Four undergrad students awarded Gilman study abroad scholarships

Four students at the University of Rhode Island will have the possibility of studying abroad during the summer as a result of being selected for the 2013 Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship Program.

URI Student Senate hosts therapy dogs at Quadrangle

In an effort to reduce student stress and raise money for a local organization, the University of Rhode Island Student Senate’s Cultural Committee hosted Rhody Paws on the quad yesterday from 11 a.m. to 3p.m.

Shooter scare reopens debate on arming campus police

Sandy Hook. Virginia Tech. Columbine. These are three names of schools in the United States. To most Americans, they are more than just places of learning. These are the locations of three of the worst school shootings in American history. They are names associated with death, tragedy and horrific mass gun violence that have sharply increased in recent years.

‘42’: feel-good and inspirational in the right doses

Everyone has seen at least one inspirational sports movie in their lifetime. I mean, this entire last generation practically has “Remember the Titans” engrained in their heads from the numerous times they’ve seen it on TV (additionally in my case for all three years my middle school played it in the auditorium).

Boston Marathon events affect many, won’t take Patriots’ day from locals

It was 2:15 on Monday afternoon. I was in my apartment enjoying a late lunch and watching Mike Napoli send Fenway Park into a tizzy with a walk-off hit to win the Red Sox game.

Rhody baseball beats BC, extends win streak

The University of Rhode Island baseball team (19-17) pushed its win streak to four in a row Tuesday afternoon as the Rams defeated Boston College 2-1 in extra innings.

Student Senate approves recognition of five groups

The University of Rhode Island Student Senate recognized five new groups on campus during their meeting Wednesday night.

International journalist, GlobalPost co-founder, talks bombing coverage

Award-winning reporter Charles M. Sennott delivered the sixth annual Christiane Amanpour Lecture at the University of Rhode Island’s pharmacy building auditorium last Thursday.

Baseball pulls off second consecutive weekend sweep of Atlantic-10 opponent

The University of Rhode Island baseball team (22-17), for the second straight weekend, swept an Atlantic-10 opponent.

Reported gunman in Chafee Social Science Center false alarm, police continue its investigation into

Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to a report of a possible gunman on the University of Rhode Island campus last Thursday that turned out to be, after some investigation, a false alarm.

Passing of film critic Roger Ebert inspires remembrance, admiration

This past Thursday, April 4, famous film critic and journalist Roger Ebert passed away after enduring a long decade with thyroid cancer.

Former URI hoops star charity under investigation

Investigations by the ESPN program "Outside the Lines" has brought to light information regarding the charitable foundation of a former University of Rhode Island basketball star, the Providence Journal reports.

Student Senate unfreezes Pan-Hellenic Council budget, IFC remains unchanged

The University of Rhode Island Student Senate unanimously voted to uphold the decision of the Finance Committee to unfreeze the budgets of the Pan-Hellenic Council (Panhel) during their meeting last night.

Marijuana decriminalized in Rhode Island, remains illegal to possess

After Governor Lincoln Chafee signed it into law last June, the decriminalization of marijuana became official this past Monday.

This does not, however, mean that it isn’t still illegal to possess.

Governor proposes pay raise for cabinet, denied URI request for increase last April

Gov. Lincoln Chafee has proposed a two-step pay raise for 14 of his top directors within his administration.

From rehab to the hot corner, Mike LeBel back at it for the baseball team

It happened with one swing last February in Nashville.
Then-Rhode Island senior Mike LeBel said that he felt a twinge of pain in his left arm during a game against Vanderbilt University. He stuck out the game, but the next day he couldn’t move his arm.

Bobby Hurley leaves URI for head coaching job

Yesterday it was announced the University of Rhode Island assistant men’s basketball coach Bobby Hurley would be taking over as head coach at the University of Buffalo.

Dooley discusses tuition freeze, effects on future aid

Parents and students can breathe a small sigh of relief, as student tuition will not be increased in the fall.

LGBTIQQ Symposium speaker discusses memoir, gay rights

On Thursday, prominent writer and lesbian Barrie Jean Borich presented a reading of her new memoir, Body Geographic, in the Harge Forum of the Multicultural Center, hosted by the gender and women’s studies department.

Softball team looks to A-10 play following long road trips

This story is part of Softball Stories, a season-long look inside the University of Rhode Island softball program as it looks to improve upon its best season in over seven years. All of the stories are written by current players and will take you on the field, in the dugout, and on the road with the Rams.

The Rhody women’s softball team packed its equipment, positive attitude, and light-hearted spirit and was back on the road again over the weekend.

Skating rink event to benefit breast cancer prevention

The University of Rhode Island is presenting a breast cancer awareness and research event tomorrow night at the Boss Ice Arena.

