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RIC Student Community Government President proposes system reformations
Olivia Barone Editor in Chief The leading students in Rhode Island College’s Student Community Government (SCG) were flown out this month to attend the annual American Student Government Association (ASGA) conference in Washington, D.C. Upon his return to RIC, student body President Dante DiGregorio presented at SCG’s Oct. 22 parliamentary meeting proposing to reform parliament, its positions and processes and a thorough reflection of what he and his fellow Executive Counci

Olivia Barone
7 days ago3 min read


30,000 fill the streets of Providence for No Kings Day
Alana M. Carroll Art Director A protest against the Trump Administration on Oct. 18 filled the State House’s yard. The crowd of protestors, over 30,000 people strong, proceeded to march from Providence Place to Kennedy Plaza, chanting, waving signs and passing flyers. Individuals of all ages, backgrounds and beliefs came together under one motto: “No Kings!” “I’ve been attending protests against government policy since the 1960s,” said Stephen Cabral during an interview wit

Alana Carroll
Oct 205 min read


State of the student body address
The following State of the Student Body Address was given by Rhode Island College Student Community Government President, Dante DiGregorio, during the parliamentary meeting of Oct. 8, 2025. President DiGregorio asked that The Anchor post the address in the interest of sharing his intentions for his 2025-2026 presidential term. To view the speech in full, visit @AnchorTVRIC on YouTube. Photo of Dante DiGregorio by Nakita Guerrouxo Members of Parliament, students of Rhode Isl
Dante DiGregorio
Oct 205 min read


RIC Athletics enshrines new members into Hall of Fame in Homecoming ceremony
Tim Yean Sports Editor More of the Anchormen’s greatest athletes and contributors were inducted into the RIC Athletic Hall of Fame at the Murray Center Saturday morning, Oct. 18, with two previously-named RIC hall-of-famers also being inducted into the Little East Conference Hall of Fame. “Today we come together to celebrate both our past and our present, with alumni returning from near and far,” Rhode Island College president Jack Warner said in his opening statement to the
Timothy Yean, Sports Editor
Oct 203 min read


Providence nonprofit AMOR combats ICE amid state violence
Olivia Barone Editor in Chief Alliance to Mobilize Our Resistance , or AMOR, is one of Providence’s local organizations fighting to...

Olivia Barone
Oct 62 min read


RIC’s Homecoming weekend is packed with exciting events
Kelcy Conroy Managing Editor “Homecoming, Alumni & Family weekend is one of the biggest celebrations of the year at RIC,” wrote Dean of...
Kelcy Conroy, Managing Editor
Sep 222 min read


Constitution Day panel brings insights from various Rhode Island College Students
Tim Yean Sports Editor A Constitution Day panel was held Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 17, in the south faculty dining room at Donovan...
Timothy Yean, Sports Editor
Sep 223 min read


The Anchor welcomes you to campus: a guide to getting involved
Olivia Barone Editor in Chief The Anchor newspaper has remained Rhode Island College’s independent, student-run publication for close to...

Olivia Barone
Sep 22 min read


Students protest “P&E” report at Rhode Island capitol building
Alana M. Carroll Anchor Staff Writer “Why can’t we have a say about what majors get shut down? Why can’t we have a say about what majors...

Alana Carroll
Apr 283 min read


The power of student voices: student concerns on recent “P&E” report
Olivia Barone Editor in Chief The following statements were collected from students affected by the release of the recent Progress and...

Olivia Barone
Apr 283 min read


Students protesting “P&E” report speak out at Council at Postsecondary Education meeting
Alana M. Carroll Anchor Staff Writer Protestors poured into Gaige Hall 200 to interrupt a conference and face RIC President Jack Warner....

Alana Carroll
Apr 283 min read


RIC to suspend enrollment of 20 programs, outlined in “P&E” report
Olivia Barone Editor in Chief A 32 page document released by Rhode Island College’s Office of Provost consists of plans to suspend twenty...

Olivia Barone
Apr 212 min read


Economic Blackout 2.0
Mel Rising Dawn Cordeiro News Editor A three-day nationwide economic blackout, dubbed “Economic Blackout 2.0,” is scheduled to begin...
Mel Rising Dawn Cordeiro
Apr 212 min read


Trump politics in higher education
Mel Rising Dawn Cordeiro News Editor As the Trump administration reasserts its hardline stance on immigration, colleges and universities...
Mel Rising Dawn Cordeiro
Apr 143 min read


Man arrested after assaulting RIC staff member
Mel Rising Dawn Cordeiro News Editor Rhode Island College was shaken by an incident on Tuesday morning when a man not affiliated with the...
Mel Rising Dawn Cordeiro
Apr 72 min read


RIC reaffirms commitment to DEI amid federal scrutiny
Mel Rising Dawn Cordeiro News Editor Rhode Island College has reaffirmed its commitment to the core values of diversity, equity and...
Mel Rising Dawn Cordeiro
Mar 242 min read


Neurodiversity celebration week
Mel Rising Dawn Cordeiro News Editor It is estimated that somewhere between 10 and 30% of all college-age students identify as being...
Mel Rising Dawn Cordeiro
Mar 172 min read
Political activists call for an economic blackout
Mel Rising Dawn Cordeiro News Editor Various activist groups are spearheading calls for widespread boycotts, protesting corporate...
Mel Rising Dawn Cordeiro
Mar 33 min read


RFK Jr.'s demonization of psychiatric medication
Alana M. Carroll Anchor Staff Writer Following the confirmation and inauguration of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the Secretary of Health and...
Alana M. Carroll
Mar 34 min read


Donovan Assistant Director Dean Faiola arrested
Credit: RIC's Facebook Olivia Barone Editor in Chief Rhode Island College’s Assistant Director of Dining Procurement and Resources,...

Olivia Barone
Feb 252 min read
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