As of Friday, Nov. 8, Adam Mosseri, CEO of Instagram, announced that it will no longer display likes on photos. You will be the only one who can see how many people have liked your post. Instagram’s reasoning for this change is to put less pressure on its younger audience to constantly compete with one…
Disney, with theme parks, movies, channels and merchandise, took things even further when their own streaming service launched on Nov. 12. Content for Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and National Geographic fans alike is available on the platform now with much more to come. With original series such as “The World According to Jeff Goldblum,”…
Film students Sarah Angeloni and Frankie Watson act as extras in Angeloni’s upcoming short film “Parallel.” Photo courtesy of Sarah Angeloni. The concept of parenthood is one that evokes many emotions and actions. Love, responsibility, finances, worry and making important decisions are just a few aspects of it. The University of Rhode Island student-directed film…
Photos by Grace DeSanti. Although being a resident assistant (RA) can be a difficult and oftentimes thankless job, University of Rhode Island students Katelyn Raimond and Alex Obiurka are two RAs who love being RAs. Raimond is a senior cell molecular biology major who’s been an RA for three years and currently works in Butterfield…
John Cena, Keegan-Michael Key and John Leguizamo star in new comedy “Playing With Fire.” Photo from The Hollywood Reporter. “Playing with Fire” is the latest family comedy directed by Andy Flickman, and follows a group of smokejumper firefighters who have to watch a group of three kids, who they then save from a burning cabin…
Director Roland Emmerich released the new film “Midway” earlier this month. Photo from Lionsgate.com. “Midway” is the latest war action drama based on the events of Pearl Harbor and the Battle of Midway. This was a passion project of director Roland Emherich with an all-star cast. This film follows a variety of people involved in…
Thursday, Nov. 14 At 12:32 p.m. a medical emergency occurred in Heathman Hall. The patient was transported to the hospital with abdominal pain. At 9:21 p.m. a medical emergency occurred in Heathman Hall. The patient was transported to the hospital with a fever. Friday, Nov. 15 At 5:17 a.m. vandalism occurred at the Center for…
Yesterday’s Student Senate meeting lasted two and a half hours, as senators debated issues such as bylaws, the recognition of new clubs and possible new majors. The meeting kicked off with URI’s Provost Donald DeHayes, and the Vice Provost for Academic and Faculty Issues Anne Veeger, giving the senate a presentation and encouraging discussion on…
Rhode Island knew this would be no cakewalk. The upstart Nicholls State Colonels came into Kingston tonight hoping to get their second road victory of the season and to play the role of spoiler for URI, but ultimately fell short. Rhody showed a level of maturity that at points they lacked in the previous years…
The University of Rhode Island’s men’s basketball team defeated the Alabama Crimson Tide last Friday. Get the full scoop here! Written and narrated by Aniekan Okon. Shot and edited by Matt Durkey.