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03/31/05 - The ongoing debate about the ethical implications of stem-cell research sparked disscusion last night at a panel hosted by the University of Rhode Island College Democrats. Dave Keefe, the chief reproductive research doctor at Women and Infants and Brown Hospitals, Father John Watterson, a member of the Providence Archdiocese and the priest at St.
03/31/05 - The 11th Annual University of Rhode Island Symposium on Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Issues held the first of its many events this week with a lecture last night in the Multicultural Center. Beverly Jenkins, a well-known and openly gay activist and organizational consultant, discussed issues such as dismantling single issue politics in her lecture, "Toward a More Inclusive Movement: Exploring Intersections of Identity Politics, Ethnicity, Socialization and Oppression.
03/31/05 - Students at the University of Rhode Island can save money next semester by choosing to live in the A and B towers of Heathman Residence Hall as dormitory renovations continue into the fall. According to the university's housing website, students will save approximately $600 by choosing the one semester Heathman residence option.
03/31/05 - The University of Rhode Island Student Senate approved a bill to ask students for an $8 increase in the student activities tax at last night's meeting and swore in President Patrick Mills, Vice President Neil Cavanaugh and 13 new senators. After less than 30 minutes of debate, the senate approved a bill calling for a special referendum asking for the increase.
03/31/05 - A panel of five recent graduates from the University of Rhode Island journalism program spoke to about 25 students regarding their experiences in the workplace Wednesday afternoon at the Chafee Social Science Center. The panel consisted of Shane Donaldson, a reporter for The South County Independent; Beth Bottis, a former North Kingstown Standard Times reporter currently working for a public relations firm; Katie Haughey, a business reporter for The Providence Business News; Sarah Emmett, currently doing public relations work for the WNBA's Connecticut Sun; and Amy Simula, a morning news writer for Providence's National Public Radio station WRNI.
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