Living in the new Atlantic-10

By Mike Abelson

Earlier this week it was formally announced that Xavier University and Butler University would be leaving the Atlantic-10 Conference and going to the new Big East Conference beginning next season. Compound that with the exit of Temple University to the America-12 conference, and the University of North Carolina-Charlotte heading to Conference-USA, and the Atlantic-10 will look drastically different in terms of geography and competitiveness.

Senate approves multiple grants, recognizes new group

The University of Rhode Island Student Senate approved two contingency grants for the Student Association for the Advancement of Haitian People (SAAHP) during their meeting Wednesday night.

1998 Elite Eight hoops team celebrates 15th anniversary: Part Two

When the Rams got back from Oklahoma the reaction and response from the fans in the Ocean State was overwhelming to say the least, and the ensuing week was chaotic.

1998 basketball team speaks out for 15th anniversary

High up in the rafters of the Thomas M. Ryan Center at the University of Rhode Island a series of blue banners hang to commemorate basketball success gone by.
 

Dooley: ‘both residents and non-residents’ tuition for next year will be the same levels as this yea

University of Rhode Island President David Dooley spent some of his time speaking to the student senate and addressing their questions during last night’s meeting.

Student hopes to spread mental health awareness on campus in conjunction with Rhode Island organizat

In response to the shootings in Newtown, Conn. this past January, a University of Rhode Island senior looks to bring awareness and support to people with mental health issues by implementing a National Alliance of Mental Illness club on campus.

Trio of URI graduates start Providence-based law firm

Eight months ago, three University of Rhode Island graduates made the decision to become their own bosses and open a law firm upon graduation from Roger Williams University law school in May 2012.

‘Walking Dead’ star Norman Reedus shows different side than in film, television roles

In a style that belies the nature of Daryl Dixon, the character he portrays on the critically acclaimed TV series “The Walking Dead,” Norman Reedus stepped onto the stage of Edwards Auditorium at the University of Rhode Island with an impossibly broad smile on his face. The dude was plainly stoked. It is a long way off from the zombie-killing crossbow man that audiences have come to know and love.

Local business owner honors but updates diner tradition

With taxes on small business in Rhode Island rising and customers cautious about spending money in an economic recession, many local restaurants and retail businesses are struggling. But walk into Phil’s Main Street Grille in Wakefield on a Sunday at noon, and you’ll see cracked-leather booths packed with customers, with others eagerly waiting in line for their share of the mounds of golden home fries sizzling on the grill.

Pair of groups recognized by Senate

Two new student organizations were recognized by the University of Rhode Island Student Senate last night. Collegiate SMILE and Compost URI were both unanimously approved.

Graduate Student Association sponsors 5k campus road race

The Graduate Student Association at the University of Rhode Island has set plans for events in the spring.

Organization promotes comfortable, safe, supportive community for women at URI

An organization at the University of Rhode Island is focused on creating a safe, supportive environment for freshmen women through mentoring.

Student, entrepeneur launches new line

A young entrepreneur at the University of Rhode Island has recently added to the music brand he has created by launching a clothing line.

URI alumna opens startup lingerie store with help of Brown University graduate

A recent URI alum is making interesting use of her mechanical engineering and Spanish double major as COO of Dear Kate, a lingerie start-up company located in Providence, R.I.

New enrollment services director draws on previous experience to help at URI

The new director of enrollment services at the University of Rhode Island is tackling the challenges of the department with a hands-on, holistic approach.

URI College of Engineering receives $2.5M donation

The University of Rhode Island’s College of Engineering recently received one of the largest planned gifts ever left to the university.

Organization advocates reasonable drug policies, encourages student involvement

Students at the University of Rhode Island are attempting to end the war on drugs. Students for a Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP), is an international grassroots network of students who are concerned about the impact drug abuse has on our communities. The organization has over 100 chapters at universities on five different continents. This year, the URI chapter of SSDP was ranked the 9th best SSDP chapter in the country by High Times Magazine.

Following a gunman scare, ideas of arming campus police resurface

This article is a continuation of a previous article that ran in last w

Ideas for Union renovation discussed in Senate meeting

The University of Rhode Island Student Senate discussed potential improvements and additions to the Memorial Union during their meeting last Wednesday night.

Kendrick Lamar breathes new life and rhythm at the Ryan Center

It’s no surprise that I consider the modern state of rap in a total disarray of fake artists, atrocious lyrics depicting the glamour and riches of being a rapper, or obnoxious fan-bases that seem to dominate the spotlight rather than the actual music itself.

Panel offers business advice for entrepreneur hopefuls

On April 11, the Student Alumni Association and the Entrepreneurship Club presented its first Entrepreneurship Panel in the Robert L. Carothers Library’s Galanti lounge.

URI men’s golf team places second at Century Intercollegiate tournament

The University of Rhode Island golf team earned a second place finish at the Century Intercollegiate this past weekend to end its regular season.

