full-team meet of the regular season on Saturday. Rhode Island’s struggles coming out of winter break continued, marking the third dual meet loss in four meets. “It’s definitely been a long stretch for us,”
- [Rams drop three-game win streak with road loss to Dukes](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/05/rams-drop-three-game-win-streak-with-road-loss-to-dukes/) - The University of Rhode Island men’s basketball team dropped back below .500 in conference play with a 76-61 loss at the hands of Duquesne University on Sunday afternoon. Following the first three-game winning streak in conference play, the visiting Rams rolled into Pittsburgh as a 4-2 team on the road. Last year, the team finished
- [‘People We Meet on Vacation’: Unpacking the differences](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/05/people-we-meet-on-vacation-unpacking-the-differences/) - The contemporary romance book ‘The People We Meet on Vacation’, written by Emily Henry, has been adapted into a movie that has fans stirring. The book is centered on Poppy and Alex. They met in college through a mutual friend who discovered they’re from the same hometown. They became fast friends, who soon began the
- [‘Heated Rivalry’: Hope-core is so back](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/05/heated-rivalry-hope-core-is-so-back/) - In the dark, seasonal depression-addled nights of December, something caught the populus by the heart and hasn’t let go. Hailing from the low-budget Canadian streaming service Crave, “Heated Rivalry” was never set up for global success. Foreign, featuring unknown actors- and most glaringly, gay- is a recipe for a quiet reception and eventual cancellation. Yet,
- [Facility dog Winnie wags onto campus](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/05/facility-dog-winnie-wags-onto-campus/) - As the spring semester started, the University of Rhode Island added Winnie, as their first facility dog. Winnie joined URI through a nonprofit service, according to Danielle Madden, the URI clinical counselor and care manager. The nonprofit service pairs individuals and facilities with service dogs based on their specific needs. Winnie comes from Dogs for
- [Treat yourself, Bake a Difference](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/05/treat-yourself-bake-a-difference/) - To raise money and help the homeless, University of Rhode Island Hillel students baked brownies to donate to the McAuley House in a Bake a Difference event. Bake a Difference is one of several volunteer events Hillel hosts, according to first-year student Brenna Halper, a service engagement intern at Hillel and the organizer for Bake
- [Wall Street Journal ranks URI in best colleges for veterans](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/05/wall-street-journal-ranks-uri-in-best-colleges-for-veterans/) - The University of Rhode Island named 17 out of 357 schools across the United States in a ranking for “Best Schools For Veterans 2025” by the Wall Street Journal. The rank showcases the strength of university support for veteran students, according to Bob Flynn, director of the Military Veteran Education Center. MAVE is the focal
- [USDA releases new food pyramid, dietary guidelines](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/05/usda-releases-new-food-pyramid-dietary-guidelines/) - Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the U.S. Department of Agriculture released the updated Dietary Guidelines for Americans on Jan. 7. The university is not obligated to adopt the new guidelines in the same way that military or school lunches are required to, according to Dietician and Nutrition Specialist,
- [Student senate 2/4](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/05/student-senate-2-4/) - The University of Rhode Island student senate passed a resolution calling for the establishment of a legal retainer for undergraduate students and approved funding for the URI Powerlifting Club in a meeting Wednesday. The resolution urges the university to secure legal counsel with experience in immigration law to support undergraduate students, international and immigrant students
- [Police Beat 1/26 - 2/1](https://rhodycigar.com/2026/02/05/police-beat-1-26-2-1/) - The University of Rhode Island Police Department assisted with 13 motor vehicle accidents, aided with 14 medical emergencies and responded to four suspicious activity reports. On Monday, Jan. 26, police responded to two medical emergencies, both requiring transport to the hospital. On Tuesday, Jan. 27, a harassment report was filed to the URI Police, in
- [Complaint filed over claims of illegal hiring practices at URI](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/12/11/complaint-filed-over-claims-of-illegal-hiring-practices-at-uri/) - The University of Rhode Island has received a complaint over job applications for an administrative position, claiming that they prefer hiring union members over non-union members. The Goldwater Institute, an organization who states their mission is to fight for liberty and freedom for all Americans, supported the complaint, according to an article from Nov. 20.
- [Campus accessibility with upcoming winter weather](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/12/11/campus-accessibility-with-upcoming-winter-weather/) - As the winter season approaches, the University of Rhode Island is taking action to ensure the safety of students with mobility disabilities on campus. The university is required to make all pathways accessible following any adverse weather conditions, Dorca P. Smalley, director at the Office of Equal Opportunity, said. “Every town has different laws that
- [URI Students Dive Into Student Films, Pickle Making, Staff Goodbyes and more!](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/12/11/uri-students-dive-into-student-films-pickle-making-staff-goodbyes-and-more/)
- [URI Students Highlight The Top Stories from the 2025 Fall Semester!](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/12/11/uri-students-highlight-the-top-stories-from-the-2025-fall-semester/)
- [Cigar sports MVPs: Fall/winter 2025 edition](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/12/11/cigar-sports-mvps-fall-winter-2025-edition/) - Men’s Basketball: Fourth-year Jonah HintonAfter a successful season with St. Bonaventure University last year, the guard has emerged as a consistent starter and contributor for the University of Rhode Island men’s basketball team.Although we’ve only seen Hinton play 11 games, it’s clear that his addition to the team was much-needed and he has become essential
- [This Week In Sports - 12/11](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/12/11/this-week-in-sports-12-11/) - FootballFINAL (12/6): University of California, Davis 47-26 URIUC Davis used 36 unanswered points to defeat Rhode Island 47-26 in the second round of the Football Championship Subdivision Playoffs on Saturday. Rhode Island led 20-11 in the second quarter after a 75-yard touchdown pass from fourth-year Devin Farrell to fellow fourth-year Marquis Buchanan. UC Davis closed
- [Traore provides experience for Rhody as lone returning rotational player](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/12/11/traore-provides-experience-for-rhody-as-lone-returning-rotational-player/) - In an era of college basketball so defined by the transfer portal, there may be no school in the country where that is more apparent than the University of Rhode Island, who returns just one player from last year’s rotation: fifth-year forward Drissa Traore.In a hectic offseason that epitomized the ever-changing nature of college sports—specifically
- [Gray gives Rams strong offensive presence as double-digit scorer](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/12/11/gray-gives-rams-strong-offensive-presence-as-double-digit-scorer/) - After spending the last two years playing for the Saint Louis University women's basketball team, fourth-year guard Brooklyn Gray decided she wanted something different for the final season of her collegiate career and entered the transfer portal.Gray is from Rockford, Illinois, and began her collegiate basketball career at Wabash Valley College. Wabash is a two-year
- [Fourth-year diver breaks out with 11 victories in 12 events](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/12/11/fourth-year-diver-breaks-out-with-11-victories-in-12-events/) - Fourth-year diver Olivia Winslow has been a standout performer for the University of Rhode Island swim and dive team, racking up major wins throughout the season.​Coming into her senior year, Winslow had won five total events in the one-meter and three-meter dives, but she has quickly smashed that total this year.​Winslow has exceeded expectations, winning
- [Hinton becomes top offensive weapon after transferring from conference rival](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/12/11/hinton-becomes-top-offensive-weapon-after-transferring-from-conference-rival/) - From one Atlantic 10 Conference team to another, fourth-year guard Jonah Hinton has quickly become a natural fit and a breakout star for the University of Rhode Island men's basketball team.Coming to URI as a transfer from St. Bonaventure University last year, Hinton went from a role player, averaging just 8.4 points per game in
- [Swim and dive suffers losses to La Salle, UMass in tri-meet](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/12/11/swim-and-dive-suffers-losses-to-la-salle-umass-in-tri-meet/) - The University of Rhode Island’s swim and dive team traveled to Philadelphia this weekend for a tri-meet against La Salle University and the University of Massachusetts Amherst, facing its first conference opponent of the season.The Rams entered the meet after wrapping up the Harold Anderson Invitational from Nov. 20-23, where they finished third out of
- [Women’s track and field kicks off season with three-meet weekend](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/12/11/womens-track-and-field-kicks-off-season-with-three-meet-weekend/) - The University of Rhode Island women’s track and field team had a jam-packed weekend, which featured three different events to begin its indoor season.The inaugural event of the indoor season for the Rams was the 30th annual URI Pentathlon on Thursday, Dec. 4. In the event, second-year Lily MacDonald finished fourth overall, totalling 3,448 points.MacDonald
- [Rhody fights for win at Maine, finishes week with rivalry victory at Providence](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/12/11/rhody-fights-for-win-at-maine-finishes-week-with-rivalry-victory-at-providence/) - The University of Rhode Island women’s basketball team played in two road games over the last week, taking down the University of Maine 69-56 on Sunday before heading to Providence College and claiming a 57-51 victory on Wednesday.In Orono, Maine, the Rams took on the 3-6 Black Bears and engaged in a tight battle until
- [Football’s memorable season ends with second-round defeat to UC Davis](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/12/11/footballs-memorable-season-ends-with-second-round-defeat-to-uc-davis/) - The University of Rhode Island football team’s season came to a close on Saturday in the second round of the Football Championship Subdivision playoffs, falling to the University of California, Davis, 47-26.After scoring 20 points, all in the second quarter, the Rams led by nine. The Aggies responded with 36 unanswered points to put the
- [Rams remain winless in Providence since 2002, drop home game against McNeese](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/12/11/rams-remain-winless-in-providence-since-2002-drop-home-game-against-mcneese/) - The University of Rhode Island men’s basketball team dropped consecutive games for the first time all season this week, falling 90-71 to Providence College on Saturday and suffering a heartbreaking 66-64 loss to McNeese State University on Tuesday.The Rams traveled to Providence for the latest edition of the Ocean State Rivalry on Saturday, as they
- [12 days of Christmas movies](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/12/11/12-days-of-christmas-movies/) - 1. “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” — King of the Chaotic ChristmasThis movie is the purest form of holiday energy: stress, questionable electrical decisions, weird relatives and a man who will NOT stop adding lights to his house even if it kills him (and everyone within a three-block radius). This film IS Christmas. Also, where can
- [The Cigar is where I learned to breathe again](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/12/11/the-cigar-is-where-i-learned-to-breathe-again/) - The world used to feel so much smaller. Colder, scarier and full of so many expectations. Writing this now, I feel like I am in outer space.For those who don’t know, I am not in the lovely Ocean State right now; I am in a treatment center typing on a janky Dell desktop with gummy
- [Goodbye Cigar! Goodbye URI!](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/12/11/goodbye-cigar-goodbye-uri/) - My time writing for the Good Five Cent Cigar has been one of the most fulfilling experiences I have had at the University of Rhode Island. Not only has it given me a taste of what a real newsroom is like, it’s also allowed me to hone my skills. I can see improvements in my
- [From athlete to editor, and I only deleted the paper once!](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/12/11/from-athlete-to-editor-and-i-only-deleted-the-paper-once/) - The Cigar was never in my plan.I started my college career over 500 miles away with the intention of fulfilling my goals in sport. I was always interested in writing, but it was my plan B. I never really thought about what I wanted to do for real.I transferred to the University of Rhode Island
- [MU embraces cultural vibrancy with first annual mock African wedding](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/12/11/mu-embraces-cultural-vibrancy-with-first-annual-mock-african-wedding/) - The University of Rhode Island African Student Organization transformed the Memorial Union Ballroom into a vibrant cultural showcase with its first annual “Mock African Wedding” on Saturday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.In collaboration with multicultural campus group Uhuru Sasa, the club invited students of all backgrounds to participate in a full evening of choreographed
- [URI’s musical celebration of holiday tunes](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/12/11/uris-musical-celebration-of-holiday-tunes/) - The University of Rhode Island Department of Music highlighted all of its ensembles in the third annual Holiday Extravaganza on Saturday.The show started with the song: “Our Finest Dreams,” from the Christmas scene of the Lyric Stage Workshop’s production of “Little Women,” the Broadway musical. All of the actresses reprised their roles as the March
- [Wellness workshops let students relieve stress](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/12/11/wellness-workshops-let-students-relieve-stress/) - With finals bearing down, students turned to a low-stakes antidote this week: Unwind Your Mind, a campus wellness effort highlighted by a slime-making workshop designed to encourage hands-on focus and a moment to breathe.The event — revived after a successful run last year — invited students to “be a kid again,” get messy and take
- [Student class project turns into public e-recycling campaign](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/12/11/recycling-student-class-project-turns-into-public-e-recycling-campaign/) - University of Rhode Island students Rylan McCallum and Ryan Andreozzi turned a class project into a campaign to recycle electronics that use lithium batteries.The idea for recycling electronics came from a discussion about how marketing electric vehicles is misleading, according to McCallum. People are led to believe that the vehicles are a better alternative to
- [Holidays approach, students talk favorite memories](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/12/11/holidays-approach-students-talk-favorite-memories/) - As the semester slows down and the air gets cooler, students at the University of Rhode Island shared some of their favorite memories and traditions, looking back to what makes the holidays special for them.Fourth-year student Joseph Weiser’s favorite memory was from when he was a kid celebrating Hanukkah.“I got a Wii, and I was
- [From Rhody to Nashville](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/12/11/from-rhody-to-nashville/) - From being the first official entertainment editor at The Good Five Cent Cigar to becoming a concert photographer, University of Rhode Island alumna Kayla Michaud ‘21 has made a name for herself working in the entertainment industry.Right after graduating, Michaud started working for HBO and Showtime in the New England area as a member of
- [PhD student files lawsuit over alleged ADA violations at URI](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/12/11/phd-student-files-lawsuit-over-alleged-ada-violations-at-uri/) - A doctoral student at the University of Rhode Island, Rachel Young, has filed a federal lawsuit against the university, accusing the institution of failing to meet basic accessibility requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act, thereby violating her civil rights, according to an article published on GoLocalProv.The complaint was filed in the U.S. District Court
- [URI GOP faces backlash after social media comments: Club president resigns](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/12/11/uri-gop-faces-backlash-after-social-media-comments-club-president-resigns/) - Students expressed frustration with the University of Rhode Island Student Senate and their response to comments made by the College Republicans on Instagram.The incident first came to light on Wednesday, Dec. 3, when the Instagram account @providenceprogressives, a progressive Providence journalism outlet, posted screenshots of comments made by @uri_gop, the College Republicans Instagram account, on
- [MU renovation aims to create stronger social space, students give opinions](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/12/11/mu-renovation-aims-to-create-stronger-social-space-students-give-opinions/) - The University of Rhode Island is planning to renovate the Memorial Union to increase student retention and meet the needs of the next student body, according to the Campus Improvement Plan.The aim for the renovation is to create a flexible space that fits students, the campus community and alumni expectations, according to the Campus Improvement
- [Students voice concerns over AI at graduation](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/12/11/students-voice-concerns-over-ai-at-graduation/) - University of Rhode Island students feel that the decision to use an AI voiceover to read graduates’ names during the December graduation ceremony is “disrespectful” and “offensive,” according to responses in a survey sent out by The Good Five Cent Cigar.The Cigar conducted a survey on Monday asking students for their opinions on the university’s
- [Bay Campus plans new expansions, renovating oceanography, engineering buildings](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/12/11/bay-campus-plans-new-expansions-renovating-oceanography-engineering-buildings/) - The University of Rhode Island’s Narragansett Bay Campus is already undergoing major renovations, with upcoming plans for even more, according to Ryan Carrillo, the URI director of planning and real estate development.The master plan for these renovations started in 2016, leading the project to be completed in different phases, according to Carrillo. Phase I includes
- [Inspectors find evidence of rodents in dining halls: Dining Services implementing “multi-pronged attack”](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/12/11/inspectors-find-evidence-of-rodents-in-dining-halls-dining-services-implementing-multi-pronged-attack/) - Routine health inspections by the Rhode Island Department of Health found violations of health codes, including the presence of rodent droppings, at multiple University of Rhode Island dining halls, according to Food Establishment Inspections.A live mouse was found in a snap trap in the Rams Den kitchen during the inspection, according to the Dec. 8
- [Student Senate recaps accomplishments over fall semester](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/12/11/student-senate-recaps-accomplishments-over-fall-semester/) - The University of Rhode Island Student Senate finished the fall semester with various initiatives targeted at strengthening communication with students and modernizing campus policy.Speaker of the Assembly Cole Rinne said his first semester leading the senate has been busy but rewarding. After four years of being involved, Rinne said he’s proud of the progress made
- [Police Beat 12/1 - 12/8](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/12/11/police-beat-12-1-12-8/) - The University of Rhode Island Police Department responded to 12 medical emergencies and assisted with motor vehicle accidents over the last full week of classes.On Tuesday, Dec. 2, police responded to four medical emergencies, all ending in trips to the hospital. An incident at Tucker Hall is being investigated for potential alcohol involvement.On Wednesday, Dec.
- [URI Students Talk Sports During This Weeks Rhody Sports Corner](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/12/04/uri-students-talk-sports-during-this-weeks-rhody-sports-corner/)
- [URI Students Discuss Thorr Bjorn, SNAP and More!](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/12/04/uri-students-discuss-thorr-bjorn-snap-and-more/)
- [This Week In Sports - 12/4](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/12/04/this-week-in-sports-12-4/) - FootballFINAL (11/29): University of Rhode Island 27-19 Central Connecticut State UniversityRhode Island pushed past Central Connecticut State on Saturday, winning its first round game in the Football Championship Subdivision Playoffs 27-19. Fourth-year Devin Farrell threw for two touchdowns and 365 yards. The scores came from fifth-year Connor Finer, who got things going early for the
- [CAA Power Rankings - Playoffs Round One](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/12/04/caa-power-rankings-playoffs-round-one-2/) - We’ve made it past the final week of the Coastal Athletic Association football regular season and into the beginning of the Football Championship Subdivision postseason.Each week, The Good Five Cent Cigar Sports Staff votes on and comes up with a ranking for all 14 teams in the conference.This is how the teams fared in the
- [Second-year collects top finishes throughout cross country season](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/12/04/second-year-collects-top-finishes-throughout-cross-country-season/) - In just his second collegiate season, second-year Maddox Jordan has already made his mark on the University of Rhode Island men's cross country team.On Oct. 10, Jordan became the fourth-highest Rhody finisher at the New England Championship, when he placed 17th as the Rams won their second NEC in the past three seasons. Just a
- [Miles makes history as first woman to take on AD role](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/12/04/miles-makes-history-as-first-woman-to-take-on-ad-role/) - Brittney Miles has become the first woman to step into the role of athletic director at the University of Rhode Island, following her tenure as a former associate athletics director for internal operations.Former AD Thorr Bjorn, who took over in 2007, received an opportunity to join his alma mater, the University of Massachusetts Amherst, in
- [Rhody starts conference play with road win against Saint Joseph’s](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/12/04/rhody-starts-conference-play-with-road-win-against-saint-josephs/) - The University of Rhode Island women’s basketball team opened conference play on Wednesday with a road win over Saint Joseph’s University, never trailing in a 59-52 victory.“You never want to see St. Joe’s first [in conference play] at Hawk Hill,” Rhode Island Head Coach Tammi Reiss said. “We’ve had the best wars with them. I
- [Rams collect third straight win with first victory over Brown since 2018](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/12/04/rams-collect-third-straight-win-with-first-victory-over-brown-since-2018/) - The University of Rhode Island men’s basketball team took its first win over Brown University since 2018 on Tuesday, taking down the Bears 66-56.For Rhode Island Head Coach Archie Miller, it was his first victory over Brown during his tenure after losses in the last three seasons.“I’ve got a lot of respect for their program;
- [Football takes down CCSU in playoffs for second consecutive year](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/12/04/football-takes-down-ccsu-in-playoffs-for-second-consecutive-year/) - The University of Rhode Island football team held off Central Connecticut State University for a 27-19 victory in the opening round of the Football Championship Subdivision Playoffs on Saturday, eliminating CCSU at Meade Stadium for the second straight year and earning a spot in the second round.Rhody entered the postseason after clinching an outright Coastal
- [URI students' DIY tattoos tell stories of friendship](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/12/04/uri-students-diy-tattoos-tell-stories-of-friendship/) - Eliza Smith’s favorite tattoo, the natural symbol in music. PHOTO CREDIT: Eliza SmithThey were only supposed to last for three months.Eliza Smith, a first-year student at the University of Rhode Island, chose to get five tattoos in high school, all when she was under 18 years old.The only catch is, none of her tattoos come
- [Horsemen reunite for one last trick](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/12/04/horsemen-reunite-for-one-last-trick/) - “Now You See Me Now You Don’t” is a fun third installment in this universe full of magic and deception. This film follows three new magicians who are all fans of the famous horsemen who have made their impact on the world of magic.The magic group, “The Eye,” unites the horsemen back together for one
- [The price of survival in ‘The Running Man’](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/12/04/the-price-of-survival-in-the-running-man/) - Stephen King’s “The Running Man” has its second movie adaptation in theaters now, 38 years after the original, directed by Edgar Wright and starring Glen Powell.Stepping out of the theater, the first thing that came to mind was that this film felt like all four “Hunger Games" films combined with all four “John Wick" films.Unsurprisingly,
- [12 days of Christmas songs](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/12/04/12-days-of-christmas-songs/) - #12: “The 12 Days of Christmas” — A 25-Minute Bird Delivery Gone WrongStill last. Still too many birds. Still the only song that requires both a vet and a zoning permit.#11: “Santa Baby” — Gold Digger Energy but Make It FestiveShe wants Santa to fund a car, a fur coat, precious metals and possibly a sugar-daddy retirement
- [Health Services offers starting line for quitting nicotine](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/12/04/health-services-offers-starting-line-for-quitting-nicotine/) - On Nov. 20, outside the Memorial Union, a small table with stacks of quit-vaping kits and a hand-lettered sign did the quiet work of the Great American Smokeout: meeting students where they were, answering hard questions without judgment and offering a first, practical step toward quitting nicotine.“It’s the fourth year we’ve run it,” Megan Hamilton
- [Stress-relief event draws crowd amid finals prep](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/12/04/a-plushie-stress-relief-event-draws-crowd-amid-finals-prep/) - The Residence Hall Association helped a long line of students, reaching the end of Hope Commons, de-stress with a Snow Much Fun event at Pizza Express on Nov. 20.The RHA wanted to bring the University of Rhode Island community together, according to fourth-year Inaya Arroyo. With finals coming up, students were encouraged to take a
- [Tradition meets innovation: URI senior performs final tuba recital](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/12/04/tradition-meets-innovation-uri-senior-performs-final-tuba-recital/) - University of Rhode Island fourth-year tuba player Matthew Gervin built his final recital around a balance of tradition and experimentation.Gervin opened the performance with “Cello Suite No. 2,” a classic work composed by Johann Sebastian Bach in the 1700s, but added an electronic component as his own creative twist.“I’ve always had adoration for the Bach
- [URI alum opens R.I.’s first romance bookstore](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/12/04/uri-alum-opens-r-i-s-first-romance-bookstore/) - The Little Bubblegum Bookshop is Rhode Island’s newest and sweetest addition to the indie bookstore community, offering a cozy, all romance atmosphere for readers who love love.Owned by University of Rhode Island alumna, Erin Masse ’09, the shop brings vibrancy, warmth and personality to anyone who may stumble across it.“I opened an all-romance bookstore because
- [Students run for rare diseases](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/12/04/students-run-for-rare-diseases/) - The morning of Saturday, Nov. 22 brought brisk temperatures, rain, leaves scattered across campus and a 5K run to raise awareness for rare diseases at the University of Rhode Island.URI’s chapter of the National Organization for Rare Disorders organized the race titled “Run for Rare,” which followed the URI Rhody Run Route. About 45 tickets
- [‘Professor of Belonging’ gives education lecture](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/12/04/professor-of-belonging-gives-education-lecture/) - Terrell Strayhorn, known as the “Professor of Belonging,” delivered a lecture as part of the Fall 2025 Honors Colloquium on Nov 18. centered around the feeling of belonging.The lecture, titled, “Who Gets to Belong? Unmasking Justice and Reimagining Education for All,” focused on the sense of belonging and how it is intrinsically linked to student
- [CELS announces first sustainability gen-ed course](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/12/04/cels-announces-first-sustainability-gen-ed-course/) - Beginning in the spring semester of 2026, the University of Rhode Island will launch its first 100-level interdisciplinary sustainability introduction gen-ed course.The course was developed last year by lecturers Pamela Lezaeta and Martina Müller.Most students aren’t aware the course exists, according to Lezaeta.Unlike upper-level environmental classes, the 100-level format offers an interdisciplinary introduction to the
- [Students spend quiet break on campus](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/12/04/students-spend-quiet-break-on-campus/) - The holiday season has officially begun, as most students returned home for Thanksgiving break in November – some students, however, who were unable to travel home, remained on a quiet campus over the break, from Nov. 26 to Nov. 30.Campus residents were able to stay in their dorms over the break if needed, according to
- [Students criticize W. Alton Jones campus leasing](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/12/04/students-criticize-w-alton-jones-campus-leasing/) - Since the announcement of reopening the W. Alton Jones Campus on June 27, the environmental education students program has expressed concern over its utilization at a Board of Trustees meeting.The plan for the campus reopening was to lease it to the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, according to Sara Sweetman, an associate professor in
- [URI discontinues discounted disability RIPTA passes](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/12/04/uri-discontinues-discounted-disability-ripta-passes/) - The University of Rhode Island Memorial Union has stopped subsidizing Rhode Island Public Transportation Authority bus passes for disabled students, as of July of this year.In 2022, RIPTA began using the Wave Card system, according to the RIPTA website. Wave cards, physical or digitally loaded cards, can be used to pay for RIPTA services. Digital
- [Student senate 12/03](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/12/04/student-senate-12-03/) - The University of Rhode Island student senate voted to cut the monthly president’s meetings to once a semester and approved a funding transfer for the URI Alpine Ski and Snowboard Racing Team.Cultural Affairs Committee Chair Kairy Gonzalez spoke to an incident involving the URI Republicans Instagram account. Comments made by the club’s Instagram account were
- [Police beat 11/24-12/01](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/12/04/police-beat-11-24-12-01/) - The University of Rhode Island Police Department had a quiet holiday week, responding to one medical emergency and one motor vehicle accident.On Tuesday, Nov. 25, police transported someone from URI’s Health Services to the hospital.On Sunday, Nov. 30, police responded to a two-vehicle accident outside Adams Hall. Police were able to clear the incident within
- [Football cruises to first outright CAA title, clinches spot in postseason](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/29/football-cruises-to-first-outright-caa-title-clinches-spot-in-postseason/) - The University of Rhode Island football team defeated Hampton University 38-10 in the final game of the regular season on Saturday to punch its ticket to the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision Playoffs. Rhode Island came into the game with a 9-2 record and a perfect 7-0 mark in Coastal Athletic Association play. The Rams were
- [Storied URI pitcher finds unique way to continue baseball career](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/20/storied-uri-pitcher-finds-unique-way-to-continue-baseball-career/) - Trystan Levesque’s impressive career with the University of Rhode Island baseball team resulted in him hearing his name called in a draft, just not the MLB one.Levesque ’25 is the all-time leader in career starts for the Rams with 52; he is also second all-time in strikeouts with 310 and in wins with 24. After
- [Cochran makes instant impact for Rhody in final collegiate season](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/20/cochran-makes-instant-impact-for-rhody-in-final-collegiate-season/) - Seventh-year guard Tyler Cochran has found his final home in his collegiate basketball career with the University of Rhode Island, bringing a veteran presence to a completely new starting lineup.Averaging the second-most playing time on URI’s 2025-26 roster with 29.4 minutes per game through five contests, one wouldn’t think that Cochran was out with an
- [Littleton Jr. continues to lead rushing attack for football](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/20/littleton-jr-continues-to-lead-rushing-attack-for-football/) - Fifth-year Antwain Littleton Jr. arrived in Kingston this season and got the starting running back job for the University of Rhode Island football team, and he never looked back as he quickly burst onto the scene for the Rams.​Littleton Jr. spent his first three years at the University of Maryland before transferring to Temple University
- [Syla takes advantage of increased role with strong start](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/20/syla-takes-advantage-of-increased-role-with-strong-start/) - Second-year center Albina Syla has been a standout for the University of Rhode Island women’s basketball team this season, sitting inside the top five in points, rebounds and blocks per game.Syla began her basketball career back home in Vantaa, Finland, where she started playing at a very young age.“It was really good [in Finland],” Syla
- [Fourth-year defensive back reflects on career with women’s soccer](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/20/fourth-year-defensive-back-reflects-on-career-with-womens-soccer/) - University of Rhode Island fourth-year defensive back Sarah Yee appeared in 73 games over her four-year career, and in the 85th minute of her 66th game, she scored her first collegiate goal.Yee’s hometown is listed as Barrington, Rhode Island, a 50-minute drive to campus, but she originally grew up in Fall River, Massachusetts, until she
- [Men’s club hockey completes homestand with sweep against George Mason](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/20/mens-club-hockey-completes-homestand-with-sweep-against-george-mason/) - The University of Rhode Island’s men’s hockey team played its final home games against George Mason University this weekend before beginning a two-month stretch on the road.Rhody took care of business in the opener on Friday with a dominant 3-1 victory, then followed it up the next night with a 4-2 win on Saturday to
- [Women’s cross country looks toward indoor season following regionals](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/20/womens-cross-country-looks-toward-indoor-season-following-regionals/) - The University of Rhode Island women’s cross country team traveled to Hopkinton, New Hampshire, to compete in the NCAA Northeast Regional Championship on Friday, where the Rams finished 29th out of 37 teams.Rhode Island sent six runners to the six-kilometer race. Of the six runners, fourth-year Lily Saul placed the highest at 85th with a
- [Men’s cross country ends season with highest-ever regionals finish](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/20/mens-cross-country-ends-season-with-highest-ever-regionals-finish/) - The University of Rhode Island men’s cross country team concluded its season on Friday at the NCAA Division I Regional Championship, placing 18th out of 38 schools—the best finish in program history.The Rams traveled to Hopkinton, New Hampshire, where the meet was hosted by Boston College, to take part in the 10-kilometer race and had
- [Sullivan’s second year caps off, volleyball swept in final series](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/20/sullivans-second-year-caps-off-volleyball-swept-in-final-series/) - Sullivan’s second year caps off, volleyball swept in final seriesThe University of Rhode Island women’s volleyball team wrapped up its season against first-place University of Dayton in a weekend series at home, where the Rams went 0-2 to close out the year at 5-25.On Friday, it was all Dayton to start the first set, getting
- [Women’s basketball responds from first defeat with back-to-back wins](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/20/womens-basketball-responds-from-first-defeat-with-back-to-back-wins/) - The University of Rhode Island women’s basketball team was busy with a three-game week, taking its first loss of the season on the road but bouncing back with two home victories.Rhode Island took a trip to Rutgers University on Thursday, Nov. 13, for a special 11 a.m. tipoff, falling 68-63 to the Scarlet Knights.Facing their
- [Rhody completes undefeated week with upset victory against Yale](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/20/rhody-completes-undefeated-week-with-upset-victory-against-yale/) - The University of Rhode Island men’s basketball team swept its two games this week with an 80-61 win over the University at Albany on Friday and an 86-77 victory against Yale University on Tuesday.The matchup against the Great Danes was the second of a two-game homestand for the Rams, with the first resulting in an
- [Rams secure share of conference title with dominant win over Maine](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/20/rams-secure-share-of-conference-title-with-dominant-win-over-maine/) - The University of Rhode Island football team remained undefeated in conference play with a 45-13 victory over the University of Maine on Saturday, setting the Rams up for a potential Coastal Athletic Association conference title-clinching game this weekend.Rhody traveled to Orono, Maine, where the Black Bears came in riding a six-game winning streak. Maine, who
- [Thanksgiving: not just a speed bump to Christmas](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/20/thanksgiving-not-just-a-speed-bump-to-christmas/) - Thanksgiving is one of the most well-known yet overlooked holidays. It's a day set aside to celebrate the people in your life that you are thankful for, except you add in a delicious meal.For me, Thanksgiving is one of the most important holidays. Coming from a big family, I love getting to spend time with
- [Who falls? Who survives?: Breaking down ‘Stranger Things’ final season theories](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/20/who-falls-who-survives-breaking-down-stranger-things-final-season-theories/) - “Stranger Things” is undoubtedly one of the most watched shows, especially considering its release as a Netflix exclusive. The fifth season is one of the most anticipated events of the year with over a three-year gap from the conclusion of the fourth season to the beginning of this new era. That leaves everyone wondering what
- [‘South Park’ politics: What’s going on in Trump’s brain?](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/20/south-park-politics-whats-going-on-in-trumps-brain/) - As we all prepare for the trials, tribulations and tough talks coming our way during Thanksgiving break, I invite you to take a moment to look at how someone’s boomer grandpa is actively dismantling government systems to create a script for “South Park” writers.If you’ve ever sat across the dinner table while an older relative
- [Lyric stage opens season with ‘Little Women’ musical](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/20/lyric-stage-opens-season-with-little-women-musical/) - The University of Rhode Island Lyric Stage Workshop opened its first show with “Little Women: The Broadway Musical,” drawing audiences with two performances focused on showcasing musical talent on Thursday, Nov. 13, and Sunday.The show was chosen to highlight two URI student voices, fourth-year Morgan Garcia and fourth-year Chelsea Gartland, who both played Jo March,
- [New bands hit the stage at URI’s ‘Rock and Swap’](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/20/new-bands-hit-the-stage-at-uris-rock-and-swap/) - The University of Rhode Island’s Musicians Guild concluded its sixth annual “Rock and Swap” performance on Friday at the Ram’s Den, featuring 11 recently made bands all competing for Spiritbox tickets and their name on the “Rock and Swap” trophy.The bands were formed from individual sign-ups; if someone wanted to perform in a band, they
- [Greek Life raises funds for new playground, charities](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/20/greek-life-raises-funds-for-new-playground-charities/) - University of Rhode Island Greek Life is holding Philanthropy Week, their largest event of the semester, from Nov. 14 to Friday, with events ranging from the annual “So You Think You Can Dance” competition to a sorority powderpuff football game.Greek Life is partnering with three main benefactors: the Narragansett Parent Teacher Organization, the Maddie Potts
- [Sustainability initiative turns plastic to book nook](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/20/sustainability-initiative-turns-plastic-to-book-nook/) - Three first-year students have partnered with Student Action for Sustainability to build a bookshelf made entirely of recycled plastic waste.Hafsah Raja, Jana Aljallad and Ryan Purdum recently presented their initiative “Project Bookshelf ” to SAS at a weekly meeting in the library, according to the SAS’s announcement on Instagram.The three are in the beginning stages
- [URI opens free history, politics book pop-up](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/20/uri-opens-free-history-politics-book-pop-up/) - The political science and history departments opened a free pop-up bookstore in the Memorial Union to clear excess books from Washburn Hall and provide them for the University of Rhode Island community to read.The departments came up with the idea for a pop-up bookstore for URI community members to use when they discovered a structural
- [Faculty senate to vote on new academic honor](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/20/faculty-senate-to-vote-on-new-academic-honor/) - Student senate has completed the first step in passing its President’s List bill, an additional academic distinction that would highlight students earning a GPA of 3.8 or higher.Student Senate President Meilin Reyes and President’s List bill handler Sen. Jackson Troxell will present the bill at the faculty senate meeting on Thursday for their approval and
- [New dorms break ground on Flagg Road, parking lot closed](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/20/new-dorms-break-ground-on-flagg-road-parking-lot-closed/) - Housing and Residential Life is building two new apartment-style dorms to accommodate on-campus upperclassmen as part of their ongoing housing construction plan.The dorms will reside on Flagg Road, called Flagg Road North Hall and South Hall, according to Ellen Reynolds, vice president of student affairs at the University of Rhode Island. The north building has
- [Free bikes to come to campus](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/20/free-bikes-to-come-to-campus/) - The University of Rhode Island is getting ready to release a bike rental program for students, completely free of charge, which Campus Recreation Director Jodi Hawkins says is “95% ready to go.”“We have 10 bikes here,” Hawkins said. “Our website is 95% ready, and once the last piece is in place, we’ll launch it.”The last
- [Yearbook moved under MU management](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/20/yearbook-moved-under-mu-management/) - The University of Rhode Island’s Renaissance Yearbook has entered a new era, now managed by Memorial Union staff instead of running as a traditional student-run club.After the passing of longtime Memorial Union Director and Yearbook Advisor Maureen McDermott led to administrative challenges, the student senate authorized the transfer of nearly $77,000 in yearbook club funds
