Crossing over from video game to film, The Super Mario Movie does a good job at making referencing to the game. PHOTO CREDIT: mubi.com For almost the entirety of my life I have been a continuous fan of the Super Mario Bros. franchise. From the countless afternoons I’ve spent playing Mario Bros. Wii over my…
Photos courtesy of: James Singer | Photo Editor Emeritus The Student Alliance for the Welfare of Africa (SAWA) hosted their annual hair show Saturday April 8 in the Memorial Union Ballroom. The theme “Journey of Alkebulan Fashion” shared the story of their growth and journey through the fashion industry originating from Africa. The event featured…
Opening night from Greek Week 2023. Photo Courtesy of: Francesca Ordonez From March 27 to 31, the University of Rhode Island’s Panhellenic and Interfraternity Councils held Greek Week, where fraternities and sororities were put into pairs to participate in a week of events and raise money for Habitat for Humanity and the YMCA. This year’s…
URI’s student-led production of “Into The Woods” opens on Thursday, April 20 and tickets are available on the URI Theatre website. PHOTO CREDIT: Dylan Hubbard | Contributing Reporter The University of Rhode Island’s theatre production will showcase a student-led performance of “Into The Woods” starting on Thursday, April 20 in the Fine Arts Center. As…
Fifth annual RhodyThon raised almost 46,000 dollars for Hasbro Children’s Hospital. PHOTO CREDIT: uri.edu The University of Rhode Island’s fifth annual RhodyTHON dance competition took place on Saturday, March 25, raising almost $46,000 in donations to support young patients at Hasbro Children’s Hospital. RhodyTHON is a student-led and student-run dance competition that spans from eight…
Photos of the artwork hanging up in the GSC. PHOTO CREDIT: Ellie Shennhen | Staff Reporter Themes of self-love, expression and identity were expressed in a multitude of mediums at the University of Rhode Island Gender and Sexuality Center’s exhibit on March 28. Featuring pieces made from candle wax, charcoal, graphite, hot bronze, ink, marker,…
URI Club Lacrosse put up 15 goals in a dominant senior night win. PHOTO CREDIT: Ronan Himelrick | Managing Editor Senior Night for the University of Rhode Island Club Men’s Lacrosse team proved to be a test for the entire team as they hosted UMass Dartmouth last Thursday night. The game honored Andrew Sajdak, David…
Two authors go head to head to determine which is better… Reese’s Eggs or York Eggs? Graphic by: Maddie Bataille | Photo Editor Juliana Lepore First of all, sorry David, but what even is a York Egg? And is it nearly as iconic as THE Reese’s Peanut Butter Egg? Absolutely not. I am a Reese’s…
Bringing more mindfulness to the campus, full moon meditation encourages students to take little steps to a better life. PHOTO CREDIT: centeryogawellness.com “I could hear the water from that little pond, and the gentle breezes were so refreshing,” first-year Health Studies major Claudia Kessinger stated after attending the University of Rhode Island’s first meditation on…
URI showcased Afro-Caribbean music at Fine Arts Center. PHOTO CREDIT: Casey Chan-Smutko | Staff Reporter At the University of Rhode Island, the Fine Arts Center hosted Ray Vega and the URI Jazz faculty for a concert showcasing Afro Caribbean music on April 6. Ray Vega is a musician who plays trumpet and percussion and has…