Actress gets real about coming of age, mistreatment in new book

Jenette McCurdy’s ‘I’m Glad My Mom Died’ reveals her life’s bitter truth Drawing in readers by her jarring title ‘I’m Glad my Mom Died,’ Jennette McCurdy, exposes what it was really like to be a Nickelodeon child star. PHOTO CREDIT: simonandschuester.com Upon the release of her first book “I’m Glad My Mom Died,” renowned actor,…

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Hit the cinema for a Styles, Pugh rendezvous

Skillful marketing, expensive cast packs theaters for one of the most anticipated films of 2022. PHOTO CREDIT: dontworrydarling.movie Few movies in recent years have had the same level of publicized off-screen drama as Olivia Wilde’s “Don’t Worry Darling.”  From the supposed “spitting” at the Venice Film Festival to the controversial union of Harry Styles and…

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‘All The Missing Girls’ mixes beginning, end for unique storytelling

A story told both backward and forward, ‘All the Missing Girls,’ exemplifies the importance of structure to the reader’s experience. PHOTO CREDIT: Goodreads.com Megan Miranda’s debut novel “All The Missing Girls” is a perfect example of how the structure of a story can completely change the readers’ experience. The story of “All The Missing Girls”…

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Senior a cappella members take final bow with Rhody Rhapsodies

During auditions, ensemble reflects on process  ‘Pitch Perfect’- URI a cappella group, Rhody Rhapsodies take to stage for another year of friendly competition. PHOTO CREDIT: Hannah Charron | Staff Photographer The Rhody Rhapsodies have been working hard to start up the 2022-2023 a cappella season at the University of Rhode Island.  Auditions were held Sep….

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‘From within to the world’

Feinstein Campus art exhibit brings new perspective on peace Pictured artwork from Anthony Tomaselli, Scott Lapham, and Christian Corbat Photo Contributed by: Steven Pennell An exhibit was recently opened by the Urban Arts and Culture program on the University of Rhode Island’s Feinstein-Providence Campus, entitled “Creating Peace.”  The exhibit aims to address issues “from peace…

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Musicians from far, wide prepare for URI Guitar Festival

‘Instrument ecosystem’ on full display URI’s annual Guitar festival is back to bring together a community of guitar enthusiasts. PHOTO CREDIT: uri.edu Featuring classical and acoustic instrumentalists from around the world, the University of Rhode Island is set to hold the seventh annual Guitar Festival this October Founded by Adam Levin, an artist and teacher…

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