- [This Week In Sports - 11/20](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/20/this-week-in-sports-11-20/) - FootballFINAL (11/15): University of Rhode Island 45-13 University of MaineFootball traveled to take on Maine for its final road game of the season on Saturday. The Rams held a 28-7 lead by halftime and controlled the game throughout. Fifth-year running back Antwain Littleton Jr. rushed for 202 yards and two touchdowns, while fifth-year running back
- [CAA Power Rankings - Week 12](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/20/caa-power-rankings-week-12/) - For the final week this year, all 14 teams in the Coastal Athletic Association clashed in conference play.Each week, The Good Five Cent Cigar Sports Staff comes up with its cumulative ranking of CAA football teams.Here is how the CAA stacks up at the end of week 12:14th Place: University at Albany Great Danes (1-10,
- [New geoscience course brings together social, natural sciences](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/20/new-geoscience-course-brings-together-social-natural-sciences/) - The University of Rhode Island has launched GEO557, a hands-on geoscience course built for graduate students to study coastal hazards.Geoscience teaches topics such as beach profiling, using GPS equipment and leveling tools to observe seasonal beach changes and storm impacts, according to graduate student Sophia Motta, who has taken a course from Chris Russoniello, an
- [Police beat 11/10-11/17](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/20/police-beat-11-10-11-17/) - University of Rhode Island police arrested one person, investigated a breaking and entering incident and responded to three car accidents in the past week.On Saturday, Nov. 15, university police responded to a report of a suspicious person. Joshua Joseph Paddy Boatey, 23, was arrested on a willful trespassing charge. This investigation is ongoing.Police were called
- [Student senate 11/19](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/20/student-senate-11-19/) - The University of Rhode Island student senate appointed 12 new senators, heard from South Kingstown Town Councilman Jay Wegimont and condemned the towing practices in the Kingston Emporium during their Wednesday meeting.Sens. Anureet Kuar, Sebastian Rosa, Emma Bigos, Chiamaka Desmond-Igbo and Alexis Danis were elected to the council after a unanimous vote. Kuar will serve
- [Jewish students balance culture, politics](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/06/jewish-students-balance-culture-politics/) - On the University of Rhode Island campus, Jewish students are navigating a climate marked by historical divisions and the heightened pressures of current events.The ongoing debates over Israel and Jewish identity echo longstanding disagreements within the Jewish community and are shaping the way young people experience college life, according to URI students and experts alike.Historically,
- [Thorr Bjorn explains sudden departure, interim AD appointed](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/13/thorr-bjorn-explains-sudden-departure-interim-ad-appointed/) - Thorr Bjorn left the university community with more questions than answers after news broke on Nov. 5 that he would be stepping down as athletic director at the end of the month.Bjorn officially starts at the University of Massachusetts Amherst in December, but his first appearance back with his alma mater came the day after
- [This Week In Sports - 11/13](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/13/this-week-in-sports-11-13/) - FootballFINAL (11/8): University of Rhode Island 34-20 Elon UniversityFourth-year Devin Farrell led Rhode Island to a 34-20 win over Elon on Saturday, guiding an offense that scored 24 unanswered points in the first half. The victory, paired with Monmouth University’s loss to the University of New Hampshire, puts the Rams in control of their Coastal
- [CAA Power Rankings - Week 11](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/13/caa-power-rankings-week-11-3/) - For the first time since week four, there has been a change in the top three of our rankings.Each week, The Good Five Cent Cigar Sports Staff votes on each team in the Coastal Athletic Association football conference.Here is how our rankings turned out for week 11:14th Place: University at Albany Great Danes (1-9, 0-6)
- [Crane leads newfound media presence for men’s club hockey](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/13/crane-leads-newfound-media-presence-for-mens-club-hockey/) - Fourth-year assistant captain Tim Crane is a crucial part of the men’s hockey program, but some of his biggest contributions have come off the ice.Crane took over running the team’s social media in his freshman year and has since become the marketing and communications manager. His role has grown past posting on Instagram to planning
- [Third-year middle blocker becomes defensive stalwart for volleyball](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/13/third-year-middle-blocker-becomes-defensive-stalwart-for-volleyball/) - The University of Rhode Island women's volleyball team has 240.5 total blocks so far in the 2025 season, and 45% of those blocks have come from third-year middle blocker Chloe Abuto.Abuto has spent all three seasons of her collegiate career in Kingston. Before URI, Abuto attended Burlington High School in Massachusetts, where she set a
- [Goba continues recovery process after significant health scare](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/13/goba-continues-recovery-process-after-significant-health-scare/) - Third-year forward Daniel Goba only played in four games for the University of Rhode Island men's soccer team this past season before undergoing a health scare, and while Goba's season may have been over, his career and life might’ve been saved.Goba grew up in North Kingstown, which is approximately 15 minutes away from URI. His
- [Women’s club hockey gains first league victory in 1-1 weekend](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/13/womens-club-hockey-gains-first-league-victory-in-1-1-weekend/) - With a pair of games at Boss Ice Arena, the University of Rhode Island women's club hockey team had a productive weekend by splitting its games against strong opponents.Starting with the game on Saturday morning against in-state rival Providence College, the Rams fell 4-2. Although the team was unable to pull off the victory, third-year
- [Men’s club hockey collects back-to-back convincing shutout wins](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/13/mens-club-hockey-collects-back-to-back-convincing-shutout-wins/) - The University of Rhode Island men’s club hockey team swept Temple University at home over the weekend, regaining momentum to move to 10-4 on the year.An intense and physical battle took place on Friday, with the two teams committing 10 penalties. In the final period, URI first-year defenseman Reilly Gilligan sealed the deal to make
- [Volleyball gets swept by Loyola Chicago in final road series](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/13/volleyball-gets-swept-by-loyola-chicago-in-final-road-series/) - The University of Rhode Island women’s volleyball team dropped a pair of matches over the weekend against Loyola University Chicago to fall to 5-23 on the season.After taking down George Mason University in four sets in its last game on Nov. 2, Rhode Island was looking for back-to-back conference wins for the first time this
- [Historic season ends with heartbreaking championship loss for women’s soccer](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/13/historic-season-ends-with-heartbreaking-championship-loss-for-womens-soccer/) - One of the most historic seasons in the history of women’s soccer at the University of Rhode Island came to a close on Sunday, as the team fell to the University of Dayton in penalty kicks with the Atlantic 10 Conference Championship on the line.With a spot in the NCAA Tournament guaranteed to the winner,
- [Women’s basketball stays unbeaten with pair of victories: Rams use dominant offensive performances](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/13/womens-basketball-stays-unbeaten-with-pair-of-victories-rams-use-dominant-offensive-performances/) - The University of Rhode Island women’s basketball team improved to 3-0 in its first two home games of the season with dominant performances this week over Merrimack College, 84-46, and Emmanuel College, 105-49.On Friday night, the Rams hosted Merrimack for their home opener and did not hold back against the nonconference opponent, as every player
- [Rams suffer first loss to Tulsa, respond with commanding win over Stonehill](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/13/rams-suffer-first-loss-to-tulsa-respond-with-commanding-win-over-stonehill/) - The University of Rhode Island men’s basketball team bounced back from its first loss of the young season to the University of Tulsa on Friday by using a dominant defensive effort to take down Stonehill College 80-57 on Tuesday.After convincingly defeating Stetson University in the season opener on Nov. 3, the Rams made the trip
- [Rhody takes top spot in conference with road victory against Elon](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/13/rhody-takes-top-spot-in-conference-with-road-victory-against-elon/) - The University of Rhode Island football team found its fourth straight win on Saturday, taking down Elon University on the road, 34-20.Rhode Island scored 24 unanswered points in the first half, building a 21-point lead and coasting from there.“I was really pleased with the way we performed in all three phases,” Rhode Island Head Coach
- [Understanding epilepsy: A journey of resilience, acceptance](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/13/understanding-epilepsy-a-journey-of-resilience-acceptance/) - November is Epilepsy Awareness Month, which recognizes those diagnosed with the disorder and the challenges that come with it.When people first hear the word epilepsy, they think of grand mal or tonic-clonic seizures, in which someone’s limbs shake involuntarily due to the imbalance of neurons in the brain. While that’s true, there is more to
- [A taste of Thailand above campus](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/13/a-taste-of-thailand-above-campus/) - The Emporium, located above the University of Rhode Island, has a variety of cuisine options for students to choose from. However, one stands out above the rest: Simply Thai.Located next to the thrift store Come Ups, Simply Thai offers a plethora of Thai dishes that will always satisfy. These include salads, appetizers, noodles, side orders,
- [Halloween ends, Christmas begins](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/13/halloween-ends-christmas-begins/) - Love it or hate it, but I am going to settle something once and for all: there is nothing wrong with decorating for the holiday season right after Halloween. Personally, I encourage it. The second the clock strikes midnight and Halloween is officially over, my jammies go on, my Bath and Body Works “Under the
- [Car show raises money for children in need](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/13/car-show-raises-money-for-children-in-need/) - Rhody Racing’s car show returned on Saturday for a third year, partnering with Lancer Nation.The club’s baja car welcomed attendees to the Fine Arts Lot at the University of Rhode Island. This work of engineering, created in 2009, has seen many adventures – placing third in Daytona Beach for the sled pole, along with racing
- [Rethinking how URI honors Indigenous history: ‘It’s examining your own assumptions’](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/13/rethinking-how-uri-honors-indigenous-history-its-examining-your-own-assumptions/) - This month is nationally recognized as Native American Heritage Month, dedicated to honoring the histories, cultures, languages and contributions made by Indigenous people across the United States.Christian Gonzales, associate professor of history and the director of undergraduate studies at the University of Rhode Island, said this month represents more than just a ceremonial recognition.“[This month
- [SASA holds fall banquet: ‘‘It felt like a piece of home’](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/13/sasa-holds-fall-banquet-it-felt-like-a-piece-of-home/) - The University of Rhode Island South Asian Student Association hosted its annual fall banquet with the theme of love and light in the Memorial Union Ballroom on Sunday.Individuals decorated the ballroom accordingly with candles, sparkly table decor and yellow flowers. Music from a playlist made by fourth-year SASA member Asha Bahross played in the background.The
- [Counseling center provides resources for seasonal affective disorder](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/13/counseling-center-provides-resources-for-seasonal-affective-disorder/) - As the days get darker, seasonal affective disorder symptoms begin to set in.Symptoms can lead University of Rhode Island students to look for help to cope with stress, seeking services at the Counseling Center, Psychological Consultation Center and the Couples and Family Clinic.The main thing students should know about seasonal affective disorder is that it’s
- [URI pays tribute to today’s veterans](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/13/uri-pays-tribute-to-todays-veterans/) - Sharon Harmon, the first Black Colonel in the Rhode Island National Guard, spoke about her experience serving in the military in a Veterans Day Observance event at the University of Rhode Island.A tribute to the challenges for veterans in today’s society, the event was meant to emphasize where America's strength as a nation comes from,
- [Male students decline, follows national trend](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/13/male-students-decline-follows-national-trend/) - Reporting a 60% female to 40% male student population ratio in 2025, the University of Rhode Island has aligned with national gender trends for four-year universities, which have seen a decline in male admissions, according to The New York Times.Declining male admissions at URI has been a trend since 2010, according to Dean Libutti, associate
- [SNAP cut-offs loom, 193 Coffeehouse steps in to help](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/13/offs-loom-193-coffeehouse-steps-in-to-help/) - The student-run 193 Coffeehouse has taken initiative to aid those affected by government-shutdown influenced Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program cut-offs.The coffeehouse is holding a food drive accessible for anyone who wants to drop off food items in their Memorial Union location. The drive has been going on for about a week, beginning on Nov. 3. They
- [Narragansett, URI build bonds over tea: ‘It’s a give-and-take relationship’](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/13/and-take-relationship/) - To create a stronger connection between Narragansett and the University of Rhode Island, the student senate hosted a “Tea with Town Council” event, allowing students to voice their concerns about housing to the Narragansett Town Council.Held on Nov. 6 at 5 p.m. in the Memorial Union, the event created a potential to build community at
- [Arts and Sciences unveils new major](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/13/arts-and-sciences-unveils-new-major/) - The University of Rhode Island’s Environmental Arts and Humanities major will officially launch in the 2026-2027 academic year, with an Environmental Foundations course available for students to take in the Spring 2026 semester.EAH will be housed in the College of Arts and Sciences and directed by Professor William Krieger, chair of the philosophy department, according
- [URI sees record number of BIPOC students for 2025](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/13/uri-sees-record-number-of-bipoc-students-for-2025/) - The Office for Institutional Research released its Student Demographic Report for race and ethnicity for 2025, revealing a record number of Hispanic, African American/Black and biracial students at the University of Rhode Island.White students, counted alone or in combination with another race, made up the largest share of enrollment this year with 13,446 students, according
- [RAM position eliminated, to be absorbed by RAs](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/13/ram-position-eliminated-to-be-absorbed-by-ras/) - Housing and Residential Life at the University of Rhode Island plans to remove the resident academic mentor position beginning next year, replacing it with additional resident assistant roles.The RAM position, or guides for first-year and transfer students to manage college life within their chosen area of study, is still listed under the University of Rhode
- [Police beat 11/3-11/10](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/13/student-senate-11-12/) - The University of Rhode Island Police Department responded to four medical emergencies, dealt with one report of theft and assisted with three motor vehicle accidents.On Monday, Nov. 3, URI police filed a report in regards to a “campus-wide” theft threat, according to the Daily Activity Logs. The incident is still under investigation.Police assisted with three
- [Student senate 11/12](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/13/student-senate-11-12-2/) - The University of Rhode Island student senate learned about plans for on campus living, passed three bills for new organizations and elected an academics committee chair.Plans for on-campus living involve the construction of two undergraduate dorms and renovations for first-year halls, according to Thomas Cooley, associate vice president for student affairs.The north building will be
- [URI revives classic Jane Austen with modern twist](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/31/uri-revives-classic-jane-austen-with-modern-twist/) - The University of Rhode Island’s Theatre Department retold a classic story with a modern touch as their production of “Pride and Prejudice” came to a close on Sunday. URI gave its performance of “Pride and Prejudice” based on of Kate Hamill’s version of the play, which takes a more modern and fun approach than the
- [State seeks to take over on-campus crime lab](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/06/campus-crime-lab/) - The Rhode Island State Crime Laboratory, under the supervision of the University of Rhode Island, would be taken over by the state under a bill that renounces the responsibility of the lab.President Marc Parlange wrote a letter in support of the lab operating solely under state control, according to Dennis Hilliard, the director of the
- [Bjorn to step down, depart for Amherst](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/06/bjorn-to-step-down-depart-for-ahmerst/) - The University of Rhode Island will launch a national search for its next athletics director as Thorr Bjorn is set to formally step down at the end of the month.ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported the news Wednesday morning that Bjorn had been hired at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, returning to his alma mater to serve
- [URI Students Discuss Dietary Options on Campus and More!](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/06/uri-students-discuss-dietary-options-on-campus-and-more/)
- [Halloween Special! URI Students Visit a Jack-o-Lantern Spectacular, Wickford Village, and more!](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/06/halloween-special-uri-students-visit-a-jack-o-lantern-spectacular-wickford-village-and-more/)
- [URI Students Talk About University Achievements, Protests and More...](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/06/uri-students-talk-about-university-achievements-protests-and-more/)
- [URI Students Visit Quad Fest, Stuff Pumpkins, Explore Pop Culture News, and more!](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/06/uri-students-visit-quad-fest-stuff-pumpkins-explore-pop-culture-news-and-more/)
- [This Week In Sports - 11/5](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/06/this-week-in-sports-11-5/) - Men’s BasketballFINAL (11/3): University of Rhode Island 93-62 Stetson UniversityRhode Island opened its 2025-26 season with a dominant 93-62 win over Stetson on Monday night at the Ryan Center. Six Rams scored in double figures, including all five starters. The Rams never trailed, building their largest lead of 34 points with just over three minutes
- [CAA Power Rankings - Week 10](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/06/caa-power-rankings-week-10-3/) - Six teams in the Coastal Athletic Association took the week off, but we did not.Each week, The Good Five Cent Cigar Sports Staff comes up with its cumulative ranking of CAA football teams.Here is how the CAA is looking at the end of week 10:14th Place: University at Albany Great Danes (1-8, 0-5) (-)Welcome to
- [Second-year guard prepares for increased role after redshirt year](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/06/second-year-guard-prepares-for-increased-role-after-redshirt-year/) - The University of Rhode Island men’s basketball team’s second-year guard Damone King was born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky, and after redshirting last year, King is looking to make an impact on a URI team filled with newcomers this season.“I first started playing basketball when I was four or five years old,” King said. “I
- [Men’s club hockey suffers first series loss against Stony Brook](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/06/mens-club-hockey-suffers-first-series-loss-against-stony-brook/) - The University of Rhode Island men’s club hockey team hosted a two-game rivalry series against Stony Brook University over the weekend, dropping both contests and falling to 8-4 on the year.Emotions ran high throughout the series, with both teams battling for momentum. Despite showing plenty of energy and offensive firepower in Friday’s 7-5 loss, the
- [Saul earns conference honors in 10th-place finish for women’s cross country](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/06/saul-earns-conference-honors-in-10th-place-finish-for-womens-cross-country/) - The University of Rhode Island women’s cross country team continued to search for success at the Atlantic 10 Conference Championship this weekend, placing in 10th to mark its 14th straight finish outside of the top seven teams. On Nov. 1, the Rams traveled to Cedarville, Ohio, to compete in the annual A-10 Championship at Cedarville
- [Rams secure first top-three conference championship finish since 1980](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/06/rowing-faces-top-teams-in-ncaa-during-final-fall-event-2/) - The University of Rhode Island men’s cross country team competed in the Atlantic 10 Conference Championship over the weekend, placing third out of 14 schools for its first top-three finish at the event since 1980.On Saturday, the Rams traveled to Cedarville, Ohio, where the meet was hosted by the University of Dayton, to take part
- [Volleyball splits weekend series with top conference opponent](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/06/volleyball-splits-weekend-series-with-top-conference-opponent/) - The University of Rhode Island women’s volleyball team looked to stretch its winning streak against George Mason University in a weekend series, where the Rams went 1-1 to find their second win in Atlantic 10 Conference play.With URI finding its first conference win of the season on Oct. 29 against Fordham University, taking on the
- [Rowing faces top teams in NCAA during final fall event](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/06/rowing-faces-top-teams-in-ncaa-during-final-fall-event/) - The University of Rhode Island women’s rowing team traveled to Princeton, New Jersey, to participate in the Princeton Three-Mile Chase, going toe-to-toe with top teams in the Atlantic 10 Conference and teams in the top 10 of the NCAA.Rhode Island raced three boats throughout the event. The highest performing of the three finished in 19th
- [Swim and dive splits meets with Northeast opponents](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/06/swim-and-dive-splits-meets-with-northeast-opponents/) - The University of Rhode Island swim and dive team fell on Saturday to the University of Connecticut before bouncing back against Providence College on Wednesday.UConn came out of the gate strong, securing 1-2-3 sweeps in the 400-yard medley relay and 1,000-yard freestyle. The Huskies took 11 of the 16 events, taking down URI 188-112.“That’s always
- [Women’s soccer makes first conference championship since 2005](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/06/womens-soccer-makes-first-conference-championship-since-2005/) - The University of Rhode Island women’s soccer team made history with Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament wins over Virginia Commonwealth University on Friday and Saint Louis University on Wednesday to clinch a spot in the conference championship.URI earned its first A-10 Tournament victory since 2006 after defeating VCU 2-1 on Friday night in the A-10 Tournament
- [Men’s soccer falls just short of playoffs in season-ending tie](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/06/mens-soccer-falls-just-short-of-playoffs-in-season-ending-tie/) - The University of Rhode Island men's soccer team's season came to an end on Saturday with a 1-1 draw against Saint Louis University, putting it on the outside looking in at the Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament.​Coming into this game, there were significant implications for URI, as it needed a win to have a chance at
- [Strong first half gives Rhody victory over Manhattan to begin season](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/06/strong-first-half-gives-rhody-victory-over-manhattan-to-begin-season/) - The University of Rhode Island women’s basketball team opened its season Monday on the road against Manhattan University, with defensive dominance in the first half leading to a 56-38 win.Both teams took their time to get adjusted to game action in a combined 0-15 drought, going scoreless nearly five minutes into the first quarter before
- [New faces lead Rams to dominant season-opening win over Stetson](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/06/new-faces-lead-rams-to-dominant-season-opening-win-over-stetson/) - The University of Rhode Island men’s basketball team hosted Stetson University for its first regular season game of the 2025-26 season on Monday night, opening the season with a 93-62 victory.Rhody was picked to finish in 12th place out of 14 teams in the Atlantic 10 Conference preseason poll after finishing 10th in last season’s
- [Louvre heist: The over-glamorized monumental crime of the century](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/06/glamorized-monumental-crime-of-the-century/) - The Louvre heist: An over-glamorized monumental crime of the centuryThe sun was already up over Paris, and visitors had started to file through this historic museum in the heart of the French capital. In eight minutes, the suspects were speeding away with some of the country's most valuable treasures. In what authorities are calling one
- [The Colleen Hoover controversy that won’t end with us](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/06/the-colleen-hoover-controversy-that-wont-end-with-us/) - Few authors in recent years have divided readers quite like Colleen Hoover. The Texas-born writer has become one of the most successful names in contemporary fiction, dominating bestseller lists and TikTok feeds with her emotional, fast-paced novels. But her rise has been accompanied by growing criticism over how her books, and now her films, depict
- [URI’s Very Own ‘Science Fiction Double Feature’](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/06/uris-very-own-science-fiction-double-feature/) - The RKO Army put on a shadowcast performance of the 50-year-old musical comedy movie “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” at Edwards Auditorium on Oct. 31 in an event organized by the University of Rhode Island Gender & Sexuality Center.A shadowcast is when actors go on stage and mimic the movements and dialogue of the characters
- [Trust Fund Diva, Plastyc Peachez take to Union for Halloween Showcase](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/06/trust-fund-diva-plastyc-peachez-take-to-union-for-halloween-showcase/) - The University of Rhode Island’s Halloween student music showcase, held in the Memorial Union Atrium on Friday night, brought together a diverse selection of musicians for an evening that highlighted student bands on campus.The event was organized to give student performers a chance to present both their original music and interpretive covers. The event’s aim
- [Climate club spans across RI universities](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/06/climate-club-spans-across-ri-universities/) - The Rhode Island Student Climate Coalition restarted as an intercollegiate organization focused on climate justice and action this semester.RISCC is now active and recruiting new members, according to University of Rhode Island fourth-year student Shannon McGrath, co-policy team lead for RISCC. The organization’s two main campaigns for this session are saving the Rhode Island Public
- [Brew 56 replaces longtime Emporium coffeeshop](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/06/brew-56-replaces-longtime-emporium-coffeeshop/) - In the past, Bru Coffee Bar was a place loved by University of Rhode Island students and local residents. But after an unexpected closing, a new cafe has taken over the location and reopened on Oct. 15 as Brew 56.The new owners, Bryce Moroni and Eric Santos, are both in their twenties and from Rhode
- [Concerns over shower safety in campus dormitories](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/06/concerns-over-shower-safety-in-campus-dormitories/) - The University of Rhode Island’s lack of locking doors on dormitory shower stalls has left students with safety concerns.Previous Cigar reporting has indicated that communal bathrooms in Adams, Hillside, Peck and Butterfield halls lack locking shower stall doors. Instead, bathrooms have two sets of curtains separating shower users from the rest of the bathroom. There
- [Famed lawyer talks free speech, First Amendment](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/06/famed-lawyer-talks-free-speech-first-amendment/) - First Amendment lawyer Floyd Abrams reflected on the protection of free speech in the United States, reminding the University of Rhode Island to judge a nation’s freedoms by the reality of its government’s actions in a Monday lecture.Abrams has argued more than 13 cases in front of the Supreme Court, representing clients in landmark cases
- [WRIU radio tower repaired after four years](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/06/wriu-radio-tower-repaired-after-four-years/) - The radio tower that serves student-run radio station, We’re Rhode Island University, or WRIU, will be back up and running after four years of damage repair from Hurricane Henri.The broadcast operates two stations, WRIU 90.3 FM and RIU2, an online station, according to Lawrence Cabbabe, a fourth-year student and engineer for the broadcast. Before the
- [29% of fraternities on probation: Increase in hazing reports](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/06/29-of-fraternities-on-probation/) - New regulations surrounding hazing at the University of Rhode Island have led to an increase in hazing reports throughout the fall semester, according to Dean of Students Dan Graney.As of Nov. 3, five of URI’s 17 fraternities are on probation, according to the URI website. Four fraternities – Phi Gamma Delta, Pi Kappa Alpha, Sigma
- [Boon Street keeps liquor license](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/06/boon-street-keeps-liquor-license/) - After a yearlong debate over the status of Boon Street Market’s liquor license, the Narragansett Town Council has decided–after a five-hour discussion–to let them keep their liquor license, but with tighter restrictions.It was decided in a 4-1 vote that in order for Boon Street to keep their license, they must abide by these rules: outdoor
- [11/02](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/06/11-02/) - The University of Rhode Island police arrested three people, dealt with 18 medical emergencies and investigated three reports of theft over Halloween weekend.On Monday, Oct. 27, URI Police responded to three medical emergencies, all resulting in patient transport to the hospital.On Tuesday, Oct. 28, police investigated reports of property damage and theft on Briar Lane
- [Student senate 11/5](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/11/06/student-senate-11-5/) - This week, the University of Rhode Island student senate was visited by Violence Prevention and Advocacy Services Coordinator Kelley Ryan, voted in new jury members and established a President’s List.Ryan is a licensed therapist working with VPAS, the university’s interpersonal violence support system. Students who experience interpersonal violence, such as stalking, sexual assault or domestic
- [WBB Season Preview 2025-26: ‘Expectations have never been higher’](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/31/wbb-season-preview-2025-26-expectations-have-never-been-higher/) - The following article is an opinionated preview of the upcoming women’s basketball season.Coming off its fifth straight season with an over .500 record, the University of Rhode Island women’s basketball team heads into the 2025 campaign with high expectations and a championship mindset.After finishing 17-16 overall and 11-7 in league play, the Rams return a
- [This Week In Sports - 10/30](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/31/this-week-in-sports-10-30/) - FootballFINAL (10/25): University of Rhode Island 38-17 Bryant UniversityFootball celebrated family weekend by taking down in-state rival Bryant on Saturday. The Bulldogs struck first with an early passing touchdown, but second-year running back Gabe Winowich responded with a 51-yard rushing touchdown five minutes later. His five-yard rushing touchdown just 44 seconds later to give the
- [CAA Power Rankings - Week 9](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/31/43044/) - We’re down to the final four weeks of the Coastal Athletic Association regular season, and all spots outside of the top three are still up for grabs.Each week, The Good Five Cent Cigar Sports Staff comes up with its cumulative ranking of CAA football teams.Here is what we came up with following week nine:14th Place:
- [Eden etches name into record book with double-digit shutouts](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/31/eden-etches-name-into-record-book-with-double-digit-shutouts/) - Third-year goalkeeper Dani Eden has been the light at the end of the tunnel for the University of Rhode Island women’s soccer team this season, setting the school record with 10 shutouts in net.Eden began her collegiate career at Drexel University and transferred to URI after not seeing the pitch in her freshman year.“It was
- [MBB Season Preview 2025-26: Make-or-break time](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/31/mbb-season-preview-2025-26-make-or-break-time/) - The following article is an opinionated preview of the upcoming men’s basketball season.Archie Miller was a darling at the University of Dayton, taking the Flyers to four NCAA Tournaments in six years before leaving to coach Indiana University Bloomington in the Big Ten Conference.After four seasons with the Hoosiers, he found himself fired. Miller walked
- [Pena’s prolific career continues with latest program record](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/31/penas-prolific-career-continues-with-latest-program-record/) - Fourth-year linebacker A.J. Pena broke the University of Rhode Island football program’s career sacks record on Oct. 18, while also smashing his single-game career high that he set in his freshman year.Pena put up four sacks against the University at Albany in URI’s 58-17 blowout win, tying the Rams’ record for sacks in a single
- [Club golf continues to grow in first official tournament](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/31/club-golf-continues-to-grow-in-first-official-tournament/) - The University of Rhode Island men’s club golf team is in just its second semester as an official program, but it’s already showing growth both on and off the course.The team, which now features 28 players, was officially recognized by the National Collegiate Club Golf Association in the spring of 2024. After being unable to
- [Golf finishes fall season with nailbiting victory](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/31/golf-finishes-fall-season-with-nailbiting-victory/) - The University of Rhode Island men’s golf team capped off its fall season by making a couple of crucial late birdies to secure its fourth win of the year at the Wykagyl Intercollegiate this week.The victory marks the second consecutive week where the Rams have made a comeback down the stretch after surrendering a lead
- [Women’s tennis dominates singles play in final fall event](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/31/womens-tennis-dominates-singles-play-in-final-fall-event/) - The University of Rhode Island women’s tennis team hosted Providence College and Bryant University for the URI Fall Invite over the weekend, winning 15 of its 16 singles matches to finish out the fall slate on a high note.On Saturday, the Rams took on PC, with all eight URI players earning a win in singles
- [Volleyball responds from weekend sweep with first conference victory](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/31/volleyball-responds-from-weekend-sweep-with-first-conference-victory/) - The University of Rhode Island women’s volleyball team was swept by Duquesne University this past weekend, but recovered by picking up a 3-1 win on Wednesday against Fordham University.The Rams took a trip to the Steel City for a two-game series against Duquesne over the weekend. In game one on Friday, URI took the first
- [Rams wrap up regular season by securing home playoff match](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/31/rams-wrap-up-regular-season-by-securing-home-playoff-match/) - The University of Rhode Island women’s soccer team clinched the fourth seed in the Atlantic 10 Tournament, despite extending its winless streak to three matches this week, securing a home playoff match.On Thursday, Oct. 23, the Rams traveled to Loyola University Chicago to take on the Ramblers. The teams ended the first half knotted at
- [Scoreless draw sets up pivotal final game for men’s soccer](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/31/scoreless-draw-sets-up-pivotal-final-game-for-mens-soccer/) - The University of Rhode Island men's soccer team's match ended in a draw on Saturday in its final home game against Virginia Commonwealth University during family weekend.​This game was crucial for both URI and VCU, as they were separated by only two places in the Atlantic 10 Conference standings entering the night. From the start,
- [Rhody pulls away from in-state rival for 13th straight home win](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/31/rhody-pulls-away-from-in-state-rival-for-13th-straight-home-win/) - The University of Rhode Island football team set a new program record with its 13th consecutive win at home in a 38-17 victory against Ocean State rival Bryant University on Saturday.“The 13th straight [win] at home is a credit to the fanbase,” URI Head Coach Jim Fleming said. “It’s a tremendous place to play and
- [Jeremy Allen White stars in new Springsteen biopic](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/31/jeremy-allen-white-stars-in-new-springsteen-biopic/) - “Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere" tells the story of legendary musician Bruce Springsteen creating his album “Nebraska” and the unraveling of his depression, brought to life brilliantly by Jeremy Allen White.It’s no secret that White is an early lock for the best actor category in the 2026 Academy Awards, and his performance in this film
- [‘Scream’ should’ve stayed silent](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/31/scream-shouldve-stayed-silent/) - From “Friday the 13th” to “Halloween” to “The Shining,” there's plenty of classic horror films I get excited to watch throughout the spooky season. However, there’s one that I can’t stand no matter how hard I try, that is the “Scream” series.There are many reasons I dislike this series, and I’ll get to them, but
- [Smart comedy hits the stage:  Jon Stewart show review](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/31/smart-comedy-hits-the-stage-jon-stewart-show-review/) - As a younger audience member, I will admit I was hesitant to attend Jon Stewart's recent performance. The audience mostly had older individuals in attendance who seemed to have been following Stewart for a while as the influential host on “The Daily Show.” I wondered whether his brand of humor that largely focuses on political
- [‘It Ends with Us’ adaptation: breaking cycles, finding strength](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/31/it-ends-with-us-adaptation-breaking-cycles-finding-strength/) - “It Ends with Us” is a fan-favorite book written by Colleen Hoover and was adapted into a movie released in 2024.The story offers a deep insight into how domestic violence can shape a family and a young woman's future. It follows Lily Bloom through her journey of love, trauma and the fight to break the
- [URI theatre performance: An unprejudiced review](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/31/uri-theatre-performance-an-unprejudiced-review/) - Forbidden love, drama, humor and intrigue – the Theatre Department’s production of “Pride and Prejudice” had it all.I will begin by disclosing that I have not read or watched any version of “Pride and Prejudice” before seeing this show, despite it being one of Jane Austen’s classics. Whether that makes me a worse critic of
- [Guitar, sitar take stage at URI’s 10th anniversary festival](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/31/guitar-sitar-take-stage-at-uris-10th-anniversary-festival/) - Day five of the Guitar and Mandolin Festival showcased a Guitar Meets Indian Fusion concert as part of the festival’s 10-year anniversary on Thursday, Oct. 23 in Edwards Hall.The festival began on Oct. 19 with Fretboard Frontiers, a classical jazz and modern fusion with six acts, according to Adam Levin, the artistic director for the
- [New exhibit brings 250 years of Rhode Island to life](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/31/new-exhibit-brings-250-years-of-rhode-island-to-life/) - An exhibit celebrating 250 years of Rhode Island opened at the South County Museum in Narragansett, offering visitors a deeper look into the state’s rich and complex history.The exhibit invites guests to explore Rhode Island’s past to better understand the state’s beginnings and how it changed as technology evolved. With an impressive display of antique
- [Aria Mia Loberti comes home with ‘I Am Ingrid”](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/31/aria-mia-loberti-comes-home-with-i-am-ingrid/) - Aria Mia Loberti ’20, a renowned actress, activist and now author of her first published book, returned to the university for her first book launch event on Oct. 2.Loberti is an advocate for disability rights, particularly those who are blind or vision impaired. She launched her book at the Higgins Welcome Center, sharing the book’s
- [‘The Daily Show’ host Jon Stewart brings comedy to campus](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/31/the-daily-show-host-jon-stewart-brings-comedy-to-campus/) - Comedian Jon Stewart performed a set at the Ryan Center as the flagship draw of this year's family weekend at the University of Rhode Island on Saturday. This weekend's marquee event was headlined by “The Daily Show” host and Tevin Williams, a comedian who goes by the stage name "Mandal,” opened the event. Both comedians
- [Candy buckets, hayrides, costumes: Students share Halloween memories](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/31/candy-buckets-hayrides-costumes-students-share-halloween-memories/) - Halloween is a time for spooks and scares as well as memories and thrills.Many students at the University of Rhode Island have their own favorite memories and certain sentiments that they associate with the holiday.For Cyra Uthoff, a fourth-year computer science major, Halloween brings back a rush of childhood nostalgia.Uthoff recalled going on haunted hayrides
- [Club to bring drag, queer performance to campus](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/31/club-to-bring-drag-queer-performance-to-campus/) - The Rhody Drag and Makeup Club is excited to continue its second semester with big plans, even as their president studies abroad.The club was started by Joseph “Jojo” MacDonald last semester with the goal of bringing drag and makeup art to the University of Rhode Island. MacDonald is studying abroad, but standing President Elliot Eiseman
- [URI has not received letter to sign Trump compact: Plan raises questions about academic freedom, Parlange says](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/31/uri-has-not-received-letter-to-sign-trump-compact-plan-raises-questions-about-academic-freedom-parlange-says/) - Nine universities, including Brown University and Dartmouth College, received letters offering federal funding in exchange for changes to admission policies under an education compact proposed by the Trump Administration.Seven out of the nine universities rejected the plan, known as the Trump Education compact.If universities agree to implement the proposed policies, the government would provide funding
- [Medical services on ‘heightened awareness’ during Halloweekend](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/31/medical-services-on-heightened-awareness-during-halloweekend/) - Last year campus police reported 22 medical emergencies and five alcohol violations resulting in transport to the hospital during the week of Halloween from Oct. 28 to Nov. 4, according to daily activity logs.In 2023, when Halloween fell on a Tuesday, police reported 15 medical emergencies and no alcohol violations from Oct. 27 to Nov.