Golf takes second place in Division I championship

The University of Rhode Island golf team finished second at the New England Division I Championship in Middletown, R.I., this past weekend.

National Science Foundation grant to aid underrepresented students in STEM program

In the course of the next few days, the University of Rhode Island’s Collaborative for Explorations in Mathematics and Sciences will begin awarding scholarships from a $638,939 grant awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF).

Public relations class collects items during ‘baby shower,’ donations benefit Jonnycake Center Moth

Students of the public relations program at the University of Rhode Island hosted their second annual baby shower at the Phi Sigma Sigma sorority house yesterday afternoon.

Hempfest 2013 provides fun, drug awareness for students

Despite the looming threat of a rainy Saturday afternoon, the University of Rhode Island’s fifth annual Hempfest was a day filled with music, sunshine, and zealous discussions about legislation reform that helped make this year’s April 20 an especially positive and progressive occasion.

Hillel brings Holocaust awareness week to URI

To honor the brave victims of the Holocaust, the URI Hillel is bringing awareness to campus through the Holocaust Remembrance Week.

Softball loses three of four during weekend series versus Lasalle, Fordham Universities

The University of Rhode Island softball team split a weekend series with LaSalle University and was swept by Fordham University in a doubleheader Sunday afternoon.

Men’s track team starts season in winning fashion

After nearly four weeks since its last competition the University of Rhode Island’s men’s track team had a strong return with a win at the UConn Invitational in Connecticut.

Baseball team consistently inconsistent

Inconsistency has been an issue for the University of Rhode Island baseball team (12-15) so far this season, and this week it became more evident. After a solid performance in Tuesday’s 4-2 win against Northeastern University, the Rams were shutout in a loss to Central Connecticut State University yesterday. Full story

Pharmacy major has unique experience for clinical rotation

Last March, a University of Rhode Island sixth year pharmacy student spent eight days living in South Bay Retirement Living in South Kingstown as part of her six week geriatrics clinical rotation.

University of Rhode Island women’s track team fares well during weekend meets

The URI women’s track team competed in the Adidas Raleigh Relays in North Carolina as well as the U.S. Coast Guard Academy Invitational in Connecticut this past weekend, garnering multiple first-place finishes and one record-breaking performance.

Alumnus discusses ethical issues to journalism class

A University of Rhode Island alumnus currently working for a newspaper based in Connecticut spoke to URI journalism and public relations students on the tedious task that is reporting tragedy.

Softball splits two against St. Bonaventure University

The University of Rhode Island softball team grabbed its first Atlantic-10 Conference victory in their home-opening doubleheader against St. Bonaventure University on Friday afternoon.

Women’s rowing team wins season opener, earns seventh Resolute Cup title

The University of Rhode Island women’s rowing team opened up their season this weekend in winning fashion after earning another Resolute Cup title.

Baseball team looks to continue win streak, face A-10 opponents

The University of Rhode Island baseball (10-12) team is back on track following Tuesday’s 10-0 beat down of local rival the University of Massachusetts at Lowell and are ready for conference play to begin.

Student Senate swears in new president

The University of Rhode Island Student Senate instated Chief Information Officer Matthew Kilduff and Cultural Affairs Committee Chairman Christopher Cicero as the new President and Vice President of the student body, respectively, during their annual, election meeting Wednesday night.

Students and faculty shed their insight into DOMA case

With the constitutionality of acts such as the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and Proposition 8 currently in question in the Supreme Court, many students and faculty at the University of Rhode Island are showing renewed support for marriage equality.

Baseball team steals 11 bases, picks up shut out at home over UMass-Lowell

The University of Rhode Island baseball team defeated the Division II University of Massachusetts – Lowell River Hawks, 10-0, at Bill Beck Field yesterday afternoon.

Team aims to build on returning, new golfers with offseason training

The Rhode Island golf team will look to continue its recent success when the spring season gets going.
URI will be bringing two new players, freshmen Derrick Paxton and Billy Walthouse, into the fold

Rising country star Kip Moore takes Ryan Center

The University of Rhode Island was proud to host the up and coming 32-year-old, Southern sensation Kip Moore this past Friday night. Sponsored by the Student Entertainment Committee (SEC) and Cat Country RI, the Thomas M. Ryan Center was packed full of flannel-wearing and enthusiastic country music lovers.

Boston Phoenix, WFNX shut down

Last week, Stephen Mindich, publisher of the Boston Phoenix, announced that the storied alternative weekly would be shut down, effective immediately. Additionally, the paper’s WFNX online radio station (which had been resurrected only a few short months ago after its original FM presence was sold to Clear Channel and turned into a dance music station) ceased broadcast on March 19, playing its final song, “Old Friend” by indie rock band Sea Wolf, shortly after midnight.

