What did your favorite song of the month look like? Graphic by: Maddie Bataille | Photo Editor Juliana Lepore Editor-in-Chief “Bejeweled” by Taylor Swift While I am not a Taylor Swift stan, I do have to say that this song has been playing on repeat in my car for the past month. A wonderful, catchy…
Kia, Hyundai models target of potential break-ins Pictured: Steering wheel lock handed out to students. PHOTO CREDIT: Lucas Masiello | Staff Photographer Due to a national increase of stolen cars, the University of Rhode Island Public Safety Department is giving out free steering wheel locks to Hyundai and Kia owners in the community. According to…
New artificial intelligence program raises questions in academic integrity and ethics. Graphic by: Maddie Bataille | Photo Editor ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence software created by a company called OpenAI, has been making headlines nationally for its ability to generate text similar to the way that humans generate language. This has been raising a lot of…
Students had the opportunity to meet their perfect match through “Blind date with a book.” Photo Courtesy of: Alicia Vaandering To get in the spirit of Valentine’s Day, the University of Rhode Island Robert L. Carothers Library hosted a “blind date with a book” event on Feb. 14. The event, which happened from 10 a.m….
Miley Cyrus climbs to number one with new single Miley’s new single “Flowers” is available to stream. PHOTO CREDIT: Spotify Miley Cyrus released her number one single “Flowers,” the first song released off of her upcoming eighth studio album “Endless Summer Vacation,” on Jan. 12, 2023, gaining attention for her lyric choices and subtle digs…
Well, hello everyone. My name is Juliana Lepore, and I am the new editor-in-chief of the Good Five Cent Cigar. Welcome to the first Cigar edition of 2023. I am so glad that you’re here. This year, you can expect all of the good, quality journalism that you know and love, with some new, modernized…
‘Unprecedented inflation’ among main causes Tuition for in-state and out-of-state students will continue to rise following the 2022-23 school year. GRAPHIC CREDIT: Ronan Himelrick | Social Media Coordinator The University of Rhode Island’s Board of Trustees recently announced their decision to increase tuition for both in-state and out-of-state students during the 2023-24 school year. In…
App to feature 24/7 mental health resources for students Roosevelt Hall is the current home of URI’s counseling center. PHOTO CREDIT: Eddie Melfi | Staff Photographer In a post-pandemic world, the University of Rhode Island has seen an increase in the need for mental health support for its students, according to Cory Clark, director of…
5,6,7,8… a new season for the University of Rhode Island’s Dance Company Photo Courtesy of: Maddy Godeck The University of Rhode Island’s Dance Company is leaping and twirling into another season with classes in various styles of dance. URI has three different dance teams, according to Dance Company President Lillian Marie, a fourth-year student. The…
Brotherly bond of band members remains strong post-hiatus Beloved by fangirls, 5SOS’s newest album “5SOS5” debuts a more mature sound. PHOTO CREDIT: Juliana Lepore | News Editor With the release of their fifth studio album “5SOS5,” in late September, pop band 5 Seconds of Summer showcased a new and mature sound never before seen from…