- [URI modernizes, renames University College for Academic Success](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/31/uri-modernizes-renames-university-college-for-academic-success/) - In line with its 20-year strategic plan, the University of Rhode Island is continuing to reimagine itself as a university of the future with the Kent and Diane Fannon Institute for Student Success.The Fannon Institute for Student Success has officially been in effect since its announcement on Friday, Oct. 17.A renaming from the University College
- [Shutdown layoffs hit special education](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/31/uri-has-not-received-letter-to-sign-trump-compact-sh-plan-raises-questions-about-academic-freedom-parlange-says/) - The Trump Administration laid off staff members from the Office of Special Education and the Office of Civil Rights, potentially influencing the abilities for students with disabilities to receive a special education in public schools.The Department of Education staff cuts cause the University of Rhode Island to struggle to meet Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
- [URI braces for incoming SNAP suspension](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/31/uri-braces-for-incoming-snap-suspension/) - The ongoing government shutdown risks halting Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits for 145,000 Rhode Islanders and 42 million Americans starting on Nov. 1, according to Robyn Perry, coordinator for the URI Feinstein Center for a Hunger Free America’s SNAP Outreach Program.“With the government shutdown, the threat is that there'll be no SNAP in November,” Perry
- [URI to improve campus shuttle frequency, communication after student complaints](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/31/uri-to-improve-campus-shuttle-frequency-communication-after-student-complaints/) - The student senate raised concerns with Transportation and Parking earlier this month to discuss shuttle service challenges and improvements moving forward.Senate President Meilin Q. Reyes, Vice President Bitanya Hailu, External Affairs Chair Arpan Singh and Campus Affairs Chair Cameron Hudson met with TAP on Oct. 8 to address complaints about shuttle timeliness, mechanical issues and
- [Senate, administration at odds over parking](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/31/senate-administration-at-odds-over-parking/) - When student senators noticed hikes in the price of parking permits and perceived a lack of accessible parking due to construction, they brought their concerns to the campus community and upper administration.The senate passed legislation that addressed the student body’s parking challenges on Oct. 1. From 2024 to 2025, annual permits for commuters increased by
- [Grad students left scrambling in dorm demolition](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/31/grad-students-left-scrambling-in-dorm-demolition/) - International students in graduate school at the University of Rhode Island are frustrated with the lack of support in finding new housing as the university plans to demolish Graduate Village.URI announced plans to begin demolishing the Graduate Village at the end of this academic year in May 2026, as previously reported by The Good Five
- [Student senate 10/29](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/31/student-senate-10-29/) - The University of Rhode Island student senate hosted Chief of Police Michael Jagoda, rejected a bylaw amendment related to student organizations, introduced two budget changes and introduced picks for a judiciary branch in a meeting on Wednesday.Jagoda spoke to a variety of campus issues, mostly related to parking. The URI Police Department plans to work
- [Etherbound: Etherbound magazine returns to print](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/23/etherbound-etherbound-magazine-returns-to-print/) - After four years of online-only publications, Etherbound Magazine, a student-led magazine, is working to bring back physical copies for the University of Rhode Island community.Etherbound Magazine is a literary magazine where students can publish literature and art, according to Julia Caldeira, a third-year student at URI and visual art editor for the magazine.Any type of
- [Decades of dorm safety incidents: Ongoing video voyeurism lawsuit prompts concern](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/23/decades-of-dorm-safety-incidents-ongoing-video-voyeurism-lawsuit-prompts-concern/) - A lawsuit concerning an incident of video voyeurism is the latest in a long line of reports of sexual violence at the University of Rhode Island stretching back at least 30 years. In February 1995, The Good 5 Cent Cigar reported on an incident involving a man breaking into female residence hall bathrooms. The Cigar
- [Students, faculty discuss potential of AI](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/23/students-faculty-discuss-potential-of-ai/) - As higher education continues to adapt to artificial intelligence, students and professors at the University of Rhode Island said that the technology has the potential to enhance learning and emphasize rules around ethics.Researchers and staff at URI have reported multiple consequences with using AI when dealing with academics, according to Kevin Bryan, manager in high
- [URI report indicates increase in sexual, dating violence](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/23/uri-report-indicates-increase-in-sexual-dating-violence/) - A University of Rhode Island Clery Report from 2024 suggests an increase in events of sexual violence, dating violence and stalking since 2022, according to Paul Ricci, deputy police chief at URI.As reports of sexual violence, abuse and stalking climb, URI is working to better educate, prevent and support those impacted, according to Ricci.Increases in
- [Martin continues to make mark with men’s cross country](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/23/barrow-sets-career-highs-in-breakout-game-for-football-2/) - A third-year Rhode Island native, Nick Martin has made an impact on both the University of Rhode Island cross country and track and field teams, most recently playing a vital role in bringing the New England Championship title back to URI.Growing up in East Greenwich, Martin did not think he’d end up at URI, where
- [This Week In Sports - 10/23](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/23/this-week-in-sports-10-23/) - FootballFINAL (10/18): University of Rhode Island 58-17 University at AlbanyFourth-year A.J. Pena became Rhode Island’s all-time sacks leader, and fourth-year Devin Farrell threw four touchdown passes as No. 15/16 Rhode Island rolled past UAlbany 58-17 on Saturday. The Rams scored in every quarter, posting their highest point total since 1982. Third-year receiver Greg Gaines III
- [CAA Power Rankings - Week 8](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/23/caa-power-rankings-week-8-2/) - It was a quiet week in the Coastal Athletic Association. With four teams on a bye, only two teams have moved up in this week’s power rankings as we enter the home stretch of the season.Each week, The Good 5 Cent Cigar Sports Staff comes up with its cumulative ranking of CAA football teams.Here is
- [Barrow sets career highs in breakout game for football](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/23/barrow-sets-career-highs-in-breakout-game-for-football/) - The University of Rhode Island football team rushed for a total of 220 yards against the University of New Hampshire on Oct. 11 — over half of those yards came from fifth-year running back Brendon Barrow.Entering the game against New Hampshire, Barrow had 80 rushing yards in his entire collegiate career and zero touchdowns. Barrow
- [Men’s club hockey sweeps Lehigh to extend winning streak to five](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/23/mens-club-hockey-sweeps-lehigh-to-extend-winning-streak-to-five/) - The University of Rhode Island men’s club hockey team swept fellow Eastern Collegiate Hockey Association opponent Lehigh University over the weekend as it stretched its winning streak to five games.On Friday, Rhody opened up the scoring early off of URI third-year forward Max Lockwood’s goal less than three minutes into the game. Four minutes later,
- [Women’s lacrosse hosts Wales National Team in ‘awesome opportunity’](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/23/womens-lacrosse-hosts-wales-national-team-in-awesome-opportunity/) - Despite the 3,200-mile distance between the University of Rhode Island and Wales, the Wales National Team and the URI women's lacrosse team shared the field at Meade Stadium on Tuesday.Meade Stadium was the fourth stop on the Wales National Team’s “Boston Tour.” Other schools that Wales has scrimmaged on the tour include Roger Williams University
- [Swim and dive drops competitive meet to Northeastern](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/23/swim-and-dive-drops-competitive-meet-to-northeastern/) - The University of Rhode Island swim and dive team took a tight 156-143 defeat against Northeastern University on Saturday.Northeastern has finished in the top half of the Coastal Athletic Association in each of the last three seasons and beat the Rams by 45 points a year ago. That margin was slashed to just 13 points
- [Golf fights back in final round to secure third win of season](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/23/golf-fights-back-in-final-round-to-secure-third-win-of-season/) - The University of Rhode Island men’s golf team pulled away from the rest of the field on the back nine of the final round at the Nassau Intercollegiate this week to win its third event of the fall season.Dealing with tough conditions and high winds in Glen Cove, New York, the Rams shot 31-over as
- [Pair of defeats stretch volleyball’s losing skid to 10](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/23/pair-of-defeats-stretch-volleyballs-losing-skid-to-10/) - The University of Rhode Island women’s volleyball team went on the road to St. Louis, Missouri, to take on Saint Louis University in a weekend series, where the Rams went 0-2 to stay winless in Atlantic 10 Conference play.With URI having a tough schedule these past few weeks playing higher-ranked teams within the conference, taking
- [Rhody loses five-game unbeaten streak during 1-1 week](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/23/rhody-loses-five-game-unbeaten-streak-during-1-1-week/) - The University of Rhode Island women’s soccer team split its two matches this past week with a 5-0 win against George Washington University on Thursday, Oct. 16, and a 4-1 loss to Saint Louis University on Sunday.The Rams made the trip to the nation’s capital on Thursday to take on George Washington as they looked
- [Men’s soccer suffers one-goal road loss to Saint Joseph’s](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/23/mens-soccer-suffers-one-goal-road-loss-to-saint-josephs/) - The University of Rhode Island men’s soccer team traveled to take on Saint Joseph's University on Saturday in a conference matchup, where the Rams dropped a nail-biter to the Hawks.It was Saint Joseph's who got the scoring going right out of the gate when fifth-year Tommaso Rossetto scored 6:49 into the first half to put
- [Rams roll to victory in Albany with most points since 1982](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/23/rams-roll-to-victory-in-albany-with-most-points-since-1982/) - The University of Rhode Island football team improved to 6-2 on the season with a convincing 58-17 road win over the University at Albany on Saturday, marking the first time since 2005 that URI has scored over 50 points in a single game.Prior to Saturday’s game, the last time the Rams scored over 50 points
- [Aespa finds new depth in ‘Armageddon’](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/23/aespa-finds-new-depth-in-armageddon/) - Most Korean bands typically release multiple mini albums a year, consisting of four to six unique tracks, and more modern bands typically have an English version released as well. After two or three mini releases, groups will usually compile a full album, which is more similar in length to the western music artists. The band
- [Noah Kahan: The soundtrack of fall](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/23/noah-kahan-the-soundtrack-of-fall/) - Noah Kahan. Folk musician. The definition of fall.I first discovered Noah Kahan in my junior year of high school and his music changed my life for the better. No artist's music has ever been able to speak to me the way that it does.Since then, Noah Kahan's popularity has only grown. His music has been
- [Victoria Secret fashion show: The weight of the wings](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/23/victoria-secret-fashion-show-the-weight-of-the-wings/) - I was introduced to the Victoria’s Secret Angels before I could even form memories. The story, according to my mother, goes, we saw a billboard on the side of the road, advertising the lingerie brand.“Mommy,” I said in fear, looking up at the towering tanned women above me. “I don’t want to be one of
- [Rep. Morales reflects on his path to politics](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/23/rep-morales-reflects-on-his-path-to-politics/) - Rhode Island Representative David Morales visited the University of Rhode Island on Oct. 15 to close out Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month with a discussion about his journey to politics and his campaign for mayor of Providence.Morales spoke with URI professors Melva Treviño and Martha Elena Rojas, who also moderated the Q&A portion of the event.Rep. Morales
- [Hard-bop, post-bop showcased at Jazz Combo](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/23/hard-bop-post-bop-showcased-at-jazz-combo/) - The Fine Arts Center kicked off its first jazz concert of the semester, celebrating different styles while highlighting each player on Oct. 14. The combo began with “Miles High” by Chick Corea, in a smooth jazz style. The song had a moderate tempo, where all of the members took turns with solos. Through each solo,
- [Sports gambling: More than just a thrill](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/23/sports-gambling-more-than-just-a-thrill/) - What was once relegated to only Las Vegas trips has now become a viral sensation, capturing the attention of young sports enthusiasts nationwide.In 2018 the United States Supreme Court decided to leave the legalization of sports betting as a state-level issue revoking the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act, according to Josh Brewer, an adjunct
- [Faculty senate 10/16](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/23/faculty-senate-10-16/) - The University of Rhode Island faculty senate met on Oct.16 for its monthly meeting to introduce legislation for four proposals, passed three bills and heard presentations from university President Marc Parlange and the new head of undergraduate admissions, Drew Graducci.Legislation was introduced for a curricular streamlining initiative to eliminate partial outcomes from the general education
- [Government shutdown enters fourth week](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/23/government-shutdown-enters-fourth-week/) - The United States has rejected 44 votes to end the government shutdown, causing economic deficits for federal employees and limited funding grants for research at the University of Rhode Island.As the government shutdown enters week four, the House and Senate both need to pass a majority vote to end the shutdown which only the House
- [R.I. lawmakers ban sale, purchasing of assault weapons](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/23/r-i-lawmakers-ban-sale-purchasing-of-assault-weapons/) - Rhode Island banned assault weapons in June, which will prohibit the manufacturing, purchasing, sale, transfer and possession of these weapons starting July 1, 2026, according to the Rhode Island Legislature.A ban on assault weapons leaves Rhode Island residents with questions over the definition of gun violence, according to Christine Zozula, an associate professor of sociology
- [‘No Kings Day’ protest reaches Providence](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/23/no-kings-day-protest-reaches-providence/) - Rhode Island residents gathered for a No Kings protest at the Rhode Island State House on Saturday, holding signs with slogans, wearing crowns and animal costumes and sharing their views of the Trump administration.The signs were related to United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Palestine, democracy and President Donald Trump himself.While walking, participants chanted: “When
- [Police beat 10/13-10/19](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/23/police-beat-10-13-10-19/) - University of Rhode Island police made two arrests, gave out a trespassing order and investigated five reports of suspicious activity.On Sunday, Oct. 19, police arrested 31-year-old Q V Perry on charges related to an outstanding warrant after responding to a report of a suspicious person on Lower College Road. Perry was transported to the Adult
- [Student senate 10/22](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/23/student-senate-10-22/) - The University of Rhode Island student senate was interrupted by four students proposing a parking lot on the quad, before discussing a bylaw amendment and recognizing the Student Alumni Association.Four students claiming to represent Sen. Keegan Zoleno briefly presented a slideshow arguing for the quad to be changed into a parking lot. The students claimed
- [Lebron's second decision](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/16/42852/) - “The Second Decision,” made by Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James, has struck some controversy among fans and the media, as there have been mixed emotions toward the announcement. On Oct. 6, James made a post on social media stating he’d be making “the decision of all decisions” in what looked to be a sit-down
- [Students line up for first late-night Stuff-A-Ram event of semester](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/16/students-line-up-for-first-late-night-stuff-a-ram-event-of-semester/) - Students lined up on Oct. 8 outside the Ram’s Den in the Memorial Union for the semester’s first Late-Night Stuff-A-Ram event, hosted by the Office of Student Involvement, inviting students to build their own stuffed Rhody the Ram. The event had 250 plush kits available, and people distributed them on a first-come, first-served basis beginning
- [Rams respond from conference defeat with dominant victory](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/16/rams-respond-from-conference-defeat-with-dominant-victory/) - The University of Rhode Island men’s soccer team split its two games this week, losing a 1-0 match on the road against Davidson College before returning home for a senior night 4-0 victory over Central Connecticut State University. A penalty kick ended up being the difference in Saturday’s road matchup against the Wildcats. URI fourth-year
- [Two children injured in multi-vehicle Kingstown Road crash](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/09/two-children-injured-in-multi-vehicle-east-farm-road-crash/) - Two children were taken to Hasbro Children’s Hospital in Providence with minor injuries after a multi-vehicle accident occurred on Kingstown Road in South Kingstown on Sept. 23 at 3:25 p.m. A school bus taking 19 students home from West Kingston Elementary collided with two passenger cars, according to Tom Reed, Kingstown Fire District fire chief.
- [This Week In Sports - 10/16](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/16/this-week-in-sports-10-16/) - FootballFINAL (10/11): URI 38-27 University of New HampshireNo. 17/18 Rhode Island scored 21 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to beat New Hampshire 38-27 on Saturday. Trailing 27-17, fourth-year quarterback Devin Farrell’s 27-yard pass to fourth-year receiver Marquis Buchanan set up fifth-year running back Brendon Barrow’s 19-yard touchdown. Farrell later scored on a scramble to
- [CAA Power Rankings - Week 7](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/16/caa-power-rankings-week-7-2/) - Over halfway through the season, the Coastal Athletic Association teams have continued to work their way up and down our rankings.Each week, The Good Five Cent Cigar Sports Staff votes on their picks for each team’s spot out of the 14 in the conference.Here is what we came up with ahead of week eight:14th Place:
- [Freeman finding his footing in new role](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/16/freeman-finding-his-footing-in-new-role/) - The search to find the newest assistant athletic director for media relations at the University of Rhode Island finished at the top of campus.Stone Freeman ’19, M.A. ’21, has become a name synonymous with Rhody Athletics since his arrival as a freshman in 2015. After spending six months working on Upper College Road with the
- [First-year midfielder becomes leading goal scorer for men’s soccer](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/16/first-year-midfielder-becomes-leading-goal-scorer-for-mens-soccer/) - First-year midfielder/forward Kyler Vojvodic has been a focal point for the University of Rhode Island men’s soccer team, making a name for himself in Kingston with a team-leading five goals this season.​Vojvodic comes from Port Coquitlam in British Columbia, Canada, so coming to URI has put him a long way from home.Vojvodic described what it
- [Swim and dive starts season with pair of convincing victories](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/16/swim-and-dive-starts-season-with-pair-of-convincing-victories/) - The University of Rhode Island swim and dive team opened its season on Saturday, sweeping its tri-meet against Siena College and Stonehill College.Rhode Island had a dominant day, winning 11 of the 16 events and scoring over 200 points for the first time since 2021. The Rams surpassed the mark in both results, taking down
- [Golf finishes fourth against strong competition in Ohio](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/16/golf-finishes-fourth-against-strong-competition-in-ohio/) - The University of Rhode Island men’s golf team climbed up the leaderboard on the final day of the tournament to bring home a fourth-place finish at the Moraine Intercollegiate this week.With two wins under their belts already this year, the Rams traveled to Kettering, Ohio, on Monday to compete against a 14-team field that included
- [Women’s cross country secures sixth-place finish at New England Championship](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/16/womens-cross-country-secures-sixth-place-finish-at-new-england-championship/) - This weekend at the New England Championship, the University of Rhode Island women’s cross country team placed sixth out of 25 teams.Fourth-year Lily Saul stood out among the Rams in the five-kilometer race as she finished with a time of 17:46.90, finishing 10th out of 281 racers.“I try to finish top 15 always, so I
- [Rams collect second New England Championship in three years](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/16/rams-collect-second-new-england-championship-in-three-years/) - The University of Rhode Island men’s cross country team traveled to Hopkinton, New Hampshire, to participate in the New England Championship on Friday and brought home a first-place finish.In the eight-kilometer race, Rhode Island had two runners place in the top five; third-year Nick Martin placed third with a time of 24:06.33, and third-year Garrett
- [Darcy and Pettersson earn wins at regionals for women’s tennis](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/16/darcy-and-pettersson-earn-wins-at-regionals-for-womens-tennis/) - The University of Rhode Island women’s tennis team had five players compete in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association New England Regional Championship in Cambridge, Massachusetts, over the weekend, collecting five wins in total.Fourth-year Nikki Fernando received an automatic bid into the main draw that began on Friday, while the other four Rams, second-year Grace Darcy, second-year
- [Volleyball remains winless in conference play with losses to VCU](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/16/volleyball-remains-winless-in-conference-play-with-losses-to-vcu/) - The University of Rhode Island women’s volleyball team continued its quest to find its first Atlantic 10 Conference victory this past weekend against Virginia Commonwealth University, as the Rams went 0-2 and are now 3-16 on the season.With URI hosting the No. 4 ranked team in the conference after starting the season 0-5 in conference
- [Eden sets program record as women’s soccer wins 10th match](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/16/eden-sets-program-record-as-womens-soccer-wins-10th-match/) - The University of Rhode Island women’s soccer team picked up a 2-0 win over Davidson College on Sunday to extend its unbeaten streak to four games and jump into third place in the Atlantic 10 Conference standings with 13 conference points.Rhode Island came into Sunday's game in fourth place in the standings, holding onto a
- [Rhody scores 21 unanswered points for comeback win over UNH](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/16/rhody-scores-21-unanswered-points-for-comeback-win-over-unh/) - The University of Rhode Island football team avoided its first three-game losing streak while also extending its 12-game home winning streak with a 38-27 win over the University of New Hampshire on Saturday.Both of Rhody’s offensive drives in the first quarter ended in three-and-outs. The subsequent punt on the first drive by Rhody fifth-year punter
- [‘Monster: The Ed Gein Story’  SH: haunting but hollow](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/16/monster-the-ed-gein-story-sh-haunting-but-hollow/) - Netflix’s latest entry in Ryan Murphy’s “Monster Anthology, The Ed Gein Story” is unsettling for all the right and wrong reasons.It’s eerie, beautifully shot and soaked in the kind of cold Midwestern dread that creeps under your skin. But beneath the snow, silence and cinematic polish, something feels missing.The show can’t decide whether it’s a
- [Bad Bunny’s in: a Super Bowl controversy](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/16/bad-bunnys-in-a-super-bowl-controversy/) - Bad Bunny, has just been revealed to be the Super Bowl LX halftime performer, and people are not happy about it. Bad Bunny is a Puerto Rican rapper who came out with his new album, “DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS,” in January. He has won three Grammy awards and also just hosted the first episode of
- [Out and proud: URI celebrates Coming Out Day](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/16/out-and-proud-uri-celebrates-coming-out-day/) - Complete with a rainbow backdrop, tie-dye, live music, food and a bouncey castle, the University of Rhode Island celebrated National Coming Out Day with a resource fair on Friday.The URI Gender and Sexuality Center did most of the event planning, according to Zoey Evora, the building manager for the GSC. It was held on the
- [Lips of Providence brings camp to campus](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/16/lips-of-providence-brings-camp-to-campus/) - The University of Rhode Island's Gender and Sexuality Center hosted a “Spill the Tea: Life's a Drag” event on Oct. 8, featuring drag queen Ninny Nothin’. The event was a Q&A about Nothin’s life and how she began her journey as a drag queen. Nothin’ attended URI for theater. For all of her life, she
- [Afrofuturist collage artist shares history, identity through art](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/16/afrofuturist-collage-artist-shares-history-identity-through-art/) - The University of Rhode Island hosted Nancey B. Price, an Afrofuturist collage artist who uses her art to draw connections between her identity, her past and the future on Thursday, Oct. 9.Afrofuturism is defined as “expressions of Black identity, agency and freedom through art, creative works and activism that envision liberated futures for Black life”
- [Banned books: Students, staff discuss censorship, representation](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/16/banned-books-students-staff-discuss-censorship-representation/) - The University of Rhode Island’s Robert L. Carothers Library hosted a “Blind Date with a Banned Book” event this week, drawing students and staff to discuss censorship, intellectual freedom and the importance of diverse literature.The event was held to raise awareness about the issue of banned books, censorship and challenged literature in general, according to
- [‘These institutions are not built for us’ SH: Lecture discusses the Indigenous student experience in academia](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/16/these-institutions-are-not-built-for-us-sh-lecture-discusses-the-indigenous-student-experience-in-academia/) - In her lecture “Becoming Indigenous-Serving Institutions,” Fort Lewis College President Heather Shotton discussed how universities are to better recognize Indigenous students in a system that, historically, doesn’t recognize them.The lecture, taking place on Oct. 7, was part of this year’s honors colloquium series, “Education: Behind the Curtains.”Shotton is an education scholar focused on promoting access
- [Thrift pop up raises money, clothing for women’s shelter](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/16/thrift-pop-up-raises-money-clothing-for-womens-shelter/) - Once a semester, the University of Rhode Island’s Powerful Independent Notoriously Knowledgeable Women’s club hosts Nifty Thrifty, a thrift pop up in front of the Memorial Union.PINK week took place from Oct. 6 to Friday and the club hosted a different event every day, Nifty Thrifty being their Tuesday event. Other events PINK hosted included
- [Coastal activism club is open to all](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/16/coastal-activism-club-is-open-to-all/) - The University of Rhode Island Surfrider Foundation Club, a nonprofit organization that dedicates their time to protecting local oceans, coasts and beaches hosted their biweekly meeting, a craft night in the Memorial Union.Surfrider is a national nonprofit dedicated to protecting the ocean and beaches, and URI Surfrider Foundation Club is the URI-specific chapter, according to
- [URI’s 20-year campus plan emphasizes sustainability, safety](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/16/uris-20-year-campus-plan-emphasizes-sustainability-safety/) - The University of Rhode Island Board of Trustees approved a 20-year comprehensive campus plan on Sept. 26, involving upgrades across university housing, classrooms and athletic facilities.Envisioning a modern Kingston Campus built around greenery, one major aspect of the plan is “campus decarbonization,” a process eliminating greenhouse gas emissions from university operations. The process was developed
- [Trump’s visa fee raises questions for international students](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/16/trumps-visa-fee-raises-questions-for-international-students/) - The Trump Administration implemented a $100,000 application fee on Sept. 19 for an H-1B visa, potentially endangering international student’s post-graduation plans and extending the wait for job searches in the United States.The University of Rhode Island’s Office of Global Initiatives has been in direct communication with URI H-1B visa holders and continues to provide information
- [Library study rooms reservations go online](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/16/library-study-rooms-reservations-go-online/) - University of Rhode Island’s Robert L. Carothers Library transitioned to an online booking system for study rooms on Oct. 5, prioritizing convenience for students.Study rooms are available to book up to 24 hours in advance, according to head of access services Brian Gallagher. Students can book throughout the day or view availability of study spaces
- [Housing renovation plans will relocate 400 graduate students](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/16/housing-renovation-plans-will-relocate-400-graduate-students/) - The University of Rhode Island is moving forward with a total renovation of the Graduate Village Apartments starting May 2026, estimated to affect roughly 400-500 students and causing them to relocate, according to the Housing and Residential Life website.The apartment renovations are a part of URI’s major overhaul of student housing across campus, according to
- [URI ranks No. 1 public university in New England, again SH: ‘We are becoming a national powerhouse’](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/16/uri-ranks-no-1-public-university-in-new-england-again-sh-we-are-becoming-a-national-powerhouse/) - The University of Rhode Island has maintained its Wall Street Journal ranking as the No. 1 Public University in New England for the second consecutive year.In the WSJ’s 2026 Best Colleges in the U.S. rankings, URI advanced by eight spots in terms of universities overall in the United States.The WSJ ranking culminates the dedication of
- [Police beat 10/6-10/12](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/16/police-beat-10-6-10-12/) - This week, University of Rhode Island police assisted with a reported break-in, responded to eight medical emergencies and addressed four reports of suspicious activity.Police responded to a breaking and entering report at the Ryan Center on Friday, Oct. 10. This is an active investigation.Police responded to two medical emergencies on Monday, Oct. 6. One incident
- [Student senate 10/15](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/16/student-senate-10-15/) - The University of Rhode Island student senate passed an amendment to their bylaws, limiting the application window for each semester, and recognized three new student organizations.The amendment places a limit on the student organization recognition period. Student organizations must begin their application process by the six-week mark, according to Sen. Andrew D’Aiello.The amendment is not
- [Ryan Center expands offerings with listening party experience](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/09/ryan-center-swaps-live-music-for-listening-party/) - The Ryan Center has made the decision to not hold a live concert event, but instead, host a Taylor Swift listening party.In the past, the Ryan Center has held popular performers such as Ke$ha in 2013, Fetty Wap in 2016, Khalid in 2018, Machine Gun Kelly in 2019 and The Kid Laroi in 2023. Students
- [Student band Coughdrop releases debut album](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/09/student-band-coughdrop-releases-debut-album/) - Coughdrop, a University of Rhode Island student band, will release its first album “Everything I’m Not” on Friday. The album features a single titled “a wasp flew into my car at 90 mph and it almost crashed,” released on Oct. 2, Instagram post published by the band. Members fourth-year Ryan Baudisch, fourth-year Peter Tolmei, fourth-year
- [Men’s rugby suspended for hazing](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/09/mens-rugby-suspended-for-hazing/) - The University of Rhode Island’s men’s rugby team has been suspended for hazing for the duration of the 2025-2026 academic year according to the URI website.In response to a request for comment from The Good 5 Cent Cigar, Dawn Bergantino, assistant director of communications for URI, gave the following statement:“The University received and immediately investigated
- [RI dedicates $2.3 million for URI accessibility improvements](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/09/ri-dedicates-2-3-million-for-uri-accessibility-improvements/) - The Rhode Island 2026 fiscal year budget included $2.3 million to support campus accessibility improvements around the University of Rhode Island’s campus over the next five years.The university barely meets the Americans with Disabilities Act minimum requirements, according to Annette Bourbonniere, co-owner of Accessibility & Inclusion Consulting LLC and URI Disability Advocacy Group co-founder.The Disability,
- [Narragansett residents complain of ongoing odor: Town Council to resolve rotten egg-like smell after 20 years](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/09/narragansett-residents-complain-of-ongoing-odor-town-council-to-resolve-rotten-egg-like-smell-after-20-years/) - Residents of Narragansett are dealing with an ongoing rotten egg-like odor, which Town Council President Alexander Menzies and President Pro Tem James Durkin are working to resolve.After over 20 years of odor, the Narragansett Town Council is pursuing a permanent solution to fixing the wastewater treatment facility causing the smell, according to Durkin and Menzies.The
- [RIPTA cuts back on URI bus lines](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/09/ripta-cuts-back-on-uri-bus-lines/) - A $10 million dollar deficit in Rhode Island Transportation Authority’s budget reduced service to University of Rhode Island campus, starting Sept. 27, according to a September press release from RIPTA.Routes 66 and 69 – which connect URI students between Providence, Narragansett, Galilee and the Community College of Rhode Island – now operate with reduced frequency
- [Community gardening program receives award for outreach: URI creates new ‘people’s garden’ in North Providence to promote accessibility](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/09/42645/) - A variety of native pollinator plants hug the building at the Wanskuck Library in Providence. A fairy garden sits in its front left corner, and raised beds along the side of the building contain fresh basil and tomatoes.Behind the library, an outdoor classroom is being prepared for the spring. It has a roof to protect
- [Bed bugs found in Brookside Hall](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/09/bed-bugs-found-in-brookside-hall/) - An isolated incident of bedbugs on the fourth floor of Brookside Hall occurred in one of the apartment style rooms two weeks ago.The situation pushed the University of Rhode Island’s pest control vendor, Debug Pest Control, to remove all bedding on the floor to be washed, according to Tim Valton, associate director of facilities for
- [International Pocket Café reveals new renovations, honors former owner](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/09/international-pocket-cafe-reveals-new-renovations-honors-former-owner/) - Memorial to David Boutros created by Carla Boutros International Pocket Café on Fortin Road reopened its doors on Oct. 1 after four months of renovations in honor of its original owner, the late David Boutros’ wishes. The restaurant had a ribbon cutting ceremony on opening day, where David Boutros’ 9- year-old daughter cut the ribbon.
