Photo from nerdsandbeyond.com Luke Hemmings, the lead singer of pop band 5 Seconds of Summer, released his first solo album titled “When Facing the Things We Turn Away From” on Aug. 13. And he killed it. 5SOS fans, like myself, were both shocked and excited when Hemmings announced a solo album in June. As a…
Photo from amazon.com. “BookTok” has been rising in popularity on TikTok this summer, providing many books a boost in readership, even years after their initial release. As a kid, I was an avid reader, but as I got older, the only time I read books were for high school English class (and let’s be honest,…
Professor Heather Johnson to get students in field this fall. Professor Heather Johnson encourages students to venture outside of their comfort zone and discover their passions. Photo from uri.edu. Heather Johnson has held many positions in her 13 years at the University of Rhode Island—professor in four departments, director of Writing Across URI—and yet, the…
Senior defensive back on the football team Coby Tippett, center, is one of many athletes benefiting from his name, image and likeness. Photo from gorhody.com. “One who engages in a pursuit, study, science or sport as a pastime rather than as a profession.” That’s the Merriam-Webster Dictionary definition of “amateur”–– a word that was used…
Students share thoughts on new COVID-19 mask mandates. The University of Rhode Island’s recent mask mandate has led to some debate amongst the community. Photo contributed by Olivia Prue. As students return to campus for the fall semester, the University of Rhode Island has announced that all community members, regardless of vaccination status, will be…
Photo from usatoday.com Could I be any more excited to talk about friends today? If you understand that reference, you will love what you are about to read. If you don’t, it probably means you are not a “Friends” superfan, but maybe this piece will get you there. “Friends” is absolutely my guilty pleasure, as…
Maximus Julian, Leah Ribner-Martin two of University’s brightest The University of Rhode Island tragically lost two students this summer and continues to mourn their passings as the academic year begins. Maximus Julian, a 22-year-old student in the College of Business, passed away on June 1 after being the victim of a random act of violence…
URI is requiring students to be vaccinated, but if they’re exempt, they must receive twice-weekly testing. Photo credit: Greg Clark. The University of Rhode Island recently updated its COVID-19 policies for the fall 2021 semester, due to the rise of the delta variant and the increase in fully vaccinated students. Last year, the University’s guidelines…
URI Women’s Club Rugby is one of many club teams excited to get back to the field this year. Photo contributed by URI Women’s Rugby. After a year modified by COVID-19 safety guidelines, club sports are set to return in full capacity this fall at the University of Rhode Island. According to URI’s Coordinator…
Billie Eilish’s “Happier than Ever” highlights a coming-of-age period for the popstar and closes out the summer of 2021. Photo from Wikipedia. The music industry kept it hot this summer with standout releases across the board. Here are some of my favorites from the season. It would be criminal to overlook Doja Cat’s third album…