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RIC reaffirms commitment to DEI amid federal scrutiny
Mel Rising Dawn Cordeiro News Editor Rhode Island College has reaffirmed its commitment to the core values of diversity, equity and...
Mel Rising Dawn Cordeiro
3 hours ago2 min read

Neurodiversity celebration week
Mel Rising Dawn Cordeiro News Editor It is estimated that somewhere between 10 and 30% of all college-age students identify as being...
Mel Rising Dawn Cordeiro
7 days ago2 min read
Political activists call for an economic blackout
Mel Rising Dawn Cordeiro News Editor Various activist groups are spearheading calls for widespread boycotts, protesting corporate...
Mel Rising Dawn Cordeiro
Mar 33 min read


RFK Jr.'s demonization of psychiatric medication
Alana M. Carroll Anchor Staff Writer Following the confirmation and inauguration of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the Secretary of Health and...
Alana M. Carroll
Mar 34 min read


Donovan Assistant Director Dean Faiola arrested
Credit: RIC's Facebook Olivia Barone Editor in Chief Rhode Island College’s Assistant Director of Dining Procurement and Resources, Dean...
Olivia Barone, Editor in Chief
Feb 252 min read


RIC reaffirms commitment to students
Mel Rising Dawn Cordeiro News Editor In response to recent executive actions from the new presidential administration, Rhode Island...
Mel Rising Dawn Cordeiro
Feb 242 min read


Redesigning the RIC dining experience
Mel Rising Dawn Cordeiro New Editor One of the most important parts of the college experience is the campus dining hall. Donovan Dining...
Mel Rising Dawn Cordeiro
Feb 172 min read


Is Elon Musk changing the federal government?
Mel Rising Dawn Cordeiro News Editor President Donald Trump and Elon Musk have initiated significant changes to the federal government...
Mel Rising Dawn Cordeiro
Feb 102 min read


Federal Funding Frozen?
Mel Rising Dawn Cordeiro News Editor In a surprising move, President Trump announced an executive order to freeze federal funding...
Mel Rising Dawn Cordeiro
Feb 33 min read

The Return of Trump: A Divisive 2025 Inauguration
Mel Rising Dawn Cordeiro News Editor Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20, 2025, marked his return to the White House after a...
Mel Rising Dawn Cordeiro
Jan 273 min read


The First Few Days of Trump
Mel Rising Dawn Cordeiro News Editor Donald Trump’s first few days as the 47th President of the United States were marked by a swift...
Mel Rising Dawn Cordeiro
Jan 272 min read


Trump ends DEI programs in the Federal Government
Alana M. Carroll Staff Writer In an array of sweeping executive orders, President Donald Trump reversed over a dozen Biden-era policies...
Alana M. Carroll
Jan 273 min read


Students suggest DON improvements
Mel Rising Dawn Cordeiro News Editor In the second meeting of the year, Michael Ward, the Interim Director of Dining and Retail Services,...
Mel Rising Dawn Cordeiro
Nov 25, 20243 min read


Not quite “squeaky” clean
Alana M. Carroll Anchor Staff Writer The residence halls that are home to Rhode Island College students are also housing unexpected...
Alana M. Carroll
Nov 18, 20243 min read


RIC begins new era with president Jack Warner
Mel Rising Dawn Cordeiro News Editor Rhode Island College entered a new chapter in its history with the formal installation of Dr. Jack...
Mel Rising Dawn Cordeiro
Nov 18, 20243 min read


Unity Center focuses on trans rights with “Empowered To Advocate”
Alana M. Carroll Staff Writer A small yet diverse crowd gathered in the Unity Center beneath Donovan Dining Hall on Oct. 24 to attend a...
Alana M. Carroll
Nov 12, 20243 min read


The economy did what?
Mel Rising Dawn Cordeiro News Editor In a historic turn of events, former President Donald Trump’s re-election to the White House sparked...
Mel Rising Dawn Cordeiro
Nov 12, 20243 min read


RI partnership for mental health
Mel Rising Dawn Cordeiro News Editor Governor Dan McKee and Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green have announced a new partnership with...
Mel Rising Dawn Cordeiro
Nov 4, 20242 min read

‘Rhode Island Palestine Day’ held in Providence
Kelcy Conroy Managing Editor Dozens of people gathered in Providence on Saturday, Oct. 26 at the Islamic Center of RI- Masjid Al-Kareem...
Kelcy Conroy, Managing Editor
Oct 28, 20242 min read


Bank closures continue
Mel Rising Dawn Cordeiro News Editor Last week, Citizens Bank announced the closure of 15 branches around the country, one of which...
Mel Rising Dawn Cordeiro
Oct 28, 20242 min read


Mixed opinions on proposed Providence bus terminal
Alana M. Carroll Staff Writer The parcel on I-195 is no longer being considered as a location for the proposed Providence bus hub . The...
Alana M. Carroll
Oct 28, 20243 min read


More Washington Bridge woes
Mel Rising Dawn Cordeiro New Editor The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) held a second public meeting on October 17,...
Mel Rising Dawn Cordeiro
Oct 21, 20242 min read


Federal Funding Secured to Support Latino Students
Mel Rising Dawn Cordeiro News Editor Senator Sheldon Whitehouse has announced $226,000 in federal funding to enhance Latino college...
Mel Rising Dawn Cordeiro
Oct 15, 20242 min read


Vance and Walz square off
Mel Rising Dawn Cordeiro News Editor The vice presidential debate has historically served as a critical platform for candidates to define...
Mel Rising Dawn Cordeiro
Oct 7, 20242 min read

Donovan Dining now a 4-star restaurant
Mel Rising Dawn Cordeiro News Editor Returning students may have noticed the changes that occurred this summer in the dining hall, such...
Mel Rising Dawn Cordeiro
Sep 30, 20242 min read


Hasbro considers leaving Rhode Island
Kelcy Conroy Managing Editor Rhode Island governor Dan McKee and House Speaker Joe Shekarchi met Thursday with Hasbro owner Chris Cocks...
Kelcy Conroy, Managing Editor
Sep 23, 20242 min read


The whale that captivated a nation
Alana M. Carroll Anchor Contributor The body of a beluga whale was discovered on August 31, 2024 , by a father and son who were fishing...
Alana M. Carroll
Sep 23, 20243 min read


Trump and Harris debate: a high-stakes showdown
Mel Rising Dawn Cordeiro News Editor In a dramatic and highly charged debate on Tuesday, September 10th, former President Donald Trump...
Mel Rising Dawn Cordeiro
Sep 16, 20243 min read


Dattco Bus Service Faces Growing Problems
Mel Rising Dawn Cordeiro News Editor Dattco Motorcoach, a key provider of school bus services in Rhode Island is under scrutiny following...
Mel Rising Dawn Cordeiro
Sep 16, 20242 min read


K9 Officer Elvy is ready for patrol
Malcolm Streitfeld Assistant Arts and Entertainment Editor “Dogs are natural social catalysts,” James J. Mendonca, Rhode Island...
Malcolm Streitfeld
Sep 9, 20243 min read
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