- [URI to join local environmental initiative to support coastal habitats](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/09/uri-to-join-local-environmental-initiative-to-support-coastal-habitats/) - The University of Rhode Island has joined a partnership, spearheaded by the town of Charlestown, to create a community engagement program designed to protect and improve salt ponds, a crucial coastal habitat in Rhode Island.The Salt Pond Smart program is designed to teach residents how to be better salt pond neighbors, according to Salt Ponds
- [Guitar and mandolin festival celebrates 10th anniversary](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/09/guitar-and-mandolin-festival-celebrates-10th-anniversary/) - Spearheaded by a music professor with a vision, what was once a one-day symposium with a few guitars has blossomed into a multi-day multi-instrumental festival featuring artists from around the world.Founded by University of Rhode Island professor Adam Levin in 2015, the URI Guitar and Mandolin Festival is opening its doors to individuals from across
- [EMA kicks off semester with Halloween Rave](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/09/ema-kicks-off-semester-with-halloween-rave/) - To kick off the Halloween season, The University of Rhode Island Electronic Music Association with a spooky-themed costume rave on Friday featuring three New England DJs.The club held its first event of the year in the Memorial Union at 6 p.m. and concluded at 9 p.m. Many attendees sported their Halloween costumes on the dance
- [Olivia Dean: ‘Dream girl meets heartbreak’](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/09/olivia-dean-dream-girl-meets-heartbreak/) - “The Art Of Loving,” released Sept. 26 by British singer Olivia Dean, is a new favorite of mine because of the R&B and jazz pop genre with sweetheart, romantic lyrics.The era started with the release of “Nice To Each Other” in May. The single was followed by the success of “Man I Need,” the second
- [‘Big Brother 27’ in retrospect](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/09/big-brother-27-in-retrospect/) - “Big Brother 27” ended in the best-case scenario that didn’t involve Rachel Reilly.25-year-old Ashley Hollis took the $750,000 prize home over 34-year-old Vince Panaro in a landslide 6-1 vote, with the only opposing vote coming from Morgan Pope.Ever since Hollis was Blue Shirt Girl in the first commercial for the season, I had her as
- [‘The Life of a Showgirl’: AI slop or poetic masterpiece?](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/09/the-life-of-a-showgirl-ai-slop-or-poetic-masterpiece/) - Taylor Swift released her new album “The Life of a Showgirl,” her most divisive work yet, on Friday, sending fans and critics into a tailspin.The album, successor to the melancholic “The Tortured Poets Department,” was marketed as a return to form for Swift, reuniting with “1989” producers Max Martin and Shellback. Some on the internet
- [Trump’s war on Tylenol](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/09/trumps-war-on-tylenol/) - In a speech on Sept. 22, President Donald Trump announced that Tylenol is linked to autism spectrum disorder and said that women shouldn’t take it during pregnancy, according to The New York Times.Whoa there, let’s take a step back. I thought it was vaccines? Oh wait, there’s no scientific data that explains that either causes
- [Costly turnovers result in Rhody’s first Governor’s Cup loss since 2017](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/09/costly-turnovers-result-in-rhodys-first-governors-cup-loss-since-2017/) - The University of Rhode Island had its six-game winning streak against Brown University snapped on Friday when four turnovers plagued the Rams during a 28-21 loss in the 43rd edition of the Governor’s Cup.The rivalry matchup was held at Centerville Bank Stadium in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, which marked the first time that an American football
- [Rams score most goals since 2023 for second straight victory](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/09/rams-score-most-goals-since-2023-for-second-straight-victory/) - The University of Rhode Island men’s soccer team earned their first two Atlantic 10 Conference victories of the season with a 2-0 win over St. Bonaventure University on Saturday and a 6-1 victory over Duquesne University on Wednesday.Nearly a year after their last A-10 win on Oct. 5, 2024, Rhody shut out the Bonnies to
- [Women’s soccer climbs conference standings with unbeaten week](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/09/womens-soccer-climbs-conference-standings-with-unbeaten-week/) - The University of Rhode Island women’s soccer team moved into fourth place in the Atlantic 10 Conference with a shutout victory over Fordham University on Thursday, Oct. 2, followed by a scoreless tie on the road against the University of Richmond on Sunday.The win against Fordham was highlighted by goals from Rams second-year Kyra Samalonis
- [Losing streak stretches to six for volleyball](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/09/losing-streak-stretches-to-six-for-volleyball/) - The University of Rhode Island's women’s volleyball team was defeated in all three Atlantic 10 Conference matchups this past week, getting swept in a two-game series against Davidson College over the weekend, then dropping a match against Fordham University on Wednesday.After dropping its first two A-10 matchups against George Washington, URI was looking to get
- [Underclassmen set personal bests in Rhody’s 20th-place finish](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/09/underclassmen-set-personal-bests-in-rhodys-20th-place-finish/) - The University of Rhode Island men’s cross country team made the 243.3-mile drive to Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, to compete in the Paul Short Invitational hosted by Lehigh University on Friday.This was the first event outside of the New England region for the Rams this season. This was also the first time the Rams competed in a
- [Saul helps lead women’s cross country to top-10 finish](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/09/saul-helps-lead-womens-cross-country-to-top-10-finish/) - The University of Rhode Island women’s cross country team competed in the Paul Short Invitational on Friday at Lehigh University and finished 10th overall out of the 39 teams in competition.The Rams competed in the Women's College Brown six-kilometer at the event, where the Atlantic 10 Conference had a strong showing, with all four A-10
- [Rowing kicks off fall season with medal finishes in Oklahoma](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/09/42687/) - Racing on the water for the first time this fall season, the University of Rhode Island women’s rowing team traveled to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to participate in the Head of the Oklahoma on Saturday.In the Rams’ first event of the year, the team sent one boat and participated in two events. The first, the Women's
- [Men’s club hockey splits with Villanova in first home series](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/09/mens-club-hockey-splits-with-villanova-in-first-home-series/) - The University of Rhode Island men's club hockey team split a pair of matches against Villanova University this weekend in its home opening series at Boss Ice Arena.​In Friday's match, Villanova got the scoring going early with a goal from fourth-year forward Christiano Rapattoni to put the Wildcats up 1-0.​Later on in the second period,
- [Rhode Island native becomes breakout defensive star for football](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/09/rhode-island-native-becomes-breakout-defensive-star-for-football/) - Third-year linebacker Moses Meus managed something that the University of Rhode Island football team hasn’t seen in over a decade when he collected 19 tackles on Sept. 27, building on his breakout season.On a night the Rams suffered a 47-14 loss to Western Michigan University, Meus recorded his career high in tackles. It was the
- [First-year middle blocker finds ‘family’ with volleyball team](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/09/first-year-middle-blocker-finds-family-with-volleyball-team/) - First-year middle blocker Hannah Jonick has taken on the challenge of traveling from coast to coast and has found a home with the University of Rhode Island women's volleyball team.Growing up in San Diego, Jonick said she knew that going from living in one of the biggest states to now residing in the smallest state
- [Women’s tennis prepares for regionals at Harvard Fall Classic](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/09/womens-tennis-prepares-for-regionals-at-harvard-fall-classic/) - The University of Rhode Island women’s tennis team traveled to Boston to compete in the Harvard Fall Classic over the weekend, gaining matches under its belt ahead of the Intercollegiate Tennis Association New England Regionals on Thursday, Oct. 9. Rhody faced off against Boston College on Friday, Harvard University on Saturday and Boston University on
- [Student senate 10/8](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/09/student-senate-10-8/) - The University of Rhode Island student senate met with Envision Strategies to discuss the future of campus dining, recognized two new student organizations, heard updates from various committees and discussed changes to the student organization recognition policy.External Affairs Chair Arpan Singh spoke to a recent comment made at a Narragansett Town Council meeting, claiming that
- [Police beat 9/30-10/5](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/09/police-beat-9-30-10-5/) - University of Rhode Island police responded to property damage, five vehicle accidents and seven reports of suspicious activity in the past week.University police investigated three reports of suspicious activity on Thursday, Oct. 2. Police responded to a report on Upper College Road at 8:36 a.m and cleared the scene by noon. The second occurred outside
- [Faculty senate proposes change to university manual: Plans to mirror other New England institutions’ GPA requirements](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/09/faculty-senate-proposes-change-to-university-manual-plans-to-mirror-other-new-england-institutions-gpa-requirements/) - The University of Rhode Island faculty senate proposed to change the manual's second grade option provisions, allowing students the ability to retake a course at any time during their undergraduate careers.Changes to the second grade option provision concern chapter eight of the university manual.The idea of negating the transcript GPA is something that has upset
- [Student senate to cap club registration](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/09/student-senate-to-cap-club-registration/) - The University of Rhode Island student senate will not be recognizing any new clubs after Oct. 17.At the student-organization angle of the senate, this fall semester will function in two halves, according to Student Organizations Chair Jacob Milner. The first six weeks – which wrap up on Oct. 17 – are for recognition. The second
- [Sens. plan for new initiative](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/09/sens-plan-for-new-initiative/) - The student senate Student Organization Committee plans to release an initiative, tentatively called Rhody Club Connect, to be a hub of information for new clubs.Rhody Club Connect will be a resource for the over 120 senate-recognized organizations on the University of Rhode Island’s campus, according to Student Organizations Chair Jacob Milner. Milner plans for it
- [This Week In Sports - 10/9](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/09/this-week-in-sports-10-9/) - FootballFINAL (10/3): Brown University 28-21 University of Rhode IslandRhode Island suffered its second consecutive loss this season on Saturday, losing to in-state rival Brown. Rhode Island never led in the game, and four turnovers gave Brown a multitude of opportunities that the Bears were able to capitalize on. On the first drive of the game,
- [CAA Power Rankings - Week 6](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/09/caa-power-rankings-week-6-2/) - Nearly no more nonconference matchups remain for the 14 members of the Coastal Athletic Association, meaning the remaining schedule is crucial from here on out.Each week, The Good Five Cent Cigar Sports Staff comes up with its cumulative ranking of CAA football teams.Here is how the CAA has shifted after week six:14th Place: University at
- [Video voyeurism case raises dorm bathroom safety concerns](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/09/18/video-voyeurism-case-raises-dorm-bathroom-safety-concerns/) - University of Rhode Island students remain unaware of the ongoing litigation involving a Providence man accused of recording a student in the bathroom of Adams Hall, despite recent media coverage across New England. The plaintiff entered a gender-neutral bathroom in Adams Hall and entered the shower, according to the lawsuit filed by an unnamed student.
- [Rams recover from opening round struggles to finish in third](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/02/rams-recover-from-opening-round-struggles-to-finish-in-third/) - The University of Rhode Island men’s golf team fought back from a tough opening round to finish in a tie for third place out of 15 teams in the University of Connecticut Invitational at GreatHorse this week.Heading into this week’s event, the Rams were coming off victories in each of their first two tournaments of
- [Is free speech still safe on late-night TV?](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/02/is-free-speech-still-safe-on-late-night-tv/) - Before “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” returned on Sept. 23, the show’s suspension sparked controversy over freedom of speech. ABC took Kimmel off air after he commented on Charlie Kirk’s death, saying “the MAGA gang aimed to score political points,” according to BBC. The decision came when Brendan Carr, the chair of the broadcast regulator for the
- [URI Students Learn Flu Safety, Learn Federal Order Updates, Try Line Dancing and More..](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/02/uri-students-learn-flu-safety-learn-federal-order-updates-try-line-dancing-and-more/)
- [URI Students talk about mental health awareness, beach cleanups, and more!](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/02/uri-students-talk-about-mental-health-awareness-beach-cleanups-and-more/)
- [URI Students investigate a TikTok trend on campus, check in with the student senate, and more!](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/02/uri-students-investigate-a-tiktok-trend-on-campus-check-in-with-the-student-senate-and-more/)
- [From Uggs to apple cider: My love letter to fall](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/02/from-uggs-to-apple-cider-my-love-letter-to-fall/) - I don't know about all of you, but I have been waiting for summer to be over. Don't get me wrong, summer definitely has its fun moments, but after months of sweating, sunburns and miserable heat, I am practically jumping for joy that fall is here. There’s something about this time of year that feels
- [Visa restrictions, delays impact international students](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/02/visa-restrictions-delays-impact-international-students/) - As federal visa policies shift and delay through immigration systems, international students at the University of Rhode Island are facing uncertainty, and some prospective students deferred enrollment.In 2024, international students faced challenges due to delays in visa processing stemming from executive orders under the Trump administration, according to a report by The Boston Globe. At
- [Six years later: Fine Arts Center still in construction](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/02/six-years-later-fine-arts-center-still-in-construction/) - The University of Rhode Island Fine Arts Center began construction on a building in 2019, and six years later, renovations are still underway.From construction noise to setting up temporary spaces, the project has impacted life for those involved in the arts and the wider community at URI.The old Fine Arts Center housed the music, art
- [Student Senate to collaborate with Narragansett council: ‘People think students only party. No, they do not.’](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/02/student-senate-to-collaborate-with-narragansett-council-people-think-students-only-party-no-they-do-not/) - The University of Rhode Island Student Senate is making an effort to form a closer relationship with the Narragansett Town Council.The senate decided to work with the town council to enhance student reputation and better reflect the URI student body within Narragansett, according to Arpan Utkarsh Singh, chairman of external affairs for the URI Student
- [Government shutdown: What does it mean for URI?](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/02/government-shutdown-what-does-it-mean-for-uri/) - The U.S. Senate rejected bills that fund the government, causing a government shutdown when the United States budget year started Wednesday.Economically, the government shutdown will have the greatest impact in and around Washington D.C., according to Liam Malloy, the chair for the University of Rhode Island department of economics. In this shutdown, social security and
- [URI student drops 80s-inspired album](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/02/uri-student-drops-80s-inspired-album/) - University of Rhode Island third-year Ewan Nosovskiy released his first album, “Night Vision,” on Sept. 14. The album is a ten-track, 80s pop-inspired nostalgic record, with Nosovskiy handling vocals, lyrics, instruments and production. Nosovskiy described the album in three words: “Saturated, vibrant and deep.” “The sound I was going for was that vintage 80s sound,”
- [This Week In Sports - 10/2](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/02/this-week-in-sports-10-2/) - FootballFINAL (9/27): Western Michigan University 47-14 University of Rhode IslandRhode Island suffered its first loss of the season on Saturday, getting roughed up by its only Football Bowl Subdivision opponent, Western Michigan. Rhode Island held a 7-3 lead at the end of the first quarter thanks to a score from fourth-year running back Antwain Littleton
- [CAA Power Rankings- Week 5](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/02/caa-power-rankings-week-5-2/) - Heading into October, every team in the Coastal Athletic Association now has at least one win and one loss after a week filled with conference matchups.Every week, The Good Five Cent Cigar Sports Staff comes up with a cumulative ranking of the conference.Here is how each team fared after the fifth week:14th Place: University at
- [Football finalizes move to Centreville Bank Stadium for next season](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/02/football-finalizes-move-to-centreville-bank-stadium-for-next-season/) - The University of Rhode Island football team announced on the morning of Sept. 17 that they will be playing their home games in 2026 at Centreville Bank Stadium in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, due to renovations happening to Meade Stadium.“[Meade Stadium] was in desperate need [of renovations],” URI Athletic Director Thorr Bjorn said. “In terms of
- [Goalkeeper coach helps lead women’s soccer to early success](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/02/goalkeeper-coach-helps-lead-womens-soccer-to-early-success/) - When strikers break through the back line, the last barrier standing between the ball and the back of the net is the goalkeeper; for the University of Rhode Island women’s soccer team, Assistant Coach Conner Golley has become a defining force in preparing goalkeepers for these situations.Golley started as a goalkeeper himself, spending four seasons
- [Fourth-year defensive back makes seamless transition to Division I](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/02/fourth-year-defensive-back-makes-seamless-transition-to-division-i/) - Fourth-year defensive back Justin Carcel has made an early impact in his first year with the University of Rhode Island football team.Carcel spent three seasons at Keiser University, competing at the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics level. In his time with the Seahawks, he played in the NAIA National Championship every year, winning the title
- [Club women’s rugby continues consistent growth at first home match](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/02/club-womens-rugby-continues-consistent-growth-at-first-home-match/) - The University of Rhode Island women’s rugby club is blending grit with community as it grows in numbers and spirit.The team hosted their first home match of the season on Saturday against Norwich University.“Rugby is the sport played in heaven,” URI President Marc Parlange said when summing up the spirit of the day.Despite falling 56-5
- [Volleyball drops first two conference games to George Washington](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/02/volleyball-drops-first-two-conference-games-to-george-washington/) - The University of Rhode Island women's volleyball team opened up Atlantic 10 Conference play with a two-game series against George Washington University over the weekend, as the Rams went 0-2 and are now 3-11 on the season.URI took a trip to the nation's capital to face off against the Revolutionaries to begin its conference schedule.
- [Rams surpass last year’s win total with split of conference matches](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/02/rams-surpass-last-years-win-total-with-split-of-conference-matches/) - The University of Rhode Island women’s soccer team split its two Atlantic 10 Conference games this week against La Salle University and St. Bonaventure University.On Thursday, Sept. 25, the Rams returned to the URI Soccer Complex for the first time since a Sept. 11 loss against the University of Connecticut.It was the first home A-10
- [Men’s soccer secures draw with Stony Brook in back-and-forth match](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/02/mens-soccer-secures-draw-with-stony-brook-in-back-and-forth-match/) - The University of Rhode Island men’s soccer team hosted Stony Brook University on Tuesday night in a match that resulted in a 2-2 tie, making the team’s record 1-6-2 on the season.Rhody snapped their three-game losing streak, as first-year forward/midfielder Kyler Vojvodic contributed two game-tying goals in the second half. This was the second straight
- [Rhody suffers first loss of season to Western Michigan](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/02/rhody-suffers-first-loss-of-season-to-western-michigan/) - The University of Rhode Island football team found itself on the losing side for the first time this season, falling 47-14 to Western Michigan University on Saturday in Kalamazoo, Michigan.Entering the weekend ranked No. 6/7 in the Football Championship Subdivision, Rhode Island was outmatched trying to upset its Football Bowl Subdivision opponent. The Rams are
- [The pain and beauty of getting inked](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/02/the-pain-and-beauty-of-getting-inked/) - The day I turned 18 felt like clicking off a leash – not that I ever had strict parents, but they had their rules. The big one was no tattoos or piercings (other than earrings) until I was 18. My first tattoo was an unforgettable experience because while I don’t feel like one, the government
- [The Long Walk: A story of friendship, pain](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/02/the-long-walk-a-story-of-friendship-pain/) - *The following film review contains spoilers.*Stephen King’s movie adaptation “The Long Walk” is a soul-crushing, heart-racing horror rollercoaster, but it is also a genuine study of relationships and way of life, and for that, it left an everlasting mark on me.This story, published under King’s pseudonym Richard Bachman, was published in 1979 and is set
- [What makes a woman in “Little Women”](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/02/what-makes-a-woman-in-little-women/) - Greta Gerwig’s 2019 film, “Little Women,” is as timeless as the book it is based on.Adapted from the classic “Little Women” by Louisa May Alcott, Gerwig’s film brings the novel to life while reaching a modern audience. From the vibrant cinematography to the chemistry between the actors, the movie is an emotionally captivating experience.Gerwig’s adaptation
- [Protecting the saltmarsh sparrow: A story on climate change](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/02/protecting-the-saltmarsh-sparrow-a-story-on-climate-change/) - A University of Rhode Island journalism professor released a new documentary that follows researchers studying the effects of climate change on the saltmarsh sparrow, a small bird found on the Atlantic coast of the United States.The film by Jason Jaacks is called “Between Moon Tides.”Jaacks spent two full summers following the saltmarsh sparrow research initiative
- [Shedding light on WWII’s forgotten soldiers](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/02/shedding-light-on-wwiis-forgotten-soldiers/) - By projecting light through photographs, the first lecture in this semester’s Center for the Humanities Brown Bag Series sheds light on the lesser-known histories of Indian soldiers from British India who were hidden by Italian families during World War II.The lecture “SHELTERED: The Italians Who Saved Escaped Indian Prisoners of War during WWII,” was presented
- [Students take center stage at Awesomer Fest](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/02/students-take-center-stage-at-awesomer-fest/) - The University of Rhode Island Musicians Guild hosted a free music festival called Awesomer Fest on Saturday, featuring 10 artists.The Guild is one of URI’s clubs and they are focused on creating a do-it-yourself music scene with live music on campus, according to their page on the university’s website.The festival began at noon and concluded
- [Bachata honors Hispanic Heritage Month through dance](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/02/bachata-honors-hispanic-heritage-month-through-dance/) - The University of Rhode Island’s Multicultural Student Services Center held two bachata lessons this week to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.On Sept. 24, the Dominican Alliance of URI held “A Taste of Culture” in the MSSC’s Hardge Forum. Henry Rodriguez ’15 and Bryan Solano-Reyes ’14 taught students the basics of bachata. Rodriguez is an instructor and
- [URI professor publishes award-winning documentary](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/02/uri-professor-publishes-award-winning-documentary/) - Kendall Moore’s film “Harm in the Water” won the best documentary award, chronicling the effects of chemical pollution in black communities.Directed by Moore, a University of Rhode Island professor of journalism, the film “Harm in the Water” travels along the Mississippi River, documenting the effects of chemical pollution within Black communities, according to a Sept.
- [Health Services offers free, anonymous HIV testing](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/02/health-services-offers-free-anonymous-hiv-testing/) - University of Rhode Island Health Services partnered with AIDS Project Rhode Island and provided free and anonymous HIV and HCV testing to students.The testing, conducted in Memorial Union Room 313, offered a private and convenient way for students to know their status, according to Jessica Green, assistant director of health promotion and wellness. Testing is
- [Federal order removes land references to slavery: URI Professor urges individuals to ‘remain true to history’](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/02/federal-order-removes-land-references-to-slavery-uri-professor-urges-individuals-to-remain-true-to-history/) - Professors at the University of Rhode Island are concerned over the executive order to remove slavery references on national park land to make history look positive, as slavery was an integral part and vehicle for American history.Slavery is the founding and development of United States history, according to Rob Widell Jr., the history department chair.
- [URI receives $1.9 million NIH grant to support Ph.D students](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/02/uri-receives-1-9-million-nih-grant-to-support-ph-d-students/) - A first-time award of $1.9 million to the University of Rhode Island will support 56 doctorate students engaged in interdisciplinary study of neuroscience, biotechnology and engineering.The funds benefit students in their first two years of post-doctoral study at URI, according to Jodi Camberg, co-director of the interdisciplinary program. Students awarded funding receive a stipend, professional
- [State crime lab to resume investigations after hiring delay](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/02/state-crime-lab-to-resume-investigations-after-hiring-delay/) - The Rhode Island State Crime Laboratory at the University of Rhode Island has been experiencing delays in investigations since a testing suspension in November of 2024 and shortage of examiners.Around the time of the testing suspension, the three main examiners working at the RI Crime Lab decided to pursue other opportunities at different labs, some
- [University announces institute for AI, research](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/02/university-announces-institute-for-ai-research/) - The University of Rhode Island’s Institute for AI and Computational Research will bridge the gap between research and education, providing learning opportunities for faculty and students.The IACR began as the Center for Computational Research and has expanded to include the work of the university’s AI Lab and IT Research Computing for the 2025-2026 school year.“The
- [Data science students left frustrated after tuition increases](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/02/data-science-students-left-frustrated-after-tuition-increases/) - Students in the University of Rhode Island’s data science program are facing unexpected tuition increases due to changes in regional tuition agreements, according to university officials.Regional tuition rates are determined by whether a student’s home state offers a similar program, according to Brenton DeBoef, interim dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and former
- [Student Senate 10/1](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/02/student-senate-10-1/) - The University of Rhode Island Student Senate discussed campus housing plans, recognized five new student organizations and condemned this year’s raised parking pass prices.The senate introduced and passed a resolution urging URI’s Transportation and Parking Department to decrease the price of campus parking passes. The senate argues the university should be prioritizing new parking areas
- [Police beat 9/22-9/29](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/02/police-beat-9-22-9-29-2/) - University police responded to eight vehicle accidents, a number of medical emergencies and three reports of suspicious persons this week.Police responded to reports of suspicious activity outside Adams Hall on Sept. 20.On Monday Sept. 22, police responded to an accident in the Christ the King Catholic Church parking lot and a medical emergency on Butterfield
- [Poppy’s new album: Negative Spaces](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/10/02/poppys-new-album-negative-spaces/) - Poppy’s sixth studio album, known as “Negative Spaces,” is a very complex body of work that explores a multitude of different music styles and ideas. The album blends pop, rock and metal together to tell its story and move you along with it. These genres are drastically different, and being able to integrate them into
- [Memorial Union ‘opens a door’ for substance use recovery](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/09/25/memorial-union-opens-a-door-for-substance-abuse-recovery/) - The University of Rhode Island opened a new lounge in the Memorial Union as part of its Collegiate Recovery Program, offering students a supportive space to reflect on their relationship with substances and engage in wellness and recovery programming. Program Coordinator Arielle Sherman was given a grant by the state to open the space last
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- [Conrad wins by a love-slide!](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/09/25/conrad-wins-by-a-love-slide/) - Spoiler Warning: “The Summer I Turned Pretty” Three summers later of heartbreak and endless debate, “The Summer I Turned Pretty” final season gave fans the closure we were waiting for. And if you’ve been on Team Conrad from the start, the finale feels like a reward. The show has played with the idea that Jeremiah
- [On-campus housing concerns reach Narragansett](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/09/25/texas-gender-ideology-firing-brings-concern-to-uri-ive-been-afraid-for-as-long-as-ive-been-teaching/) - The University of Rhode Island is asking for too much from the town to house students, Narragansett Town Planning Committee members said in a meeting on Tuesday.Despite contributing nothing to the town financially, URI expects Narragansett to absorb the ever-growing off-campus student population, Board Chairman Mark Brady said during a planned discussion about affordable housing.More
- [Greek Life: Students ‘rush’ to get involved](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/09/25/educators-stories-told-through-art/) - Over the course of September weekends, students looking to get involved in Greek life will move through a series of formal rounds, with the intention of receiving a bid from one of the University of Rhode Island’s 11 sororities or 17 fraternities.Fraternity rushing ended Sunday, with over 400 bids given out, according to Greek Affairs
- [Overnight library fire leads to lower level closure](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/09/25/overnight-library-fire-leads-to-lower-level-closure/) - A fire in the Robert L. Carothers Library on June 27 at 1:40 a.m. damaged the lower level and caused its closure for the fall semester.Damage affected two study rooms, two classrooms, the IT services office and the surrounding area’s flooring, ceiling and wallboard, according to David Palazzetti, senior director of facilities operations. Scopes of
- [Academic journals lost to library mold remediation](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/09/25/academic-journals-lost-to-library-mold-remediation/) - Mold remediation efforts for the Robert L. Carothers Library have been resolved, yet concerns still linger about whether lost academic journals and works will be able to be replaced.Mold discoveries from 2024 ultimately resolved last semester at the University of Rhode Island, with the help of DAI General Contracting, safety and risk management and URI
- [School shootings surge nationally: URI Police say it is a ‘changing threat climate’](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/09/25/uri-police-say-it-is-a-changing-threat-climate/) - As shootings increase across the United States, according to National Public Radio, the University of Rhode Island provides resources to help the community stay safe.URI Emergency Management aims to minimize the impact of violence by responding effectively, according to Sam Adams, the assistant director of public safety and the emergency management director. From the emergency
- [‘It’s a terrible time’ URi-STAND educates on heightened sexual assault risks](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/09/25/its-a-terrible-time-uri-stand-educates-on-heightened-sexual-assault-risks/) - The “Red Zone” is a time period between the months of August and November where sexual assault is prominent on college campuses across the country. URi-STAND, a University of Rhode Island organization focused on bringing awareness and resources to sexual assault victims, is pairing with URI’s Student Senate to educate students about the Red Zone,
- [This Week In Sports - 9/25](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/09/25/this-week-in-sports-9-25-2/) - FootballFINAL (9/20): University of Rhode Island 28-7 Long Island UniversityAfter being held without a touchdown in their prior matchup against the College of the Holy Cross, the Rams put up four of them against LIU on Saturday, with all facets of the team contributing in major ways in a Homecoming victory.In the first quarter, fourth-year
- [CAA Power Rankings- Week 4](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/09/25/caa-power-rankings-week-4-2/) - All 14 members of the Coastal Athletic Association played this past week, shifting some schools in our second week of power rankings.Ahead of the busiest in-conference week of the season so far, The Good Five Cent Cigar Sports Staff came up with its cumulative ranking.Here is how the CAA is shaping up following week four:14th
- [Fifth-year kicker delivers late-game heroics for football](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/09/25/fifth-year-kicker-delivers-late-game-heroics-for-football/) - The clock had 2:23 remaining; the score read 7-6.In a game where the University of Rhode Island football team had twice relied on fifth-year kicker Garth White to salvage points from drives that stalled in the red zone, they needed him to deliver one more time from a little further out.With field goals of 24
- [Golf collects second consecutive title with dominant showing from Stennett](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/09/25/golf-collects-second-consecutive-title-with-dominant-showing-from-stennett/) - Led by dominance from second-year Luke Stennett at the top, the University of Rhode Island men’s golf team won its second consecutive tournament to begin the season at the Ryan T. Lee Memorial Collegiate this week.The Rams were the only group in the 15-team field to finish under par in Wethersfield, Connecticut, shooting four under
- [Men’s cross country led by young talent in second-place finish](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/09/25/mens-cross-country-led-by-young-talent-in-second-place-finish/) - The University of Rhode Island men’s cross country team faced off in its second meet of the season over the weekend, finishing in second place with 63 points in the 8,200-meter Central Connecticut State University Ted Owens Invitational.​Along with Rhode Island, there were five other teams in the meet. Rhody was led by second-year Jason
- [Women’s cross country finishes sixth at UMass Dartmouth](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/09/25/womens-cross-country-finishes-sixth-at-umass-dartmouth/) - The University of Rhode Island women’s cross country team traveled to take part in the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Invitational over the weekend, in which there were nine Rams who placed in the top 100 of the six-kilometer race.On Saturday morning, second-year Alison Pankowicz finished the six-kilometer course in 22:42.75 to place 41st, and first-year
- [Women’s soccer kicks off conference play with second straight shutout win](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/09/25/womens-soccer-kicks-off-conference-play-with-second-straight-shutout-win/) - The University of Rhode Island women’s soccer team translated nonconference success into Atlantic 10 Conference action on Saturday, picking up a 1-0 shutout victory over Saint Joseph’s University.Opening conference play with a win for the second season in a row, the Rams took their sixth shutout of the year and seventh victory overall.“We’ve established a
- [Pair of losses extends Rhody’s winless streak to four](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/09/25/pair-of-losses-extends-rhodys-winless-streak-to-four/) - The University of Rhode Island men’s soccer team extended its winless streak to four this week, falling to Loyola University Chicago in a 2-1 score on Saturday before being taken down by the College of the Holy Cross on Tuesday, 3-2.Rhody hosted the Ramblers on Saturday afternoon, facing off against their second Atlantic 10 Conference
- [Rams stay unbeaten with victory over LIU](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/09/25/rams-stay-unbeaten-with-victory-over-liu/) - The University of Rhode Island men’s football team took down Long Island University by a score of 28-7 on Saturday night in its Homecoming contest, marking the first time since 2021 that the Rams have started 4-0 and the fifth time in program history.URI, heading into the game ranked as high as sixth nationally in
- [Book Review: The Unbearable Lightness of Being by Milan Kundera](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/09/25/book-review-the-unbearable-lightness-of-being-by-milan-kundera/) - Reading “The Unbearable Lightness of Being” feels like stepping into someone else’s memories: intimate, disjointed and strangely familiar. Milan Kundera’s novel isn’t just a story about love or politics. It’s a philosophical exploration of what it means to exist in a world that feels, at times, both unbearably heavy and completely weightless.Set in Soviet-occupied Czechoslovakia
- [2025 Emmys: What you missed](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/09/25/2025-emmys-what-you-missed/) - The 2025 Emmy Awards were a celebration of long-awaited victories and the rising stars in Hollywood, making it a very memorable night in Emmy history. The show displayed the best actors in the industry while being an enjoyable show.One big highlight of the night was the rising star Owen Cooper's win for his role in
- [Beats and Eats event returns to campus](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/09/25/beats-and-eats-event-returns-to-campus/) - WRIU and Student Involvement kicked off the new academic year with a groove, hosting the first “Beats and Eats” event of the year on Sept. 17, with fall treats and themed events.The University of Rhode Island’s “Beats and Eats” is a monthly event at the Memorial Union, typically in conjunction with local food trucks, according
- [Miss Rhode Island spills the tea with students](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/09/25/miss-rhode-island-spills-the-tea-with-students/) - Brianna Vega ’19, Miss Rhode Island, presented at the University of Rhode Island’s Gender and Sexuality Center for its “Spill The Tea” event on Sept. 17.Vega won the Miss Rhode Island title in May after getting back into pageantry and attempting the title in previous years.Vega’s journey began when she was a little girl, when
- [Educators' stories told through art](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/09/25/educators-stories-told-through-art-2/) - Across three campus buildings, 106 artworks on display were showcased by local educators.The University of Rhode Island’s 2025 Honors Colloquium series, entitled “Education, Behind the Curtains,” continued this week with an art exhibit showcasing work by Rhode Island’s educators. The exhibit, featuring 106 pieces of art on display across three buildings, interacts with the challenges
- [Homecoming: Generations on campus](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/09/25/homecoming-generations-on-campus/) - Alumni, students and athletes gather at URI’s sports complex to celebrate homecoming weekend. PHOTO CREDITS: Nora Kelley | Photo Editor & Emma Roberts | Staff Photographer The University of Rhode Island welcomed back alumni this weekend for a 50th reunion celebration for the class of 1975, as a part of annual homecoming events. URI’s homecoming
- [Quad hosts health, wellness, community spirit](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/09/25/quad-hosts-health-wellness-community-spirit/) - For its 4th annual Flourish Fest, the University of Rhode Island transformed the Quad with elaborate arrays of booths and tables lining the streets, along with food trucks, games and eager students.The celebration combines health, wellness, community spirit and fun to form a club fair, according to the website for the Office of Student Involvement.
