Oh man, do I regret not joining the Cigar earlier in my college career. When studying journalism at the University, I heard talks of this certain student news organization come up. An organization that sounded so intimidating for me, a freshman at the time, that I shied away from joining. For three straight years I…
Cookies are a very easy and very simple treat to make. They can also come in so many different flavors and they are one of the most famous desserts ever. Cookies can be so diverse with their flavors, especially what you put in them. I personally love a traditional chocolate chip cookie, but I also…
What do you like to wear in the spring? PHOTO CREDIT: Ellie Sennhenn | Staff Reporter Students at the University of Rhode Island see fashion as a mechanism of self expression. When getting dressed in the morning, third-year secondary education and biological sciences double major Katelyn DeAngelis likes to “stand out.” Wearing a multicolored crochet…
Love letter to… Legos. Illustration by: Matt Fabrizio Legos have always been a huge part of my life and I love collecting them. I probably have over 50 lego sets from various different themes. The three types of Lego sets that I collect are DC Comics Legos, Star Wars Legos and Harry Potter Legos. I…
Natile Chasten and Rosetint play their last concert at 193 coffeehouse. PHOTO CREDIT: Lauren Drapeau | Contributing Reporter When you’re in the 193 Coffeehouse, your initial reaction to the statement, “You might get moshed,” is to shrug it off in disbelief with a simple, “No I won’t.” Yes, actually, you will. Officially formed in February,…
Villucci began coaching at URI in 1993. Photo Courtesy of: gorhody.com In 1975, before the introduction of Title IX, Cranston High School East did not have a girls tennis team. Determined to continue playing the sport she had grown to love from an early age, a young Val Villucci decided this would not stop her….
As the spring semester begins to wind down, construction only continues to ramp up around the University of Rhode Island’s campus. Paul DePace, the director of URI’s Capital Projects division, along with Kenny Burke, the associate director, discussed some of the many different projects URI has been working on, along with some that will be…
My time working at the Cigar was absolutely incredible. I was able to follow my passion for sports photography and meet new people. It was a perfect opportunity to get busy doing something else when school was just too overwhelming. Picking up the paper every week and seeing my work gave a sense of pride…
MK11 is perfect for gamers who love fighting games. Photo Courtesy of: PlayStation I like fighting games a lot. I have got some anxiety and stress built up from a lot of things, and the way I like to get out my frustrations is by playing video games. I have been a fan of the…
Dear President Marc B. Parlange and the administration of the University of Rhode Island: We, the students, are writing to you on behalf of fellow students and staff at the University of Rhode Island out of ongoing concern regarding disability access and inclusion. As a community, we stand together in solidarity and believe it is…