A closer look at the URI Anthropology department, which focuses on the study of human cultures and their development. Photo by Ethan Pellegrino. In general terms, anthropology is the study of humans, past and present, but at the University of Rhode Island, it is much more than that. The anthropology department at URI can often…
Many take for granted the ability to be able to walk to class without having to trudge through the snow, but just how much work does this take behind the scenes? Photo by James McIntosh. When piles of snow cover the University of Rhode Island campus, it takes a lot of teamwork, long nights and…
Another Valentine’s Day is now behind us, and I hope yours was filled with lots of candy, romantic comedy movies and time spent with your loved ones. I’m sure a lot of you celebrated Valentine’s with your significant other, but we all know of something else called Galentine’s Day. Celebrating Galentine’s Day is a great…
Senior theatre majors Matthew Oxley and Lauren Janetti were finalists in their respective programs This year, The Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) found itself a new stage and was held virtually. With the change, students in attendance were still able to engage with and receive feedback on their work. During a normal year,…
COVID-19 regulations have pushed student organizations to expand virtually and many new clubs have been forced to adapt to the new pandemic guidelines which largely prevents in-person recruitment and meetings. The lack of in-person contact has changed the way organizations recruit new members and hold regular meetings. Despite this, the organizations that were recognized by…
With the 78th Golden Globe Awards coming, the Cigar breaks down each category and the nominees. Photo from indianexpress.com. Buckle up everyone. The 78th Golden Globes are right around the corner, and there is much to discuss. Without further ado, let’s break down the ceremony and nominations. Let’s start off with the two comedy wizards…
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, URI is currently conducting freshman orientations remotely. Graphic by Alison Carpino. The University of Rhode Island has continued to hold virtual orientation for incoming students as COVID-19 continues to disrupt traditional in-person orientation. Virtual orientation had been offered to new students last summer as well as at the start of…
Graphic by Elizabeth Wong. The Maximizing Access to Research Careers Undergraduate Training in Academic Research (MARC U*STAR) program at the University of Rhode Island is designed to support underrepresented students working towards a bachelor’s or doctorate in biomedical fields. According to Bryan Dewsbury, a biology professor and MARC U*STAR faculty team member, this is the…
“The Suite life of Zack and Cody” can be watched on Disney+. Photo from teenvouge.com A few months ago, I followed the trend and got Disney+. I am a big Disney fan and was really excited to see what movies and TV shows were going to be on there. To be honest, I don’t use…
The Harrington School of Communication and Media brought speakers from different backgrounds together to virtually discuss global issues and potential solutions Tuesday night. During the fifth annual “Global Resilience: Community Impact in Volatile Times” event held on Nov. 17, five different speakers gave presentations about global crises, how to handle them, how to prepare for…