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Official twitter of The Good Five Cent Cigar, @UniversityofRI student run newspaper since 1971. Send news tips to [email protected].
Kingston, Rhode Island
Joined February 2009
Huge news for @universityofri and congratulations to @MarcParlange on this prestigious honor! Thank you for your vision and leadership that are taking The University to new heights. #GoRhody
URI has earned Carnegie R1 designation, placing us among the top 4.8% of U.S. degree-granting postsecondary institutions. This milestone reflects our growth as a hub for research, innovation, entrepreneurship, and public scholarship. #GoRhody ➡️ https://t.co/Z6qd39wPha
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Hear from URI students who saw the LA fires first-hand
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As Hannah Hernandez boarded her plane back to Rhode Island in January, and flew away from a charred Los Angeles County, she described the feeling in one word: guilt. “There’s some girls that I know...
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URI released a “Federal Actions Updates” webpage; This site plans to house updates, guidance about federal orders, President Marc Parlange said in a statement on Thursday. Sections of the site include: research funding, non-URI law enforcement navigation
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Read more on breakout-star of the women's swim and dive team, Anna Petke, and her thoughts on her success.
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Setting records is considered the highlight of many athletes’ careers, but for breakout star of the women’s swim and dive team, Anna Petke, this is just the beginning. With a score of 319.5 in the...
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The International Office is helping students navigate visa documentation, after Trumps federal orders
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Amid executive orders targeting immigration from President Donald Trump, the Office of International Students and Scholars at the University of Rhode Island will continue to offer support to the...
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URI's Pi Kappa Alpha is back from suspension and ready to leave a 'legacy of growth'
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University of Rhode Island fraternity Pi Kappa Alpha, commonly referred to as Pike, is returning back to campus life after a one-semester suspension period with an aim to foster a stronger culture of...
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A conservative non-profit organization claims that URI scholarships violate the 14th Amendment. Read more on the ongoing investigation
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The University of Rhode Island is under investigation by the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights in response to a complaint alleging that certain URI scholarships are in...
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'Difference is not equal to deficiency': Read how URI campus DEI programs are reacting to potential federal termination
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order to end federally funded diversity, equity and inclusion programs on Jan. 20, potentially affecting students' sense of belonging at the University of...
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A URI student-led sustainability organization stood at the steps of the Rhode Island Statehouse on Jan. 20 for a "Rally for the Planet" demonstration. With them – over a dozen local groups with the same goal https://t.co/xfhCs2TYjR
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Over 100 people rallied at the steps of the Rhode Island State House on President Donald Trump’s inauguration day, standing in support of climate advocacy and environmental justice. University of...
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Catch @universityofri students outside of East Hall Friday night with telescopes? Read about witnessing Mars, Venus and Jupiter in the planet parade in an online-exclusive feature https://t.co/lbyK4dtQtw
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Scattered footprints traced the snow outside of East Hall as bundled students lined up under the setting sun, waiting to look through telescopes and experience a planetary parade among the stars....
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Check out this Week’s top stories! Find these and all of our other stories on our website: https://t.co/oT6zIB68Lt
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Interested in sports writing/reporting? Looking for experience working in a newsroom? Come join us for our first pitch meeting TODAY at 6 p.m. in room 125 of the Memorial Union! No experience required, come give us a visit!
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@rhodymsoc striker @Patrick_agyy is selected as the 12th overall pick in the first round of the @MLS SuperDraft by @CharlotteFC. The forward becomes the first player in program history to be selected in the first round. Full story to come 🔜 @Rhodycigar @Cigar_Sports
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The Cigar is well represented in this group! Huge thanks to @JohnKingCNN for his time and advice!
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In his return to RI , not only has @hleonard858 earned the starting kicker job for @RhodyFootball, but his career off the field has also blossomed thanks to @Caktus_ai. @Rhodycigar @Cigar_Sports
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Rhody native makes impact on, off field A chance to be closer to home: Harrison Leonard transfers from Notre Dame to URI. PHOTO CREDIT: gorhody.com With three seasons of college football and a...
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ICYMI: @RhodyFootball defeats Brown in dominant fashion to win the 40th Annual Governor’s Cup, keeping up the cup in Kingston for the fourth year in a row. @Rhodycigar @Cigar_Sports
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Rams end two-game losing streak going into bye Sophomore running back Jaylen Smith contributed to a rushing attack that ran for 289 yards and 3 touchdowns. PHOTO CREDIT: Aidan Cahill | Staff Photog...
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After three seasons with @RhodyWBB as an assistant, Megan Shoniker (@Coachshoniker) takes on her new role as Associate Head Coach in 2022-23. @Rhodycigar @Cigar_Sports
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Former Rhody standout to take increased role starting in 2022-23 Shoniker was an assistant under Reiss for four years before taking the step up. PHOTO CREDIT: gorhody.com When Tammi Reiss took over...
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“I just became really passionate about being a voice for student-athletes” Following her playing career, @rhodyvball’s Jamie Smith (@thiis_is_my_JAM) looks to pave the way for change as a GA. @Rhodycigar @Cigar_Sports
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Jamie Smith aims to begin long, successful career at URI Smith represented Rhody last year at the NCAA Student Coaches Conference After her fifth and final season in 2021, Jamie Smith bid farewell to...
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