Illustration by: Maddie Bataille | Photo Editor This week from the Senate floor: Farewell speeches from graduating senators and a closed discussion about Uhuru Sasa. The Senate began this week with a closed-door executive discussion regarding Uhuru Sasa, with the thirty-minute discussion resulting in putting the organization on probation. Following this, the Senate elected a…
This week in entertainment history… The Beatles’ “Rubber Soul,” released Dec. 6. PHOTO CREDIT: faroutmagazine.co.uk This week in music history changed the landscape of music, through births of influential musicians and release of iconic tracks and albums. This past week marked the births of many influential artists, as well as others within the music industry….
Illustration by: Maddie Bataille | Photo Editor This week from the Senate floor: Uhuru Sasa passionately presented their case opposing a potential Senate bill. After their Spring Fashion Show last semester, Uhuru Sasa received a notice from Memorial Union citing multiple infractions by the organization. This notice was later brought to the Student Senate, which…
With “jazzy” and “avant-garde” sounds, the album “In The Aeroplane Over The Sea” by Neutral Milk Hotel has heavily influenced modern indie music. PHOTO CREDIT: Spotify Neutral Milk Hotel may not be a household name, yet their 1998 album, “In The Aeroplane Over The Sea,” is one of the most important and influential albums in…
PHOTO CREDIT: amazon.com This week marks the 67th anniversary of the introduction of the Billboard Hot 100 chart. On Nov. 12, 1955, Billboard released their first edition of the Hot 100, with “Love Is A Many-Splendored Thing,” from the soundtrack for the film of the same name, by the Four Aces topping the chart. On…
Illustration by: Maddie Bataille | Photo Editor This week from the Senate floor: an open discussion with Director of Dining Services Pierre St-Germain and Vice President of Student Affairs Ellen Reynolds. To begin the Senate’s proceedings, Reynolds reminded everyone that this time of year can be incredibly stressful and difficult for many, and that students…
Members of Superposition set up to open the show before the atrium fills up. For their costumes, the band dressed up as Pokemon. PHOTO CREDIT: Aidan Cahill | Staff Photographer On Oct. 28, The University of Rhode Island Musicians’ Guild held their second concert of the semester in Atrium one inside the Memorial Union. Three…
Heavily based on mythology, “Polaroid Stories” follows the story of “Metamorphoses.” PHOTO CREDIT: independentri.com During the month of October, the University of Rhode Island’s Theatre Department performed Naomi Iizuka’s “Polaroid Stories,” a production based on ancient Ovid’s “Metamorphoses” told through stories of destitute youth and outsiders, all brought together at an abandoned pier along the…
Illustration by: Maddie Bataille | Photo Editor This week from the Senate floor: opposition to dining plans, hopes to make communal bathrooms a safer environment and events around campus. Before any events, announcements or policies passed, President Grace Kiernan announced an executive order for everyone to take their daily BeReal photo, as she was notified…
The 1975’s newest album, “Being Funny in a Foreign Language,” brings a refreshing sound for their fans. PHOTO CREDIT: readdork.com The 1975 has returned to form with their newest record, “Being Funny in a Foreign Language,” the fifth album from the British indie-electro pop group which gives a breath of fresh air to their fans….