Miley Cyrus’s hit “Party in the USA” is a classic throwback song for Millenials and Gen Z. Photo from fanpop.com. I often find myself unsure of what playlist to put on when my friends get in the car. Sure, I was probably either screaming the words to the “Hamilton” cast album or crying along with…
Graphic by Elizabeth Wong. The University of Rhode Island now offers a flexible, nonprofit administration major geared towards non-traditional college students within the College of Education and Professional Studies. Peter Nye, one of the program’s professors, said that the program emphasizes four key themes: social innovation, data-driven decision making, leadership processes and ethics. Social innovation…
COVID-19 positivity rates in Narragansett, Rhode Island are the ninth highest in the state at a 9 percent positivity rate after testing 32 percent of the town’s population. As of Nov. 18, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) said the statewide positivity rate is 5.9 percent, a 3.9 percent increase from the previous week. …
In this week’s COVID-19 update, The Good Five-Cent Cigar will discuss the University of Rhode Island’s decision to end in-person classes early, testing plans before and during the upcoming break, post-Thanksgiving support for students staying on campus and what students should continue doing to ensure return in the spring. Classes move online-only early The University…
3.6 magnitude earthquake shakes up RI The 3.6 magnitude earthquake from Massachusetts could be felt in Rhode Island. Photo from the weatherchannel.com. A rare earthquake hit southern New England on Sunday, Nov. 8 around 9:10 a.m, creating plenty of excitement among the population. The epicenter of the earthquake was at Mishaum Point in Dartmouth, Massachusetts,…
NPR Music’s YouTube account has gained popularity by releasing Tiny Desk concerts, which are mini “concerts” starring popular or up-and-coming musical artists. These concerts feature stripped down versions of an artist’s songs. With a live band and no autotune or post-production available, the concert relies solely on the musical talent of the artists. As you…
The fourth season of “The Crown” was recently released on Netflix. Photo from Forbes.com. In promotion for the fourth season of “The Crown,” which hit Netflix on Nov. 15, the streaming service released a poster that featured three famous female faces in the foreground. Queen Elizabeth II was in the middle with Margaret Thatcher to…
Happy early day of thankfulness my darling cornucopias. I hope you all physically find a way to embody a goat’s horn overflowing with flowers, fruit and corn, while also metaphorically embodying the symbol. Personally, I am thankful for you all every day of the year but on Nov. 26 I will be telepathically sending you…
Graphic by Elizabeth Wong. With few industries more affected by COVID-19 than education, the University of Rhode Island’s elementary education program had to rapidly adjust its curriculum this semester. As more schools move online as the pandemic resurges, teaching students how to teach online has become a top priority, as getting students into classrooms has…