To our readers,
The past few months have been nothing short of a whirlwind of emotions, uncertainty and news 24/7. And through the progression of the chaos that we find ourselves in today, our one solace seems to be overloading ourselves with information that is scary and, as we all like to put it, unprecedented.
The important thing to remember through all of this is that, even as the world as we know changes, life will go on. News doesn’t have to be scary. And bombarding yourself with all things COVID-19 is not the best way to live. Read some positive news, find out what the best songs of the summer were, what organizations are thriving despite the pandemic, how there are good things still happening around you.
As news begins to transform, the Good Five-Cent Cigar will with it. Our online publication will be available to all, as well as a weekly newscast on Thursdays, podcast on Fridays and social media posts that allow for interaction and questions. Tell us what you want to know, what worries you, what you are unsure about. We’re here to answer.
I can’t promise that everything will be back to normal and that the University of Rhode Island that we once knew, the Rams Den lunches, late-night walks to the Emporium and “social gatherings” that we love will be the same. But I can promise that whatever happens, the Good Five-Cent Cigar will continue to keep the University community informed, while also keeping in mind the privacy and emotional burden that may be caused by the pandemic.
Stay safe, wear a mask,
Theresa Brown
Editor-in-Chief