For a select group of students that began their collegiate career in the midst of Covid-19, many high school memories replay occasionally to the soundtrack of numerous Brockhampton songs. A 13-year-old Kevin Abstract posted onto a Kanye West fan forum in 2009 asking for artists that would be interested in starting a band, according to…
During a tumultuous week of tears and fears propelled by dreaded finals and semester projects, the University of Rhode Island’s Considering Change chose to combat the issue head-on with scissors and glue. On Tuesday in the 193 Coffeehouse, students gathered for the first “Sip, Snip and Create: Collage and Connect to De-stress” event. In a…
Idrees Lanre Ajakaiye labels himself as a visionary, and as a speaker for the 2023 Honors Colloquium, shared his experiences with social entrepreneurship at Edwards Auditorium on Tuesday. To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the University of Rhode Island’s College of Business and the 60th anniversary of the Honors Colloquium, Ajakaiye spoke on behalf of…
First established in the late 1980s, early 1990s, the Alpine Race Club continues to welcome new students into their community of skiers and snowboarders. “Alpine” refers to the act of downhill skiing and snowboarding rather than cross-country skiing and snowboarding, hence why their name was changed from it previously being the “ski team” to specify,…
After the release of “Elvis” in 2022, audiences were left with a deeper understanding of rock n’ roll; after watching “Priscilla” in 2023, audiences were left with a deeper understanding of manipulative control. Directed by Sofia Coppola, A24’s latest film “Priscilla” takes the cameras off Elvis and pivots them onto his ex-wife, revealing their story…
On a chilly moonlit night accompanied by the waves in Matunuck Beach, Ocean Mist brought the scene to life in honor of their late friend, Matt Wunsch, hosting a five-act rock show to celebrate his music and memory, but most importantly: his life. After receiving his Bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Rhode…
Omar Apollo brought a vibrant energy to the Ryan Center last Thursday, playing songs that ranged throughout his discography to promise a positive and welcoming experience for everyone in attendance. Apollo began with an ominous intro, building anticipation for almost two minutes, until he started his first song, “Ice Slippin,” off his latest EP “Live…
At a time when the Memorial Union had a bowling alley and held mocktail drink fests, 193 Degrees Coffeehouse was establishing their presence on campus. After being founded in 1994 by former URI student Adam Naftalin, the Coffeehouse quickly became a center for students to gather and hold events. Their present-day open-mic nights are one…
In the midst of midterms and the stress of college life,three on-campus resource centers are offering free “Crafternoon” workshops biweekly as an option for students. These workshops began in the fall of 2022, after the assistant director of Disability, Access, and Inclusion, Nina Schiarizzi-Tobin, had a conversation with Ming Lee Prospero of the Counseling Center…
Last Wednesday, Sept. 27, Rebecca Levitan showcased various works of art in Swan Hall from the course of her career, illustrating her progress as an artist into a visual timeline. In the first installment of the College of Arts and Sciences’ art presentations, organized by art professor, Annu Palakannathu Matthew, Levitan shared her journey from…