- [Texas gender ideology firing brings concern to URI: ‘I’ve been afraid for as long as I’ve been teaching’](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/09/25/texas-gender-ideology-firing-brings-concern-to-uri-ive-been-afraid-for-as-long-as-ive-been-teaching-2/) - University of Rhode Island professors worry about possible ripple effects after a Texas A&M University professor was fired for promoting “gender ideology.”Melissa McCoul, an English professor at Texas A&M, was one of two employees removed from their positions after a video from inside McCoul’s classroom went viral, pressuring university administrators to intervene.The video, recorded by
- [50 year-old research ship waves goodbye](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/09/25/50-year-old-research-ship-waves-goodbye/) - The University of Rhode Island’s research vessel Endeavor has officially retired after serving the Graduate School of Oceanography for 50 years.Endeavor came back to the GSO’s dock from its last voyage in Canada on Saturday, according to Erich Gruebel, the manager of marine scientific research at the GSO. On the voyage, GSO’s marine scientists worked
- [Research, grants, growing community](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/09/25/research-grants-growing-community/) - University of Rhode Island President Marc Parlange celebrated the university’s endeavors from the past academic year during his 2025 State of the University address on Friday.“More students than ever before from across the country and around the world are saying ‘I want to be a part of URI,’” Parlange said.Parlange delivered his speech from the
- [Student Senate 9/24](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/09/25/student-senate-9-24/) - The University of Rhode Island Student Senate was visited by President Marc Parlange and Narragansett Town Council member Jason Colonies, and discussed plans for the university’s future.Parlange spoke with the council about a variety of campus happenings, including upcoming events and lectures. Parlange is also a member of a state senate committee, formed in 2024,
- [Police beat 9/15-9/22](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/09/25/police-beat-9-15-9-22/) - University police made four arrests, two concerning fake identification, and assisted with a series of medical emergencies.On Sept. 15, police arrested a 19-year-old man for possession of false identification. On Friday, police arrested an 18-year-old man for possession of false identification and underage possession of alcohol.On Sept. 16, police arrested a 20-year-old man for driving
- [New URI museum to honor local tribal history](https://rhodycigar.com/2024/11/21/new-uri-museum-to-honor-local-tribal-history/) - At the end of a quaint, winding road in Exeter, Rhode Island, a small museum of southern New England Indigenous history is working to expand their show of exhibits through a new location on University of Rhode Island property. With a $2 million bond passed in Rhode Island’s ballot question 5 toward a new Kingston
- [Friends in a flash: URI students try speed friending](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/09/18/friends-in-a-flash-uri-students-try-speed-friending/) - Students looking to make new connections shared small talk and pizza at the University of Rhode Island’s annual Speed Friend-ing event, a Health Services program designed to help students build friendships in a fast-paced, low-pressure setting. The event was called Speed Friend-ing, and it was like speed dating. Its goal was for the participants to
- [Quad dorms introduced in Browning Hall](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/09/18/quad-dorms-introduced-in-browning-hall/) - The University of Rhode Island converted what once was commuter lounges into quads in Browning Hall to accommodate its large first-year class.Beginning this school year, there is now one quad on each floor of Browning with a sign outside reading, “Cyber Lounge.”First-year students Catherine Buma and Isabella Wilson were very confused when they received their
- [Student Senate 9/17](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/09/18/student-senate-9-17/) - The University of Rhode Island Student Senate met to watch a presentation from anorganization that helps prevent sexual assault on campus, announced open seats on the senate and passed a bill.The presentation was by i-STAND. The organization’s mission is to correct misconceptions about domestic violence, according to Keith LaBelle, the assistant director of i-STAND. In
- [Police Beat 9/8-9/15](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/09/18/police-beat-9-8-9-15/) - The University of Rhode Island Police Department responded to a series of burglar alarms, made two arrests and assisted with multiple vehicle accidents throughout the week.Police arrested a 19-year old man on Sept. 8 on Butterfield Road. The first officer arrived at 8 a.m., followed by another at 10:01 a.m. The man was charged with
- [Nine URI staff to be fired after Trump budget cuts](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/09/18/nine-uri-staff-to-be-fired-after-trump-budget-cuts/) - Nine staff members at the University of Rhode Island face the elimination of their positions at the end of September as another round of President Donald Trump’s budget cuts hit the university.On July 4, President Trump signed the federal reconciliation bill, or the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, a federally
- [Ram’s Den completes $3 million renovation](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/09/18/42352/) - After an estimated $3.25 million renovation, the University of Rhode Island’s Ram’s Den food court returned to students with shiny, new floors and an updated interior. The Ram’s Den’s new look includes replaced walls, floors and lighting, as well as changes to the perimeter seating, according to Brett Nicolopoulos, retail manager of the Ram’s Den.
- [From SNL to URI: Marcello Hernandez performs at Ryan Center](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/09/18/from-snl-to-uri-marcello-hernandez-performs-at-ryan-center/) - Marcello Hernandez, a 28-year-old Cuban-Dominican stand-up comedian, writer and actor, performed at the Ryan Center on Sept. 9. Hernandez came ready with new content and audience members were asked to lock their phones away to maintain the integrity of his set. Hernandez is well known for his appearances on the 50th season of “Saturday Night
- [Flanagan takes on latest role as Rams’ offensive coordinator](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/09/18/flanagan-takes-on-latest-role-as-rams-offensive-coordinator/) - Mike Flanagan bounced around coaching position groups for a decade with the University of Rhode Island football team, but has settled in quickly this year as the Rams’ offensive coordinator.Following the firing of former OC Patrick Murphy in December 2024, URI Head Coach Jim Fleming immediately promoted Flanagan to take over the offense.“He’s worked through
- [From Copenhagen to Rhode Island: Carstensen finds home with Rams](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/09/18/from-copenhagen-to-rhode-island-carstensen-finds-home-with-rams/) - Growing up just outside Copenhagen, Denmark, soccer has always felt like family for the University of Rhode Island fifth-year forward Mie Carstensen.Her parents drove her to practices, as her father set up a net in the backyard and would later start a girls team so more of her friends could play. By age six, she
- [Melton makes instant impact with volleyball team](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/09/18/melton-makes-instant-impact-with-volleyball-team/) - It’s often a challenge to be able to make an immediate impact on a team, but second-year McKenna Melton has done just that in her first season with the University of Rhode Island women’s volleyball team.Coming from out of state and transitioning to a new team can be challenging for many players. As a transfer
- [CAA Power Rankings- Week 3](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/09/18/caa-power-rankings-week-3-4/) - Three weeks into the college football season, all 14 squads in the Coastal Athletic Association have previewed what the remainder of their seasons may look like, with some being better than others.With four teams receiving spots in last year’s Football Championship Subdivision Playoffs, the conference is up for the taking.Every week, The Good Five Cent
- [Ten years on, is Hamilton still revolutionary?](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/09/18/ten-years-on-is-hamilton-still-revolutionary/) - Ten years ago the Broadway hit musical “Hamilton,” known for its use of rap and hip hop to tell the story about the founding fathers and the American Revolution, made its debut at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in New York City on Feb. 17, 2015. Today, it continues to be a musical that has touched
- [Calls from inside the house](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/09/18/calls-from-inside-the-house/) - Somewhere in the world, a young girl is being cyberbullied so severely that the block button can’t combat the hatred. Zoom in on Beal City, Michigan, circa October 2020, and that young girl is named Lauryn Licari. For nearly two years, Lauryn and her then-boyfriend, Owen McKenney, received a relentless barrage of anonymous, threatening messages.
- [Stan Column](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/09/18/on-sept-6-the-queen-left-big-brother/) - “Big Brother, filmed on the CBS lot, follows up to 16 houseguests as they socially and strategically maneuver through a game while isolated in a house. The winner takes home $750,000. However, fans can get every second of the action by watching the live feeds. This season, we ventured into Hotel Mystere, and a summer
- [URI to host track and field competitions for first time in 45 years](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/09/18/uri-to-host-track-and-field-competitions-for-the-first-time-in-45-years/) - The University of Rhode Island will unveil a track facility giving athletic teams the ability to host competitions for the first time since 1981.The power tools and loud construction working away at the new facility will give way to a new addition to URI. The nine-lane track complex will give university athletics the ability to
- [Supreme Court decision allows potential NIH grant cuts: Is this the new normal?](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/09/18/supreme-court-decision-allows-potential-grant-cuts/) - The Supreme Court allowed termination of more than $783 million for National Institutes of Health grants on diversity, equity and inclusion, gender identity, HIV/AIDS and COVID-19 related research, according to a University of Rhode Island federal action update.URI is a Research One institution, or a university with the highest level of research activity according to
- [ESTEEMED reinstated, but for how long?](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/09/18/esteemed-reinstated-but-for-how-long/) - A University of Rhode Island biomedical research program for disadvantaged undergraduates was reinstated after a Massachusetts judge ruled National Institutes of Health grant terminations illegal – a Supreme Court case now threatens the funding again.On Aug. 21, the U.S. Supreme Court voted 5-4 against Massachusetts Federal Judge William Young’s previous ruling on June 16, giving
- [O-Week turnout mirrors pre-COVID times](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/09/18/o-week-turnout-mirrors-pre-covid-times/) - The kickoff of O-Week 2025 welcomed more than 3,800 students into their new home at the University of Rhode Island through activities like beach trips, dances and karaoke.With many events planned, Coordinator of Major Events Michael Nolfe and Coordinator of Organization Advising and Systems Management Lucas DeWitt from the Office of Student Involvement said that
- [Jam sessions to jazz tunes: Music Guild and Rhody Rhody Rhapsodies keep the beat alive](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/09/18/jam-sessions-to-jazz-tunes/) - From late-night rehearsals to early-morning classes, student musicians at the University of Rhode Island are striking a chord between creativity and coursework while staying in tune with both.Two student groups, the Rhody Rhapsodies, an a cappella group, and the Musicians’ Guild, collaborate and perform together. They welcome students with all levels of musical experience and
- [Who needs men when you’ve got this album](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/09/18/who-needs-men-when-youve-got-this-album/) - “Man’s Best Friend" Silly or Sexist?: Reviewing Sabrina Carpenter’s newest albumSabrina Carpenter, Disney Channel star turned pop diva, released her seventh studio album, “Man’s Best Friend,” in late August.With 12 songs, “Man’s Best Friend” has received mixed reviews after the brief controversy it faced on TikTok.Many people argued that the album cover is sexist and
- [End of an era, start of a legacy: Bills gain new stadium](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/09/18/end-of-an-era-start-of-a-legacy/) - Well, it’s official – the Buffalo Bills are playing their last season at Highmark Stadium before moving across the street to play in the new building in 2026.As a member of the Bills Mafia, also known as their fanbase, I’m excited for the team, as new additions will be made to improve the fan experience.
- [Rams remain undefeated in defensive battle against Holy Cross](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/09/18/rams-remain-undefeated-in-defensive-battle-against-holy-cross/) - The University of Rhode Island football team stayed undefeated on Saturday, grinding out a defensive dogfight to defeat the College of the Holy Cross 9-7.The win marks the first time since 2015 that the Rams have started a season with three straight wins. Rhode Island entered the weekend ranked as high as fifth nationally in
- [Rhody salvages tie in conference opener, drops in-state match to Brown](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/09/18/rhody-salvages-tie-in-conference-opener-drops-in-state-match-to-brown/) - The University of Rhode Island men’s soccer team is still looking for its first home win of the season, as the Rams went 0-1-1 in the first two games of their three-game homestand this week.On Saturday night, Rhody opened up Atlantic 10 Conference play against fellow Rams from Fordham University with a 1-1 tie.URI had
- [Women’s soccer splits matches with Northeast foes](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/09/18/womens-soccer-splits-matches-with-northeast-foes/) - The University of Rhode Island women’s soccer team split a pair of games this week against the University of Connecticut and the College of the Holy Cross.​During the action on Thursday, Sept. 11, Rhode Island fought to stick with UConn until the Huskies struck first on a goal from fourth-year forward Chioma Okafor in the
- [Winless week extends volleyball’s losing streak to eight games](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/09/18/winless-week-extends-volleyballs-losing-streak-to-eight-games/) - The University of Rhode Island women's volleyball team was in action four times this past week and was swept in each match to fall to 2-8 on the season.URI traveled to Fort Worth, Texas to compete in the Fight In the Fort Tournament over the weekend, taking on No. 23 Missouri University, No. 15 Texas
- [Women’s tennis thrives at first event of season](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/09/18/womens-tennis-thrives-at-first-event-of-season/) - The University of Rhode Island women’s tennis team traveled to Storrs, Connecticut to compete in its first event of the fall season at the University of Connecticut Invitational over the weekend, setting up promising seasons for new and returning players.Aside from facing UConn, Rhody competed against United States Military Academy West Point and Sacred Heart
- [This Week In Sports - 9/18](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/09/18/this-week-in-sports-9-18/) - FootballFINAL (9/13): University of Rhode Island 9-7 College of the Holy CrossRhode Island football grinded out a defensive battle on the road against Holy Cross on Saturday, failing to score any touchdowns but coming away with the victory regardless. Fifth-year kicker Garth White, who transferred from the University of Southern California before this season, was
- [URI students shine at glow in the dark frisbee](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/09/18/uri-students-shine-at-glow-in-the-dark-frisbee/) - Inviting students to play nighttime ultimate frisbee with glow sticks and a light-up frisbee, Sojourn Collegiate Ministry hosted their Glow in the Dark Frisbee event on Sept. 5 on the University of Rhode Island Quad.This event was not to recruit more members, but to gather people on campus to have something fun to do after
- [Coffee with a Proffy: William Stark](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/09/18/coffee-with-a-proffy-william-stark/) - From singing in a band to traveling the world, Spanish Professor William Stark’s career has been full of many twists and turns.Stark grew up in Eugene, Oregon, and began his education at the University of Oregon in 1980, where he studied a variety of languages, including Latin, Greek, Spanish, French and Italian. Three years later,
- [Free farmers market offers students a helping hand](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/09/18/free-farmers-market-offers-students-a-helping-hand/) - Thursdays at the University of Rhode Island are filled with excited faces and the smells of local food and produce.At the URI Free Farmers Market, students get their hands on free, fresh and farm-grown vegetables while learning about healthy eating habits and ways to combat food insecurity.The complimentary produce is available weekly from 11:30 a.m.
- [Coffee with a Proffy: Davis Schnyer](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/09/18/coffee-with-a-proffy-davis-schnyer/) - Before joining the University of Rhode Island psychology staff as department chair this fall, Davis Schnyer researched cognitive neuroscience in one of the three original research labs involved in TRACK TBI, a national multisite study.Schnyer has observed the behavior, memory and attention of healthy people, as well as those suffering from mental illness or brain
- [Rams roll to first conference title since 2016](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/05/29/rams-roll-to-first-conference-title-since-2016/) - The University of Rhode Island baseball team swept its way through the Atlantic 10 Conference Championship in Tysons, Virginia last week, securing the third conference title in program history. Following a 22-8 record in conference play, Rhode Island entered as the regular season champion and top seed in the tournament. Pitching led the way in
- [Rowing continues dynasty with conference championship](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/05/29/rowing-continues-dynasty-with-conference-championship/) - The University of Rhode Island women’s rowing team earned its second straight Atlantic 10 Conference Championship on May 17, securing its automatic bid to the NCAA tournament. For the sixth time in seven years, the Rams claimed the A-10 title, led by Head Coach Shelagh Donohoe. “ We've had a season of mixed results,” Donohoe said.
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- [State reps push for beach access](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/17/state-reps-push-for-beach-access/) - State Rep. Terri Cortvriend and Sen. Victoria Gu announced bills to protect shoreline access points on March 26, according to a Rhode Island General Assembly press release. One bill would allow towns in Rhode Island to preserve abandoned roads that act as access points for shore recreation, some of which are abandoned or are threatened
- [Federal investigation continues: 31 scholarship apps in review](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/24/federal-investigation-continues-36-scholarship-apps-in-review/) - The University of Rhode Island has removed the applications for 31 scholarships, primarily intended for women and students of color, while they remain under investigation by the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights. “These scholarships have been removed from the portal while the university undertakes a review to confirm compliance with anti-discrimination
- [Sustainability group calls out Ocean Mist: ‘We’re seeing straws fly over the deck’](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/24/sustainability-group-calls-out-ocean-mist-were-seeing-straws-fly-over-the-deck/) - PHOTO CREDIT: Abbie Chipps | News EditorA Bud Light can on the beach outside of Ocean Mist.Ocean side view of Ocean Mist. Plastic cups and straws litter the sand and sea surrounding Ocean Mist, a South Kingstown beach bar, which some University of Rhode Island students deem as environmental negligence. Located at 895 Matunuck Beach
- [South county residents express frustration over hospital press coverage](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/24/south-county-residents-express-frustration-over-hospital-press-coverage/) - Washington County residents are speaking out on the lack of coverage from the local press concerning hospital leadership issues, claiming The Independent has denied publishing letters to the editor critical of the hospital. Lou Chrostowski, former patient of South County Hospital, remains “frustrated” with the local press after his letter to the editor for The
- [Shaping careers with hands-on research](https://rhodycigar.com/2024/12/12/shaping-careers-with-hands-on-research/) - Participating in research while studying at the University of Rhode Island provided students in the College of the Environment and Life Sciences with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in their field of interest that will aid them in their continued education as graduate students. Emily Bauser is a fourth-year cellular and molecular biology major.
- [URI Students Share Tips On Stress Free Finals and More…](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/24/uri-students-share-tips-on-stress-free-finals-and-more/)
- [Library restricts filming: ‘The library is not a public place’](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/03/27/library-restricts-filming-the-library-is-not-a-public-place/) - The University of Rhode Island’s Robert L. Carothers Library is in the process of updating its policies around filming video in the space, according to Peter Larsen, the interim dean of the university libraries.Students planning to use the library as a filming space may be handed “filming request forums,” requiring them to detail information about
- [International students face a new Trump administration](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/03/international-students-face-a-new-trump-administration/) - 2024 International students locations from the Office of Institutional Research | Graphic Credit: Abbie Chipps, News Editor International student enrollment at the University of Rhode Island remains low compared to enrollment 10 years prior, as faculty prepares for the potential further strain from another Trump administration. URI’s international enrollment currently makes up 2.8% of the
- [Parlange, faculty address federal attacks on academic freedom](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/03/parlange-faculty-address-federal-attacks-on-academic-freedom/) - University of Rhode Island’s President Marc Parlange and a panel of faculty hosted a town hall to address issues and concerns around current executive orders that could affect federal funding, student financial aid and diversity, equity and inclusion policies, on Monday.“Today we know our universities are under strain,” Parlange said. “Years of disinvestment on both
- [Professors speak on grant cuts](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/03/professors-speak-on-grant-cuts/) - As the United States Department of Education continues to shrink, shutting down programs could impact department research at the University of Rhode Island.The indirect costs URI gets from federal funding from the National Institutes of Health dropped from 57% to 15%, according to Brian Krueger, the associate dean of political science. The federal grants not
- [Students halt protests amid Trump orders](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/03/students-halt-protests-amid-trump-orders/) - The recent arrests of international students at Columbia University by Immigration and Customs Enforcement following pro-Palestinian protests have raised concerns amoung student activists and university administrators nationwide.As federal agencies take a tougher stance on campus activism, student leaders at other institutions fear similar repercussions.At the University of Rhode Island, student senate Vice President Sanah Feroz
- [‘We had no warning’: ESTEEMED grant terminated](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/10/we-had-no-warning-esteemed-grant-terminated/) - A University of Rhode Island biomedical research program for disadvantaged first and second-year undergraduates received a formal grant termination under the National Institutes of Health on March 21, leaving students in the program devastated.Ever since funding freezes under the Trump administration swept the NIH funded programs like Enhancing Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Educational Diversity
- [‘Hands Off!’ protest takes to Wakefield](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/10/hands-off-protest-takes-to-wakefield/) - In the South Kingstown village of Wakefield, protestors marched along Main Street to advocate for free speech and human rights on April 5, taking part in the “Hands Off!” protests across the country.“It was a public showing of what we were feeling and what we were thinking,” said Susan Sward, founder of South County Resistance
- [‘The remedy for racism is never more racism’: Dept. of Ed lawsuit continues](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/17/the-remedy-for-racism-is-never-more-racism-dept-of-ed-lawsuit-continues/) - The Equal Protection Project, a Rhode Island non-profit organization, has brought 60 civil rights complaints to multiple educational institutions across the country, citing discrimination perpetuated in the name of diversity, equity and inclusion.The organization filed a complaint against the state’s flagship public university, University of Rhode Island, on Dec. 11, 2024, citing discrimination in their
- [Dining preps for Trump tariffs](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/17/dining-preps-for-trump-tariffs/) - With over 6,500 students currently on various meal plans at the University of Rhode Island, dining services is preparing for potential impacts from recently implemented tariffs, according to Dining Services Director Pierre St-Germain.These changes might affect campus operations, specifically surrounding the funding that goes into the dining halls and other food services such as the
- [URI responds to revoked Visas: ‘It’s really hard to operate in a universe of uncertainty’](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/17/uri-responds-to-visa-revocations-its-really-hard-to-operate-in-a-universe-of-uncertainty/) - As international university students across the United States have visas revoked, the University of Rhode Island is unable to do anything but inform.Getting a visa revoked is a federal issue, according to Kristin Johnson, the vice provost for global initiatives at URI.“[The students] are no longer supported or sponsored by the URI because it is
- [Rowing falls to Dartmouth and Northeastern in Vermont](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/24/rowing-falls-to-dartmouth-and-northeastern-in-vermont/) - The University of Rhode Island rowing team dropped races to both Northeastern University and Dartmouth College at the Lake Morey Regatta on Saturday.“The competition was fast, there’s no doubt about that,” Rhode Island Head Coach Shelagh Donohoe said. “We didn’t race to our potential, and the results show that.”URI’s First Varsity 8+ boat, coxed by
- [From script to stage: English professor participates in local production of “Hamlet”](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/24/from-script-to-stage-english-professor-participates-in-local-production-of-hamlet/) - Cherie Rowe, a teaching assistant in the English department at the University of Rhode Island, finds a mirror and comfort in her grief through Shakespeare.This spring, Rowe is participating in a production of “Hamlet” at the Gamm Theatre where she plays Player Queen.“I think my teaching informs my acting in that I always present, I’ve
- [Sigma Pi joins Fiji in on campus house](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/24/sigma-pi-joins-fiji-in-on-campus-house/) - For the first time in the University of Rhode Island history, two Greek life chapters, Phi Gamma Delta and Sigma Pi, will be sharing a house on campus.The situation worked out well for both fraternities, according to Stephan Simo, the assistant dean of students.“There's not too much mystery to it,” Simo said. “[Phi Gamma Delta]
- [Dean Riley to leave URI](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/24/dean-riley-to-leave-uri/) - Dean Jeannette Riley of the College of Arts and Sciences announced on Tuesday her departure from the University of Rhode Island, after an eight-year tenure in her position.Riley will be moving on in the fall of 2025 to step into the roles of provost and executive vice president for academic affairs at the University of
- [Congress act ‘disenfranchises’ trans community: URI professor offers insight](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/24/congress-act-disenfranchises-trans-community-uri-professor-offers-insight/) - The United States House of Representatives passed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act on April 10 that would require voters to show documentation of their United States citizenship if they want to vote if passed through the Senate.The SAVE Act will affect many communities across the country according to the National Public Radio.This includes transgender
- [URI awaits delayed research vessel](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/24/uri-awaits-delayed-research-vessel/) - The Narragansett Dawn, the University of Rhode Island’s pending research vessel and the second of three ships, has been delayed since her original arrival date in 2023 due to issues with construction.The vessel is being built at Bollinger Shipyard in Houma, Louisiana, where Hurricane Ida hit in 2021, according to Erich Grubel, the manager of
- [Forestry bill wants to place ‘handcuffs’ on DEM](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/24/forestry-bill-wants-to-place-handcuffs-on-dem/) - In a surge to safeguard public forests and endangered species from the growing timber industry, ocean state environmentalists have rallied behind a bill that seeks to prohibit logging in old growth forests and natural area preserves.The last time the Rhode Island General Assembly passed an act to preserve natural areas was in 1993. Nathan Cornell
- [Police Beat 4/24](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/24/police-beat-4-24/) - An individual was reportedly seen on the roof of Swan Hall on Tuesday, April 17. By the time authorities arrived at the scene at 12:23 p.m., the reported individual had already left. Police cleared by 12:26 p.m.The second report of suspicious activity occurred on Lower College Road, police were notified of a suspect trying to
- [Student Senate 4/23](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/24/student-senate-4-23/) - The University of Rhode Island Student Senate met to elect a director of treasury, a director of communications, a speaker of the assembly and six committee chairs.The senate voted to elect Jacob Milner as student organization committee chair, Molly Wentworthas academic affairs chair, Kairy Gonzalez as cultural affairs chair, Arpan Utkarsh Singh as external affairs
- [Cigar Sports MVPs: Spring 2025 Edition](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/24/cigar-sports-mvps-spring-2025-edition/) - Baseball: Fourth-year Anthony DePinoThe University of Rhode Island home run king has shaped himself into a true five-tool player this season in his fourth year.DePino’s power has always been there, with all four of his seasons having home run totals inside the top five in program history. Hitting for average has been huge with him
- [This Week In Sports - 4/24](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/24/this-week-in-sports-4-24/) - Men's Track and FieldUniversity of Connecticut Northeast Challenge (4/18-4/19): Second of 14 teamsThe University of Rhode Island men’s track and field team placed second at the UConn Northeast Challenge with 136.5 points, highlighted by event wins from fifth-year Alexander Baez, fourth-year Mason Brubaker and third-year Antonio Capalbo. For more, read Justin Theriault’s article (page 13,
- [Lone fourth-year has career year for women’s tennis](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/24/lone-fourth-year-has-career-year-for-womens-tennis/) - As the lone fourth-year on the University of Rhode Island tennis team, Klara Nelander’s collegiate career is coming to a close as she pursues her final opportunity to become an Atlantic 10 Conference Champion.Coming from Skanor, Sweden, Nelander joined a recruitment agency for colleges in the United States. Recruited by former URI Head Coach Val
- [First-year golfer delivers decorated debut season](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/24/first-year-golfer-delivers-decorated-debut-season/) - First-year Luke Stennett has emerged as a star for the University of Rhode Island men’s golf team with eight top-10 finishes in his debut season, and most recently, his first collegiate victory at The Rutherford Intercollegiate on April 13.Stennett, a native of Portland, Connecticut, joined a Rhode Island team this season that was looking to
- [Rams drop third straight ahead of conference tournament](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/24/rams-drop-third-straight-ahead-of-conference-tournament/) - The University of Rhode Island women’s tennis team dropped its regular season finale at the URI Tennis Complex on Saturday against the University of Massachusetts, celebrating the lone fourth-year Klara Nelander on senior day.Although the Rams were bested 4-2, the Minutewomen are seeded No. 2 in the upcoming Atlantic 10 Conference Championship, a higher seeding
- [Rhody climbs into playoff picture with third consecutive victory](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/24/rhody-climbs-into-playoff-picture-with-third-consecutive-victory/) - The University of Rhode Island’s women’s lacrosse team rallied from a five-goal deficit against Duquesne University 17-16 on Saturday, setting up a win-or-go-home game against Virginia Commonwealth University in its regular season finale.“I think the nerves were a little bit higher in these [past three] games to keep us in this [playoff] spot,” URI Head
- [Returning players shine in football’s annual spring game](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/24/returning-players-shine-in-footballs-annual-spring-game/) - The University of Rhode Island football team hosted its annual Spring Blue-White Game on Saturday at Meade Stadium.The scrimmage marked the first time that the defending Coastal Athletic Association co-champions put the pads on since Dec. 7, 2024. The Rams are coming off a historic season that featured the most victories in program history, a
- [Rhody rises to top of conference with five-game win streak](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/24/rhody-rises-to-top-of-conference-with-five-game-win-streak/) - The University of Rhode Island baseball team secured a crucial weekend sweep against the University of Dayton before beating Brown University on Wednesday for a fifth straight win.“We have a lot of confidence right now,” Rhode Island Head Coach Raphael Cerrato said. “Winning breeds confidence, and the more confident you are, the better baseball player
- [Ryan: Have a Cigar, you’re gonna go far](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/24/ryan-have-a-cigar-youre-gonna-go-far/) - If you had told me I’d be the arts & culture editor of The Good Five Cent Cigar two years ago, I’d be very confused.And no, not just because at that point, the section was titled “entertainment” – because as a sports media student, I never thought I’d consider working outside of that field.I’ve always
- [Abbie: An only child learns to work with others in her last semester](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/24/abbie-an-only-child-learns-to-work-with-others-in-her-last-semester/) - One of the most common questions asked of graduating seniors, retiring workers or generally people that their peers deem as old is always, “What advice do you have for those younger than you?”The best advice I can give to any nervous freshman looking to get involved in that club or team is to wait till
- [Will: My thank you and goodbye to the Cigar](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/24/will-my-thank-you-and-goodbye-to-the-cigar/) - When visiting the Rhody Cigar website, I clicked on my name, which was attached to many articles at this point. After clicking on the fourth page, I was met with an article I had completely forgotten about, which I wrote three years ago.To say I wrote it is a stretch. I had no knowledge of
- [Cannabis usage at URI: Yay or nay?](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/24/cannabis-usage-at-uri-yay-or-nay/) - For decades, marijuana use has been shrouded in stigma, entangled in legal red tape and misunderstood by much of the public. But as science continues to pull back the curtain on cannabis, it’s becoming increasingly clear: marijuana is not the villain it was once made out to be. Marijuana use is more than just common,
- [Chan-Smutko’s conclusions: Stop detaining students](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/24/chan-smutkos-conclusions-stop-detaining-students/) - The Trump Administration claims that international college students who participate in pro-Palestinian protests pose a threat to the United States and has been planning to deport them as a punishment for their so-called crimes according to BBC.To be honest, this is depressing and hurtful to students with no criminal record. They shouldn’t be punished if
- [A letter to incoming students](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/24/a-letter-to-incoming-students/) - Dear incoming freshmen,My name is Hannah Sash, and I am a rising junior here, so I’d say I’ve had my fair share of experiences at the University of Rhode Island that have helped me grow. I wanted to write you a little letter giving you some advice to cool down those nerves. Without further ado,
- [‘WrestleMania 41’ went broke in Las Vegas](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/24/wrestlemania-41-wrestlemania-41-went-broke-in-las-vegas/) - World Wrestling Entertainment's “WrestleMania 41,” the company's annual two-night extravaganza, concluded this weekend, falling short of its anticipated hype.The event struggled to recapture the magic of its predecessor, “WrestleMania 40,” which I consider to be one of the best in history, highlighted by Cody Rhodes' emotional WWE Championship victory honoring his father, Dusty Rhodes.“Wrestlemania 41”
- [Little by little, the Light](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/24/little-by-little-the-light/) - There will be a day you noticethe sunchurn out beams anddribbles of light,and stop to feel a softer patch ofgrass with your feet,and feel the breeze’s hymnsand whistles.There will be laughterand defeatand angry Voices saying‘You don’t deserve it”:The tan crescent at twilight,Gentle purrs when the window gets boring,Two hands that can write for hours.but making
- [193 Coffeehouse concludes semester with debut artist](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/24/193-coffeehouse-concludes-semester-with-debut-artist/) - The University of Rhode Island’s 193 Coffeehouse hosted its final band night of the semester on Thursday.The Coffeehouse has hosted a band night almost every week, according to third-year student Ava Colabelli, an events coordinator at the Coffeehouse.“I like that we have a space where people can come and enjoy music on campus,” Colabelli said.
