‘Iron Man 2’ is often considered to be one of the weaker entries into the MCU, but how does it fare upon second viewing over a decade later? Photo from ironman.fandom.com. Over the past decade, my love for the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has always remained a constant. This past week, I couldn’t help but…
URI students tried to stay afloat in a cardboard boat race at the Tootell Aquatic Center. Photo by James McIntosh. The University of Rhode Island held its first annual Cardboard Boat Race at the Tootell Aquatic Center, hosting student boat racing this past Sunday. Teams consisting of no more than three members were able to…
An analysis of the recent Golden Globe Awards and the controversies surrounding them. Photo from beautifulballad.org. The 78th Golden Globes kicked off this year’s awards season with some historic wins, but a reminder that Hollywood still has a long way to go in terms of diversity and representation. Amy Poehler and Tina Fey were back…
A stan of Taylor Swift discusses her love for the popular pop artist. Photo from pitchfork.com. The phrases, “there were five holes in the fence,” “I’m not asleep, my mind is alive,” “no its becky,” “1, 2, 3 let’s go b*tch,” “vehicular manslaughter” and the number 13 all have one thing in common, and that…
‘Tom & Jerry’ stayed animated while entering the live-action world in a new HBOMax film … because of course they did. Photo from imbd.com. “Tom & Jerry” is a childhood classic that made it through so many generations. A television show where a cat named Tom is constantly trying to get rid of a mouse…
Kanye West and modern cancel culture: an ongoing battle. Photo from people.com. The conversation surrounding the idea of being able to separate “the art from the artist” seems like it could practically be as old as time. With cancel culture at an all-time high in 2021 and celebrities arguably taking a little more caution in…
If you’re looking for something new to read during quarantine, take a look at the ‘Mortal Instruments’ series. Photo from amazon.com. It’s a big trend to ask people what they’ve learned how to do in their free time during the nearly year-long pandemic we’ve all been stuck in, and I, for one, have perfected the…
In memoriam: Daft Punk. Photo from riverbeats.life. Legendary French electronic music group Daft Punk has broken up after 28 years, leaving behind a legacy of iconic and influential dance music. After years of silence, Daft Punk announced their breakup on Feb. 22 via an eight-minute video titled “Epilogue.” The video, a scene taken from their…
Redshirt senior Natale Zanellato goes for the spike against George Washington. Photo by James McIntosh. The University of Rhode Island Volleyball team split its set of games last week as it continues their anything-but-normal spring season. The team was coming off a dominant 3-0 victory against Merrimack where the Rams dominated from start to finish….
Baseball got their first wins of the season on the road vs. Old Dominion last weekend. Photo from gorhody.com. The University of Rhode Island Baseball team took home its first series win this weekend in a three-game matchup against Old Dominion in Norfolk, Virginia. The Rams secured their first victory of the season in…