A new semester at the University of Rhode Island means that the 193 Coffeehouse is back with more open mic nights, the first of which took place on Thursday, Feb. 8. Located in the Memorial Union, the coffeehouse is a place where students can get a cup of coffee or tea and relax with friends….
The University of Rhode Island’s Fine Arts Center once again swelled with music on Saturday when both old and new students took to the stage for the annual Alumni Wind Ensemble performance. Conducted by URI Director of Bands Brian Cardany, this event has been going on for over a decade in an effort to keep…
Molly O’Neill recalled getting their first poetry book while in second grade, and from then on, writing would become one of many creative outlets for them. O’Neill is a second-year student studying communication sciences and disorders at the University of Vermont. They have released two singles that can be heard on almost all streaming platforms….
After being on air for 24 years and being heralded as one of the most influential television comedies of the 21st century, fans of the show “Curb Your Enthusiasm” agree that the show has had a “pretty, pretty pretty good” run. The show follows Larry David, former producer and writer of the show “Seinfeld,” as…
Emmy-nominated actress Mckenna Grace, best known for her role as Phoebe Spengler in “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” (2021), started her music career with her debut single “Haunted House” in the same year. Grace said she wrote “Haunted House” when she was having a rough time during the pandemic, according to Entertainment Tonight. It’s about an ended relationship…
On Saturday, the University of Rhode Island hosted the 2024 Southern New England Honor Band in the Fine Arts Center Recital Hall with Timothy Rhea serving as the guest conductor for the performance. The band is composed of high schoolers from all around Rhode Island and even includes some members from Connecticut and Massachusetts. Over…
In a cinematic surprise, the recently released “Wonka” movie has captivated audiences with surprise musical elements and a standout performance by lead actor Timothée Chalamet as the iconic Willy Wonka. I was initially skeptical of Chalamet’s portrayal in the movie, a prequel of the well known “Willy Wonka” story by Roald Dahl, due to doubts…
As February brings in the swing of the spring semester, the University of Rhode Island is coming alive once again and with it the campus hotspot that is 193 Coffeehouse. 193 Coffeehouse, aside from its nonprofit cheap coffee, is known for the various free events it hosts for students each semester. This spring, the coffeehouse…
The University of Rhode Island’s Dance Company continues to encourage its members to foster their passions for dancing and performing this semester, inviting new members to sign up for their various classes. Dance Company President and fourth-year student Alyssa Fraleigh is a psychology major and Vice President and fourth-year student Maelis Knobloch is a marketing…
As you may have read, I analyzed A24’s “Priscilla” (2023) last semester with a focus on themes of control and manipulation. Many of those who enjoyed watching the “Elvis” (2022) film were either fans before or were interested in learning more about his life and experiences. I will begin by stating straight off the bat…