Mark Conley is entering his 27th year at the University of Rhode Island and has a list of academic titles under his belt, but his passion for teaching wasn’t sparked until later in his musical career. Conley, a professor of music, director of choral activities and chair of the music department at URI, grew up…
The University of Rhode Island men’s basketball team moved to 5-0 for the first time since the 2007-2008 season on Sunday, taking down the College of Charleston 91-53. The Rams established their dominance early on in the non-conference matchup, jumping out to a 11-4 lead by the first media timeout with 14:56 left in the…
Those familiar with the experimental jazz/rock scene may have heard about the early October release, “The New Sound” by Geordie Greep. Greep, most known for his time in the group Black Midi, has since split off and begun a solo career. The result so far has been interesting to say the least. The album throws…
For the first time ever, the University of Rhode Island will celebrate Italian Heritage and Culture month with a series of events sponsored by the College of Arts and Sciences. An event that got students directly involved took place last Friday, and was called “L’italiano e il libro: portiamo in scena il mondo fra le…
Ryan Pelillo Arts & Entertainment Editor Christopher Nolan is a better director than Quentin Tarantino. Nolan has had a much broader reach in terms of the general public, more clever narratives and isn’t as “film bro-ish.” Some of Nolan’s most notable works include “Interstellar” and “Inception.” These are both films that are artistically sound and…
The University of Rhode Island will kick off its Guitar and Mandolin Festival on Sunday in Charlestown, Rhode Island, bridging genres and styles from around the globe in an all-day festival. The almost week-long, ninth edition of the festival will feature performances on six different days, technique workshops and masterclasses, as well as “after-hours with…
Rhode Island rock band Appala’s Eclipse has played live across the Ocean State, as well as New England, for over two years, and their chemistry acts as a representation of their success. The group most recently performed live at Rhode Island College in Providence on Sept. 6, where they played at WXINSTOCK 2024, an annual…
The semester is in full swing again, which is perfect because I start to get really bored during the last few weeks of the summer after my summer camp job ends. Thankfully coming back to campus means I get to fill my time doing all the stuff I love. I figured for my first article…
The University of Rhode Island theatre department took audiences down Skid Row, performing “Little Shop of Horrors” last Thursday, and will continue to do so through Sunday. The show, directed by Paula Mcglasson and Jimmy Calitri, marks the fourth and final show from URI theatre’s 2023-2024 season. The musical production is based on the 1960…
The University of Rhode Island’s College of Pharmacy is home to a minor in cannabis studies which prepares students to work in the growing cannabis industry. The program offers four cannabis-specific classes along with two free elective courses, according to the program director, Stephanie Forschner-Dancause. Forschner-Dancause is a professor of biomedical pharmaceutical sciences and works…