Ariel Arevalo Anchor Staff Writer Every passing week brings the NFL trade deadline closer. It also means NFL front offices have a clearer idea of where to go next. Whether it is trading future draft capital for players that can help contenders win or selling assets for future draft picks for a rebuilding team, these questions should be answered very soon. In the meantime, people will continue speculating who gets moved and who stays with their current teams. The last NFL tra

Kelcy Conroy Editor in Chief As Election Day draws nearer Rhode Islanders are learning about the bond questions that will be on the ballot on Tuesday. On October 14th RIC held a “GO Bond Rally” in Gaige 200 complete with remarks from President Warner and multiple students as well as an advertisement shown all with the hope that the RIC community as well as Rhode Island as a whole will vote yes on Question 1. “If we want Rhode Island to have the workforce it needs in the years

Tim Yean Managing Editor As of the publication of this article, Election Day in Rhode Island stands just a day away on Tues. Nov. 3. With a young population such as Rhode Island College’s, for some students, it may be their very first time or second time voting in an election. With it comes the obvious questions: where do I vote? Who’s running? What are their stances? The Anchor is pleased to provide a quick rundown of each candidate of some of the key races here in Rhode Isl

Tim Yean Managing Editor (PROVIDENCE, R.I.) – It was a scary day to be an Eastern Connecticut State University Warrior. Third-seed Rhode Island College jumpscared sixth-seed Eastern Connecticut with a trio of goals in the first half to secure an easy first-round win in the 2026 Little East Conference Men's Soccer Championship Tournament. First-year goalkeeper Jake Raymond made four saves in net in the Anchormen’s 3-0 win over Eastern Connecticut Saturday. (photo by author) Th

Tim Yean Managing Editor Tuesday, Oct. 27 Womens volleyball vs Curry College – W, 3-0 (25-7, 25-14, 27-25) Fourth-year outside hitter Marina Colonis notched her 1,000th dig in RIC’s dominant win over Curry. After ripping through the opening two frames, the Colonels made it tight in the third set against RIC reserves, but the Anchorwomen pulled away with a strong comeback effort down 19-13. Second-year outside hitter Jocelyn Sigouin-Adorno punched in 10 kills, while fourth-yea

Tim Yean Managing Editor (PROVIDENCE, R.I.) – David Morales can make many comparisons between being a wrestler and a politician, namely being responsive to fans, and perhaps as mayor, to whole constituencies. After his September primary victory, he now looks to win by pin in Nov. 3’s upcoming election for mayor of Providence. Morales, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America, faces Republican Dave Talan, who shares many policy agreements with current Providence mayor

Tim Yean & Brody Mendonca Managing Editor & Sports Editor (PROVIDENCE, R.I.) – Four-credit courses at Rhode Island College may be pushed down to just three credits, according to a PowerPoint presentation shared with RIC faculty earlier this week. Sent to faculty by Interim Provost Dr. Valerie Endress, the 13-slide presentation on financial sustainability was made by RIC and done in cooperation with research by the Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner, the research arm of

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

Ariel Arevalo Anchor Staff Writer Over the past few weeks, we've seen several major NFL trades. It started on Sep. 28 when the Vikings sent quarterback J.J. McCarthy to the New York Giants. Since then, we’ve seen cornerback Joey Porter Jr. shipped to the Dallas Cowboys, center Cam Jurgers moved to the Ravens, and most recently, former 2024 No. 4 overall pick wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. reunited with his college quarterback, C.J. Stroud, in Houston. However, there’s sti

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

Breanna Santos Anchor Contributor If you think that I’ll be talking about a hit song featuring Michael Jackson, you’re wrong. Flock Safety is a public safety operating system that helps law enforcement reduce crime through computer-driven security cameras. The company uses automated license plate readers (ALPRs) to do so. The process is pretty simple: when a car passes a Flock camera, the computer reads the license plate and stores it in the Flock database. According to their

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 Editor in Chief Please be noted that this article contains mentions of murder. “Monster,” the true crime anthology series on Netflix has gotten people on the internet talking once again. Created by Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan, each season focuses on notorious homicide cases. In its fourth season “Monster” turns local as its focus is on the case of Lizzie Borden. In 1892 in what is now Fall River, Massachusetts Lizzie Borden was tried and acquitted for the axe mu

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