Let’s take a trip down memory lane, back to 1971. Not only was The Good Five Cent Cigar brand new to the University of Rhode Island’s campus, but many monumental events happened in the fashion and entertainment industry that still affect our lives today. Many things that were trendy in the 1970s are making a…
In memoriam: Daft Punk. Photo from riverbeats.life. Legendary French electronic music group Daft Punk has broken up after 28 years, leaving behind a legacy of iconic and influential dance music. After years of silence, Daft Punk announced their breakup on Feb. 22 via an eight-minute video titled “Epilogue.” The video, a scene taken from their…
If you’re looking for something new to read during quarantine, take a look at the ‘Mortal Instruments’ series. Photo from amazon.com. It’s a big trend to ask people what they’ve learned how to do in their free time during the nearly year-long pandemic we’ve all been stuck in, and I, for one, have perfected the…
Kanye West and modern cancel culture: an ongoing battle. Photo from people.com. The conversation surrounding the idea of being able to separate “the art from the artist” seems like it could practically be as old as time. With cancel culture at an all-time high in 2021 and celebrities arguably taking a little more caution in…
‘Tom & Jerry’ stayed animated while entering the live-action world in a new HBOMax film … because of course they did. Photo from imbd.com. “Tom & Jerry” is a childhood classic that made it through so many generations. A television show where a cat named Tom is constantly trying to get rid of a mouse…
A stan of Taylor Swift discusses her love for the popular pop artist. Photo from pitchfork.com. The phrases, “there were five holes in the fence,” “I’m not asleep, my mind is alive,” “no its becky,” “1, 2, 3 let’s go b*tch,” “vehicular manslaughter” and the number 13 all have one thing in common, and that…
An analysis of the recent Golden Globe Awards and the controversies surrounding them. Photo from beautifulballad.org. The 78th Golden Globes kicked off this year’s awards season with some historic wins, but a reminder that Hollywood still has a long way to go in terms of diversity and representation. Amy Poehler and Tina Fey were back…
URI students tried to stay afloat in a cardboard boat race at the Tootell Aquatic Center. Photo by James McIntosh. The University of Rhode Island held its first annual Cardboard Boat Race at the Tootell Aquatic Center, hosting student boat racing this past Sunday. Teams consisting of no more than three members were able to…
‘Iron Man 2’ is often considered to be one of the weaker entries into the MCU, but how does it fare upon second viewing over a decade later? Photo from ironman.fandom.com. Over the past decade, my love for the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has always remained a constant. This past week, I couldn’t help but…
URI film student Lionel Jeffries recently had his movie “Living Swamp” feature on Rhode Island PBS. Photo by James Singer. Hidden in the woods off South County Trail, just over four miles away from the University of Rhode Island Kingston campus, lies the Great Swamp Battle Monument. The stone monolith is a memorial to the…