- [Kingston Campus houses 600 eggs in ‘Epic Easter Egg Hunt’](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/24/kingston-campus-houses-600-eggs-in-epic-easter-egg-hunt/) - The annual Easter Egg Hunt hosted by Sojourn Collegiate at the University of Rhode Island brought students together for a night of fun, excitement and community bonding on April 16 and gave students a chance to unwind and have a good time with friends before the start of finals week.Prior to the event, club members
- [Students honored in GSC’s Lavender Graduation](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/24/students-honored-in-gscs-lavender-graduation/) - The Gender and Sexuality Center celebrated members of the LGBTQ+ community with a Lavender Graduation for the class of 2025 on Thursday, April 17.The event was first organized in 1995 by Ronnie Sanslow, a member of the LGBT Affairs Office at the University of Michigan. The event honored and celebrated the achievements of LGBTQ+ students
- [Behind the curtain: ‘Guys and dolls’ breakdown](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/24/behind-the-curtain-guys-and-dolls-breakdown/) - The University of Rhode Island's recent production of "Guys and Dolls” showcases the institution's commitment to theatrical excellence through the collaboration of experienced direction and emerging student talent.The show was based on playwright Damon Runyon’s story and characters, with the music and lyrics written by Frank Loesser and the novel written by Jo Swerling and
- [URI Quad goes green for Earth Day](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/24/uri-quad-goes-green-for-earth-day/) - PHOTO CREDIT: Skylar Connot | Staff PhotographerA student pets a goat from Peckham Farm.A student from a Musicians Guild band performs on the quad during earth day celebration.Student vendors sell different pieces of art on the quad. Ready to sustainably shop, peruse potted plants and weave in between educational posters, students spent a sunny Earth
- [Greek Week raises over $145k](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/24/greek-week-raises-over-145k/) - The University of Rhode Island’s Greek Week wrapped up the evening of April 11 with a dance competition and the announcement of this year’s overall winners: Alpha Delta Pi and Theta Chi.The weeklong event raised a total of $148,000 for Special Olympics Rhode Island and Best Buddies of Rhode Island, according to the URI Greek
- [Men’s club rugby competes in largest New England tournament](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/17/mens-club-rugby-competes-in-largest-new-england-tournament/) - The University of Rhode Island club men’s rugby team competed in its biggest challenge of the season this weekend, the Beast of the East Tournament.This is the biggest collegiate rugby tournament in New England, with 80 teams competing in total. The team had a 4-3 record this season heading into the Beast of the East.The
- [Harrington lecture series spotlights Walter Robinson](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/17/harrington-lecture-series-spotlights-walter-robinson/) - “We’re now a nation where people seek the affirmation they want, rather than the facts they need,” Walter Robinson, a renowned journalist, Pulitzer Prize winner and editor-at-large for The Boston Globe, said to the crowd at the Robert J. Higgins Welcome Center.Robinson delivered a lecture on April 8 in partnership with the Taricani Lecture Series,
- [Women’s tennis falls to top conference opponent](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/17/womens-tennis-falls-to-top-conference-opponent/) - The University of Rhode Island women’s tennis team competed in a make-up match against top Atlantic 10 Conference foe Fordham University on Saturday, falling to the opposing Rams 4-0.This contest came about one week after the teams were scheduled to play on April 5, which was postponed due to inclement weather. Saturday’s rainy conditions forced
- [Stennett secures first individual victory in golf’s fourth-place finish](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/17/stennett-secures-first-individual-victory-in-golfs-fourth-place-finish/) - The University of Rhode Island men’s golf team was unable to hold onto its lead following the opening round, finishing fourth at The Rutherford Intercollegiate this weekend.Coming off their fifth victory of the year at the Dragon Match Play Invitational on April 8, the Rams were riding high heading into the event at Pennsylvania State
- [Fifth-year sprinter reflects on storied URI career](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/17/fifth-year-sprinter-reflects-on-storied-uri-career/) - Fifth-year sprinter Sydney Federico has accumulated many accolades at the University of Rhode Island, including becoming an Atlantic 10 Conference champion in 2023 in the 4x400-meter relay.Now in her second year as captain of the squad led by URI Head Coach Laurie Fiet-Melnick, Federico has stood out both on and off the track as she
- [Golf’s final round comeback falls short](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/03/27/golfs-final-round-comeback-falls-short/) - While shooting its best score of the tournament in the final round, the University of Rhode Island men’s golf team brought home a top-three finish at the Golden Horseshoe Intercollegiate in Williamsburg, Virginia this week.Following a month-long hiatus since their tied-fifth finish at the World Golf Village Intercollegiate on Feb. 24, the Rams traveled down
- [URI Students Visit Welcome Day, Showcase the URI Dance Company Recital and More…](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/17/uri-students-visit-welcome-day-showcase-the-uri-dance-company-recital-and-more/)
- [An honest opinion on sports betting](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/03/27/an-honest-opinion-on-sports-betting/) - Sports betting has become an increasingly popular pastime, with millions of fans placing wagers on games and events every day. While some argue it adds excitement and a deeper connection to the sports we love, others like myself, raise concerns about its potential dangers, including addiction and its impact on the integrity of the game.
- [Writer’s Ranking: March madness mascots](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/03/27/writers-ranking-march-madness-mascots/) - March Madness: the time of year when college basketball fans everywhere trade sleep for brackets, cheer for upsets and pray their parlay hits. It's chaos, it's excitement and it's downright unpredictable—just ask any 16th seed who knocks out a one seed. Sure, I could break down every team's chances of winning the tournament (Go Blue
- [Recommended reading: ‘Wuthering Heights’](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/03/27/recommended-reading-wuthering-heights/) - If you are an outsider who wants to fit in, or a person seeking high social status, “Wuthering Heights” by Emily Brontë is the book for you.You may be familiar with Kate Bush’s song “Wuthering Heights,” where she portrays Catherine as a ghost after her death. Catherine asks Heathcliff to let her into the mansion
- [Seasonal Smiles](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/03/20/seasonal-smiles/) - SmilesNick PowersContributing ArtistAll those daysthat you “graciously” held my cheekwith frozen hands,as my numb dimplesslowly struggled to release their smirk.It was as ifthe harsh Wintercould hear my cries–could hear the quiet snowfallof myseasonal transition.The sun beats down nowand no longercan I lean against the icy airthat held up my desperate facade.I see now in my
- [Joon Ho leaves more to be desired: ‘Mickey 17’ review](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/03/20/joon-ho-leaves-more-to-be-desired-mickey-17-review/) - The following film review contains spoilers:In his follow-up to 2019’s four-time Academy Award winning film “Parasite,” director Bong Joon Ho had audiences anticipating his science-fiction thriller based on the 2022 novel “Mickey7” by Ashton Edward.Despite multiple delays, including an indefinite hold due to the Writers Guild of America and Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television
- [WrestleMania 41: Preview, predictions](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/03/20/wrestlemania-41-preview-predictions/) - The road to WrestleMania is in full swing in World Wrestling Entertainment, and it’s heating up as the weeks go by.As of Sunday, we have four matches set up to go down at WrestleMania 41 taking place on April 19 and 20.Those matches are Tiffany Stratton vs. Charlotte Flair for the WWE Women’s Championship, Iyo
- [Writer’s Ranking: Local warm weather activities](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/03/20/writers-ranking-local-warm-weather-activities/) - It’s finally starting to warm up in Southern Rhode Island. As such, there’s truly nothing like the first warm day of the year you spend outside. For most of the student population, that day is spent relaxing on the Quad with hundreds of others. There’s so much more to spring than that though, especially in
- [Class Column: COM 346](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/03/20/class-column-com-346/) - While I reflect on my undergraduate experience during my fourth and final year of college, I think about the various general education and elective courses I had to take. The highlight class for me was COM 346: Social and Cultural Aspects of Media taught by Professor Daniel Munksgaard.I took this class in the fall semester
- [Dear Diary: Spring break in Manhattan](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/03/20/dear-diary-spring-break-in-manhattan/) - For many college students, spring break usually consists of heading somewhere tropical with your friends. But for me, it meant heading back home to Manhattan, New York City — a place that, even living there my whole life, never fails to surprise me. While others may have relaxed the whole week on a beautiful beach,
- [Hate Letter To: Overstimulation](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/17/hate-letter-to-overstimulation/) - There’s a specific kind of headache that comes from existing in the 21st century, and I’m convinced it has nothing to do with dehydration or a lack of sleep. No, this headache is spawned from the constant barrage of notifications, the glow of a hundred screens, the ceaseless hum of other people’s voices and the
- [Theriault’s Thoughts: NBA Playoff Predictions](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/17/theriaults-thoughts-nba-playoff-predictions/) - Excitement has filled the air of the basketball world as the NBA Playoffs have finally arrived: 16 teams, 15 series, potentially 105 games and one champion.This season’s contenders are pretty easy to point to. In the Eastern Conference, the Boston Celtics (61-21) and Cleveland Cavaliers (64-18) are expected to make it to the Eastern Conference
- [A more ‘optimistic view’: ‘The Crux’ album review](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/17/a-more-optimistic-view-the-crux-album-review/) - Joe Keery, under his stage name, DJO, released his third studio album titled “The Crux” on April 4. The album, which has 12 tracks, takes on a more lighthearted tone than his previous albums.Unlike DJO’s previous album, “Decide” – which the artist used to grapple with the many downsides to fame, such as being constantly
- [From old blood to new blood: FromSoftware reveals ‘The Duskbloods’](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/17/from-old-blood-to-new-blood-fromsoftware-reveals-the-duskbloods/) - Nintendo aired its Nintendo Direct for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 console on April 2. While many reveals were made about the console’s hardware and planned catalogue of games, one showcase stood out in the final few minutes of the broadcast.A woman cloaked in shadow reaches for the hands of a pale man slumped in
- [Economy takes ‘devastating blows’](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/17/economy-takes-devastating-blows/) - Three months into his second term, President Donald Trump's promises of a booming economy and lower grocery prices have crashed harder than a poorly built wall.Instead, we're witnessing economic chaos and a country simmering with unrest, all thanks to his self-inflicted wounds.Trump's trade war, waged against our closest allies, is nothing short of economic malpractice.
- [Breaking the silence: Rhody men’s basketball](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/17/breaking-the-silence-rhody-mens-basketball/) - Spring is often associated with change, new beginnings and brighter days. For the University of Rhode Island men’s basketball team, change has certainly taken place after the conclusion of its 2024-25 season.The Rams have lost nine players from last year's roster, either to graduation or the transfer portal. Eight of those nine players contributed 15
- [Three generations, one tattoo: Markings, meanings, everything in between part 26](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/17/three-generations-one-tattoo-markings-meanings-everything-in-between-part-26/) - I hear my mom shouting for me from down the stairs. I roll my eyes, grab my DS and slowly start walking to the car. ‘I hate coming here,’ I say to myself as we pull up toward the entrance of my grandmother's nursing home. It smells weird, people are groaning in pain and worst
- [This Week In Sports - 4/17](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/17/this-week-in-sports-4-17/) - BaseballFINAL (4/11): University of Rhode Island 8-1 St. Bonaventure UniversityFINAL (4/11): URI 5-3 St. BonaventureFINAL (4/12): St. Bonaventure 12-8 URIFINAL (4/15): Bryant University 7-4 URIFINAL (4/16): URI 16-6 Brown University (7 inn.)Rhode Island cruised to an 8-1 win over St. Bonaventure in the opener of Friday's doubleheader behind a dominant start from third-year Jeremy Urena.
- [Former teammate helps Sabbath transition into closer role](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/17/former-teammate-helps-sabbath-transition-into-closer-role/) - Second-year pitcher Joe Sabbath took over the closer role for the University of Rhode Island baseball team this season; his relationship with last year’s closer has helped the transition.Former closer Tommy Hughes ’24 came to Rhode Island for his sixth season after five years at Southern Connecticut State University and was named a captain. For
- [Martin breaks steeplechase record for second straight week](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/17/martin-breaks-steeplechase-record-for-second-straight-week/) - The University of Rhode Island men’s track and field team made history on Friday at the Friar Invitational when second-year Nick Martin broke the school record in the 3,000-meter steeplechase for the second consecutive meet.Just a week removed from Martin’s record-breaking time of 9:01.18 at the Ocean State Cup on April 4, Martin became the
- [Rams shutout in second consecutive doubleheader](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/17/rams-shutout-in-second-consecutive-doubleheader/) - The University of Rhode Island softball team lost both games of a doubleheader on Monday as it was blanked in the scoring column by Saint Louis University for all 14 innings of play.The Rams managed 11 hits across the two contests, compared to 12 for the Billikens, but couldn’t match the scoring production of the
- [Rhody uses strong starts for series win, splits midweek matchups](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/17/rhody-uses-strong-starts-for-series-win-splits-midweek-matchups/) - The University of Rhode Island baseball team won its third straight weekend series against St. Bonaventure University, while splitting its in-state midweek matchups against Bryant University on Tuesday and Brown University on Wednesday.Weather once again forced Friday to be a doubleheader, where Rhode Island took both games. The Rams kicked off the day with an
- [Musicians Guild goes formal: Guild Prom](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/17/musicians-guild-goes-formal-guild-prom/) - The University of Rhode Island's Musicians Guild hosted a semi-formal Guild Prom on Sunday in the Memorial Union, featuring five different bands.“We usually do free shows, but I feel we're delivering a very high level of quality [at the prom],” first-year Dj Lepine, member of the guild and DJ at the event said.The guild charged
- [Sojourn paints pots, promotes community](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/17/sojourn-paints-pots-promotes-community/) - Students design and paint flower pots in the Ram’s Den at a Spring event hosted by Sojourn Collegiate Ministry. PHOTO CREDIT: Skylar Connor | Staff Photographer Spring is in the air and faith-based organization, Sojourn Collegiate Ministry, hosted a flower pot painting night on April 9 in the University of Rhode Island Ram’s Den. Sojourn
- [URI students premiere rom-com film at the Avon](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/17/uri-students-premiere-rom-com-film-at-the-avon/) - During the 2024 fall semester, the Advanced Topics in Film Media Production class produced and filmed “Geeky In Pink,” a romantic comedy starring Tali Russel and Amelia Connor-McCoy.Directed by second-year Audrey Collins and fourth-year Athena Stamatopoulos, the film screened at the Avon Cinema in Providence on April 8.Collins explained the significance of the film, and
- [Music department gears for fully-German opera](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/17/music-department-gears-for-fully-german-opera/) - The University of Rhode Island’s opera workshop has been hard at work, bringing Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s “Szenen aus Faust” to the stage on April 26.This will be the department’s first opera completely in a foreign language and the first time a United States stage has put on the piece, according to director Devon Russo.While
- [‘It’s a human issue’: University brings awareness to sexual assault](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/17/its-a-human-issue/) - As a part of sexual assault awareness month, the University of Rhode Island’s Violence Prevention and Advocacy Services and the Women’s Center hosted a Take Back the Night Event on April 9.The event, which was held outside the Memorial Union, featured speakers from the student senate, Powerful Independent Notoriously Knowledgeable Women, URI’s Bystander Intervention Program,
- [Coffee with a TA: Darcey Lovell and the female detectives](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/17/coffe-with-private-detectives/) - Teaching assistant Darcey Lovell recently shined light upon the female detectives of the Victorian Era as she unveiled her doctoral research at the Center for Humanities’ final Brown Bag lecture series of the spring semester.Lovell’s lecture explored female detectives in Victorian detective fiction during the from the mid-1800s to around 1915, when detective fiction began
- [Local high school visits for ‘political dialogue’](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/17/local-high-school-visits-for-political-dialogue/) - The University of Rhode Island’s BridgeUSA chapter, BridgeURI, collaborated with St. George’s School’s Civil Discourse fellowship to foster respectful political dialogue.The group of a dozen high school students from St. George’s and their teacher, Sarah Mason, discussed questions presented by BridgeURI such as: “Do executive orders give too much power to the president or are
- [No charges filed in fatal crash](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/17/no-charges-filed-in-fatal-crash/) - No charges will be filed over a crash that killed former University of Rhode Island Memorial Union director Maureen McDermott last fall.The crash occurred at the intersection of Campus Avenue and Lower College Road. McDermott was reportedly struck after the driver turned left on Campus Avenue.The collision occurred on Nov. 6. McDermott died shortly after
- [Leadership award renamed to honor McDermott](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/17/leadership-award-renamed-to-honor-mcdermott/) - The former director of student involvement, Maureen McDermott’s life, service and commitment to campus life inspired the University of Rhode Island to rename the Student Leadership Award upon her passing.By honoring a student who has “positively contributed to the campus community by empowering others and inspiring those around them,” the Rainville Award category recognizes the
- [Early decision option comes to URI](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/17/early-decision-option-comes-to-uri/) - The University of Rhode Island implemented an early decision option for prospective students of the graduating class of 2029.The admissions office tracked opportunities for students nationally, according to Becky Muholland, the director of first-year admission and operations for the undergraduate admission office. Prospective students were interested about early decision at URI, so the office decided
- [Student senate 4/16](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/17/student-senate-4-16/) - The University of Rhode Island Student Senate swore in President Melian Quoira-Reyes and Vice President Bitanya Hailu for the 2025-2026 academic year and met for two separate meetings.The senate met for their first meeting of the 2025-2026 academic year as well as an annual meeting recognizing graduating senators.In their first meeting as president and vice
- [Police beat 4/6-4/13](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/17/police-beat-4-6-4-13/) - Two reports of assault were reported this week. The first instance occurred on Thursday, April 10 and was recorded as a staff incident. The offender was referred to Human Resources for intervention and sanctions. No charges were filed and there were no reported injuries.The second assault occurred Sunday, April 13. The incident was a simple
- [Speakers take to Edwards Auditorium for TEDxURI](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/10/speakers-take-to-edwards-auditorium-for-tedxuri/) - Ten speakers discussed their interpretations of how to find your truth, as this year’s topic at the annual Ted x URI.Before the presentations began, alum Aria Mia Loberti ’20, this year’s keynote speaker, talked about her time at the University of Rhode Island and her accomplishments, such as starring as the lead in the Netflix
- [URI Students Talk With New Student Senate President and Vice President and More…](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/10/uri-students-talk-with-new-student-senate-president-and-vice-president-and-more/)
- [URI Students Head to the State House, Discuss Water Issues On Campus, Rhody Ruckus and More….](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/10/uri-students-head-to-the-state-house-discuss-water-issues-on-campus-rhody-ruckus-and-more/)
- [In peta2’s immersive experience, students ponder the big questions we all should consider](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/10/in-peta2s-immersive-experience-students-ponder-the-big-questions-we-all-should-consider/) - This piece is written by PETA and is opposite the editorial board. Reporting and sentiments do not reflect The Good 5 Cent Cigar staff. The following op-ed is in response to Kat Sheridan’s “They Need to Get a F–king Grip and Get the F–ck Off Our Campus,” published by The Cigar on Thursday, April 3.
- [This Week In Sports - 4/10](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/10/this-week-in-sports-4-10/) - BaseballFINAL (4/4): University of Richmond 10-5 University of Rhode IslandFINAL (4/4): URI 20-1 RichmondFINAL (4/6): URI 12-9 RichmondFINAL (4/9): URI 11-7 Quinnipiac UniversityAfter dropping the first game of a Friday doubleheader to open the series, the Rams offense exploded for 20 runs in the second game to get back into the win column. Fourth-year southpaw
- [Second-year midfielder emerges as top scorer for women’s lacrosse](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/10/second-year-midfielder-emerges-as-top-scorer-for-womens-lacrosse/) - University of Rhode Island second-year midfielder on the women’s lacrosse team, Brinley Myers, has worked her way up to becoming the Rams’ top goal scorer in their inaugural season.Myers, who knew she wanted to play lacrosse at the collegiate level since eighth grade, began playing with Tenacity Project out of California, a women-led lacrosse club
- [Men’s club lacrosse splits weekend matchups](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/10/mens-club-lacrosse-splits-weekend-matchups/) - The University of Rhode Island men's club lacrosse team split its matches this weekend against Bridgewater State University on Saturday and the University of Maine on Sunday.Starting on Saturday, the Rams battled through the rain to put up a fight against BSU, but it wasn’t enough, losing by one goal with the final score being
- [Fourth-year outfielder makes most of ‘last shot’](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/10/fourth-year-outfielder-makes-most-of-last-shot/) - The University of Rhode Island baseball team’s fourth-year right fielder Eric Genther surpassed 200 career hits against the University of Massachusetts on March 28 with a five-RBI, three-hit day.It was one of the many strong days he’s had at the plate this season, playing an important role for the offense as a table-setter in the
- [Rams respond from tough opening round to win tournament](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/10/rams-respond-from-tough-opening-round-to-win-tournament/) - The University of Rhode Island men’s golf team led from start to finish in the semifinal and championship matches at the Dragon Match Play Invitational this week on its way to its fifth victory of the year.Rhode Island traveled to Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania for the event, which was broken into two different segments. The eight-team
- [Rowing earns pair of victories against conference competition](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/10/rowing-earns-pair-of-victories-against-conference-competition/) - The University of Rhode Island women’s rowing team traveled to Ridgefield, New Jersey to participate in the Saint Joseph’s University Invitational over the weekend, where the team had multiple first-place finishes.In the event on Saturday, Rhode Island’s First Varsity 8+ boat placed first in heat one with a time of 6:55.9. In the final, the
- [Women’s track and field gathers nine wins in Smithfield](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/10/womens-track-and-field-gathers-nine-wins-in-smithfield/) - The University of Rhode Island women’s track and field team traveled up the road to Bryant University to compete in the Ocean State Cup over the weekend and came home as first-place finishers.With questionable weather conditions plaguing Bryant for the second straight weekend, the meet, originally scheduled for Saturday afternoon, was moved to Friday. The
- [Record-breaking performances help Rams defeat in-state opponents](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/10/record-breaking-performances-help-rams-defeat-in-state-opponents/) - The University of Rhode Island track and field team emerged victorious in the first-ever Ocean State Cup as the men’s team contributed 175 points to the combined win in Smithfield on Friday behind multiple broken records.Over the course of the past few years, Bryant University track and field Head Coach Mitchell Switzer has pushed for
- [Rams cling to postseason hopes with conference split](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/10/rams-cling-to-postseason-hopes-with-conference-split/) - Heading into its last month of the regular season, the University of Rhode Island women’s lacrosse team split its games, as the Rams fell to Saint Joseph’s University on Friday before taking down La Salle University on Wednesday to stay in the conversation for the postseason.Hosting the Hawks on Friday morning earlier than scheduled due
- [Softball drops fourth consecutive series, shutout in midweek doubleheader](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/10/softball-drops-fourth-consecutive-series-shutout-in-midweek-doubleheader/) - The University of Rhode Island’s softball team suffered four losses in five games this week, as it dropped a series against Atlantic 10 Conference opponent Saint Joseph's University over the weekend, followed by a midweek sweep at the hands of in-state rival Brown University.The Rams and Hawks were originally scheduled to start their series on
- [Let’s talk about sex: Hookup culture](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/10/lets-talk-about-sex-hookup-culture/) - Hookup culture, especially as it's promoted through social media and dating apps, has become a toxic and shallow aspect of modern relationships. While it may seem like a liberating way to explore one’s sexuality, in reality, it often leads to feelings of emptiness, miscommunication and even emotional harm.First, dating apps like Tinder, Bumble and Hinge
- [‘First we mine, then we craft’: ‘A Minecraft Movie’ review](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/10/first-we-mine-then-we-craft-a-minecraft-movie-review/) - The following film review is spoiler-free.In the latest installment of the ‘video game to film adaptation’ series, society has been blessed with “A Minecraft Movie.” If you’ve been online in the slightest over the past two or three weeks, there’s a pretty good chance you’ve been blasted with the lines “flint and steel” or “I
- [A deep dive into gender at URI](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/10/a-deep-dive-into-gender-at-uri/) - When I was a child, I watched movies that took place in suburban American high schools, such as “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” and “Mean Girls.” These movies had jocks and preppy girls, who seemed to be the dominant forces in schools.I didn’t have much experience with people like this, growing up in public
- [Nintendo Switch 2: Innovation for a price](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/10/nintendo-switch-2-innovation-for-a-price/) - Nintendo held an hour-long livestream showcasing its second version of its Nintendo Switch console, aptly named the Nintendo Switch 2, on April 2. I sat in my chair eagerly, awaiting new features and game announcements (literally just “Animal Crossing”).And finally, it came. Touting a larger screen, 256 gigabytes of storage, better graphics, 120 frames per
- [How NIL has ruined the thing I love](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/10/how-nil-has-ruined-the-thing-i-love/) - NIL, which stands for Name, Image and Likeness, has forever changed the college sports landscape by causing colleges to pour more money into programs as well as giving college athletes the most power they have ever held since the inception of college sports.For those unfamiliar with NIL, it refers to a person's legal right to
- [Writer’s Rankings: The Nitro Bar menu](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/10/writers-rankings-the-nitro-bar-menu/) - The Nitro Bar is popping in popularity. This quiet coffee shop in Newport has gained fame online, with its TikTok account amassing over 462,000 followers. This not-so-hidden gem has become a staple for not only college students, but also small business supporters. This small shop has brought people from all over the country flying in
- [Rhody storms back to take series, extends win streak to three](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/10/rhody-storms-back-to-take-series-extends-win-streak-to-three/) - The University of Rhode Island baseball team won another hard-fought series over the weekend against the University of Richmond, following it up by avenging an earlier loss against Quinnipiac University on Wednesday.For the second weekend in a row, the Rams played a doubleheader on Friday due to weather. The similarities didn’t end there; once again,
- [BOND invites students to blind dating contest](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/10/bond-invites-students-to-blind-dating-contest/) - Brothers on a New Direction concluded their BOND week last week, celebrating their organization with a variety of different events and student activities from live music performances to game shows.One such event was an original game show "Love or Dub.” The event took place on April 2, from 7 to 9 p.m in Edwards Auditorium.
