Since its release in 2016, TikTok has been a catalyst for a variety of short-form content aimed at a range of audiences. From sketch comedy to miniature house model building, the app has attracted an incredibly wide ranging group of viewers and creators. One of these groupings is the food community, which has essentially lent…
A Love Letter to Strangers (A Poem) The streets are lined with people under the glowing lights. Strangers, they pass you by, you follow them with your eyes. You glance up at the door hoping it’s them. They blend into the background of your life. You forget about them until they reappear. Strangers pass you…
Over this past month, the department of modern and classical languages and literatures collaborated with the film/media department to host a film festival featuring a lineup regarding French cinema. While it was not the first time an event like this was held, this year’s rendition is the most recent since the start of the COVID-19…
On a chilly moonlit night accompanied by the waves in Matunuck Beach, Ocean Mist brought the scene to life in honor of their late friend, Matt Wunsch, hosting a five-act rock show to celebrate his music and memory, but most importantly: his life. After receiving his Bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Rhode…
For five years, Caf Bar has been serving the Wakefield community quality cups of coffee, fresh food and now, samplings of local art and music. Opened in 2018 by Elias Boutros and his wife, Caf Bar started as a small coffee shop at 119 Main St. in Wakefield. Boutros, who has had a lifetime of…
On Friday, Taylor Swift released a re-recording of her album“ 1989,” continuing her trend of re-releasing previous albums. “1989 (Taylor’s Version)” contains the original 16 songs that were released in the first album, published on Oct. 27, 2014. Swift includes an additional six songs that she released “from the vault.” According to an article from…
With two million Spotify listeners, Joe Keery, who uses the stage name Djo, is beginning to make a name for himself in the music industry. Known primarily for his role as Steve Harrington in the Netflix series “Stranger Things,” the actor and musician brings many 80s-esque musical elements into his songs. Prior to becoming Djo,…
Omar Apollo brought a vibrant energy to the Ryan Center last Thursday, playing songs that ranged throughout his discography to promise a positive and welcoming experience for everyone in attendance. Apollo began with an ominous intro, building anticipation for almost two minutes, until he started his first song, “Ice Slippin,” off his latest EP “Live…
“Beckham” is a four part docu-series released on Netflix on Oct. 4, following the life and career of soccer (football) legend David Beckham. Let me start off by saying that I am a documentary junkie. I will watch anything about any topic. When I saw that this new series was trending, I knew it was…
The University of Rhode Island hosted its eighth annual Guitar Festival last week, featuring legendary performers from across the world and a debut mandolin course. This year’s festival was held over five days, with themed performances such as “Italian Night,” “French Night” and “Costa Rica Meets Greece.” Headlining Thursday’s “Music From America” concert was up-and-coming…