When the film “The Hate U Give” was wide-released in theaters on Oct. 9, I eagerly rushed to go see the adaptation of one of my favorite books, crossing my fingers that it would live up to the writings of Angie Thomas. In both the book and the film, audiences follow the story of a…
Bradley Cooper was able to showcase not only his acting skills but his directing skills in the new movie, “A Star is Born.” With Cooper’s multiple talents and Lady Gaga’s amazing singing and acting, this made for an incredibly beautiful and emotional movie. Many may believe that this movie is the typical “boy meets girl”…
Photo by Anna Meassick | Vocalist for Vibrations of America, Mallory Leonard, serenades the audience with beautiful ballads. The University of Rhode Island’s music department held a concert last Tuesday in the Fine Arts Center featuring Jazz Combos performed by students. The concert involved three small groups: Vibrations From America, The Blu’ Notes and Standards…
Ballroom dancing club gets cast in ‘Anastasia: Once Upon a Time’ Photo by Joseph Lachance | Students of the URI Ballroom Dance Club practice during rehearsal. During last year’s spring break, the University of Rhode Island’s Ballroom Dance Club was hired as dancers in the new “Anastasia: Once Upon a Time” movie. The club was…
Last summer, a friend and I went to the movie theater to see the fairly mediocre but not terrible film “The Darkest Minds.” Like many films before it, it was an adaptation of a series of novels. While I did not think too much of it one way or the other, my friend absolutely despised…
After performing in Scotland over the summer, a music instructor at the University of Rhode Island returned to continue sharing his passion of music and experiences through teaching. Kyle Forsthoff was eager to spread his talent and make human connection through music. Music has always been present in Forsthoff’s life due to his father’s love…
When it comes to acknowledging the impact and benefits various art forms have on society, many people have ranging opinions. Students in particular find that art is notably influential in their everyday lives. Art serves as an entertainer for most students, from listening to music on their way to class, to watching Netflix after class….
After performing in Scotland over the summer, a music instructor at the University of Rhode Island returned to continue sharing his passion for music and experiences through teaching. Kyle Forsthoff was eager to spread his talent and make human connection through music. Music has always been present in Forsthoff’s life due to his father’s love…
Contributed by URI Improv Club Rhody Ridiculousness, the student improv troupe of the University of Rhode Island, performed a “Spooktacular” Halloween-themed show on Oct. 19 in the Memorial Union. Around 30 people gathered in Atrium one at 7 p.m. last Friday night for a night full of random quick thinking. The members of the troupe…
Photo by Greg Clark | Hyperglow is one of the largest glow parties in the Nation. A University of Rhode Island student performed at America’s fifth largest glow party this past Saturday night at the Strand theater in Providence. This was senior Alden Jenkins’ third-year DJing at Hyperglow. Including last night, Jenkins has gone to…