October 2021
‘Dune’: The new ‘Star Wars’?
With an all-star cast and a good scope of action sequences, “Dune” receives a 7/10 rating from this reporter. PHOTO CREDIT: Contributed by forbes.com “Dune” is considered to be a more faithful adaptation of Frank Herbert’s series that tells approximately 60 percent of the first novel. The Denis Villeneuve-directed sci-fi epic is a slow, yet…
A Month in Music: October 2021 edition
“Angel Dust” is this reporter’s favorite track from Mac Miller’s newest mixtape release. PHOTO CREDIT: Contributed by pitchfork.com As the leaves are changing, cozy up with some of my favorite music releases from October 2021. The late Mac Miller’s mixtape “Faces” hit streaming platforms on Oct. 15 as a re-release of his 2014 collection. Originally,…
Delightful dishes to enjoy this fall
Looking for something to eat that can spice up your fall? Look no further than these recipes! GRAPHIC CREDIT: Elizabeth Wong I love the fall season. Between the weather, the decor, the clothing and the food, the fall offers all of my yearly favorites in abundance. So during the fall, I take it upon myself…
‘Walk through the musical decades’ with the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular
A “Ghost” pumpkin was featured with many others at this year’s Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular. PHOTO CREDIT: Contributed by Juliana Lepore The Roger Williams Park Zoo’s annual Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular was a real hit this year, featuring pumpkins carved through the decades of music. For a nice fall activity, my friend and I decided to take a trip…
Field of Screams: A thrilling, haunted experience
If you’re looking to get spooky this Halloween, Field of Screams, located in West Greenwich, is the perfect place to start. Before last week, I had never even heard of this haunted house, but after going there with my sorority, I think it deserves more hype. Located about 30 minutes away from the University of…
These are cultures. Not costumes.
In 2019, The Good Five Cent Cigar published an article about complaints made following a sorority’s lack of sensitivity around Halloween costumes, ranging from white girls dressed up as Black male rappers to another dressed up as a homeless person. We don’t want to have to publish another one of these articles. This Sunday is…
Dasha’s Weekly Psych Fact: Music, your brain
Hi readers, welcome back to Dasha’s Weekly Psych Fact! We are halfway through the semester; I hope everyone is taking mental breaks and eating well. We’ve got some rainy weather hitting us, so cozy up with some hot cocoa and enjoy the rain from the comfort of your home or dorm. Maybe while you’re listening…
Rams mauled by the Wildcats on the road
The Rams explosive offense went quiet in Saturday’s blowout loss against Villanova. PHOTO CREDIT: gorhody.com (Shane Donaldson) From one streak to another. After starting the season 5-0, the University of Rhode Island Football team has now dropped two games in a row after a blowout, 44-0 loss at No. 5 Villanova University on Saturday. The…
Men’s soccer scores big win in home finale
The team’s 3-1 win on Saturday assured that they will at least have a home playoff game in the A-10 Tournament. PHOTO CREDIT: Greg Clark The University of Rhode Island Men’s Soccer team has clinched home field advantage to start the Atlantic 10 tournament, topping La Salle University 3-1 on Saturday night in their last…