Editor in Chief Theresa Brown, celebrates her accomplishments working for the Cigar. Photo by Nate Plusquellsic. Every time I pick up a new book to read, I can never stop myself from flipping all the way to the last page and reading it. Sometimes it completely spoils the whole book, but in most cases, it…
Greetings shimmering speckles of stardust. Are you feeling rejuvenated and ready to take on the last few weeks of school and finals after having a few days off? If so, congratulations! Please share how you do it. If you’re feeling like you will be perpetually burnt out by every Tuesday afternoon for the rest of…
The University of Rhode Island’s Women’s Ice Hockey Team is eager to start their season despite delay in game play. The COVID-19 pandemic has not slowed the team down; however, the season is looking a lot different than a normal year. The group of 17 players are practicing three times a week in a safe,…
Cigar Managing Editor Laura Weick, recalls her time working for the paper. Photo contributed by Laura Weick. To say this year has been “unexpected” is not only an understatement, but probably the most cliche thing someone can say in 2020. So I’m not going to ramble about how the COVID-19 pandemic has forced the Good…
Graphic by Elizabeth Wong. In April, a group of students came together to create Telehealth Access for Seniors, a nonprofit organization that supports senior citizens around the country struggling with isolation amid the pandemic. Founded at Yale University, these students were given a federal 501(c)(3) grant to begin supplying senior citizens in isolation with camera-equipped…
Rhody basketball fans who purchased season tickets can be compensated due to Covid-19. Photo by James Singer. There’s just going to be a different buzz inside the Ryan Center this year. There won’t be the typical chants of “Rhody, Rhody, Rhody” or the looks of excitement as children and students grab mini basketballs during the…
“Deja Vu” was released in 1970 by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. Photo from Cinemabland.com. “Deja Vu” is the 1970 debut album of folk-rock supergroup Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young following Neil Young’s addition to the established trio. It features some of their greatest hits and some of my favorite folk songs ever. This album…
A booth for URi-STAND helps raise awareness about domestic and sexual violence. Photo contributed by URi-STAND. Through presentations, workshops and community outreach, the University of Rhode Island’s Bystander Intervention Program of URi-STANDers encourages community members to take a proactive approach when witnessing sexual and domestic violence. The team of URi-STANDers, led by Assistant Director of…
The Academy of Music have announced this year’s nominees. Photo from NPR.com. This November, there was an announcement of voting results that divided a nation, with many calling out accusations of fraud, corruption and an outdated system which has left many Americans feeling underrepresented. Of course, I am talking about this year’s Grammy Awards nominations….
URI music ensembles stated a youtube channel to perform virtually. Photo from URI Music Department. With COVID-19 curbing live events, the University of Rhode Island’s music department created a unique performance method in an effort to preserve normalcy for music students. The Ram Jam Concert Series was first devised this past summer as state regulations…