Julie Coiro, a professor of literacy education at the University of Rhode Island, was named by Stanford University among the top 2% of scientists in the world in the sixth version published on October 4, 2023. This list is called the “Updated science-wide author databases of standardized citation indicators,” published by the Elsevier data repository….
The South Asian Student Association brought style to the University of Rhode Island community on Sunday with their first ever fashion show, “Noor: Radiance on the Runway.” The show, attended by both students and families, highlighted themes of diversity, sustainability and artistry. Over 40 looks were showcased by the club’s members, culminating in three sections….
The University of Rhode Island’s 193 Coffeehouse came alive once again on Thursday, Feb. 29 during their special leap day band night. Streams of students flooded the small coffeehouse where the floor had been opened up into what would become a mosh pit later that night. Students crowded the floor, couches and stood atop the…
The 30th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards took place Saturday, allowing Hollywood performances from 2023 to receive honor and recognition. 2023 was a prominent year for the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists as they were on strike from July to November to protest unfair wages, according to the Screen Actors Guild…
After a rendition of “Water Spirits Redux” by Nathan Daughtrey, North Smithfield High School’s percussion ensemble, under the direction of Kevin Plouffe, was announced the winner of this year’s Percussion Ensemble Festival, an event that has been bringing together local musicians for over 20 years. Percussionists of all ages gathered together on Saturday for the…
Marble House may have come together by chance, but the eclectic group stayed together after winning the Musician’s Guild annual Rock n’ Swap competition in November 2023. In the Rock n’ Swap competition, musicians are randomly grouped into bands. Competing under the name Wicked Pizzahs (with the original five members), the group took home the…
“The Voice” started their 25th season on Feb. 26 with a duo for the first time, Dan+Shay sharing a seat as one coach, who were previously mentors in Season 20. The show first premiered on April 26, 2011 with coaches Blake Shelton, Christina Aguilera, CeeLo Green and Adam Levine, according to US Weekly Magazine. Now,…
Last year proved to be a tumultuous one for the film industry. The extensive Writers Guild of America and Screen Actors Guild strikes caused several major productions and releases to be placed on hold, along with massive box office flops such as “Indiana Jones 5,” “The Marvels” and “The Flash” showcasing audiences’ waning interest in…
MGMT released their fifth studio album, “Loss of Life,” in late February, taking their sound in a few distinct, new directions. A Middledown, Connecticut based indie duo, MGMT has been making indie and psychedelic rock with electronic elements since the early 2000s. They earned radio airplay almost immediately from their first singles, “Time to Pretend,”…
In a nearly sold-out two-weekend run, the University of Rhode Island Fine Arts Department’s “Macbeth” came to the stage from Feb. 22-25, and Feb. 29-March 3. Working diligently over the past few months, both the actors and members of the stage crew created a show that met and overcame every expectation that guest director and…