I am a firm believer that every experience you have is defined by the people going through it with you. This has been true throughout my past four years at URI, and the Cigar is certainly no exception. I first joined the second semester my second year. As a film major, I wanted to gain…
Coming into college in 2020, I was deeply saddened to miss out on the absolute phenomenon that is college athletics. Upon resuming game days in my following three years, I found that what sets college games apart and makes them so special is the atmosphere. The electric energy, the fans, the music and, of course,…
The University of Rhode Island hosted the 14th annual Be5k on Oct. 15 to bring attention and awareness to mental health and suicide prevention. Funds from the race go to The Heather Fund, which was founded in memory of Heather Vennewald to continue to support mental health awareness and suicide prevention within the URI campus….
Husband and wife duo Eben Horton and Jennifer Nauck have successfully turned their passion for the art of glass blowing into their full-time career with their local Wakefield gallery and studio, the Glass Station. Horton’s interest in glass blowing sparked at the early age of 9 years old when he took an ornament making class….
With the popularity of artificial intelligence establishing its presence over the internet, it was only a matter of time before the infiltration into the award show industry. Before delving into any implications on musicians and the music industry itself, it’s important to look into what musical artificial intelligence is in the first place. AI in…
Recruitment season is well in motion for Greek Life at University of Rhode Island and numbers are continuing to climb. According to Jayson Hutchinson, the recruitment director for the Interfraternity Council (IFC) “the Greek Life community makes up 25% of the student body,” which has been on a steady increase over the course of the…
Fourth-year Brady Roark promotes a “Be The Match” event organized by the football, volleyball and women’s soccer teams on Wednesday, April 19. Photo Courtesy of: Alexa Potamianos The University of Rhode Island football, women’s volleyball and women’s soccer teams are coming together to raise awareness and save lives. The football team has been actively working…
Graphic By: Maddie Bataille | Photo Editor Juliana Lepore Editor-in-Chief “Best Friends” by 5 Seconds of Summer 5 Seconds of Summer is my number one favorite artist of all time, and since I just got tickets to their show in August, which will be my eighth time seeing them (shoutout Liz, see you there) I’ve…
What do you enjoy most about earth? Graphic by: Maddie Bataille | Photo Editor Juliana Lepore: Editor-in-Chief I, like most people who grow up near water, am a sucker for a good sunset over the water. I grew up in a little town wedged between two lakes, and one of my favorite activities during the…
Mews Tavern has served as a pillar of the Rhody community by serving great food in an immersive atmosphere since it opened its doors in 1947. The tavern was originally a small fisherman’s tavern in its initial days, but has since expanded to include three bars along with outdoor seating in the summertime. They have…