When I first started my time at the Cigar, nothing could have prepared me for how much of an impact this organization would have on my life. Coming into the school as a scared freshman and no idea how to write in a journalistic style, the idea of writing for the student newspaper scared the…
URI students share their immigration stories. Photo Courtesy of: Giulianna Sanchero-Gomez and Chadianny Rivera Hernandez The topic of immigration has increasingly become a divisive topic in the United States as immigration is protected under the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, developed by the United Nations. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights states in Article 13,…
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…
URI offers a Cannabis Studies minor for students. PHOTO CREDIT: uri.edu A growing interest in cannabis studies has led the University of Rhode Island’s College of Pharmacy to include a minor field of studies in Cannabis. Stephanie Forschner-Dancause, professor of biomedical pharmaceutical sciences, helps coordinate the Cannabis Studies Program offered on campus. According to Forschner-Dancause,…
Desired paths can be found around URI’s campus. PHOTO CREDIT: Maddie Bataille | Photo Editor Thought of to be an exercise of free will, desire paths are informal pathways formed by pedestrians or other travelers that carve out a trail considered to be more desirable than formal sidewalks or infrastructure, according to Geography Realm, a…
A look back through the history of Japanese internment URI Music department honored the history of Japanese Americans during World War II. PHOTO CREDIT: National Archives On Saturday, March 25, the University of Rhode Island’s Music department held an event to honor music from Japanese encampments during World War II entitled, “Making of Music Behind…
What did your favorite song of the month look like? Graphic by: Maddie Bataille | Photo Editor Juliana Lepore Editor-in-Chief “Aurora” the album by Daisy Jones and the Six First of all, I should give credits to our editors Liz, Claudia and Maddie for telling me to read “Daisy Jones and the Six” the book,…
Miley Cyrus’ new album explores themes of anxiety in relationships and self love in “Endless Summer Vacation.” PHOTO CREDIT: 1883 Magazine Growing up in the music industry is sure to influence your artistry and appreciation for music and creativity, and Miley Cyrus has proved time and time again to gain inspiration from her predecessors and…
Juliana Lepore Editor-in-Chief The woman that I’ve chosen to highlight in this article is my mother, Tina Lepore. She dropped everything in order to be a stay-at-home mom to myself and my two younger sisters growing up. She was involved in our classrooms, volunteered as a coach for our cheerleading teams, drove us everywhere, worked…