Adele and James Arthur had some of November’s best music releases for this reporter. PHOTO CREDIT: bbc.com This past month was not only a time for Taylor Swift and Silk Sonic. There were plenty of other artists that reached impressive heights in the month of November with their music releases. Here are some of my…
‘The Sex Live of College Girls’ fills gap in subgenre New HBO Max show from the mind of Mindy Kaling focuses on female freshmen roommates and their adjustment to college life. PHOTO CREDIT: ign.com When I started HBO Max’s “The Sex Lives of College Girls,” I was cautiously excited. As a college senior, I’ve been…
The recent death of the master of musical theatre Stephen Sondheim touched musical theatre lovers. PHOTO CREDIT: nytimes.com Dear Mr. Sondheim, how do I even begin? When I heard of his passing on Nov. 26, I was shocked. The death of a 91-year-old man typically wouldn’t be so shocking, but this was Stephen Sondheim. I’ve…
Ridley Scott’s second film of 2021 was released last week, starring Jeremy Irons, Adam Driver, Lady Gaga, Jared Leto, and Al Pacino (from left to right). PHOTO CREDIT: imbd.com It’s that time of year, the season of giving, when shopping malls are busiest, lines are longest and window shopping is on full display. Rather than…
Over Thanksgiving weekend, the new Disney+ documentary about the Beatles, “Get Back” was released. PHOTO CREDIT: nj.com The three-part documentary series, “The Beatles: Get Back,” about arguably (but not really) the most successful band of all time, was released on Disney+ on Thanksgiving, and I have a lot of thoughts. “Get Back” documents The Beatles’…
Princess Diana Spencer’s legacy unearthed in the media, nearly 25 years after her death by a car accident. PHOTO CREDIT: purewow.com Though the general public has always been obsessed with Princess Diana Spencer—her style, her being, conspiracy theories around her death—she’s become especially prevalent in recent media. Why, nearly 25 years after her death, are…
“It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” gets Gamm Theatre audience members into the Christmas spirit. PHOTO CREDIT: gammtheatre.org The stage of The Gamm Theatre in Warwick has been transformed into the fictional WGAM radio station studio for performances of “It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play.” The production opened on Nov. 26…
Before Dennis Villeneuve’s 2021 version of “Dune,” there was a 1984 film with similarities and differences. PHOTO CREDIT: imbd.com Many avid moviegoers went to see “Dune” open in theaters this past October. However, not many people are aware that this film has a predecessor from the year 1984. Both movies were based on the well-loved…
At the third Faculty Senate meeting of the academic year, the University of Rhode Island’s President Marc Parlange spoke about his first semester at the University, the vice provost updated the Senate on current applications for Fall 2022 and an update was given on the general education program. Faculty Senate President Audrey Cardany opened the…
Increase in ride requests leads to vehicle purchase URI Parking Services now offers FREE rides for students looking for safe transportation at night. PHOTO CREDIT: James Singer Following an increased number of safe ride requests on campus, the University of Rhode Island is updating its Safe Ride Service to better accommodate students. According to an…