A new social music streaming platform is coming soon to college students exclusively, and University of Rhode Island students now have access to a beta version. Quadio is set to be released as an app at the end of the month, but for now URI students can get access to a beta version online through…
The band Eastward. Photos contributed by Dave Sarazen. Last Thursday night, the band Eastward performed at the University of Rhode Island’s 193 Coffee House in the Memorial Union for the first time. Eastward, a self-described acoustic folk rock student band leaning a little towards pop, was formed in October 2019 by three URI students; sophomore…
Justin Wyatt and Keith Brown want to expose their students to more obscure movies. That’s why for the past three years they’ve screened films that may not be considered part of the western film canon for their students. The initial concept of the screenings was the product of conversations between Wyatt, associate director of the…
“Fantasy Island” is a horror update of the classic 1970s television series that completely falls flat in every direction due to its uninteresting plot, poorly written characters and lack of any real scares in its overly-long runtime. The film has an interesting premise of taking an older television series narrative and adding some horror elements,…
URI Campus Police Officers Erica Vieira and Mike Viola pose with police dogs Figero (left) and Trigger (right). Photo by James McIntosh. Thursday, Feb. 13 At 12:23 a.m., a drug offense occurred at Butterfield Hall. A police report was filed. At 2:48 a.m., a report of suspicious activity was reported at Garrahy Hall. Assistance was…
Antiviral masks are now being offered by Health Services as the threat of the coronavirus continues. Photo by James McIntosh. As the novel coronavirus, or “COVID-19,” has gained global attention, the United State’s influenza epidemic has fallen under the radar. A reflection of the epidemic’s reach can be seen at the University of Rhode Island…
Student Senate poses for picture after their weekly Wednesday night meeting. Photo by James McIntosh. At this week’s meeting, the Student Senate passed a resolution, provided information about elections and held a public forum. A resolution by Senator Tim Berard to provide free menstrual products in all bathrooms passed unanimously with no abstentions. “I talked…
Check out this week’s Five Cent Cigar Newscast – – – R/V Endeavor: Shot and edited by John Frenzel Judo Club: Written, shot, and edited by Leah Crowley Student Senate Presidential Debate: Written by Evan McAlice Shot by Nicole Wagner Edited by Leah Crowley Rhody Sports Corner: Written and edited by Nolan Reilly Shot by…
Let’s be honest, college kids’ forte isn’t exactly extravagant or costly romantic gestures. Not everyone has the pleasure of being romantically involved with someone as well. So if you’re looking for a ballin’-on-a-budget deal, or some low stakes fun this Valentine’s Day, look no further than some advice from your two favorite Cigar editors. Picturesque…
Watch this week’s 5 Cent Cigar Newscast – – – Edit: The art exhibit is titled “Big Painting” Anchors: Evan McAlice and Imani Fleming Novel Coronavirus Student Perspective: Written and edited by Leah Crowley Shot by Leah Crowley Autumn Walter Big Painting: Written by Imani Fleming Shot by James Singer Edited by Leah Crowley Musicians…