The University of Rhode Island will kick off its Guitar and Mandolin Festival on Sunday in Charlestown, Rhode Island, bridging genres and styles from around the globe in an all-day festival. The almost week-long, ninth edition of the festival will feature performances on six different days, technique workshops and masterclasses, as well as “after-hours with…
The leaves are changing, and maybe your music taste is too. I am a big Taylor Swift fan, and my fall playlist is full of her songs. I did a deep dive into the five best Taylor Swift songs to listen to in the fall, and these are too good not to be shared. Coming…
The University of Rhode Island fine arts department hosted their first Jazz Combo event on Tuesday, showcasing the URI Standards Combo and vocalists under the direction of Atla DeChamplain, a professor of amplified voice. The performance consisted of 15 songs: four from the URI Standards Combo by itself and 11 songs sung by eight vocalists….
A few weeks ago, I had just moved into my new living situation for senior year. Naturally, since myself and my roommates maintain a high degree of class, we brought along a record table and numerous albums to enjoy. Now when a couple of our friends came over for a completely lease–accommodating get-together, the obvious…
A 9-year-old boy named Javier Zamora endured multiple life-threatening journeys across the United States/Mexico border in 1999 to reunite with his parents; today he lives to tell his story. The award-winning memoirist visited the University of Rhode Island on Thursday, Oct. 3 to share how his experiences ultimately shaped the lens of which he views…
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the department of Arts and Culture put together an exhibit that opened on campus showcasing the rich cultural tapestry, history and contributions of the Hispanic and Latino communities. The exhibit, hung in Green Hall, The President’s House and The Robert J. Higgins Welcome Center includes work in a variety…
An interactive play on the longest-running syndicated game show on network TV took to the Ryan Center on Friday, allowing local audience members to participate and win prizes in Wheel of Fortune Live. Attendees could register to put their names in a randomly-selected pot for a chance to be participants in the show. These chosen…
In conjunction with this semester’s Honors Colloquium, Democracy in Peril, this year’s RISE-UP Innovation and Entrepreneurship Challenge is centered around Democratizing Innovation. Now in its second year, the challenge, which is part of the RISE-UP initiative and the University of Rhode Island Honors Program, welcomes students from all majors to create ideas for addressing problems…
Professors in a University of Rhode Island research program have been predicting hurricane patterns to improve public safety and mitigate storm damage amidst recent weather crises. The program, Rhode Island Coastal Hazards, Analysis, Modeling and Prediction, increases awareness for communities through real-time hazard and impact prediction. RI-CHAMP has over the past 10 years been able…
While most people come home from work or school looking for a place to unwind, Mark LaHoud spends his work days making that place a reality. “When we open our doors, we’re hosting a party,” LaHoud said. “Everyones invited, and we have no idea what kind of party it’s going to be.” This is the…