“I put up my hair in a ponytail, put on some red lipstick, maybe some purple nail polish, take a deep breath and go on stage,†said Ryan Collins, third-year film and English double major at the University of Rhode Island. Collins identifies himself and his music under the title “Mail Culture.†Mail Culture…
“It sounds super cliché, but everyone can do whatever they want to do, and as long as you start doing it, other people will support you doing it,†Hensley Carrasco, founder of “45s and 40s†music news website, said. University of Rhode Island graduate and former Good 5 Cent Cigar Editor-in-Chief, Carrasco, officially released his…
Hip-hop artist Travis Scott performed at the Ryan Center Monday night and brought an electric performance to students at The University of Rhode Island. The stage was decorated with cacti and desert cliffs, paying homage to Scott’s hometown of Houston, Texas. The DJ was set up in the middle of the stage in a…
The Student Alliance for the Welfare of Africa (SAWA) held its 10th annual hair show, showcasing the uniqueness of African culture, fashion designs, entertainment and music last Friday night in Memorial Union’s Rams Den. The Hair Show, titled “Hair It Goes: 2016,†was hosted by Julian Santiago, a URI student who also hosted the…
The Wonder Years came out swinging during their performance to a packed house this past Saturday at Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel in Providence. Playing at Lupo’s on April 2, this stop was one of the last three shows of the tour, making this performance a sentimental one for all the bands. The tour, which was…
University of Rhode Island’s student organization, Strike a Chord, raised over $500 in a Battle of the Bands Friday night for the local group “Horses Bring Hope,†well surpassing its goal for the night. Strike a Chord works to raise money for local charities through concerts, open mics and various other music events. On…
Shawn Antoine II, a documentary filmmaker with a strong passion for change, has been making films for less than a year and has already been recognized with the “Student Innovation Award†from the Africana Studies Department. Antoine, a sophomore at The University of Rhode Island, is an Economics and Public Relations double major, with…
Hip-hop artist Kanye West has been known to push the boundaries of hip hop and popular music for most of his musical career. Love him or hate him, West is a well-known, creative and outspoken artist with a knack for non-traditional behavior in the music community. In February, West released his latest album, “The…
When you are getting ready to head out to a show, there are many different things to consider. You have to think about how to get there, what shoes and clothes will be most comfortable, and how much money to bring. However, there is one more very important thing to consider: safety. Often times…
Student Alliance for the Welfare of Africa (SAWA) is presenting their 10th annual hair show, entitled “Hair It Goes: 2016†this Friday, which will present 50 different models featuring hair, outfits and makeup. Nicole Sarr, president of SAWA, said that this year’s show has been in progress since last October. To start the process, SAWA…