“Bohemian Rhapsody” is this reporter’s top pick for rock song rankings. PHOTO CREDIT: Amazon.com Over the summer, my dad and I set out to rank our top 10 greatest rock anthems. I’m glad that I have the same music taste as a 57-year-old man because this was such a fun experience to go through with…
Jeffery Eugenides’s ‘The Virgin Suicides’ is meant to be left on the shelf. PHOTO CREDIT: Amazon.com Jeffery Eugenides is thought of as one of the most influential contemporary writers of our generation. Some of his most famous novels include “Middlesex,” “The Marriage Plot” and “Fresh Complaint.” Eugenides’s most famous work, “The Virgin Suicides,” was published…
Irish singer-songwriter, James Vincent McMorrow, releases a new album called “Grapefruit season” and makes the list of hot new albums for some. PHOTO CREDIT: spotify.com Campus is finally up and running once again, and I’m back with more monthly music reviews, starting with some September highlights. Irish singer-songwriter James Vincent McMorrow joined my Spotify rotation…
“MONTERO” is not an album — it’s an experience. Lil Nas X’s long-awaited debut album, released on Sept. 17, is catchy, fun and vulnerable. The album is divided into exciting pop songs at the beginning and heartbreaking, guitar-heavy songs as it progresses. He leaves no stone unturned as he talks about growing up in a…
Grandfather’s words turn to ink [tattoo]. CONTRIBUTED BY Abbey Hagerstrom I’ve never thought about getting a tattoo before; it just doesn’t interest me to have permanent ink on my body. However, I would absolutely get one if it had a good meaning behind it, probably something to do with my family or friends. That’s what…
After being postponed, the 74th Tony Awards offered up awards to various plays and musicals, from the likes of “Moulin Rouge!,” “Jagged Little Pill” and “Tina”. PHOTO CREDIT: playbill.com Almost 18 months after being postponed, the 74th Tony Awards were held on Sunday at the Winter Garden Theatre followed by a celebration of theatre called…
The newly released film, “Dear Evan Hansen”, which is based on the Broadway musical, offers a complex plot about mental health and suicide among teens. PHOTO CREDIT: universalpictures.com Almost five years after the hit Broadway musical “Dear Evan Hansen” opened, it was released in theaters as a film adaptation to scathing reviews, with critics focusing…
This year marked the 11th time the URI Chinese program hosted the traditional Moon Festival celebration. PHOTO CREDIT: James Singer For the 11th time, the University of Rhode Island Chinese Program held the traditional Chinese Moon Festival at the Quad. “It is a way to promote the Chinese tradition and not only Asians but all…
Comedian Stephen Colbert will make an appearance at the Ryan Center this Saturday at 8 p.m. for Family Weekend. PHOTO CREDIT: cbs.com Live from the Ryan Center, it’s Stephen Colbert! — at least it will be this Saturday at 8 p.m. Late night host, comedian, author, writer, actor and political commentator Stephen Colbert is coming…
During this week’s Student Senate meeting, four new bills were passed, two of which were Senate recognition of new clubs. Director of Treasury Chris Hoover endorsed a new bill he wrote, handled by Senator Anabelle Gibson and sponsored by four other senators. The bill’s primary purpose is to address several issues pertaining to parking, traffic…