- [Mathematicians gather for 15th annual Calc-Bowl](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/10/mathematicians-gather-for-15th-annual-calc-bowl/) - The 15th Annual University of Rhode Island Calc-Bowl brought together mathematical minds from across the state, as teams from high schools and Naval Academy students competed in a fast-paced calculus showdown on April 2.The URI Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematical Sciences hosted the event in the Swan Hall Auditorium. The event Calc-Bowl was sponsored
- [North Woods: Hub of conservation, exploration](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/10/north-woods-hub-of-conservation-exploration/) - The North Woods off the University of Rhode Island’s campus is home to a variety of species and is a hub of activity for wildlife research and conservation at the university.The North Woods Hiking and Conservation Club, which was founded two years ago, seeks to educate students on the value of the North Woods, according
- [Political science professors answer: ‘Can Trump do that?’](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/10/political-science-professors-answer-can-trump-do-that/) - President Donald Trump continues to slash government agencies and federal funding, which begs the question: Can he do that?Since the start of President Trump’s second term, he’s implemented multiple new policies and made changes based on his strong beliefs, according to Peter McLaughlin, an assistant political science professor at the University of Rhode Island.One of
- [Students ‘share their stripes’ in rare diseases club](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/10/students-share-their-stripes-in-rare-diseases-club/) - The University of Rhode Island's student chapter of the National Organization for Rare Disorders is looking to boost campus awareness by ‘sharing their stripes’ to build a deeper education of rare diseases on campus.Founded in February by first-year neuroscience major Lauren Junge, the club aims to bring awareness to all diseases, according to Junge. This
- [‘Populism is the key to victory’: Vanderbilt historian gives Kingston lecture](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/10/populism-is-the-key-to-victory-vanderbilt-historian-gives-kingston-lecture/) - Jefferson Cowie, professor and Pulitzer Prize-winning historian from Vanderbilt University, came to Kingston to discuss the resurrection of populism in American politics in recent years.Cowie’s lecture at the University of Rhode Island concluded the URI Center for the Humanities series titled “Sustaining Democracy.”Populism is a political ideology, commonly held by the middle and working class,
- [Hospital critics sued, former employees lead opposition](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/10/hospital-critics-sued-former-employees-lead-opposition/) - The crowd erupted into cheers at the South Kingstown High School auditorium on Thursday, April 3, as Claudia Swain, former South County Hospital vice president of development, stood before 400 people to recognize the community for sticking by her side as she fought a lawsuit from South County Health.Swain is just one of the hospital’s
- [Student senate swears in new leadership](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/10/student-senate-swears-in-new-leadership/) - Meilin Quiroa Reyes and Bitanya Hailu are the new the University of Rhode Island student senate president and vice president, centering their campaign of student accessibility on resources, transportation and dining.There are many resources students do not know about that could greatly benefit them, according to Reyes.“We want to create a hub that puts them
- [URI, UCONN to expand STEM research](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/10/uri-uconn-to-expand-stem-research/) - The University of Rhode Island and the University of Connecticut have received joint contracts from General Dynamics Electric Boat to expand their research and education in naval STEM fields.URI’s Navy STEM coalition has been active since 2017, originally targeting undergraduate students to inform them on job opportunities in naval science and technologies, according to program
- [URI announces masters of public health program](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/10/uri-announces-masters-of-public-health-program/) - The University of Rhode Island will introduce a masters of public health program in the fall 2025 semester, expanding its Department of Public Health with an interdisciplinary approach designed to address contemporary health challenges."We've seen a lot of demand from students for this type of degree," Natalie Sabik, associate professor of public health, said. "Graduates
- [Student senate 4/9](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/10/student-senate-4-9/) - The University of Rhode Island Student Senate failed to pass bills amending bylaw and constitutional changes on eight new advocacy seats.With a 22-10 vote by secret ballot, the bill amending the bylaw and constitutional changes for advocacy seats didn’t meet the three-quarters majority requirement for a bill to pass, as stated in the student senate
- [Police beat 3/16-3/23](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/10/police-beat-3-16-3-23-2/) - On March 16, two arrests were made at Browning Hall at 11:20 p.m. Two students were taken into custody and handed over to the Narragansett Police Department. Both suspects had warrants out for their arrests for previous shoplifting charges. Two drug offenses were reported, one was at Butterfield Hall on Monday, March 17. Two students
- [Police Beat 3/30-4/6](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/10/police-beat-3-30-4-6/) - Fireworks were located in the ceiling of Boss Ice Area on Friday night. The fireworks were identified by University of Rhode Island police as M80s, an explosive that was federally banned in 1966 according to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.The explosives were located at 10:09 p.m. on Friday and the scene was
- [‘We are here to say our stories matter’: Gender and Sexuality Center hosts gala](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/03/06/we-are-here-to-say-our-stories-matter-gender-and-sexuality-center-hosts-gala/) - The Gender and Sexuality Center hosted its annual Queer and Trans People of Color Black History Month Gala on Thursday, Feb. 27 at the Robert J. Higgins Welcome Center in honor of Black History Month. This event focused on bringing together community members to honor resilience and storytelling through the theme “Mending the Fabric: Weaving
- [‘They need to get a f–king grip and get the f–ck off our campus': Some students disagree with PETA2 simulation](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/03/they-need-to-get-a-f-king-grip-and-get-the-f-ck-off-our-campus/) - PETA2 visited campus last week to showcase a controversial virtual reality experience where students experienced what PETA2 claims it is like to be a prey animal, prompting outrage from students. The virtual reality experience to promote veganism, called “When They Came For Us,” was a seven minute VR video game where students were abducted by
- [Love Letter To: ‘Meteora’](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/03/love-letter-to-meteora/) - Linkin Park's sophomore album, "Meteora," celebrated its 22nd anniversary on March 25.This album features many of the band's best works. "Numb," "Faint" and "Somewhere I Belong" are among the biggest hits, and you might have heard them on rock stations across the country, since their music still gets a lot of airtime even all these
- [‘The work is mysterious and important’: A spoiler-free review of ‘Severance’](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/03/the-work-is-mysterious-and-important-a-spoiler-free-review-of-severance/) - Throughout my life, I have worked a few jobs, some of which I have truly hated. There were jobs that were bad enough that I wished that I could close my eyes when I clock in and end up in my bed with no memory of the shift that transpired. But then I began to
- [Police Beat 3/16-3/23](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/03/27/police-beat-3-16-3-23/) - The following article has a name redaction and correction as of April 3. 18-year-old Evan Chant, named in the original print version, was exonerated of all charges and cleared of any wrong doing, according to URI Police Lieutenant Thomas Quaratella. Upon further investigation of Chant's charge, it was learned he was a mistaken identity and
- [Tona breaks long-standing men’s track and field record](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/03/tona-breaks-long-standing-mens-track-and-field-record/) - On Thursday, March 27, fourth-year Ryan Tona competed in the Texas Relays, breaking the University of Rhode Island’s decathlon record in his first attached meet in two seasons.Tona was the lone Ram to make the 1,909-mile trip to Austin, Texas, and he returned triumphant as he achieved what he set out to do: break Rhode
- [Rams bounce back from sweep with midweek victory](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/03/rams-bounce-back-from-sweep-with-midweek-victory/) - Over the weekend, the University of Rhode Island softball team got swept by Loyola University Chicago, then responded with a victory over Bryant University on Wednesday.After picking up a 5-4 win against Providence College on March 26, URI was looking to take its momentum into the weekend and gain some ground in the Atlantic 10
- [Rhody uses offensive outburst for three straight wins](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/03/rhody-uses-offensive-outburst-for-three-straight-wins/) - The University of Rhode Island baseball team bounced back in conference play with a series win against the University of Massachusetts over the weekend before taking down Boston College on Wednesday.With UMass moving to the Mid-Atlantic Conference next year, this weekend marked the final series between the teams in Atlantic 10 Conference play after over
- [This Week In Sports - 4/3](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/03/this-week-in-sports-4-3/) - BaseballFinal (3/28): University of Massachusetts 6-3 University of Rhode IslandFinal (3/28): URI 13-1 UMassFinal (3/29): URI 17-6 UMassFinal (4/2): URI 11-9 Boston College (10 inn.)URI got the series win in its final regular season series against the Minutemen as Atlantic 10 Conference opponents. On Wednesday, URI survived a comeback bid from BC after a game-tying
- [Bjorn earns recognition for athletic accomplishments at URI](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/03/bjorn-earns-recognition-for-athletic-accomplishments-at-uri/) - The University of Rhode Island Athletic Director of 18 years, Thorr Bjorn, is being honored by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics as one of the 28 Athletic Directors of the Year on June 10.Bjorn is one of four recipients in the Football Championship Subdivision, following URI football’s best season in the Coastal
- [Sailing club makes splash with national ranking](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/03/sailing-club-makes-splash-with-national-ranking/) - The University of Rhode Island club sailing team traveled to Charles River Basin, Mystic Lake and Harpswell Sound last weekend to compete in multiple regattas.Before attending the regattas, the team earned recognition for their spring season results so far, being ranked 14th in the nation by Sail1Design in open team racing for the first time
- [Bulinski becomes breakout star for softball](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/03/bulinski-becomes-breakout-star-for-softball/) - Third-year slugger Kylie Bulinski is in the midst of a career year for the University of Rhode Island softball team, which is no coincidence following a coaching change this past offseason.“The new coaching staff came in, and they took one look at me and were like, ‘Ok, she’s a power hitter,’” Bulinski said. “They kind
- [Third-year swimmer receives award for community outreach](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/03/third-year-swimmer-receives-award-for-community-outreach/) - Third-year swimmer Rylee Kelly learned that she had been selected by the Greater Providence YMCA as one of six 2025 Y Heroes after giving a tour of women’s athletics to a group from the YMCA in January.“It was super unexpected,” Kelly said. “Right after that, the CEO of the YMCA in Providence called me and
- [Rowing kicks off spring season in NJ](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/03/rowing-kicks-off-spring-season-in-nj/) - The University of Rhode Island women's rowing team competed this weekend at the Doc Hosea Invitational in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, where the Rams collected multiple top-five finishes.In Rhode Island’s first competition of the spring season, the team finished second in the heats of the First Varsity 8+ division, which was enough to advance to
- [Rams stay undefeated in conference play, drop midweek match](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/03/rams-stay-undefeated-in-conference-play-drop-midweek-match/) - The University of Rhode Island women’s tennis team took down Atlantic 10 Conference opponent Davidson College 4-1 over the weekend before falling to Bryant University in a tight-knit 4-3 contest on Tuesday.Windy conditions with a high of 45 degrees Fahrenheit on Sunday afternoon at the URI Tennis Complex did not deter the Rams, who engaged
- [Piccone’s runner-up finish leads Rams to sixth place](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/03/piccones-runner-up-finish-leads-rams-to-sixth-place/) - The University of Rhode Island women’s track and field team sent athletes to compete in North Carolina State University’s Raleigh Relays and Bryant University’s Black and Gold Invitational over the weekend, with athletes recording personal bests across both meets.Fifth-year sprinter Sydney Federico and third-year Lily Saul were the Rams’ sole representatives at the Raleigh Relays,
- [Dismantling Education: Trump’s latest target](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/03/dismantling-education-trumps-latest-target/) - The Department of Education has come to a close, thanks to United States President Donald Trump and his nonsensical executive orders.On March 12, the Trump administration announced it’s cutting nearly half of the staff at the DOE, according to George Martínez, a co-host for the National Public Radio podcast “Up First.” After the announcement, many
- [Butting Heads: Wiley vs. Garrahy: A tale of two residence halls](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/03/butting-heads-wiley-vs-garrahy-a-tale-of-two-residence-halls/) - The following article was written with dignity on April 1.John MoranContributing ReporterWiley Hall – a sanctuary like no other. A self-contained acropolis. Within the storied walls and air-conditioned rooms lies members of the best community on campus. But to just call these intrepid academics mere “residences” doesn't tell the whole story. You see, we come
- [‘There is no judgement here’: Rhody Ridiculousness](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/03/there-is-no-judgement-here-rhody-ridiculousness/) - The Rhody Ridiculousness improv troupe took to the stage on Friday in their first performance of the spring semester, where members of the club played out scenarios based on suggestions from the audience.“We had a really great audience with really great suggestions, and I think our troupe did really well with incorporating them while also
- [Queer Prom: An atmosphere of inclusion](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/03/queer-prom-an-atmosphere-of-inclusion/) - The Gender and Sexuality Center hosted a Queer Prom on Friday in the Memorial Union Ram’s Den, encapsulating the essence of a high school prom, while celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community.“I’m excited to see that there’s an openly queer community here, because it’s really hard to find sometimes,” Emma Asselin, a first-year at Rhode Island College,
- [‘Impressive’ turnout for ASA bingsu night](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/03/impressive-turnout-for-asa-bingsu-night/) - The Asian Student Association showcased bingsu, a Korean shaved ice dessert, in an event titled Bingsu Night, as one of their mini events for the semester on March 25.Traditionally, bingsu is mixed with red bean paste, according to Sara Cho, the president of the ASA. Cho curated the event to teach people about Korean culture
- [Coffy with a proffy: Colleen McAlister](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/03/coffy-with-a-proffy-colleen-mcalister/) - Assistant Teaching Professor Colleen McAlister intertwines her interests in archaeology and Spanish literature, allowing her to teach a variety of classes at the university over the past two years.McAlister grew up in Monroe, Connecticut and attended the University of Connecticut where she received a bachelor's degree in anthropology and Spanish in 2013. From there, she
- [Quinn Hall tests highest for lead concentration](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/03/quinn-hall-tests-highest-for-lead-concentration/) - Quinn Hall, a building next to the quad, tested higher than any other building on campus when the University of Rhode Island Office of Utilities staff collected water samples for analysis of lead levels in the drinking water in February.All other buildings on campus tested at 0.005 mg/L or below, according to the Water Quality
- [Ongoing library mold project awaits funding](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/03/ongoing-library-mold-project-awaits-funding/) - After a nearly two-semester-long project to remedy mold in the Robert L. Carothers library, both remediation phases ended Feb. 13 to make the library safe for students and staff, but funding for further work might not be granted.“I can tell you with complete confidence that the spaces are safe,” said Karl Calvo, the assistant vice
- [Student Senate 4/2](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/03/student-senate-4-2/) - The University of Rhode Island Student Senate discussed bills regarding the amendment of bylaws outlining eight new constituency seats and met with the counseling center for a presentation.The senate discussed a bill proposed by College of Engineering Rep. Cole Rinne, outlining eight new constituency seats which would be added to the student senate if passed.The
- [Police Beat 3/23-3/30](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/04/03/police-beat-3-23-3-30/) - Individuals were escorted off campus after trespassing near the Robert L. Carothers Library on Wednesday, March 26. Found to be a transient party, according to Lieutenant Thomas Quaratella, the individuals were found after a suspicious person was reported to the University of Rhode Island Police Department. Officers arrived on the scene at 10:30 p.m. and
- [Rhode Islanders head to polls: Question 3](https://rhodycigar.com/2024/11/05/rhode-islanders-head-to-polls-question-3/) - Question 3 on the 2024 Rhode Island ballot asks voters to approve a $120 million housing bond, which is the largest proposed housing bond in Rhode Island history. The bond is split into six sections: $80 million for affordable housing, $10 million for acquisition and revitalization, $20 million for homeownership, $5 million for site acquisition,
- [URI Students Explore Under The Water With Scuba Diving Course, Joan Tewkesbury, and More...](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/03/27/uri-students-explore-under-the-water-with-scuba-diving-course-joan-tewkesbury-and-more/)
- [Rams remain red-hot with conference sweep](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/03/27/rams-remain-red-hot-with-conference-sweep/) - The University of Rhode Island women’s tennis team extended its winning streak to five games with a pair of wins during its first weekend of action against Atlantic 10 Conference opponents.After earning three consecutive wins on their Louisiana trip from March 12-14, the Rams stayed on the road to face off against George Washington University
- [This Week In Sports - 3/27](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/03/27/this-week-in-sports-3-27/) - BaseballFINAL (3/21): University of Rhode Island 8-2 George Washington UniversityFINAL (3/22): George Washington 8-7 URIFINAL (3/23): George Washington 10-9 URIFINAL (3/25): Quinnipiac University 9-8 URIWith their win on Friday, the Rams extended their winning streak to nine games, however it would be snapped the next day. URI was holding a 7-6 lead going into the
- [First-year pitcher makes mark in Rams rotation](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/03/27/first-year-pitcher-makes-mark-in-rams-rotation/) - First-year pitcher Jake Cullen entered the starting rotation following a stellar outing in a midweek game; now he spends his weekdays in the dugout with his eyes set on his weekend starts.Taking advantage of opportunities early in his career, Cullen impressed with three shutout innings alongside seven strikeouts against Sacred Heart University in relief on
- [First-year Swedish native shines for women’s tennis](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/03/27/first-year-swedish-native-shines-for-womens-tennis/) - Sweden is over 3,700 miles away from Rhode Island; for most people, this would be a dealbreaker when deciding on a college, but that’s not the case for first-year member of the University of Rhode Island women’s tennis team Anastasia Pettersson.Pettersson, a native of Ydre, Sweden, is majoring in business and is also trilingual; she
- [Growing swim club prepares for Nationals](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/03/27/growing-swim-club-prepares-for-nationals/) - The University of Rhode Island swim club is the second largest club sport on campus and has seen continued growth year after year.With over 50 swimmers, the URI swim club has grown into one of the largest club sports teams on campus in only a short number of years. With this growth, the club has
- [Caldon’s photography path leads to memorable moments](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/03/27/caldons-photography-path-leads-to-memorable-moments/) - Fourth-year sports media and communication major Connor Caldon started his photography journey six years ago, a path that started with a now-defunct summer baseball team and has led Caldon to an internship with the Baltimore Orioles.In his junior year of high school, Caldon took a photography class where he learned the basics of photography with
- [Rams open outdoor season in Orlando](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/03/27/rams-open-outdoor-season-in-orlando/) - The University of Rhode Island women’s track and field team traveled to Orlando, Florida over the weekend to open its outdoor season at the University of Central Florida’s Black and Gold Invitational.The team sent 10 student-athletes to compete in 12 different events across Friday and Saturday.Temperatures in Orlando reached as high as 75 degrees Fahrenheit
- [Rhody snaps losing skid with first ever conference win](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/03/27/rhody-snaps-losing-skid-with-first-ever-conference-win/) - The University of Rhode Island women’s lacrosse team fell to Davidson College before snapping a three-game losing skid against George Washington University this week.On Saturday afternoon, Rhody traveled to Davidson, North Carolina, where they were taken down by the Wildcats 18-7.The Rams remained competitive early, with second-year Brinley Myers’ second goal pulling URI within two
- [Softball drops series to conference favorite, splits midweek doubleheader](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/03/27/softball-drops-series-to-conference-favorite-splits-midweek-doubleheader/) - The University of Rhode Island softball team competed in its first home series of the season against the University of Dayton this weekend, dropping two of the three games, before splitting a doubleheader against Providence College to make its record 7-16.The three-game set with Dayton was the second against an Atlantic 10 Conference opponent for
- [Late leads slip away in losing week for baseball](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/03/27/late-leads-slip-away-in-losing-week-for-baseball/) - The University of Rhode Island baseball team took a lead into the eighth inning of all four of its games this week, but could only muster one win alongside a trio of one-run losses.Riding an eight-game winning streak, the sky seemed to be the limit as Rhode Island opened its first home series of the
- [URI professor reimagines Bach on bass guitar](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/03/27/uri-professor-reimagines-bach-on-bass-guitar/) - Joseph Bentley, a distinguished music professor at the University of Rhode Island, performed a reimagined version of Bach’s “Cello Suite No. 6” entirely on electric bass guitar in his concert titled “You Can’t Do That!” on Saturday at the university's Fine Arts Center.Bentley's rendition of the piece incorporated the modern electric bass, blending it with
- [Kidnapt wins second annual Big Nice Band Battle](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/03/27/kidnapt-wins-second-annual-big-nice-band-battle/) - The University of Rhode Island’s Musicians Guild hosted its second and final competitive show of the academic year, the Big Nice Band Battle, in the Ram’s Den on Friday, with student bands fighting for the ultimate prize: studio time.The show was sponsored by Big Nice Studio out of Lincoln and was judged by a panel
- [‘We all come here for the same reasons’: A closer look into MSA’s Iftar night](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/03/27/we-all-come-here-for-the-same-reasons-a-closer-look-into-msas-iftar-night/) - During the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, members of the University of Rhode Island’s Muslim Student Association gather for Itfar to pray, break their fast and build community.Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. Practicing Muslims observe this month by fasting from sunrise to sunset and devoting time to prayer and family, according
- [‘Her entire life has been about creativity’: Joan Tewkesbury visits URI](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/03/27/her-entire-life-has-been-about-creativity-joan-tewkesbury-visits-uri/) - University of Rhode Island students and film enthusiasts had the opportunity this past week to engage with Joan Tewkesbury, a pioneering screenwriter from Hollywood's “New Hollywood” era.Tewkesbury, 88, visited URI to discuss her screenplay for "Nashville," the 1975 Robert Altman film that became a seminal work of American cinema.The event was organized by the communication
- [Building on History: The Memorial Union Bar](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/03/27/building-on-history-the-memorial-union-bar-2/) - In the ’70s and early ’80s, the Memorial Union at the University of Rhode Island housed The Pub, a local bar serving alcoholic beverages to students and professors.The bar saw a tumultuous history during its lifespan, opening in 1971.While its history is highly documented, Steven Corey, a member of the student council in the early
- [URI Dining: Does price equal quality?](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/03/27/building-on-history-the-memorial-union-bar/) - The University of Rhode Island’s meal plan rates are lower than the University of Connecticut and the University of Massachusetts Amherst, according to dining services.However, does lower price necessarily mean lower quality?At URI, the smallest unlimited dining plan costs $2,800 a semester and the largest is $3,200 a semester, according to URI dining services. In
- [Green Line Apothecary closes its doors](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/03/27/green-line-apothecary-closes-its-doors/) - After eight years of serving the Rhode Island community, Green Line Apothecary has permanently closed its doors, so that owners, Ken and Christina Procaccianti, could spend more time with their kids.Originally a way to create a modern version of the classic American drugstore, the Apothecary grew from a single location in Wakefield with four employees,
- [Senate leadership candidates debate ‘student needs’](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/03/27/senate-leadership-candidates-debate-student-needs/) - University of Rhode Island Student Senate presidential and vice presidential candidates took the podium on Monday to share their stance on campus issues, upcoming plans and main initiatives at a debate in the Center for Biotechnology and Life Sciences.Student senate Head Jurist Andrew Ebrahimpour ran for president against Cultural Affairs Committee Chair Meilin Quiroa Reyes
- [Senate pushes for two-direction shuttle](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/03/27/senate-pushes-for-two-direction-shuttle/) - Student Senate Vice President Sanah Feroz, is working with the University of Rhode Island Department of Transportation and Parking to implement bi-directional shuttle services moving in one loop throughout campus based on a Rhody Shuttle Survey she set up to gain feedback from students, faculty and staff.Over 900 URI community members responded to the survey,
- [Cracking found in Brookside Hall](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/03/27/cracking-found-in-brookside-hall/) - University of Rhode Island housing officials are closely monitoring a structural crack in Brookside Hall's north tower, determining the issue is cosmetic and not a safety concern, according to Tim Valton II, associate director of facilities for housing and residence life at URI.The 15 to 20-foot crack was discovered in early March in a fifth-floor
- [URI part of widespread Dept. of Ed investigation](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/03/27/uri-part-of-widespread-dept-of-ed-investigation/) - The Department of Education is investigating the University of Rhode Island as part of an investigation into The PhD Project, according to the DOE.URI is a participant of The PhD Project, which encourages students of color to pursue their PhD in business, according to their website. URI was one of 45 universities who received a
- [‘It’s not as big as we hoped’: Student Senate passes 2025-26 budget](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/03/27/its-not-as-big-as-we-hoped-student-senate-passes-2025-26-budget/) - The University of Rhode Island’s Student Senate budget was increased from $1.3 million to $1.4 million for the 2025-2026 academic year, according to Nicholas Cronan, the student senate's director of treasury.“It sounds like a big increase, but it's not as big as we hoped,” Cronan said. “Especially because costs all across the board have gone
- [SK champions Green Amendment](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/03/27/sk-champions-green-amendment/) - A green amendment was proposed to be added to the Rhode Island Constitution under Article I protecting the right to clean air, soil, climate and the environment’s natural values for citizens of Rhode Island, on Feb. 21.The Peace Dale Congregational Church’s Green Team has been working with Sen. Susan Sosnowski, who represents South Kingstown’s district,
- [Fine Arts adds three new galleries](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/03/27/fine-arts-adds-three-new-galleries/) - The $96 million Fine Arts Center improvement project at the University of Rhode Island is on schedule to be completed by the end of 2025, featuring three new art galleries for faculty, students and local artists.Construction of the new center began in 2019, according to Karl Calvo, assistant vice president of facilities at URI. The
- [Student Senate 3/26](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/03/27/student-senate-3-26/) - The University of Rhode Island Student Senate met with members of the URI Division of Student Affairs, passed bills acknowledging three clubs as senate-recognized organizations and discussed a bill to add an off-campus renter liaison.Dean of Students Dan Graney and Vice President of the Division of Student Affairs, Ellen Reynolds, spoke on behalf of the
- [URI Student Senate election candidate statements](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/03/25/uri-student-senate-election-candidate-statements/) - A note from the election chair: As we approach this election cycle, it's clear that it will be a competitive one with all seats likely to be filled. Senators have already begun planning and campaigning in ways that reflect the increased interest in this process — whether by sharing their platforms on social media, boothing
- [URI Students Meet Basil The Therapy Dog and More!](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/03/21/uri-students-meet-basil-the-therapy-dog-and-more/)
- [Club equestrian rides high at regionals](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/03/20/club-equestrian-rides-high-at-regionals/) - The University of Rhode Island club equestrian team traveled to its home turf at Hunter Ridge in Ashaway, Rhode Island on Sunday to compete in Regionals.Before this weekend, the team started off the spring semester on a roll, with first-year Keely Grady putting up a performance on March 1 that earned her High Point Rider
- [This Week In Sports - 3/20](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/03/20/this-week-in-sports-3-20/) - BaseballFinal (3/14): University of Rhode Island 5-4 Virginia Commonwealth UniversityFinal (3/15): URI 15-11 VCUFinal (3/15): URI 5-1 VCUFinal (3/19): URI 3-2 Stonehill CollegeThe Rams extended their winning streak to eight games with a sweep over Atlantic 10 Conference opponent VCU over the weekend and a win on Wednesday over Stonehill. The series against VCU was
- [Let The Madness Begin: MBB NCAA Tournament Preview](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/03/20/let-the-madness-begin-mbb-ncaa-tournament-preview/) - It’s that time of year again, folks; the sun is setting later, Easter Sunday invites are getting sent out and the tax return deadline is fast approaching. But for basketball fans, only one thing comes to mind this time of year: the men’s basketball NCAA Tournament.If you were to pick all 63 games at random,
- [URI Women’s Basketball: A Season in Review](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/03/20/uri-womens-basketball-a-season-in-review/) - The University of Rhode Island women’s basketball team finished just above .500, with an overall record of 17-16, and earned the fifth spot in the Atlantic 10 Conference standings.After shaky non-conference play, which included a five-game losing streak, the Rams turned things around in the second half of the season, finishing with an 11-7 conference
- [URI Men’s Basketball: A Season in Review](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/03/20/uri-mens-basketball-a-season-in-review/) - From the best start since 1947 to getting knocked out in the opening round of the Atlantic 10 Conference tournament, calling the University of Rhode Island men’s basketball team’s 2024-25 season a ‘rollercoaster’ would be an understatement.The peaks of the season were very high, as the Rams kicked the year off with a nine-game winning
- [Fourth-year sprinter builds legacy as ‘toughest guy on the track’](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/03/20/fourth-year-sprinter-builds-legacy-as-toughest-guy-on-the-track/) - Jarrett Young is littered all over the University of Rhode Island’s track and field record book, as the fourth-year native of Haverhill, Massachusetts is a seven-time individual champion and nine-time Atlantic 10 Conference champion.Through three and a half years, Young has solidified himself as one of the greatest track and field athletes in the history
- [Decorated swim and dive coach joins URI Hall of Fame](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/03/20/decorated-swim-and-dive-coach-joins-uri-hall-of-fame/) - In a University of Rhode Island Athletics Hall of Fame class that included professional athletes, an NFL head coach and a “Survivor” winner, inductee Lilli Falconer Deering stands out.Her post-collegiate career led her back to the Tootell Aquatic Center, where she spent four seasons setting records with the swim and dive team.“I got inducted with
- [Rams roll to three straight wins ahead of conference play](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/03/20/rams-roll-to-three-straight-wins-ahead-of-conference-play/) - The University of Rhode Island women’s tennis team traveled to Louisiana for three matches before starting conference play, sweeping its opponents Northwestern State University, the University of New Orleans and Nicholls State University in the latter half of spring break.Rhody was coming off of their second loss of the season against Brown University on March
- [Rams suffer second consecutive double-digit loss](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/03/20/rams-suffer-second-consecutive-double-digit-loss/) - A dominant second quarter helped St. Bonaventure University create separation as it defeated the University of Rhode Island women’s lacrosse team 22-10 on Saturday afternoon at Meade Stadium.Prior to the game against St. Bonaventure, Rhode Island took on the Atlantic 10 Conference’s top offense, falling 18-8 at the University of Massachusetts on March 12. First-year
- [Softball drops two of three in opening conference series](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/03/20/softball-drops-two-of-three-in-opening-conference-series/) - The University of Rhode Island softball team traveled to Fairfax, Virginia, and took one game of a three-game series from George Mason University over the weekend.The Rams began conference play with a set on the road against the Patriots, taking the second game of the series with a 7-5 win that took 10 innings to
- [Rhody extends winning streak to eight with undefeated week](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/03/20/rhody-extends-winning-streak-to-eight-with-undefeated-week/) - The University of Rhode Island baseball team opened conference play over the weekend with a series sweep against Virginia Commonwealth University before picking up a midweek win over Stonehill College on Wednesday.VCU placed first in the Atlantic 10 Conference preseason poll but struggled in its non-conference schedule and carried a 4-11 record into the weekend.
- [Multicultural org supports students during Ramadan](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/03/20/multicultural-org-supports-students-during-ramadan/) - To support University of Rhode Island students celebrating Ramadan, the Muslim Student Association is providing students with nutritional and academic resources.By partnering with different student organizations and the local mosque, the MSA has provided students with evening meals, called iftars, from different cultures, thus fostering a sense of community when breaking fast, according to MSA
- [Bebop, female composers highlighted at Jazz Combos](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/03/20/bebop-female-composers-highlighted-at-jazz-combos/) - Jazz voice students, studying under University of Rhode Island professor Atla DeChamplain, accompanied the URI Standard Combo in the second Jazz Combo event of the semester on March 4.The voice students were asked to sing at the combo, according to DeChamplain. It was short notice, so students only knew they were going to be on
- [Student bands impress crowd at 193 Coffeehouse](https://rhodycigar.com/2025/03/20/student-bands-impress-crowd-at-193-coffeehouse/) - 193 Coffeehouse kicked off spring break with live performances from three University of Rhode Island student bands.Despite being slated to start at 6 p.m., the show started around 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 6.There were performances from three different bands: RoseBudThorn, Lino and Cascade.RoseBudThorn made their debut performance as the opener for this show, playing

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- [https://rhodycigar.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/9.23.21.cigar_.FINAL_.final_.pdf](https://rhodycigar.com/https-rhodycigar-com-wp-content-uploads-2021-09-9-23-21-cigar_-final_-final_-pdf/)
- [9/23/2021](https://rhodycigar.com/9-23-2021/)
- [9/16/2021](https://rhodycigar.com/9-16-2021/)
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- [Apparel](https://rhodycigar.com/apparel/) - [tdc_zone type=”tdc_content”][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][/tdc_zone]
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- [Ethan Pellegrino](https://rhodycigar.com/ethan-pellegrino/) - [tdc_zone type=”tdc_content”][vc_row][vc_column][td_block_title title_tag=”h4″ custom_title=”Staff Photgrapher: Ethan Pellegrino” content_align_horizontal=”content-horiz-center” f_header_font_size=”35″][td_block_image_box media_size_image_height=”300″ media_size_image_width=”200″ image_item2=”26817″ image_item0=”26816″ image_item1=”26815″ alignment=”” style=”” display=”” height=”350″ custom_url_item1=”https://rhodycigar.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/A7R01585-2-scaled.jpg” open_in_new_window_item1=”yes” open_in_new_window_item0=”yes” open_in_new_window_item2=”yes” custom_url_item0=”https://rhodycigar.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/A7R07542-scaled.jpg” custom_url_item2=”https://rhodycigar.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DSC01695-scaled.jpg”][td_block_image_box media_size_image_height=”300″ media_size_image_width=”169″ image_item1=”26819″ image_item0=”26818″ image_item2=”26820″ height=”350″ custom_url_item0=”https://rhodycigar.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DSC02382.png” open_in_new_window_item0=”yes” open_in_new_window_item1=”yes” open_in_new_window_item2=”yes” custom_url_item1=”https://rhodycigar.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DSC08554.png” custom_url_item2=”https://rhodycigar.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DSC06747-scaled.gif”][td_block_image_box height=”350″ media_size_image_height=”300″ media_size_image_width=”169″ image_item0=”26822″ image_item1=”26821″ image_item2=”26826″ alignment=”bottom” open_in_new_window_item1=”yes” custom_url_item0=”https://rhodycigar.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DSC07635.png” open_in_new_window_item0=”yes” custom_url_item2=”https://rhodycigar.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DSC08897.png” open_in_new_window_item2=”yes”][/vc_column][/vc_row][/tdc_zone]
- [Siobhan Richards](https://rhodycigar.com/siobhan-richards/) - [tdc_zone type=”tdc_content”][vc_row][vc_column][td_block_title title_tag=”h4″ custom_title=”Staff Photgrapher: Siobhan Richards” content_align_horizontal=”content-horiz-center” f_header_font_size=”35″][td_block_image_box][td_block_image_box][td_block_image_box][/vc_column][/vc_row][/tdc_zone]
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- [Lifestyle](https://rhodycigar.com/lifestyle/)
- [National Businesses](https://rhodycigar.com/national-businesses/)
- [On-Campus](https://rhodycigar.com/on-campus/)
- [Advertising](https://rhodycigar.com/advertising/) - Welcome to the Advertising page here at The URI Good Five Cent Cigar! Are you a local business looking to get advertised? We can do that for you! We not only offer print advertisement but we also offer online advertising as well! Are you a national business looking to get advertised? We can do that
- [Advertising](https://rhodycigar.com/advertise/) - There's no better way to reach the URI campus than through The Good 5 Cent Cigar! We look forward to helping you advertise to the URI community through our print newspaper and website. Contact us at uricigarads@gmail.com to get started or fill out a classified form! Contact our business manager directly at fivecentbusiness@gmail.com! Why advertise with
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- [Gregory Clark](https://rhodycigar.com/gregory-clark/) - [tdc_zone type=”tdc_content”][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image media_size_image_height=”133″ media_size_image_width=”828″ image=”25349″ height=”150″ size=”auto” alignment=”top”][td_block_title f_header_font_size=”35″ content_align_horizontal=”content-horiz-center” f_header_font_weight=”500″ custom_title=”Staff Photographer: Gregory Clark”][vc_empty_space][td_block_instagram instagram_number_of_rows=”3″ instagram_margin=”2″ instagram_id=”gregclarkphotography”][/vc_column][/vc_row][/tdc_zone]
- [Rhody Pics](https://rhodycigar.com/rhody-pics-2/) - [tdc_zone type=”tdc_content”][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image height=”150″ media_size_image_height=”133″ media_size_image_width=”828″ image=”25349″ size=”auto” alignment=”top”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][td_block_instagram instagram_id=”rhody_photos/?hl=en” instagram_header=”off” instagram_number_of_rows=”5″ instagram_margin=”5″][/vc_column][/vc_row][/tdc_zone]
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- [Grace Desanti](https://rhodycigar.com/grace-desanti/) - [vc_row][vc_column][td_block_title custom_title=”Photo Editor: Grace Desanti” f_header_font_size=”35″ content_align_horizontal=”content-horiz-center” f_header_font_weight=”500″][td_block_image_box media_size_image_height=”297″ media_size_image_width=”300″ image_item0=”20759″ image_item1=”20760″ image_item2=”20761″][td_block_image_box media_size_image_height=”300″ media_size_image_width=”259″ image_item0=”20762″ image_item1=”20763″ image_item2=”20764″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content td-stretch-content”][vc_column][td_block_image_box media_size_image_height=”200″ media_size_image_width=”300″ image_item0=”20765″ image_item1=”20766″ image_item3=”20767″ tdc_css=”eyJhbGwiOnsibWFyZ2luLXJpZ2h0IjoiNDciLCJtYXJnaW4tbGVmdCI6IjQ3IiwiZGlzcGxheSI6IiJ9fQ==”][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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## Episode

- [Your Walk to Class 09/22/22](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-09-22-22/) - The URI news you need to know in the time takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: But It Ain't Broke (feat. Vicky Flint) (Erik Jackson Remix Instrumental) (Remix)•Paradox
- [Your Walk to Class 09/22/22](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-09-22-22-2/) - The URI news you need to know in the time takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: But It Ain't Broke (feat. Vicky Flint) (Erik Jackson Remix Instrumental) (Remix)•Paradox
- [Your Walk to Class 09/22/22](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-09-22-22-3/) - The URI news you need to know in the time takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: But It Ain't Broke (feat. Vicky Flint) (Erik Jackson Remix Instrumental) (Remix)•Paradox
- [Your Walk to Class 09/22/22](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-09-22-22-4/) - The URI news you need to know in the time takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: But It Ain't Broke (feat. Vicky Flint) (Erik Jackson Remix Instrumental) (Remix)•Paradox
- [Standing Ovation 05/05/22](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/standing-ovation-05-05-22/) - Everything you need to know about URI sports, heard from the best coaches, players and reporters in the state. This episode, I had the pleasure of talking to Zach Austin. Zach will be going into his third semester as a Staff Reporter for the Cigar Sports section and is also the FM Sports Director for
- [Standing Ovation 05/05/22](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/standing-ovation-05-05-22-2/) - Everything you need to know about URI sports, heard from the best coaches, players and reporters in the state. This episode, I had the pleasure of talking to Zach Austin. Zach will be going into his third semester as a Staff Reporter for the Cigar Sports section and is also the FM Sports Director for
- [Standing Ovation 05/05/22](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/standing-ovation-05-05-22-3/) - Everything you need to know about URI sports, heard from the best coaches, players and reporters in the state. This episode, I had the pleasure of talking to Zach Austin. Zach will be going into his third semester as a Staff Reporter for the Cigar Sports section and is also the FM Sports Director for
- [Standing Ovation 05/05/22](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/standing-ovation-05-05-22-4/) - Everything you need to know about URI sports, heard from the best coaches, players and reporters in the state. This episode, I had the pleasure of talking to Zach Austin. Zach will be going into his third semester as a Staff Reporter for the Cigar Sports section and is also the FM Sports Director for
- [Standing Ovation - Stone Freeman](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/standing-ovation-stone-freeman/) - Everything you need to know about URI sports heard from the best coaches, athletes, and reporters in the state. For this episode, we had the legendary Stone Freeman on the podcast. Stone works as a Sports Media professor at URI as well as the play-by-play announcer for URI Basketball and Football on YurView New England/ESPN+.
