Picture, if you will, a landscape with a town at its center, sprawling nearly as far as the rolling hills that stretch into the distance. Streets are dotted with a blend of Victorian-era architecture and modernist buildings, offering pedestrians a glimpse into years past, while giving them a taste of the future. It is rich…
Numerous artists from 21 countries showcased their work across more than 95 galleries between Feb. 29 and March 3 at Santa Monica Airport for the pronounced visual art fair, Frieze Los Angeles. Through focus on the convergence of opportunity, community and art, Frieze Los Angeles 2024 brought communities together, according to an article from Beverly…
In the constant argument over which on-campus dining hall reigns supreme, students at the University of Rhode Island are usually torn. For me, the answer during my first year on campus was Butterfield. Between the burrito bar, pizza offerings and the ice cream freezer for dinners, it became a very hard dining option to beat…
Taylor Swift came out with her own version of the “Eras Tour” movie which featured “cardigan” and four additional songs from the acoustic set on Thursday, March 14, on Disney Plus. The movie is titled “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version)” and shows a mix of all three of her performances at Sofi…
Film fanatics flocked to their televisions on Sunday when the 96th annual Oscar Awards aired, bringing first-time winners, high-energy (or kenergy) performances and a lot of John Cena. Da’Vine Joy Randolph took home her very first Oscar for Best Supporting Actress. Her portrayal of grieving mother Mary Lamb in “The Holdovers” won over the academy….
On Feb. 24, two local siblings helped contribute to the University of Rhode Island’s championship success at the Atlantic 10 Indoor Track and Field Championships in Virginia Beach. The men’s team was looking to build a dynasty by winning their fourth straight indoor championship, and seventh straight A-10 title. The women’s team, on the other…
The University of Rhode Island Women’s Center carried an aroma of freshly brewed tea as women of all majors and ages came together for an installment of the “Spill the Tea” event series on Wednesday, March 6. Celebrating International Women’s Day, the Women’s Center collaborated with the International Student Center to put on the latest…
The University of Rhode Island’s Harrington School of Communication and Media hosted a career fair in the Higgins Welcome Center on Tuesday, March 5, allowing students to network with professionals and explore career opportunities. 14 organizations were in attendance including WPRI 12, IHeartMedia and International Game Technology to engage with the University’s students. “I think…
Eleanor Roosevelt was an advocate for equality in women’s movements and many other forms of social equality, as well as the namesake of Roosevelt Hall at the University of Rhode Island. The building was completed in 1937 as a women’s dormitory, and dedicated to Roosevelt in 1938. During this visit for the dedication she was…
The University of Rhode Island has been awarded $10 million from the Biden-Harris administration to investigate and treat the PFAS contamination in the school’s water supply. PFAS are a group of manufactured chemicals, known as polyfluoroalkyl substances, widely used in industry and consumer products since the 1940s, according to the United States Environmental Protection Agency….