Director Luca Guadagnino remade the 1977 version of Dario Argento’s Suspiria. Photos from vox.com and wearemoviegeeks.com. I don’t think there has ever been a successful movie remake that has been so drastically different from the original like “Suspiria.” The two versions of “Suspiria” couldn’t be any more different, yet both movies are some of the…
Film student Lionel Jefferies takes his film production class online. Photo by Grace DeSanti. Students and staff in the University of Rhode Island’s film media program are finding creative ways to conduct classes and produce work despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Film media program director Rebecca Romanow stated that the program has developed ways to make…
With more than physical well-being on their minds, the Counseling Center has created a program aimed to assist quarantined students looking for mental health support. “Living La Vida Lockdown” is a weekly online support group offered to all University of Rhode Island students in isolation due to COVID-19 exposure. Since the beginning of this semester,…
URI’s ultimate frisbee team rallies for a new season. Photo contributed by a past Ultimate Frisbee team. While COVID-19 changes can make full competition in practice difficult, the ultimate Frisbee club team at the University of Rhode Island has successfully been able to create a routine that balances both engagement and player safety. When the…
Lily Collins stars in Netflix series “Emily in Paris,” directed by Darren Star. Photo from insider.com For the people out there wishing to immerse themselves in a life of culture after college, “Emily in Paris” is the furthest thing from reality. Take every cliche about Paris, put it in a bowl, mix in pink glitter…
In this week’s COVID-19 update, The Good Five-Cent Cigar will discuss the accuracy of the University of Rhode Island’s surveillance and mandatory testing, as well some suggested wellness tips provided by URI’s Mental Health First Aid program. Testing responses According to Assistant Vice President for Student Health and Wellness and Director of Health Services Ellen…
Christiane Amanpour Lecture features reporter Ed Yong This year’s Amanpour lecturer, Ed Yong, gives a TED talk. Photo from delewarepublic.org. Ed Yong, a science journalist for The Atlantic, will be this year’s keynote speaker at the University of Rhode Island’s annual Christiane Amanpour Lecture. The goal of the lecture series every year is to engage…
Volleyball player Gabi Shilling spikes the ball against the opposing team. Photo from GoRhody.com. On or off the court, Gabi Shilling is always active. Shilling is a junior member of the University of Rhode Island Women’s Volleyball Team and has been a key player for them, appearing in nearly every match since she arrived on…
Professor Soni Pradhanang dedicates career to water science Department of geosciences professor, Soni Pradhanang, shares her passion for water science. Photo Courtesy of Soni Pradhanang. Professor Soni Pradhanang wears many, many hats. In her sixth year at the University of Rhode Island, Pradhanang is an associate professor in the Department of Geosciences teaching courses like…
Hello my little squirrely acorn gatherers, my beautifully rock-hard golden chestnuts, my fiery-orange oak leaf dangling off a branch ready to fly through the autumn wind. I hope you all had a peaceful night’s sleep with soothing dreams filled with whatever you find comforting. I often contemplate if it’s better to have good dreams that…