Votes For A Puppet Show Nick Powers Moms behind bars, Dads all alone. The kids all play house Without hands to hold. The people are scared You’re unaware. They’re banning the books You wouldn’t read. All you can eat. They are hungry. Not safe in their skin– Like missing a piece. Boys and their souls…
There are many things I could say about Elon Musk, but for journalistic integrity and to minimize harm, I will keep my opinion light. As we already know, Musk has developed a close relationship with President Donald Trump, becoming a senior advisor to him. Choosing an unelected billionaire to lead the Department of Government Efficiency…
The 97th Academy Awards took place on Sunday, which crowned the best movie actors and actresses in Hollywood. To open the night, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo sang “Defying Gravity,” which was the perfect way to start because of their talent and harmony. Following, first-time host Conan O’Brien made his opening speech by making jokes…
The University of Rhode Island theatre department showed an excellent modern interpretation of “Bakkhai,” from Feb. 28 to March 2, at the J-studio in the Fine Arts Center. “Bakkhai” is a Greek tragedy, written by Euripedes. It involves the Greek god Dionysus, King Pentheus of Thebes and Agave, Pentheus’ mother. The play was very well…
The backbeats were at the forefront at the University of Rhode Island’s Fine Arts Center on Saturday for the 25th annual Rhode Island Percussion Ensemble Festival. The event, put on by the Percussive Arts Society, featured nine ensembles representing eight middle school, high school and community groups. Kyle Forsthoff, the classical percussion specialist at URI,…
The Gender and Sexuality Center hosted its annual Queer and Trans People of Color Black History Month Gala on Thursday, Feb. 27 at the Robert J. Higgins Welcome Center in honor of Black History Month. This event focused on bringing together community members to honor resilience and storytelling through the theme “Mending the Fabric: Weaving…
Through the end of March, works from artist Munir Mohammed will be displayed on the first floor of Green Hall at the University of Rhode Island. Originally from Ghana, Mohammed’s pieces provide a look into the culture of those who live there, while still maintaining relatability, according to gallery director Steven Pennell. “It gives you…
The press holds the responsibility of painting an objective picture when reporting, so what happens when the language they use perpetuates stereotypes and helps to enable power structures? In his lecture at the Galanti Lounge on Feb. 27, “The Politics of Safety: The Black Freedom Struggle,” titled after his book, Shannon King, the associate professor…
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration withdrew a speed limit reduction law originally intended to limit ship-strikes for whales on Jan. 15, prompting concerns from Graduate School of Oceanography emeritus marine researcher Robert Kenney. Under the current speed limit regulations, most vessels that exceed 65 feet in length are limited to a speed of 10…
The University of Rhode Island marine affairs department brought in University of Akureyri professor and Fulbright Scholar, Rachael Lorna Johnstone, to give a lecture on the Indigenous people of Greenland’s fight for self-determination under international law on Feb. 25. Johnstone discussed the history of Greenland and the people that have inhabited the land. As reflected…