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Hayley Kelleher is Reimagining Hockey Safety with Slice Guard
What began as a classroom assignment has become one of the most ambitious safety innovations in hockey. Union College forward Hayley Kelleher shares the story behind Slice Guard, from entrepreneurship competitions and prototype development to building a company with one goal: making the game safer for players at every level.
Five Questions with Riley Frickleton
URI Softball’s Riley Frickleton headlines the first ever Five Questions.
The Long Game
Avery Vale-Cruz came to URI chasing a childhood promise. Now, she’s balancing Division I softball, a demanding academic career, and a future she’s determined to build.
The Photographer’s Angle: The Sydnee Ramos Celebration
One Photo. One Story. The photographs that mean the most aren't always the ones with perfect light or the most creative composition. They're the photographs that tell the story without needing a single word.