This week’s Honors Colloquium examined the psychology and science of laughter with Dr. Sophie Scott Tuesday evening, continuing this semester’s “Power of Humor” series. Scott, professor of Cognitive Science at the University College London, has been studying the science of laughter for many years. The colloquium focused on the ways that humans use laughter…
The University of Rhode Island’s theatre program finished presenting Sarah Ruhl’s play “In the Next Room (or The Vibrator Play)†this past Sunday. The play takes place during  the dawn of electricity, in Dr. and Mrs. Givings’s home. Dr. Givings treats patients suffering from “hysteria,†or what later becomes known as pent-up sexual frustration.  He…
Sculptor Jon Laustsen, an artist based in Rhode Island, is showcasing his unique artwork in the University of Rhode Island’s Art Gallery through Nov. 6. Laustsen’s exhibitions, entitled “Interior Perspectives”, are open-ended structures made of wood, paint, modeling clay, wire, joint compound and concrete. He explained that his ideas for this project stemmed from scaffolding…
University of Rhode Island alumnus Bill Melone shares his love for jazz music as the Jazz Director and DJ for the URI’s radio station, WRIU 90.3 FM. Melone, who currently resides in Warwick, attended URI in the 1970s to obtain his graduate degree. He’s been involved with WRIU since 2001, when he first came…
To be in love with various media of art doesn’t always mean you have to major in art. For junior Rachel Fanning, her love for art was sparked differently. Fanning, a public relations major at the University of Rhode Island, practices different forms of art during her free time. Even though college can be…
The Memorial Union Ballroom was transported to a fantasy world last Saturday night when the URI Ballroom Dancing Club held their “Dance The Yellow Brick Road†event. Members of the club all came together to have a great time doing what they love under the theme of one of the most beloved movies of…
The Cardiff Brothers, a rap duo from Warwick, Rhode Island, just released their first homemade album which surpassed millionaire artists on the iTunes Top charts in one night. Brothers Jake and John Cardiff always planned for a successful future, but they never imagined to be in the place they are today. Jake explained how three years…
As fall takes its full swing into the University of Rhode Island, lots of changes are occurring. The leaves aren’t so green anymore, and some may even say they have turned a new leaf (literally). As the obvious changes are occurring, what about the music that is getting played around us? A survey was conducted…
Professional artist and University of Rhode Island alum Mara Trachtenberg has made a name for herself in the art world, but hasn’t forgotten where she started. Trachtenberg was born and raised in Long Island and graduated from URI in 1995 with a Bachelor’s Degree in English Literature and Women’s Studies. She returned to school…
University of Rhode Island sophomore Derek Colantuono plans to continue his writing and acting career throughout next year. Colantuono, originally from Cranston, Rhode Island, found his love for acting when he was between the ages of 3 and 5. When he was between 6 and 7 years old, he said he started performing on stage…