The new live action version of “Mulan,” directed by Niki Caro, is nothing like the original. Photo from NYT.com. I spent the $30 on “Mulan” so you didn’t have to. You can thank me later. I fed into the corporate mouse with my $30 donation to whatever the so-called “effort” of what was meant to…
David Dooley’s life has been (accidentally) devoted to higher education David Dooley reflects on his career working in higher education. Photo from uri.edu. Dog-lover, nerdy scientist and natural introvert are just some of the ways you could describe the University president we all know, David Dooley. But his journey to the top may not be…
This semester’s traditional theater shows are postponed due to the pandemic. Photo by Ethan Pellegrino. While on-stage productions have paused, the University of Rhode Island’s theatre program is innovating ways for students to continue developing their craft. THE 322: Play Direction, a class where student-directed performances are typically presented at the end of the spring…
by Mary Lind and Nicole Wagner Photo from URI Greek Life’s website. The University of Rhode Island’s chapter of the Alpha Delta Pi sorority was suspended after a video of three now-graduated members lip-synching to racial slurs surfaced, but some community members believe this video is just one example of a larger problem regarding diversity…
Nursing students from the University of Rhode Island have the opportunity to work on the front lines in the fight again COVID-19. Photo courtesy of the University of Rhode Island. As cases of COVID-19 continue to spike, some University of Rhode Island nursing students are putting their lives on the line to help hospitals and…
Photo courtesy of Netflix. Have you ever been accused of feeding your husband to tigers? Or have you owned a zoo and ran for president? Gotten involved in a murder-for-hire plot? All of this and more madness can be found in Netflix’s new docuseries “Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness” that was released on March…
The University of Rhode Island recalled all student study abroad programs in Europe after President Donald Trump suspended travel from most of Europe for 30 days, beginning March 13. Amid efforts to slow the spread of infection of COVID-19, the University announced this decision on March 12. The University also suspended all University-sponsored international travel…
Professor Laura Meyerson of the Natural Resource Sciences Department. Photo by Greg Clark. A global study of the invasive plant species, phragmites, has led Dr. Laura Meyerson to scale the coasts of North America and Europe. Meyerson, a professor in environmental and life sciences, researches this species specifically to observe what changes in this species…
Antiviral masks are now being offered by Health Services as the threat of the coronavirus continues. Photo by James McIntosh. As the novel coronavirus, or “COVID-19,” has gained global attention, the United State’s influenza epidemic has fallen under the radar. A reflection of the epidemic’s reach can be seen at the University of Rhode Island…
Let’s be honest, college kids’ forte isn’t exactly extravagant or costly romantic gestures. Not everyone has the pleasure of being romantically involved with someone as well. So if you’re looking for a ballin’-on-a-budget deal, or some low stakes fun this Valentine’s Day, look no further than some advice from your two favorite Cigar editors. Picturesque…