WWE’s biggest event of the year, WrestleMania 42, took place this weekend in Las Vegas, and WWE had plenty to prove after the disappointment of WrestleMania 41. While both nights had strong moments, Night Two was far better than Night One. The first night suffered from a flat crowd that only came alive for major…
Seven albums into their long career, the Foo Fighters struck gold with “Wasting Light.” On Friday, they hope to do the same with their twelfth studio album, “Your Favorite Toy.” “Wasting Light” was the band’s attempt to return to the essence of garage rock, recording the entire album on analog equipment in frontman Dave Grohl’s…
Feathers, sand, chunky belts and the word “camp” all come to mind when thinking about Coachella, a festival where fashion, music and internet culture collide under the California desert sun. During the 2026 festival cycle, that spectacle felt less like a celebration of artistry and more like a reflection of how far the event has…
Procyon lotor—the raccoon—is a mid-size mammal native to North America. The raccoon has expanded its range due to human activity in several ways. As a result of intentional introductions gone awry, the raccoon has become quite the nuisance and invasive species in parts of Europe. In a similar situation, the successful and culturally impactful 1997…
The University of Rhode Island Asian Student Association revisited 1986 for its 32nd Annual Culture Show, which took place on Sunday in support of the Asian Mental Health Project. The show featured solo performances from current ASA members and alumni, as well as student organizations, before bringing out Hohyun and Katherine Li, two up-and-coming Asian-American…
The University of Rhode Island Dance Company held its Spring 2026 Showcase on Saturday, combining strict technique and musical styles to form a cohesive multi-act performance. After a semester of practice and preparation, URI Dance Co. put together a two-act show featuring 32 dances spanning different dance styles, including jazz, tap, pointe, hip-hop, ballet and…
As it approaches the completion of its sixth semester running, the Therapeutic Horticulture Group is gearing up to celebrate with pie and plants in the Heber W. Youngken Jr. Medicinal Garden greenhouse. Participants in the group find solace in nature through mindfulness activities, gardening and the design of a new garden to attract pollinators outside…
Every spring, the University of Rhode Island opens its doors to prospective students for Welcome Days, leaving those already on-campus to adapt, according to some students. URI held its final Welcome Day for the incoming class of 2030 on Sunday. For some current students, the event created more frustration than excitement. Designed to introduce prospective…
After years of growing friendship at the University of Rhode Island, who knew Theresa Brown ‘21 and Evan McAlice ‘21 would find love working at the Good Five Cent Cigar? Brown and McAlice met through the writing department in 2020 as office interns in Roosevelt Hall. With differing shift times, they hadn’t met, but their…
Members of the University of Rhode Island community who have voiced their opinion on the university’s use of artificial intelligence say they have been cut off by official URI Instagram pages. URI accounts have been advertising different events on campus utilizing AI, which have received a negative public opinion online from some, according to The…