Since its release in 2016, TikTok has been a catalyst for a variety of short-form content aimed at a range of audiences. From sketch comedy to miniature house model building, the app has attracted an incredibly wide ranging group of viewers and creators. One of these groupings is the food community, which has essentially lent…
Earlier this week, the world was shocked to learn about the death of television star Matthew Perry. Some may know Perry from the movie “Fools Rush In” or “Seventeen Again.” He was also the co creator, co editor, executive producer and star of ABC sitcom, “Mr. Sunshine.” However, he is commonly known for his iconic…
After the release of “Elvis” in 2022, audiences were left with a deeper understanding of rock n’ roll; after watching “Priscilla” in 2023, audiences were left with a deeper understanding of manipulative control. Directed by Sofia Coppola, A24’s latest film “Priscilla” takes the cameras off Elvis and pivots them onto his ex-wife, revealing their story…
Electric Century, formed in 2014, is a pop-rock band with close to 12,000 monthly Spotify listeners. The band is composed of Mikey Way, the bassist of the former punk band My Chemical Romance, and David Debiak of Sleep Station. In 2014, Electric Century released their first single titled “I Lied.” “I Lied” is their most…
Madison Cahoon, a fifth-year music student at the University of Rhode Island, transferred from the Community College of Rhode Island and decided to come to URI to study music more in depth. Cahoon had an interest in music from a young age. According to her, she started to play the clarinet at age 10. Cahoon’s…
University of Rhode Island professor Emmett Goods always knew he wanted to pursue the art of jazz. Goods grew up in Pittsburgh and learned his appreciation of music, especially jazz, from a young age. His older brother was a jazz musician, and seeing the success and attention he got from playing music inspired Goods. Goods’…
The University of Rhode Island Puppy Raisers Club seeks to educate students and provide opportunities to train future service dogs – all with ‘pawsitive’ spin. The Puppy Raisers Club, led by president Kevin Buretta, works with the non-profit organization Guiding Eyes for the Blind. According to their website, Guiding Eyes provides guide dogs for people…
On Thursday, Charlie Enright, skipper of the 11th hour racing team, was the keynote speaker in this year’s Charles and Marie Fish lecture. Enright talked about his team’s recent win at the 2023 Ocean Race, a 37,000 mile competitive sailing event that takes participating teams around the world in six months. As skipper, Enright acts…
EpiPens have been stocked in the University of Rhode Island’s main dining halls through a collaborative effort between Dining Services, Health Services and the Office of Emergency Management. Located in emergency boxes, auto-injectors containing epinephrine, known as EpiPens, are available in the Ram’s Den, Mainfare Dining Hall and Butterfield Dining Hall, according to Health Services…
After nearly 67,000 votes were cast in Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District special election, a winner has been declared — Democrat Gabe Amo, former deputy director of intergovernmental affairs for the Biden Administration. Amo defeated Republican challenger Gerry Leonard Jr., making him the first person of color in Rhode Island history to represent the state…