- [Standing Ovation - Stone Freeman](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/standing-ovation-stone-freeman-2/) - Everything you need to know about URI sports heard from the best coaches, athletes, and reporters in the state. For this episode, we had the legendary Stone Freeman on the podcast. Stone works as a Sports Media professor at URI as well as the play-by-play announcer for URI Basketball and Football on YurView New England/ESPN+.
- [Standing Ovation - Stone Freeman](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/standing-ovation-stone-freeman-3/) - Everything you need to know about URI sports heard from the best coaches, athletes, and reporters in the state. For this episode, we had the legendary Stone Freeman on the podcast. Stone works as a Sports Media professor at URI as well as the play-by-play announcer for URI Basketball and Football on YurView New England/ESPN+.
- [Standing Ovation - Stone Freeman](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/standing-ovation-stone-freeman-4/) - Everything you need to know about URI sports heard from the best coaches, athletes, and reporters in the state. For this episode, we had the legendary Stone Freeman on the podcast. Stone works as a Sports Media professor at URI as well as the play-by-play announcer for URI Basketball and Football on YurView New England/ESPN+.
- [Your Walk to Class 04/28/22](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-04-28-22/) - The URI news you need to know in the time takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: But It Ain't Broke (feat. Vicky Flint) (Erik Jackson Remix Instrumental) (Remix) · Paradox
- [Your Walk to Class 04/28/22](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-04-28-22-2/) - The URI news you need to know in the time takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: But It Ain't Broke (feat. Vicky Flint) (Erik Jackson Remix Instrumental) (Remix) · Paradox
- [Your Walk to Class 04/28/22](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-04-28-22-3/) - The URI news you need to know in the time takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: But It Ain't Broke (feat. Vicky Flint) (Erik Jackson Remix Instrumental) (Remix) · Paradox
- [Your Walk to Class 04/28/22](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-04-28-22-4/) - The URI news you need to know in the time takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: But It Ain't Broke (feat. Vicky Flint) (Erik Jackson Remix Instrumental) (Remix) · Paradox
- [Standing Ovation 04/27/22](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/standing-ovation-04-27-22/) - Everything you need to know about URI sports from the best coaches, athletes and reporters in the state. Music: "Lemming Boogie" and "The Discovery" by The Lemming Shepherds.
- [Standing Ovation 04/27/22](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/standing-ovation-04-27-22-2/) - Everything you need to know about URI sports from the best coaches, athletes and reporters in the state. Music: "Lemming Boogie" and "The Discovery" by The Lemming Shepherds.
- [Standing Ovation 04/27/22](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/standing-ovation-04-27-22-3/) - Everything you need to know about URI sports from the best coaches, athletes and reporters in the state. Music: "Lemming Boogie" and "The Discovery" by The Lemming Shepherds.
- [Standing Ovation 04/27/22](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/standing-ovation-04-27-22-4/) - Everything you need to know about URI sports from the best coaches, athletes and reporters in the state. Music: "Lemming Boogie" and "The Discovery" by The Lemming Shepherds.
- [Your Walk to Class 04/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-04-21/) - The URI news you need to know in the time takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: But It Ain't Broke (feat. Vicky Flint) (Erik Jackson Remix Instrumental) (Remix) · Paradox
- [Your Walk to Class 04/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-04-21-2/) - The URI news you need to know in the time takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: But It Ain't Broke (feat. Vicky Flint) (Erik Jackson Remix Instrumental) (Remix) · Paradox
- [Your Walk to Class 04/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-04-21-3/) - The URI news you need to know in the time takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: But It Ain't Broke (feat. Vicky Flint) (Erik Jackson Remix Instrumental) (Remix) · Paradox
- [Your Walk to Class 04/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-04-21-4/) - The URI news you need to know in the time takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: But It Ain't Broke (feat. Vicky Flint) (Erik Jackson Remix Instrumental) (Remix) · Paradox
- [Your Walk to Class 04/14/22](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-04-14-22/) - The URI news you need to know in the time takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: But It Ain't Broke (feat. Vicky Flint) (Erik Jackson Remix Instrumental) (Remix) · Paradox
- [Your Walk to Class 04/14/22](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-04-14-22-2/) - The URI news you need to know in the time takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: But It Ain't Broke (feat. Vicky Flint) (Erik Jackson Remix Instrumental) (Remix) · Paradox
- [Your Walk to Class 04/14/22](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-04-14-22-3/) - The URI news you need to know in the time takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: But It Ain't Broke (feat. Vicky Flint) (Erik Jackson Remix Instrumental) (Remix) · Paradox
- [Your Walk to Class 04/14/22](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-04-14-22-4/) - The URI news you need to know in the time takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: But It Ain't Broke (feat. Vicky Flint) (Erik Jackson Remix Instrumental) (Remix) · Paradox
- [Your Walk to Class 04/07](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-04-07/) - The URI news you need to know in the time takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: But It Ain't Broke (feat. Vicky Flint) (Erik Jackson Remix Instrumental) (Remix) · Paradox
- [Your Walk to Class 04/07](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-04-07-2/) - The URI news you need to know in the time takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: But It Ain't Broke (feat. Vicky Flint) (Erik Jackson Remix Instrumental) (Remix) · Paradox
- [Your Walk to Class 04/07](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-04-07-3/) - The URI news you need to know in the time takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: But It Ain't Broke (feat. Vicky Flint) (Erik Jackson Remix Instrumental) (Remix) · Paradox
- [Your Walk to Class 04/07](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-04-07-4/) - The URI news you need to know in the time takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: But It Ain't Broke (feat. Vicky Flint) (Erik Jackson Remix Instrumental) (Remix) · Paradox
- [Your Walk to Class 03/03/22](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-03-03-22/) - The URI news you need to know in the time takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: But It Ain't Broke (feat. Vicky Flint) (Erik Jackson Remix Instrumental) (Remix) · Paradox
- [Your Walk to Class 03/03/22](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-03-03-22-2/) - The URI news you need to know in the time takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: But It Ain't Broke (feat. Vicky Flint) (Erik Jackson Remix Instrumental) (Remix) · Paradox
- [Your Walk to Class 03/03/22](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-03-03-22-3/) - The URI news you need to know in the time takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: But It Ain't Broke (feat. Vicky Flint) (Erik Jackson Remix Instrumental) (Remix) · Paradox
- [Your Walk to Class 03/03/22](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-03-03-22-4/) - The URI news you need to know in the time takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: But It Ain't Broke (feat. Vicky Flint) (Erik Jackson Remix Instrumental) (Remix) · Paradox
- [Your Walk to Class 03/31](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-03-31/) - The URI news you need to know in the time takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: But It Ain't Broke (feat. Vicky Flint) (Erik Jackson Remix Instrumental) (Remix) · Paradox
- [Your Walk to Class 03/31](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-03-31-2/) - The URI news you need to know in the time takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: But It Ain't Broke (feat. Vicky Flint) (Erik Jackson Remix Instrumental) (Remix) · Paradox
- [Your Walk to Class 03/31](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-03-31-3/) - The URI news you need to know in the time takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: But It Ain't Broke (feat. Vicky Flint) (Erik Jackson Remix Instrumental) (Remix) · Paradox
- [Your Walk to Class 03/31](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-03-31-4/) - The URI news you need to know in the time takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: But It Ain't Broke (feat. Vicky Flint) (Erik Jackson Remix Instrumental) (Remix) · Paradox
- [Your Walk to Class 03/24/22](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-03-24-22/) - The URI news you need to know in the time takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: But It Ain't Broke (feat. Vicky Flint) (Erik Jackson Remix Instrumental) (Remix) · Paradox
- [Your Walk to Class 03/24/22](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-03-24-22-2/) - The URI news you need to know in the time takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: But It Ain't Broke (feat. Vicky Flint) (Erik Jackson Remix Instrumental) (Remix) · Paradox
- [Your Walk to Class 03/24/22](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-03-24-22-3/) - The URI news you need to know in the time takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: But It Ain't Broke (feat. Vicky Flint) (Erik Jackson Remix Instrumental) (Remix) · Paradox
- [Your Walk to Class 03/24/22](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-03-24-22-4/) - The URI news you need to know in the time takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: But It Ain't Broke (feat. Vicky Flint) (Erik Jackson Remix Instrumental) (Remix) · Paradox
- [Your Walk to Class 03/10/22](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-03-10-22/) - The URI news you need to know in the time takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: But It Ain't Broke (feat. Vicky Flint) (Erik Jackson Remix Instrumental) (Remix) · Paradox
- [Your Walk to Class 03/10/22](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-03-10-22-2/) - The URI news you need to know in the time takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: But It Ain't Broke (feat. Vicky Flint) (Erik Jackson Remix Instrumental) (Remix) · Paradox
- [Your Walk to Class 03/10/22](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-03-10-22-3/) - The URI news you need to know in the time takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: But It Ain't Broke (feat. Vicky Flint) (Erik Jackson Remix Instrumental) (Remix) · Paradox
- [Your Walk to Class 03/10/22](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-03-10-22-4/) - The URI news you need to know in the time takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: But It Ain't Broke (feat. Vicky Flint) (Erik Jackson Remix Instrumental) (Remix) · Paradox
- [Your Walk to Class 02/24/22](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-02-24-22/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: But It Ain't Broke (feat. Vicky Flint) (Erik Jackson Remix Instrumental) (Remix) · Paradox
- [Your Walk to Class 02/24/22](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-02-24-22-2/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: But It Ain't Broke (feat. Vicky Flint) (Erik Jackson Remix Instrumental) (Remix) · Paradox
- [Your Walk to Class 02/24/22](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-02-24-22-3/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: But It Ain't Broke (feat. Vicky Flint) (Erik Jackson Remix Instrumental) (Remix) · Paradox
- [Your Walk to Class 02/24/22](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-02-24-22-4/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: But It Ain't Broke (feat. Vicky Flint) (Erik Jackson Remix Instrumental) (Remix) · Paradox
- [Your Walk to Class: Leah and Kate's goodbye 12/10/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-leah-and-kates-goodbye-12-10-21/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class: Leah and Kate's goodbye 12/10/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-leah-and-kates-goodbye-12-10-21-2/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class: Leah and Kate's goodbye 12/10/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-leah-and-kates-goodbye-12-10-21-3/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class: Leah and Kate's goodbye 12/10/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-leah-and-kates-goodbye-12-10-21-4/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class 12/3/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-12-3-21/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class 12/3/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-12-3-21-2/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class 12/3/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-12-3-21-3/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class 12/3/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-12-3-21-4/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class 11/19/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-11-19-21/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class 11/19/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-11-19-21-2/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class 11/19/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-11-19-21-3/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class 11/19/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-11-19-21-4/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [GSA Concerns Ep. 1: Kicked Out](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/gsa-concerns-ep-1-kicked-out/) - Concerns arise over the Graduate Student Association's use of University funds. Read the article written by Kate LeBlanc below. rhodycigar.com/2020/03/05/concer…university-funds/ - - - MUSIC LINK Infados by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-... Artist: incompetech.com/
- [GSA Concerns Ep. 2: The Story](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/gsa-concerns-ep-2-the-story/) - Concerns arise over the Graduate Student Association's use of University funds. Read the article written by Kate LeBlanc below. rhodycigar.com/2020/03/05/concer…university-funds/ - - - MUSIC LINK Infados by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-... Artist: incompetech.com/
- [Your Walk to Class 9/25/20](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-9-25-20/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class 10/2/20](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-10-2-20/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class 10/9/20](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-10-9-20/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class 10/16/20](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-10-16-20/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class 10/23/20](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-10-23-20/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class 10/30/20](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-10-30-20/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class: Election Edition 11/6/20](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-election-edition-11-6-20/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class 11/13/20](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-11-13-20/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class 11/20/20](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-11-20-20/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class: 50 Year Special](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-50-year-special/) - This special episode of Your Walk to Class celebrates URI's student newspaper, The Good Five Cent Cigar's 50th Birthday. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class 2/12/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-2-12-21/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class 2/19/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-2-19-21/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class 2/26/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-2-26-21/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class 3/5/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-3-5-21/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class 3/12/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-3-12-21/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class 3/26/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-3-26-21/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [The Faculty Divide](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/the-faculty-divide/) - Professors' titles highlight disparities in work, resources, and pay among URI's faculty. Read the article written by Kate LeBlanc below. https://rhodycigar.com/ - - - MUSIC LINK Infados by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-... Artist: incompetech.com/
- [Your Walk to Class 4/9/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-4-9-21/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class 4/16/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-4-16-21/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class: Season Finale 4/23/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-season-finale-4-23-21/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class 9/17/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-9-17-21/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class 9/24/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-9-24-21/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class 10/1/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-10-1-21/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class 10/8/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-10-8-21/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class 10/15/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-10-15-21/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class 10/22/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-10-22-21/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class 10/29/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-10-29-21/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class: A Conversation with CNN's John King](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-a-conversation-with-cnns-john-king/) - CNN's Chief National Correspondent, John King, sits down with Our Five Cents' Kate LeBlanc and Leah Crowley to talk about his time at both URI and the Cigar in this special edition of Your Walk to Class. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class: A Conversation with CNN's John King](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-a-conversation-with-cnns-john-king-2/) - CNN's Chief National Correspondent, John King, sits down with Our Five Cents' Kate LeBlanc and Leah Crowley to talk about his time at both URI and the Cigar in this special edition of Your Walk to Class. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class: A Conversation with CNN's John King](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-a-conversation-with-cnns-john-king-3/) - CNN's Chief National Correspondent, John King, sits down with Our Five Cents' Kate LeBlanc and Leah Crowley to talk about his time at both URI and the Cigar in this special edition of Your Walk to Class. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class: A Conversation with CNN's John King](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-a-conversation-with-cnns-john-king-4/) - CNN's Chief National Correspondent, John King, sits down with Our Five Cents' Kate LeBlanc and Leah Crowley to talk about his time at both URI and the Cigar in this special edition of Your Walk to Class. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class: A Conversation with CNN's John King](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-a-conversation-with-cnns-john-king-5/) - CNN's Chief National Correspondent, John King, sits down with Our Five Cents' Kate LeBlanc and Leah Crowley to talk about his time at both URI and the Cigar in this special edition of Your Walk to Class. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class 10/29/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-10-29-21-2/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class 10/29/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-10-29-21-3/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class 10/29/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-10-29-21-4/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class 10/29/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-10-29-21-5/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class 10/22/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-10-22-21-2/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class 10/22/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-10-22-21-3/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class 10/22/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-10-22-21-4/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class 10/22/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-10-22-21-5/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class 10/15/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-10-15-21-2/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class 10/15/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-10-15-21-3/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class 10/15/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-10-15-21-4/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class 10/15/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-10-15-21-5/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class 10/8/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-10-8-21-2/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class 10/8/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-10-8-21-3/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class 10/8/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-10-8-21-4/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class 10/8/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-10-8-21-5/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class 10/1/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-10-1-21-2/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class 10/1/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-10-1-21-3/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class 10/1/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-10-1-21-4/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class 10/1/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-10-1-21-5/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class 9/24/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-9-24-21-2/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class 9/24/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-9-24-21-3/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class 9/24/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-9-24-21-4/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class 9/24/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-9-24-21-5/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class 9/17/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-9-17-21-2/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class 9/17/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-9-17-21-3/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class 9/17/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-9-17-21-4/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class 9/17/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-9-17-21-5/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class: Season Finale 4/23/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-season-finale-4-23-21-2/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class: Season Finale 4/23/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-season-finale-4-23-21-3/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class: Season Finale 4/23/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-season-finale-4-23-21-4/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class: Season Finale 4/23/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-season-finale-4-23-21-5/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class 4/16/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-4-16-21-2/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class 4/16/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-4-16-21-3/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class 4/16/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-4-16-21-4/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class 4/16/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-4-16-21-5/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class 4/9/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-4-9-21-2/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class 4/9/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-4-9-21-3/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class 4/9/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-4-9-21-4/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class 4/9/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-4-9-21-5/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [The Faculty Divide](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/the-faculty-divide-2/) - Professors' titles highlight disparities in work, resources, and pay among URI's faculty. Read the article written by Kate LeBlanc below. https://rhodycigar.com/ - - - MUSIC LINK Infados by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-... Artist: incompetech.com/
- [The Faculty Divide](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/the-faculty-divide-3/) - Professors' titles highlight disparities in work, resources, and pay among URI's faculty. Read the article written by Kate LeBlanc below. https://rhodycigar.com/ - - - MUSIC LINK Infados by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-... Artist: incompetech.com/
- [The Faculty Divide](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/the-faculty-divide-4/) - Professors' titles highlight disparities in work, resources, and pay among URI's faculty. Read the article written by Kate LeBlanc below. https://rhodycigar.com/ - - - MUSIC LINK Infados by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-... Artist: incompetech.com/
- [The Faculty Divide](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/the-faculty-divide-5/) - Professors' titles highlight disparities in work, resources, and pay among URI's faculty. Read the article written by Kate LeBlanc below. https://rhodycigar.com/ - - - MUSIC LINK Infados by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-... Artist: incompetech.com/
- [Your Walk to Class 3/26/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-3-26-21-2/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class 3/26/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-3-26-21-3/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class 3/26/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-3-26-21-4/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class 3/26/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-3-26-21-5/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class 3/12/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-3-12-21-2/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class 3/12/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-3-12-21-3/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class 3/12/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-3-12-21-4/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class 3/12/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-3-12-21-5/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class 3/5/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-3-5-21-2/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class 3/5/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-3-5-21-3/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class 3/5/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-3-5-21-4/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class 3/5/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-3-5-21-5/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class 2/26/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-2-26-21-2/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class 2/26/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-2-26-21-3/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class 2/26/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-2-26-21-4/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class 2/26/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-2-26-21-5/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class 2/19/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-2-19-21-2/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class 2/19/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-2-19-21-3/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class 2/19/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-2-19-21-4/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class 2/19/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-2-19-21-5/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class 2/12/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-2-12-21-2/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class 2/12/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-2-12-21-3/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class 2/12/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-2-12-21-4/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class 2/12/21](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-2-12-21-5/) - The URI news you need to know in the time it takes you to walk from Keaney to Swan. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)
- [Your Walk to Class: 50 Year Special](https://rhodycigar.com/podcast/your-walk-to-class-50-year-special-2/) - This special episode of Your Walk to Class celebrates URI's student newspaper, The Good Five Cent Cigar's 50th Birthday. Music: Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo)

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- [pep band](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/pep-band/)
- [spring](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/spring/)
- [unfair](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/unfair/)
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- [judaism](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/judaism/)
- [chase livingston](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/chase-livingston/)
- [men's basketball season](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/mens-basketball-season/)
- [wrap up](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/wrap-up/)
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- [sigma chi](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/sigma-chi/)
- [older pledge](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/older-pledge/)
- [french film festival](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/french-film-festival/)
- [film student spotlight](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/film-student-spotlight/)
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- [student senate review](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/student-senate-review/)
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- [printers](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/printers/)
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- [race](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/race/)
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- [experiences](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/experiences/)
- [rev. hardge](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/rev-hardge/)
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- [ASA](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/asa/)
- [asian students](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/asian-students/)
- [racism and generation](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/racism-and-generation/)
- [racial apathy](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/racial-apathy/)
- [knowledge](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/knowledge/)
- [race d](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/race-d/)
- [difference](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/difference/)
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- [life](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/life/)
- [SAWA](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/sawa/)
- [hair show](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/hair-show/)
- [filmmaker spotlight](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/filmmaker-spotlight/)
- [altering music](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/altering-music/)
- [week wrap up](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/week-wrap-up/)
- [rowing team](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/rowing-team/)
- [bill corey](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/bill-corey/)
- [freshman pitcher](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/freshman-pitcher/)
- [spring football notebook](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/spring-football-notebook/)
- [sam](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/sam/)
- [king](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/king/)
- [SOARC](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/soarc/)
- [the race issue](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/the-race-issue/)
- [lets talk about race](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/lets-talk-about-race/)
- [uri health collaborative](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/uri-health-collaborative/)
- [cigar newscast](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/cigar-newscast/)
- [coaching staff](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/coaching-staff/)
- [mark criner](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/mark-criner/)
- [uri basketball player](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/uri-basketball-player/)
- [gives back](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/gives-back/)
- [golf team](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/golf-team/)
- [uri golf](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/uri-golf/)
- [uri hair show](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/uri-hair-show/)
- [travis scott](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/travis-scott/)
- [the wonder years](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/the-wonder-years/)
- [uri faculty diversity](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/uri-faculty-diversity/)
- [underrepresented staff](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/underrepresented-staff/)
- [uri professor study](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/uri-professor-study/)
- [activism class](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/activism-class/)
- [students in Tanzania](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/students-in-tanzania/)
- [uri prank](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/uri-prank/)
- [april fools](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/april-fools/)
- [take back the night march](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/take-back-the-night-march/)
- [ronzio pizza](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/ronzio-pizza/)
- [uri pizza](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/uri-pizza/)
- [new fraternity](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/new-fraternity/)
- [meredith viera](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/meredith-viera/)
- [harrington school board](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/harrington-school-board/)
- [love talk](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/love-talk/)
- [college professor](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/college-professor/)
- [zombies and love](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/zombies-and-love/)
- [dante](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/dante/)
- [capitol building](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/capitol-building/)
- [shooter](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/shooter/)
- [trans visibility day](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/trans-visibility-day/)
- [watch](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/watch/)
- [headlines](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/headlines/)
- [this week](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/this-week/)
- [munford](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/munford/)
- [grizzlies](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/grizzlies/)
- [weekend wrapup](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/weekend-wrapup/)
- [nba](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/nba/)
- [uri rowing](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/uri-rowing/)
- [sam murray](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/sam-murray/)
- [uri graduate](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/uri-graduate/)
- [music website](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/music-website/)
- [the story so far](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/the-story-so-far/)
- [punk rock](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/punk-rock/)
- [violence](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/violence/)
- [musician's spotlight](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/musicians-spotlight/)
- [mr. mrs greek week](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/mr-mrs-greek-week/)
- [local band spotlight](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/local-band-spotlight/)
- [no recall](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/no-recall/)
- [disbanding and reuniting](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/disbanding-and-reuniting/)
- [morocco](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/morocco/)
- [older undergrad](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/older-undergrad/)
- [PR club](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/pr-club/)
- [PRSSA](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/prssa/)
- [behind sec](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/behind-sec/)
- [students spread awareness](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/students-spread-awareness/)
- [hiv](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/hiv/)
- [aids](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/aids/)
- [nissan test drive](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/nissan-test-drive/)
- [leaf](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/leaf/)
- [electric cars](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/electric-cars/)
- [living down the line](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/living-down-the-line/)
- [waste management](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/waste-management/)
- [nfl cheerleader](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/nfl-cheerleader/)
- [business lecture](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/business-lecture/)
- [conversation with](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/conversation-with/)
- [president dooley](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/president-dooley/)
- [rainville awards](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/rainville-awards/)
- [stanley cup playoffs](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/stanley-cup-playoffs/)
- [uri golf team](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/uri-golf-team/)
- [billy walthouse](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/billy-walthouse/)
- [albiani's tak e](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/albianis-tak-e/)
- [vocalist](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/vocalist/)
- [student film](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/student-film/)
- [india film](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/india-film/)
- [citizen](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/citizen/)
- [circus](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/circus/)
- [garden brothers](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/garden-brothers/)
- [uri circus](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/uri-circus/)
- [surviving](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/surviving/)
- [thriving](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/thriving/)
- [senate cuts](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/senate-cuts/)
- [education](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/education/)
- [senior](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/senior/)
- [pharmacy course](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/pharmacy-course/)
- [misinterpretation](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/misinterpretation/)
- [nonexistence of race](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/nonexistence-of-race/)
- [hot air balloon festival](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/hot-air-balloon-festival/)
- [uri quad](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/uri-quad/)
- [green hall steps](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/green-hall-steps/)
- [repair](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/repair/)
- [uri diversity](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/uri-diversity/)
- [diversity awards](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/diversity-awards/)
- [uri rotaract](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/uri-rotaract/)
- [wilson](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/wilson/)
- [library upholstery](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/library-upholstery/)
- [convicts](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/convicts/)
- [dating](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/dating/)
- [outside the tribe](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/outside-the-tribe/)
- [hempfest](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/hempfest/)
- [uri hempfest](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/uri-hempfest/)
- [PINK women](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/pink-women/)
- [unsung heroine awards](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/unsung-heroine-awards/)
- [student loans](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/student-loans/)
- [uri loans a](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/uri-loans-a/)
- [advice](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/advice/)
- [walk and talk](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/walk-and-talk/)
- [real news](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/real-news/)
- [lists](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/lists/)
- [blog posts](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/blog-posts/)
- [millenials](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/millenials/)
- [phd](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/phd/)
- [more school](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/more-school/)
- [graduate](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/graduate/)
- [week midweek](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/week-midweek/)
- [spring football](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/spring-football/)
- [notebook](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/notebook/)
- [conference sweep](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/conference-sweep/)
- [uri ram s](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/uri-ram-s/)
- [powell](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/powell/)
- [jordan](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/jordan/)
- [uri football r](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/uri-football-r/)
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- [etherbound](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/etherbound/)
- [cigar](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/cigar/)
- [dodgeball](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/dodgeball/)
- [campus involvement](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/campus-involvement/)
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- [research](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/research/)
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- [advancements](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/advancements/)
- [electrodes](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/electrodes/)
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- [freshmen](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/freshmen/)
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- [hamilton](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/hamilton/)
- [psychology](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/psychology/)
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- [arctic northwest passage](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/arctic-northwest-passage/)
- [chemistry building](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/chemistry-building/)
- [ribbon cutting](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/ribbon-cutting/)
- [q&a](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/qa/)
- [endeavor](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/endeavor/)
- [anniversary](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/anniversary/)
- [parking services](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/parking-services/)
- [parking pass](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/parking-pass/)
- [pokemon](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/pokemon/)
- [pokemongo](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/pokemongo/)
- [gaming](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/gaming/)
- [augmented reality](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/augmented-reality/)
- [5gcn](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/5gcn/)
- [op ed](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/op-ed/)
- [sorority](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/sorority/)
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- [tuition](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/tuition/)
- [president](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/president/)
- [NRA](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/nra/)
- [watchlist](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/watchlist/)
- [government](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/government/)
- [Holiday](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/holiday/)
- [Tree](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/tree/)
- [ranger hall](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/ranger-hall/)
- [construction](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/construction/)
- [week](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/week/)
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- [augustine](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/augustine/)
- [men](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/men/)
- [raimonodo](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/raimonodo/)
- [riots](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/riots/)
- [super bowl](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/super-bowl/)
- [trash cans](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/trash-cans/)
- [arrests](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/arrests/)
- [tank top](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/tank-top/)
- [gym](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/gym/)
- [bans](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/bans/)
- [Geneva](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/geneva/)
- [women](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/women/)
- [boston](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/boston/)
- [melnick](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/melnick/)
- [athlete](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/athlete/)
- [Caliente](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/caliente/)
- [mexican](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/mexican/)
- [cheap steak](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/cheap-steak/)
- [vanilla](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/vanilla/)
- [chocolate](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/chocolate/)
- [butting heads](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/butting-heads/)
- [myths](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/myths/)
- [mythbuster](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/mythbuster/)
- [Rate my professor](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/rate-my-professor/)
- [perceptions](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/perceptions/)
- [bad reviews](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/bad-reviews/)
- [kirk](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/kirk/)
- [URI reconstruction](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/uri-reconstruction/)
- [alcohol](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/alcohol/)
- [Day](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/day/)
- [of](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/of/)
- [service](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/service/)
- [changefest uri](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/changefest-uri/)
- [change](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/change/)
- [march madness](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/march-madness/)
- [law](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/law/)
- [ramettes](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/ramettes/)
- [pittsburg](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/pittsburg/)
- [flint](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/flint/)
- [water](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/water/)
- [river](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/river/)
- [book](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/book/)
- [trilogy](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/trilogy/)
- [guitar](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/guitar/)
- [house](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/house/)
- [view](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/view/)
- [home](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/home/)
- [break](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/break/)
- [trips](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/trips/)
- [groundwater](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/groundwater/)
- [sustainability](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/sustainability/)
- [feinstein](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/feinstein/)
- [retire](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/retire/)
- [california](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/california/)
- [coasting](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/coasting/)
- [west coast](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/west-coast/)
- [greek week](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/greek-week/)
- [budget](https://rhodycigar.com/tag/budget/)

## Podcasts

- [Our Five Cents](https://rhodycigar.com/series/default-podcast/)