Considered a witch in her day, Dolly Ellen Cole is now a spooky legend for RI. PHOTO CREDIT: onlyinyourstate.com Rhode Island is home to a number of spooky stories and haunted houses. With Halloween approaching, let’s take a look at the smallest state’s scariest tales. A long time ago 27-year-old Dorothy (Dolly) Ellen Cole lived…
Jenette McCurdy’s ‘I’m Glad My Mom Died’ reveals her life’s bitter truth Drawing in readers by her jarring title ‘I’m Glad my Mom Died,’ Jennette McCurdy, exposes what it was really like to be a Nickelodeon child star. PHOTO CREDIT: simonandschuester.com Upon the release of her first book “I’m Glad My Mom Died,” renowned actor,…
Drawing on young eyes using bright colors, ‘Do Revenge’ is more than just a teen drama flick. PHOTO CREDIT: Variety.com Starring Camilla Mendes, Maya Hawke and several other young up-and-coming actors, “Do Revenge” may portray itself as a typical teen drama flick, but don’t let the tabloids fool you. Directed by Jennifer Kaytin Robinson, the…
A story told both backward and forward, ‘All the Missing Girls,’ exemplifies the importance of structure to the reader’s experience. PHOTO CREDIT: Goodreads.com Megan Miranda’s debut novel “All The Missing Girls” is a perfect example of how the structure of a story can completely change the readers’ experience. The story of “All The Missing Girls”…
2016 – a year remembered for black beetles, kazoos and Hamilton, where a few hit albums might come to mind including, “Blonde” by Frank Ocean. PHOTO CREDIT: etsy.com While it’s difficult to recall what I did on my 16th birthday, what I did last summer or even last week, I can always recall the artists…
Skillful marketing, expensive cast packs theaters for one of the most anticipated films of 2022. PHOTO CREDIT: dontworrydarling.movie Few movies in recent years have had the same level of publicized off-screen drama as Olivia Wilde’s “Don’t Worry Darling.” From the supposed “spitting” at the Venice Film Festival to the controversial union of Harry Styles and…
‘Instrument ecosystem’ on full display URI’s annual Guitar festival is back to bring together a community of guitar enthusiasts. PHOTO CREDIT: uri.edu Featuring classical and acoustic instrumentalists from around the world, the University of Rhode Island is set to hold the seventh annual Guitar Festival this October Founded by Adam Levin, an artist and teacher…
Feinstein Campus art exhibit brings new perspective on peace Pictured artwork from Anthony Tomaselli, Scott Lapham, and Christian Corbat Photo Contributed by: Steven Pennell An exhibit was recently opened by the Urban Arts and Culture program on the University of Rhode Island’s Feinstein-Providence Campus, entitled “Creating Peace.” The exhibit aims to address issues “from peace…
George Richter opens 193 coffeehouse concert series George Richter playing URI’s 193 degree coffee house as the first performance of the year. PHOTO CREDIT: Jenson Tavares | contributing Reporter Last Thursday the 193 Coffeehouse at the University of Rhode Island kicked off their weekly live music series with a fantastic concert featuring Litvar and George…
During auditions, ensemble reflects on process ‘Pitch Perfect’- URI a cappella group, Rhody Rhapsodies take to stage for another year of friendly competition. PHOTO CREDIT: Hannah Charron | Staff Photographer The Rhody Rhapsodies have been working hard to start up the 2022-2023 a cappella season at the University of Rhode Island. Auditions were held Sep….