Tim Yean Managing Editor (PROVIDENCE, R.I.) – David Talan, among his lines of roles, coached baseball for 52 years as part of the Elmwood Little League. Can he hit a grand slam and claim the mayoral chair the Republican Party has not seen in Providence since the 1970’s? The last Republican to have held the seat, Vincent ‘Buddy’ Cianci, won a tight race 52 years ago thanks to a share of Democrats voting Cianci in a revolt of then-mayor Joseph A. Doorley, Jr. Talan is looking t

Tim Yean Managing Editor (PROVIDENCE, R.I.) – A testy handball call set Worcester State University up for a penalty kick against the hosts and spoiled RIC womens soccer’s senior day, 1-0. Match day graphic at the half. (photo by Tim Yean) The controversial foul came inside the penalty box during the 54th minute on a collision between fourth-year Nicole Nunes and another Anchorwoman, which the referee believed to have seen the colliding Anchorwomen make contact with the ball t

Tim Yean Managing Editor (PROVIDENCE, R.I.) – Add a seventh to head coach Adam Spring’s resume. The first-seed Anchorwomen tennis team, nearly just a year later, gets to call themselves champions once again, beating the third-seed University of Massachusetts Boston, 4-2, to claim back-to-back championship titles in the Little East Conference. “Everything mattered,” Coach Spring told RIC Athletics in a post-championship interview. “And so today, everything paid off.” Saturday

Tim Yean Managing Editor (PROVIDENCE, R.I.) – Goals galore came through an Oct. 24 afternoon at Alumni Stadium, mostly for the Anchormen, as they pounded Vermont State University Castleton, 6-2, on Senior Day. Second-year midfielder Randy Vang entered a third of the Anchormen’s output with two goals on the afternoon. Third-year midfielder Joe Kelly and first-years Donovan Calle and Jackson Pelland each ushered in another three goals. Fourth-year Joseph Flood punched in his se

Tim Yean Managing Editor Wednesday, Oct. 21 Womens soccer vs Worcester State University – L, 1-0 A handball foul inside the penalty box set up Worcester State to score and spoil senior day for the hosts. Fourth-year goalkeeper Nicole Nunes had five saves in the defeat, whilst classmate forward Amber Almeida recorded five of the eight shots on goal for RIC. Read more on the squad’s senior day defeat on the sports section of anchorweb.org. Mens soccer @ Bridgewater State Unive

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Tim Yean Managing Editor I think for the rest of this month, readers will be seeing unnecessary Halloween RIC puns from me. Tuesday, Oct. 13 Mens golf @ Little East Championship (day one) - Fourth of six teams, team score 315 (+31) On day one of competition, Max Nasser led the Anchormen fray standing at 10th with a score of 74 (+3) at Mohegan Sun’s 71-par course. Fifth-year Kyle Cullen was right behind Nasser with a 12th-place mark with a tally of 75 (+4). Mens soccer @ Babso

Brody Mendonca Sports Editor PROVIDENCE, R.I. - After more than 25 years working in sports journalism, Bill Koch has seen the media industry change dramatically. From the days of recording games on tape to the rise of digital editing and social media, the Providence Journal sportswriter has experienced the evolution of sports coverage firsthand. Bill Koch. (via Anchor TV YouTube) “I sound like a dinosaur at this point, but I think it’s a reflection of the industry and techn

Tim Yean Managing Editor (PAWTUCKET, R.I.) – A 95th-minute goal from Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC midfielder Eliot Goldthorp was enough to stun the crowd at Centreville Bank Stadium and tie against Rhode Island FC, 1-1. “Disappointing end, thought we did so well,” RIFC head coach Khano Smith said in his postgame press conference. “Certainly hurts to give up a goal like that.” It was a last-minute spoiler on Fan Appreciation Night in Pawtucket, where host RIFC looked to close out

Tim Yean Managing Editor (PROVIDENCE, R.I.) – Second-year midfielder Sarah Pimentel’s penalty kick goal should have turned the tide for the Anchorwomen soccer team’s hopes in the 86th minute. 12 seconds later, Western Connecticut State University threw that momentum in the trash and slammed in a goal to swipe the lead back. WestConn and RIC exchange pleasantries following Saturday’s contest. (Photo by author) That goal and another insurance deposit were enough for WestConn to

Tim Yean Managing Editor (PROVIDENCE, R.I.) – Second-year Kody Poplaski’s initial shot on the Keene State College net was deflected, but it was his veteran teammate, third-year Nathan Capelo’s rebound take that fired in and was the match-winning goal as RIC claimed its first home victory of the season over the Owls, 2-1. First-year Logan Santos registered the first collegiate goal of his career in the 72nd minute off assists from Nathan Capelo and fellow third-year defender K

