A love for musicals, “The Greatest Showman” is found to be a guilty pleasure. PHOTO CREDIT: tvinsider.com Whether by nature or nurture, I have grown into a very cynical person… unless someone flips on a movie musical. The wonders of Disneyworld and the power of wishing upon a star are now as flat and hollow…
Unignorable from cringe, “A Dolphin’s Tale,” is a childhood favorite. PHOTO CREDIT: Hulu.com After a long week of school, classes, homework and clubs, sometimes I just want to come home and watch a nostalgic movie to unwind. There is truly something about watching something from your childhood that brings a sense of comfort and untouched…
Connecticut’s first mariachi band celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month at URI Guitarist/singer, smiling while playing their traditional music for students. PHOTO CREDIT: Maddie Bataille | Photo Editor On Oct. 6, the MSSC hosted a celebration of Mexican culture “¡Fiesta Méxicana!”, as part of Hispanic Heritage month. The event educated attendees on Mexican-American culture. Many students attended…
Popular actress Maya Hawke released a compelling second album this past month. PHOTO CREDIT: Pitchfork.com September had me falling for some of the most heartfelt and attentive music releases of this year. Recognized mainly for her role as Robin in the “Stranger Things” series, Maya Hawke dropped her second studio album entitled “Moss.” If there’s…
After the release of their ninth mini album, K-pop band Stray Kids hit the charts once again. PHOTO CREDIT: Twitter.com/stray_kids K-pop band Stray Kids released their ninth mini album “Maxident” on Oct. 7 and topped the charts for the second time this year. The band originally caught attention this year with their eighth mini album…
Love letter to… Teachers. Illustration by: Matt Fabrizio Professors and teachers seem to be the constant in our lives, and even when we leave the world of academia, we may find ourselves still learning from individuals with more experience than us. I remember the first teacher who made me believe I could write, and of…
It’s officially October, and the fall foliage is turning up as the temperature begins to drop while coffee shops are introducing their staple autumn drinks. Some people love the new season for a few weeks while some people dread it as the summer heat fades away and the daytime becomes shorter. Nonetheless, fall is my…
5,6,7,8… a new season for the University of Rhode Island’s Dance Company Photo Courtesy of: Maddy Godeck The University of Rhode Island’s Dance Company is leaping and twirling into another season with classes in various styles of dance. URI has three different dance teams, according to Dance Company President Lillian Marie, a fourth-year student. The…
Everyone has their favorite candy, some popular choices include M&Ms, Hershey’s, Starbursts and Skittles, but while each of these is snack-worthy, nothing comes close to my favorite sweet treat: Welch’s Fruit Snacks. I recently discovered these from a goodie bag at a hockey tournament. When I looked inside, I knew I had to try one….
What goes on behind the curtain A behind the scenes look at URI Theatre’s ‘Polaroid Stories’ and the stage crew who makes it come to life. PHOTO CREDIT: uri.edu While actors and front-of-house staff for the University of Rhode Island’s Theatre Department deserve attention for their success on stage, often the valuable crew working backstage…