Student-run production mixes comedy, tragedy in memorable performance

URI Theatre addressed the different ways abuse can present itself with “Exit, Pursued by a Bear.”  PHOTO CREDIT: Greg Clark What do you get when you put together Jimmy Carter quotes, karaoke, Susan Boyle, bottles of honey, numerous fourth wall breaks and an entirely student-run production? Apparently, lots of laughter. “Exit, Pursued By a Bear”…

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Art pop-up allows spectators to view Van Gogh’s art in new, immersive way

“Van Gogh: Immersive Experience,” an interactive pop-up gallery that lets you understand the classics of art in a modern way, is a wonderland of beauty.  The exhibit is available through February at The Strand Theater in Boston. The collection lets you step into Van Gogh’s most beloved paintings and experience the art cascading down the…

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Environmentalists discuss climate crisis

Energy is intertwined with every part of our everyday lives, and realistic renewable energy goals are necessary for Rhode Island to keep the state and the planet thriving. The University of Rhode Island’s first Plugged Into Energy Research (PIER) lecture of the year discussed the struggles that come with integrating solar energy and simultaneously maintaining…

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CNN’s Abby Phillip presents the 14th annual Amanpour Lecture

CNN’s Abby Phillip talked with a small group of student journalists after hosting the 14th annual Amanpour Lecture. PHOTO CREDIT: Leila Cox When Abby Phillip was invited to host this year’s edition of the University of Rhode Island’s annual Amanpour Lecture by Christiane Amanpour herself, she was floored.  Phillip, anchor and senior political correspondent at…

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Conversation with trans activists highlights experiences, memoirs

Gender & women’s studies event remotely brings trans authors to campus P. Carl joined Merideth Talusan at URI to talk about their personal experiences in public as transgender activists and what inspired their latest award-winning stories. PHOTO CREDIT: pcarl.com The University of Rhode Island gender and women’s studies department hosted two award winning trans-rights activists…

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Tackling two worlds

Lab Manager Lisa Vincent making impact on all-woman, tackle football team Lisa Vincent (right) celebrating a championship win with a teammate on the Patriots team plane. PHOTO CREDIT: Lisa Vincent By day, you may see her managing the kinesiology lab inside Independence Square, but at night, she is tackling opponents and roughing up receivers as…

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