Newport native Lucas O’Reilly, just 20 years old, has made his voice heard in the indie-folk genre, and has even appeared on NBC’s “The Voice”. PHOTO CREDIT: Contributed by lucasoreilly.com Ariana Grande told twenty-year-old Newport native Lucas O’Reilly, “I would listen to an album of yours.” O’Reilly’s love for music began when he learned guitar…
Last Tuesday, Oct. 26, in honor of the spooky season, the University of Rhode Island Student Entertainment Committee (SEC) decided to play some tricks and give some treats by hosting “BOO-R-I” in the Memorial Union Ballroom, their first fall-themed Halloween event. The event featured numerous activities and attractions, including handwriting analysis and a tarot card…
A shortage of costumes, music and spooky atmosphere was not an issue at Pump House Music Works’ first annual Halloween Hullabaloo show last Saturday. The show was held at the rustic and cozy location in Wakefield, right near the University of Rhode Island Kingston Campus and featured four local bands. The entry fee was $10…
There I was in a situation that I wasn’t sure if I would ever be able to experience again. I was surrounded by thousands of people inside TD Garden celebrating our shared faith through the music of Maverick City Music. There truly is no other feeling like when you just hear your voice in unison…
Watson has played a big role in coordinating the student-run ESPN+ broadcasts. PHOTO CREDIT: Paige Messier Over the past couple of years, the Harrington School of Communication and Media has made it a priority to improve it’s broadcasting capabilities. First, it was the introduction of the sports media and communication major. Then, it was the…
I wrote a poem in the summer of 2020 that basically encapsulated how I felt about saying goodbye to live theatre until who-knows-when. I’ll admit, I can see now that I was being a bit dramatic about this, but what kind of actor would I be if I wasn’t dramatic. Revisiting it, now that I was…
A new alternative grading system has gained traction among some professors, who are starting conversations about it at URI. PHOTO CREDIT: Contributed by Anna Santucci Since she started as a faculty development specialist at the University of Rhode Island in 2019, Anna Santucci has taken interest in implementing alternative grading methods. Santucci is a part…
Oceanography professor reflects on accomplishments URI’s own Robert Ballard, who found the Titanic 36 years ago, describes himself as a “wanderer.” PHOTO CREDIT: Contributed by nautiluslive.org In his new memoir “Into the Deep,” Robert Ballard recalls the memory of the first thing his mother said to him after discovering the RMS Titanic in 1985. “Your…
The Student Veterans Organization is getting ready for a new office in the Memorial Union and their Veteran’s Day on-campus celebration. PHOTO CREDIT: Contributed by URI Student Veteran Organizations’ Twitter @URISVO A cornerstone of the college experience at the University of Rhode Island is a community, and for former armed service members, the Student Veteran…
Silvi Goldstein, a graduate student from the School of Psychology, received a grant to analyze the effectiveness of naltrexone and harm reduction counseling methods in regards to marginalized populations. PHOTO CREDIT: Contributed by uri.edu In September, third-year clinical psychology graduate student Silvi Goldstein received a National Institutes of Health (NIH) two-year National Research Service Award…