The new Disney suspense film “Malignant” is visually pleasing, but the plot misses the mark. PHOTO CREDIT: imbd.com James Wan’s, “Malignant,” is a messy and decidedly-weird genre flick that combines elements of suspense, slasher sequences and comedic levity to make for an uneven, yet slightly entertaining experience. The film follows a widow named Maddie who…
New meditation practice on the Quad offers students a way to relax into the school year. PHOTO CREDIT: James Singer When I first saw Full Moon Meditation on the list of University of Rhode Island O-Week events, I was intrigued. As a certified yoga instructor, I teach and practice meditation on a daily basis, but…
University President Marc Parlange speaks at the Coastal Resources Center’s 50th anniversary celebration. PHOTO CREDIT: Michael Derr, The Independent. The University of Rhode Island’s Coastal Resources Center celebrated its 50 year anniversary this month. The Center, located on the Narragansett Bay Campus, works with communities worldwide to address issues dealing with climate change and coastline…
Freshman forward Tierra Garniss takes on Davidson defender Sam Cascio during Sunday’s win. Photo Credit James Singer. The University of Rhode Island Women’s Soccer team struck early in their first action of Atlantic 10 play, coming out on top with a 1-0 win against the Davidson Wildcats. The Rams are now winners of two of…
Graduate midfielder Edvin Akselsen spins off VCU midfielder Celio Pompeu during Saturday night’s double overtime thriller. Photo Credit Greg Clark. The University of Rhode Island brought each of their last two games to double overtime, coming out on top 2-1 against Virginia Commonwealth University on Saturday before suffering a 3-2 loss in Tuesday’s matchup at…
Student-run organization returns after 18-month hiatus URI’s student-run coffeehouse is brewing back to life after more than a year of virtual events and online classes closed the shop. PHOTO CREDIT: James Singer After a long year of online classes and virtual events, the return to an in-person experience has allowed “one of the coziest places…
The Africana studies department welcomed Catherine John-Camara as its new first permanent chairperson this year. PHOTO CREDIT: Nick Pierson The department of Africana Studies, which has been at the University of Rhode Island for nearly a full year now, has just named its first permanent chairperson Catherine John-Camara. “Dr. John-Camara came with an infectious energy…
The University of Rhode Island’s Musician’s Guild welcomed the new school year with their first concert of the semester last Friday when three bands from Providence took the stage in the Memorial Union Ballroom. The opening acts, the Benjis and U.G.L.Y., played for about 30 minutes apiece, after which the headliner, Math the Band, played…
Faculty members Emmett Goods, David Gilliland and Kyle Forsthoff performed together at this week’s music convocation. PHOTO CREDIT: James Singer On Sept. 17, five University of Rhode Island faculty members stepped onto the stage in the Fine Arts Center Concert Hall for the first music convocation of the semester to perform selected pieces. The convocation…
Randy Pausch inspires with “The Last Lecture. PHOTO CREDIT: Contributed by The Chicago Tribune In a quaint, local bookstore in Pittsburgh, a small, blue book caught my eye. “The Last Lecture” by Randy Pausch, a professor at Carnegie Mellon University. I hadn’t read a book in quite some time, so I decided to buy it….