When you think of the movie “Road House,” the 1989 film would come to mind for most people; in 2024, however, Amazon Prime released their own version with Jake Gyllenhaal as the lead. Gyllenhaal played Elwo od Dalton, better known as just Dalton. The 1989 version is a classic, with fight scenes and almost two…
Kurt Cobain, the lead singer of acclaimed band Nirvana, died 30 years ago as of April 5, and fans today from around the globe are still remembering his music, life and legacy. The blond-haired, guitar-smashing grunge phenom had notably been recognized for his authentic ragged voice and abstract concerts during his short-lived career as lead…
Riddhi Katore, a fourth-year University of Rhode Island student, published her first novel, “The Lost Star,” inspired by her sister’s life, back in December. The book follows a woman, Tara, who lost her parents and separated from her brother, and she only has her sister Gauri. To deal with the pain, she moves to New…
The largest annual professional wrestling event in the world took place this weekend in Philadelphia, as the World Wrestling Entertainment produced WrestleMania 40, giving fans a cinematic experience as “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes defeated “The Tribal Chief” Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Title. Reigns had held the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship for…
Beyoncé’s “COWBOY CARTER” album was something different. Clocking in at an hour and 20 minutes and featuring some of music’s top players from across a spectrum of genres, the album was clearly meant to show the world that her heritage and musical talent transcend the limitations of genre and style. But while the album clearly…
193 Coffeehouse hosted a screamo punk night for students on Thursday, April 4 where audience members could be found dancing around the room in parallel to the surge of sounds the bands projected. Azure Bluet, Nithan Gohok and the University of Rhode Island student band Told Not To Worry all performed at the event. Screamo…
You may know me as one of the news editors or just another journalism major, but what you don’t know about is my love for the 2024 version of the television show, “Hazbin Hotel.” The story follows Charlie Morningstar, the princess of Hell who wants to rehab sinners and send them to Heaven. With help…
Pulitzer Prize in Poetry winner and two-term Poet Laureate of the United States Natasha Trethewey’s work focuses around unearthing the racial injustices of the U.S. Civil War, written through the lens of her own experiences as well as historical events. Trethewey has written five poetry collections, including her latest collection which was released Tuesday, titled…
The University of Rhode Island’s 193 Coffeehouse hosted a clothing swap on Tuesday, March 26, as a way to promote community engagement and sustainability on campus. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., students were invited to stop by the coffeehouse and enjoy sipping on a fresh cup of joe whilst exchanging old clothes for used…
Work must be done by those living today in order to make way for future generations, according to Camille Weanquoi, who spoke at the University of Rhode Island on Tuesday, March 26 ahead of the performance of her dance, “The Way Forward.” What it means to be an ancestor can depend on the culture and…