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“It’s surreal” – Second-year men’s soccer manager achieves lifelong dream

Nick Rockwell, a second-year midfielder for URI men’s soccer team, from Barrington, Rhode Island, achieved every kid’s dream: the opportunity to play Division I sports at their home state’s university. The University of Rhode Island’s men’s soccer team elevated Rockwell from team manager to active roster player on Friday, Sept. 15th, a day before the…

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Eighth annual guitar festival to welcome music from around the globe

The eighth rendition of the annual University of Rhode Island Guitar Festival will take place Oct. 18-22 at locations across South County. The event, which in years past only featured classical guitarists, will now feature a global array of styles: Latin guitar, blues and jazz, classical Italian and French music. “We’re showcasing the broad spectrum…

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The Grammy goes to… AI?

With the popularity of artificial intelligence establishing its presence over the internet, it was only a matter of time before the infiltration into the award show industry. Before delving into any implications on musicians and the music industry itself, it’s important to look into what musical artificial intelligence is in the first place. AI in…

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