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Community and Civics
Rhode Island’s Local Weekly Stories (3/15/26 – 3/21/26)
Thank you so much. It is Tuesday March 17th which is St Patrick’s Day. I’m here outside Aidan’s Pub in Bristol and a bunch of Bristol, Warren, and Portsmouth residents are here to watch Patty Purchel play his Irish music. I’m here pretty early in the day so there’s no...
Rhode Island’s Local Weekly Stories (3/1/26 – 3/7/26)
Across Rhode Island, buying a home is getting tougher every year. Prices keep climbing, and there just aren’t enough houses or apartments to go around. Families, young first time buyers, even renters are feeling the pressure According to a 2025 report from...
Rhode Island’s Local Weekly Stories (2/22/26 – 2/28/26)
During this week’s blizzard, essential cafeteria workers were staying at the president’s cottage to provide food during the blizzard for students. Cafeteria workers stayed at the president’s cottage and were provided with transportation to the commons by public safety...
Immigration
The Children Left Behind From Deportations
The current state of Immigration Enforcement is forcing some families apart and leaving children on their own. When separated from parents and other family, children are often left with long-lasting mental impacts.  Amplified immigration enforcement puts many...
Protests and Court Battles: One Year of Immigration Under the Second Trump AdministrationÂ
A year after Donald J. Trump entered office for the second time, protests against ICE and the changes in immigration policy are increasing nationwide. With the public deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, and the deaths of those in detention centers such as Geraldo Lunas Campos due to mistreatment and unsanitary conditions, people are standing up. Despite tension, the administration is continuing its efforts. As of January 8th, 2026, 68,900 people have been deported. Many other immigrants have also self-deported or are currently detained in detention centers.
Data Reporting
From Breach to Defense: How Rhode Island Schools are Strengthening CybersecurityÂ
In today’s world, schools rely heavily on technology. Grades, attendance, and student records are mostly stored online. While this makes things quicker and more organized, it also brings along new risks. Recent cyberattacks in Rhode Island show how vulnerable school...
Foster Care Shortage Leaves Rhode Island Youth Without Stable Homes
Throughout the state of Rhode Island, finding stable homes for children and teenagers in the foster care system has been a long-standing challenge. There is a significant shortage of placements for teenagers, sibling groups, and children with high behavioral needs....
Education and School Performance in Rhode Island
The state of Rhode Island believes the best decisions are being made for its school systems and students, basing decisions around timely and accurate data (https://ride.ri.gov/information-accountability/ri-education-data). This story will explore the current state of...
Queer Currents
RWU QTRAC Creates new group to promote meaningful change and equity across campus
BRISTOL R.I. – The Roger Williams University Queer and Trans Resource and Advocacy Center has created a new queer advocacy group called the Kinship Collaborative. This program, created by QTRAC Assistant Director Henley Ballou, creates a space where students,...
Sports
RWU Club Hockey Celebrates Senior Players
The RWU Hawks took on the Connecticut College Camels last Saturday. The game was also the Hawks senior night game, celebrating 7 graduating seniors. The Hawks were defeated 7-1.Brenna Medeiros Alex Tavaglione Ana DwyerThe Roger Williams Club Hockey team celebrated the...
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