For many students at the University of Rhode Island, just getting up in front a classroom full of peers can be nerve-wracking, nevermind attempting to be funny in a room full of strangers. Viki Panteleakis, a junior who double majors in writing & rhetoric and communication studies at the University of Rhode Island, recalled her…
Ben Kinch, a sophomore at the University of Rhode Island, has already been exposed to sports broadcasting through the opportunities presented in his major and minor studies. Between his communication studies major and business minor, Kinch still manages to find time on the WRIU Radio’s executive board as the FM sports director. As a…
URI Hillel presented “Above and Beyond,†a film about an often overlooked part of Israeli history, this past Tuesday night in Swan Auditorium. “Above and Beyond,†produced by Nancy Spielberg and directed by Roberta Grossman, is a documentary about a pivotal part in the state of Israel’s history. Shortly after Palestine was partitioned in…
Strike a Chord has a jam-packed semester ahead full of music and philanthropy, with three upcoming events planned. Strike a Chord is a non-profit student organization which uses concerts, open mic nights and Battle of the Bands events to raise money for local charities. President Nick Bottai has been with the group since its creation…
Boston bands Caspian and Defeater brought their co-headlining tour to a close at this past Saturday in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, with support from DRIFTOFF and O’Brother. DRIFTOFF, a band from New York City, opened up the show at The Met. Blending emotion, dissonance and aggression, DRIFTOFF demanded to be heard. Though their set was…
While it is always cool to go see big name artists perform in a larger setting, sometimes the best shows are at smaller, less elaborate venues. There is something about the feeling of being at a shabby venue for an intimate show that can’t compare to the big name performances filled with thousands of…
Country musician Lee Brice took over The University of Rhode Island’s Ryan Center this past Saturday, performing for a crowd filled with cowboy hats, flannels and excitement. Opening up the show, Dylan Scott, a new country artist, took to the stage first. Welcomed by cheers and fist punches by fans, Scott performed a set…
“I’m in a love/hate relationship with The Walking Dead!†This may sound like a typical Tumblr text post exclaiming shock or frustration at an unexpected plot development or recently deceased character, but in recent months I’ve found out it’s an increasingly accurate representation of my relationship with Cable TV’s most popular program. With the…
The University of Rhode Island’s Art Department will be welcoming three artists from the Printmakers’ Network of Southern New England as guests in multiple printing classes next week. The group’s work is currently being featured in the Main Art Gallery, located in the Fine Arts Center. Barbara Pagh, one of the group’s original members,…
With technology advancing as quickly as it is, we have seen changes throughout all different aspects of our lives. One major change has shockingly been in the classroom. Thinking back to even five years ago, technology did not play as major role in the way we learned as it does today. Laptops were not as…