Mike Fischman, radio DJ, has hosted his own bluegrass radio show for the past 26 years at the University of Rhode Island’s student-run station, WRIU. Fischman hosts his show, entitled “Bluegrass Breakdownâ€, every Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. He explained how most people don’t know about bluegrass music, although it is a form of…
University of Rhode Island alumnus Bill Melone shares his love for jazz music as the Jazz Director and DJ for the URI’s radio station, WRIU 90.3 FM. Melone, who currently resides in Warwick, attended URI in the 1970s to obtain his graduate degree. He’s been involved with WRIU since 2001, when he first came…
Nicolette Mingles, a senior music education major at the University of Rhode Island, plans to share her music abilities by teaching and conducting. Mingles, originally from East Bridgewater, Massachusetts, considered her future in music when she had the chance to go to the Massachusetts All-State Choir Festival. She said that when she saw the conductor…
The Photography club, a recognized organization at The University of Rhode Island, includes photographers of all styles and skill levels. This is only the club’s second year at the university, but they have worked hard to make a name for themselves on campus. The organization is led by juniors President Jacob Klinger and Treasurer Emile…