Tim Yean Managing Editor Graphic by Anchor Newspaper staff Tuesday, Oct. 6 Womens tennis @ Plymouth State University – W, 6-1 The Anchorwomen remain undefeated in Little East play with yet another dominant victory. RIC swept doubles play highlighted by a cruising first doubles win from third-year Haylie Peacock and second-year Faith Owren. Third-year Emelia Houwers secured the victory at third singles to help the team to 5-0 in conference action. Wednesday, Oct. 7 Womens golf

Tim Yean Managing Editor (PROVIDENCE, R.I.) – To paraphrase George Orwell’s Animal Farm, all sweeps are sweeps, but some sweeps are sweepier than others, especially on Senior Day. RIC womens volleyball fought and prevailed to a 3-0 match win over the University of Southern Maine Huskies on Oct. 10 to claim their first Little East Conference victory of the season. Postmatch handshake line. (Via RIC Athletics FloCollege livestream) The Anchorwomen entered Saturday’s contest lo

Brody Mendonca & Tim Yean Contributor & Managing Editor Starting lineups. (Screenshot via RIC athletics live stream on FloCollege) (PROVIDENCE, R.I.) – Despite a strong start from the Anchormen with an opening goal from second-year midfielder Julian Orellana, RIC lost to the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Corsairs, 3-1, in a Little East Conference matchup at Alumni Stadium. The loss marked the first in-conference fall for the previously unbeaten Anchormen squad, headin

Tim Yean Managing Editor Dante DiGregorio in front of Smithfield Town Hall. (photo provided by Dante DiGregorio) (PROVIDENCE, R.I.) – Back in May, Dante DiGregorio walked across the Amica Mutual Pavilion stage and received his degree. Just a month after, the now-RIC alum announced his candidacy for Smithfield Town Council. “Smithfield is a special place,” DiGregorio said in his first post declaring his run on Instagram. The former president of Student Community Government sto

Kelcy Conroy Editor in Chief October has arrived in its typical way with lower temperatures and a spooky festive vibe in the air. Here’s some things to do across Rhode Island on a weekend with good weather or in between classes and homework. It wouldn’t be October in Rhode Island without a visit to Roger Williams Park Zoo’s Jack-o’-Lantern Spectacular. Each year the zoo lays out over 5,000 jack-o’-lanterns with themes ranging from pop culture to sports to infamous characters.

Tim Yean Managing Editor Monday, Sept. 29 Graphic by Anchor Staff Womens soccer vs Lesley University – W, 2-1 A scoreless first half erupted into a fiery second as the visiting Lynx punched in a goal just a minute into the second half. Second-year midfielder Sarah Pimentel and the Anchorwomen responded just moments later in the 50th minute to equalize the affair. Third-year midfielder Talia Cost punched in the match-deciding goal, and her first career goal, in the 67th minute

Tim Yean Managing Editor (PROVIDENCE, R.I.) – Is the third time the charm for Ken Block? The businessman, software engineer and data analyst says that despite the seemingly unbreakable two-party system, there is room in Rhode Island politics to look beyond the two parties and elect an independent to the governor’s office. Independent candidate Ken Block on Anchor TV Interviews (watch the full episode here!). “Nationally, Democrats and Republicans have not covered themselves i

Tim Yean Managing Editor Tuesday, Sept. 22 Graphic by Anchor Staff Womens tennis vs Clark University – W, 7-0 The sweep is RIC’s fourth shutout of the year. Second-year Addison Hadlock and third-year Arianna DeThomas paired up at second doubles to win easily and clinch the doubles point for the hosts. Hadlock then won at fifth singles to clinch the overall victory for RIC. Mens soccer vs United States Coast Guard Academy – L, 2-0 The Anchormen had various scoring opportunitie

Kelcy Conroy Photo by Anchor Staff Editor in Chief RIC Alumni Foundation is hosting yet another Homecoming weekend for current students, alumni and RIC families to enjoy from Oct. 15-17. Previous Homecoming weekends have been enjoyable across the RIC community with last year’s including a family festival and a concert from 20RIDE!, a Zac Brown tribute band. RIC’s Alumni Foundation is always looking to improve and this year they hope to create another memorable event. Homecomi

