In a close game, the URI Men’s Basketball team was defeated by VCU by 1 point. Photos by James Singer. The epitome of brutality, as CBS Sports’ Jon Rothstein would say. Up by as much as 10 in the second half, it looked like the University of Rhode Island’s Men’s Basketball team would secure its…
At the 1971 Academy Awards, George C. Scott declined his Best Actor in a Leading Role award, calling the ceremony “a two-hour meat parade, a public display with contrived suspense for economic reasons.” James Earl Jones, who lost the award, was the only Black actor nominated that year. Almost 45 years later, lack of diversity…
URI’s Climate Survey Working Group is conducting a survey in order to better target improvements to the URI experience for both students and faculty. Graphic by Alison Carpino. Photo by James McIntosh. The University of Rhode Island’s Climate Survey Working Group (CSWG) is creating a survey to understand student and faculty experiences and how they…
The bulk of this week’s Student Senate meeting focused on the acquisition of electric scooters for URI’s Kingston Campus and filling open Senate positions. Campus Affairs Chair Michael Bentley began the meeting this week by introducing SPIN, a motorized scooter company. “Last week, university leadership was contacted by a company called SPIN and they wanted…
With the 78th Golden Globe Awards coming, the Cigar breaks down each category and the nominees. Photo from indianexpress.com. Buckle up everyone. The 78th Golden Globes are right around the corner, and there is much to discuss. Without further ado, let’s break down the ceremony and nominations. Let’s start off with the two comedy wizards…
New York singer and songwriter David W. Jacobson combines humor and history in his newest release, “POTUS”. Photo from sbstatesman.com. While this most recent presidential administration saw an abundance of great politically-inspired music, one musician drew his inspiration from presidents of the past. “POTUS,” the latest album by New York-based singer-songwriter David W. Jacobsen, is…
Well, this is going to be fun! Welcome to the first edition of the Good Five Cent Cigar of 2021 and, coincidentally, the first edition with me as editor-in-chief. This feels really special. I always imagined my Cigar firsts as editor-in-chief would look different. I’d be sitting at the head of our editorial table, surrounded…
From a 2008 hit to a classic in 2021, Disney’s “Camp Rock” still rocks. Photo from j-14.com. In 2008, Disney Channel released their now classic original film “Camp Rock,” which has become a favorite for many members of Gen Z. Thanks to Disney+, I was able to go back and rewatch “Camp Rock,” and I’m…
Can’t wait for season two of “Euphoria” to drop? Watch the special episodes bridging seasons 1 and 2! Photo from imbd.com. HBO’s recently released two special episodes of the riveting drama “Euphoria,” bridging a gap between the first and highly-anticipated second seasons. At the end of season one, fans are left unsatisfied with the fate…