Making waves in the pop-punk genre, the State Champs have deemed the name ‘Kings of New Age.’ PHOTO CREDIT: Readdork.com Perhaps claiming to be the Kings of a supposed “New Age” seems a bit overconfident; a bit cocky. However, it’s a title and crown that Albany, New York’s own “State Champs” have been patiently waiting…
Preview of the 2023 Oscars nominations The oscar goes to… PHOTO CREDIT: rd.com Another year of movies has come and gone and another Oscars night will descend upon us on March 12. As always, this will lead to another night of people getting upset over every winner only to move on and forget about everything…
URI capitalized on home court with two comeback wins Men’s Basketball: Jalen Carey finishes with 18, matching his season high. PHOTO CREDIT: Aidan Cahill | Web Editor After losing three games straight, it was immensely important for the Rhode Island Men’s Basketball team to get back into the win column against the Dayton Flyers on…
Miley Cyrus climbs to number one with new single Miley’s new single “Flowers” is available to stream. PHOTO CREDIT: Spotify Miley Cyrus released her number one single “Flowers,” the first song released off of her upcoming eighth studio album “Endless Summer Vacation,” on Jan. 12, 2023, gaining attention for her lyric choices and subtle digs…
Second-year Cristobal Bustos premiers new documentary film Pictured: Film Student, Cristobal Bustos. PHOTO CREDIT: Eddie Melfi | Staff Photographer From sports highlight tapes to a new documentary, second-year film student Cristobal Bustos is growing as a filmmaker. Originally from Colombia, Bustos moved to the United States when he was 5 years old with his family,…
President Marc Parlange outlines 10-year plan, strategic priorities President Parlange discusses 10-year plan. PHOTO CREDIT: Eddie Melfi | Staff Photographer University of Rhode Island President Marc Parlange gave the 2023 State of the University address on Feb. 1 to emphasize positive development and present a strategic 10-year plan. Parlange made clear his pride in the…
Rhody students give their Groundhog Day Predictions We asked University of Rhode Island students what their predictions are for Groundhog Day. “From what I’ve seen weather-wise, I’d probably say more winter. I mean, it was snowing sideways earlier today.” – Ethan Zall ‘26 “I don’t have a prediction because why depend on a groundhog seeing…
Illustration by: Maddie Bataille | Photo Editor The Spring 2023 session of the University of Rhode Island Student Senate is off to a quick start. A fourth amendment to the URI Student Senate Constitution was proposed, a new at-large representative was elected and concern was expressed regarding an elevated level of complaints regarding off-campus student…
Former Black Gold editor-in-chief reflects on campus experience Page from the Black Gold paper 50 years ago. PHOTO CREDIT: URI Library Archives Although the University of Rhode Island is currently only home to one newspaper, the Black Gold is a student newspaper that used to run alongside The Good Five Cent Cigar. Valerie J. Southern…
Women’s Basketball Women’s Basketball remains undefeated in A-10 play FINAL: WBB 57-53 George Mason Rhode Island traveled down to Fairfax, Virginia on Wednesday to take on conference opponent George Mason University. Forward Mayé Touré led the way for the Rams, posting her ninth double-double of the season with 11 points and 11 rebounds to go…