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URI stood out in more ways than one this year and its president credits the university’s values and commitment to quality education for its high ranking.

The former NBA star expressed his desire to become head coach for URI Men's Basketball in a recent interview.

College kids and casual diners are likely both bummed about this news out of Narragansett.

After working his tail off just to try and earn a spot on the team, this URI Ram was rewarded.

Thanks to the University of Rhode Island men's basketball team, you can score a 99 cent hot coffee today at Dunkin Donuts.

Eliza Radeka is a student at the University of Rhode Island. and Staff News Reporter for The Good 5 Cent Cigar. She published this article in yesterday's edition of the student-run paper. "University responds to Ivy’s expulsion" is a follow-up to the heartbreaking story about Ivy the Husky therapy dog...

Mike LaPolice is a maintenance worker at the University of Rhode Island. He is known to most residents in the hall he maintains, but only because of his furry companion. Ivy is his therapy dog, and lovable husky. LaPolice had her registered as a therapy dog when she was five months old in order to be able to bring her to work, and has stolen the hearts of all she encounters since then...

UPDATE 2:20pm: The lockdown at URI is over.  A NERF gun was recovered by police at Chafee Hall.  State Police say there was no evidence at all that there ever was an active shooter or a firearm on campus at anytime today. Earlier:  11:50am   The University of Rhode Island is reporting on their Facebook page that their Kingston campus is in lockdown as state and local police are responding to repor