Tim Yean Managing Editor Tuesday, Sept. 15 Mens golf @ Saints Invitational (Hingham, MA) – 1st of three, team score 328 Fourth-year Mike Decesare and second-year Brady Pongvongkeo tied for second place, carding 81 (+9). Fourth-year Max Nasser and second-year Ryan Gervais and claimed a fifth-place tie with an 83 (+11). 15 golfers participated in the par-72 course. Womens tennis @ Salve Regina (Newport, RI) – L, 5-2 Third-year Haylie Peacock took down her first singles oppone

Tim Yean Managing Editor Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee conceding the Dem. gubernatorial primary. (cred. Tim Yean) PROVIDENCE, R.I. – For a little over an hour at Maria’s Cucina in Providence, the energy was high at Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee’s watch party. Just three minutes after the New England Patriots kicked off their season that energy fell somber. The Associated Press found confidence in early voting results to call the Rhode Island Democratic gubernatorial prima

Tim Yean Managing Editor Malcolm Mann on Anchor TV Interviews (watch here!) PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Malcolm Mann became the first Student Community Government, Inc. president elected via the public back in the spring 2026 semester. Now in the 2026-27 school year, it’s time to deliver on the promises made in his election campaign. For the new student leader on campus, the interest in student government and politics for Mann began in an AP Government class in Coventry High School. I

Tim Yean Managing Editor Left to right: Grace Goulart, Nilsa Tashjian, Isabella Ba and Madison Mello. (photo provided by Isabella Ba) PROVIDENCE, RI – For the first time in Rhode Island College’s summer orientation program, an all-female executive board took charge of planning, organizing and executing the welcoming of the campus’s new students. The leadership group included Madison Mello, Isabella “Bee” Ba, Nilsa Tashjian and Grace Goulart, all playing a key role in ensuring

Tim Yean Managing Editor Sunday, Sept. 6 Mens soccer @ LaSell University – W, 5-3 Seven goals rocketed into LaSell’s net in a second-half scoring fest in Newton, Massachusetts, on Sunday. Second-year Alex Ciotti led the way with two goals, with classmate forward Julian Orellana punched in a goal to go alongside two assists. Fourth-year goalkeeper Elhadji Ndoye had six saves to notch his first win of the season to even his record at 1-1. Tuesday, Sept. 8 Womens tennis vs Suffo

Tim Yean Managing Editor PROVIDENCE, R.I. – When Nancy Pelosi became the first female Speaker of the House of Representatives in 2007, Helena Buonanno Foulkes said that for her mother, it was one of the top ten days of pride in her life. Now, Foulkes will be trying to match up to that level of pride this coming Wednesday in her bid for the Democratic nomination for Rhode Island governor. Helena Buonanno Foulkes on Anchor TV Interviews. Watch the full interview here! The form

Tim Yean Managing Editor Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee sees a parallel between his situation and the 33rd President of the United States, Harry S. Truman. Both were in the second-highest roles of their respective situations. Truman became president at the tail-end of World War II; McKee became governor amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Truman claimed an underdog victory over Thomas E. Dewey in his bid for a full term in 1948. Will Dan McKee replicate that underdog story in his

Tim Yean Sports Editor Sunday, April 19 Women’s golf @ Trinity/Hartford Invitational (West Hartford, CT) – 7th of seven, two-day total score 1,015 (514, 501; +439) Third-year Mya Linchitz led the Anchorwomen in the par-72 course carding a two-day total of 224 (107, 117; +80). Tuesday, April 21 Softball @ Eastern Connecticut State University Game one: W, 2-1 Eastern Connecticut registered their only run in the second inning to take a 1-nothing advantage. Three scoreless inning

Tim Yean Sports Editor This article follows up on Anchor TV Interview’s discussion with Miguel Hoyos regarding ‘Senior Week.’ Check out the full breakdown with Miguel here! Anchor TV Interviews episode with SCG Treasurer Miguel Hoyos (via Anchor TV YouTube) Student Community Government Treasurer Miguel Hoyos stopped by the Adams Library TV Studio on Monday, April 20 to discuss the Rhode Island College Class of 2026’s upcoming ‘Senior Week,’ a week dedicated for graduating sen

Olivia Barone Editor in Chief The Council of Postsecondary Education [CPE] voted in favor of mandating the arming of campus police officers in a meeting on April 15, 2026. Student Community Government [SCG] President, Dante DiGregorio sat down with The Anchor to share his reactions to the vote and his involvement in mobilizing members of SCG parliament to attend the CPE meeting in which students shared their testimonies in opposition to the bill. DiGregorio expressed the imp