Student group to host poetry slam champion

The recently established University of Rhode Island Slam Poetry Club is moving forward in their plans for events on campus by hosting a spoken word artist in April.

Baseball team takes form with help of good pitching

The University of Rhode Island baseball team (6-11) wrapped up its spring break with a three-game sweep of Winthrop University. The Rams have now won six of their last eight games in the young season.

URI helping educate underrepresented children through SMILE program

Students at the University of Rhode Island are working together to educate underrepresented children.
 

Students raise money with rendition of ‘Vagina Monologues’

This weekend, University of Rhode Island students performed their rendition of “The Vagina Monologues” in an attempt to raise money for URI Violence Prevention and Advocacy Services in honor of V-Day. “The Vagina Monologues” is a series of monologues put together by playwright and activist Eve Ensler. They are based on real interviews that Ensler conducted with many different women around the world. These real life stories that are telling of different aspects of the feminine experience and serve as the cornerstone for Ensler’s V-Day movement. The V-Day movement is an activist movement aiming to end violence towards women and girls. The movement began in 1998 based on the idea of using Ensler’s “The Vagina Monologues” as a way to raise awareness and raise money for victims of violence and sexual abuse.

URI Senate freezes IFC, Panhel budget

The University of Rhode Island Student Senate voted to keep the budgets of the Inter-Fraternity Council and Panhellenic Council frozen during their meeting last night

Student finds unique way to raise money for local Alzheimer’s charity

A student at the University of Rhode Island has used her personal experiences to help raise money for Alzheimer’s.

Atlantic-10 Conference in state of flux, URI could benefit

Right when the Atlantic-10 Conference was starting to become one of the better basketball conferences in the country, it took a tough blow.  Xavier University and Butler University are predicted to depart from the Atlantic-10 to join the “Catholic Seven,” ESPN reported.

Cigar editor offers advice to young sports writers

There are four freshman sportswriters on the Cigar staff, and many more freshman journalism majors here at the University of Rhode Island.

For any young writing, journalism, English, or film major or anyone interested in embarking on a career in journalism, I’ve put together a list of things that have helped me greatly in my six years in the business. I think they should be able to help you become better writers, better students, and better people.

Student pursuing graduate degree at URI pleased, impressed with program

A first year graduate student at the University of Rhode Island is more than happy with her decision to further her education at the University of Rhode Island.

Pharmacy students travel, inform other countries about diseases

A group of University of Rhode Island pharmacy students has joined together to help educate caregivers in other countries.  The URI group, “Jamaican a Difference: Kingston to Kingston,” was created by 11 pharmacy students who wanted to educate Jamaicans on diseases such as AIDS.

Senate votes to approve grant to fund EMA event

The University of Rhode Island Student Senate unanimously approved a programming contingency grant for the Electronic Music Association last night.

Student organization to make medical kits to help caregivers overseas

A community of students at the University of Rhode Island has joined together to help others across the Atlantic Ocean.

URI taking steps to improve year-to-year student retention rate

Over the past decade, there has been a downward trend nationwide in college retention rates, but this is a trend that the University of Rhode Island is hoping to dodge.

Class project speaks out against harms of bullying

One in four people worldwide is bullied.

This malicious act has exploded into an international issue that sees people who are perceived as being weaker than others physically, mentally and emotionally abused by those who see themselves as superior in numerous ways, such as cyber-bullying.

However, senior Jacqueline Atkins and her COM 381 (Research Methods in Communications) class are utilizing burgeoning social media outlets, such as Facebook, YouTube and Twitter, to their advantage.

URI marine biology student reflects on fellowship chance

Junior and marine biology major Sarah Merolla was given an opportunity like no other this past summer. Merolla received the University of Rhode Island Summer Undergraduates Research Fellowship, allowing her to go scuba diving in the restored Elkhorn Coral Reef, off of Guana Island in the British Virgin Islands.

New Dean announced for College of Human Science and Services last Thursday

The University of Rhode Island publically announced the appointment of Lori E. Ciccomascolo to the interim dean post at the College of Human Science and Services on Thursday. The decision was made on July 1 when Provost Donald H. DeHayes selected Ciccomascolo after a colleague nomination process.

URI Habitat for Humanity chapter partners with Recycling Department for on-campus cleanup project

The University of Rhode Island’s student chapter of Habitat for Humanity, in conjunction with the URI Recycling Department, held a campus-wide cleanup initiative two Sundays ago, Oct. 21. Roughly 10 students from the organization met on campus and, using supplies donated by Mary Brennan, URI’s recycling coordinator, collected four bags of recyclables and six bags of trash littered throughout the campus. These trash bags recycling bags, and gloves were donated by the Recycling Department to assist the students in their efforts to improve the campus’s condition.