Just UnDo It: North Smithfield considers reversing Nike ban

By September 19, 2018

Following public outcry, the Town Council of North Smithfield in Providence Country, Rhode Island, will vote Sept. 24 on whether or not to recall a recent municipal nonbinding ban of Nike products, according to a press release issued Wednesday by Council President John Beauregard.

Center for Reconciliation addresses legacy of slavery in R.I.

By September 19, 2018

Visitors to the Rhode Island School of Design Museum’s ongoing exhibition, “The Art of Race,” might notice that the series of lectures and decorative art installations credits the work of the Center for Reconciliation, a local faith-based nonprofit.

UCS holds elections for internal positions

By September 19, 2018

The Undergraduate Council of Students filled six of seven open positions through internal elections at its meeting Wednesday night.

Artist’s music responds to police brutality

By September 19, 2018

On Monday afternoon, the room fell silent as composer and performer Courtney Bryan played a recording of “Sanctum,” which she composed as a response to police brutality.

U. Professors find link between age, multiple births

By September 19, 2018

A new study by University professors shows older women are more likely to give birth to more than one baby at a time due to the aging reproductive system.