Before the first Earth Day in 1970, environmentalism was becoming more popular through the music of the day. Over 50 years later, Earth Day has become a day symbolic of peace and nature, so get outside and check out these great songs to celebrate the day. 7. “Earth” by Lil Dicky (2019) This song is…
The URI Student Entertainment Committee hosted Jason Derulo in this year’s first virtual concert. Photo from rottentomatoes.com. Have you ever been to a concert before where you didn’t even have to leave your house or put on anything but your pajamas? The University of Rhode Island’s Student Entertainment Committee put on a virtual concert last…
Cigar staff reporter Leah Popovic discusses her favorite music that was released during her freshman year at URI. Photo from today.com. I’ve discovered some of my favorite music during my freshman year at the University of Rhode Island, and I think everyone should hear these releases if they haven’t already. I had never heard of…
Imagine being a movie or theater critic when both are shut down. This has been the reality of the Cigar’s Entertainment Editor Kayla Laguerre-Lewis during COVID-19. Photo by James McIntosh. On April 28, 2020, I was elected the new entertainment editor of the Good Five Cent Cigar, just over a month into the pandemic. I…
It’s been seven years since the release of Disney’s “Big Hero 6.” How do Hiro and Baymax fair upon rewatching? Photo from amazon.com. I have been an avid Disney fan for my entire life and “Big Hero 6” is no exception. To sum it up this movie is a must-watch with your loved ones; it’s…
In celebration of Earth Day, here are the Cigar’s picks for the best, most informative documentaries to watch in celebration. Photo from crisp-magazine.com. In commemoration of Earth Day, one might be interested in watching a couple documentaries about our wonderful planet. So here is a list of documentaries, brought to you by an aspiring documentary…
URI Theatre weighs in on pandemic’s effect on industry As many people, businesses and industries figure out what the “new normal” means for them during COVID, URI Theatre is doing the same. Photo from uri.edu. Despite theatres being empty since March 2020, the University of Rhode Island theatre department continues to produce virtual shows while…
The URI Student Entertainment Committee has worked to create new events during the pandemic and will be virtually hosting Jason Derulo. Photo from rottentomatoes.com. The University of Rhode Island’s Student Entertainment Committee (SEC) has felt the effects of the pandemic on their membership and event planning, but have managed to put on multiple virtual and…
URI Theatre continues to endure and will soon be taking on an Oscar Wilde play … on Zoom with “The Importance of Being Earnest in a Pandemic.” Photo by James McIntosh. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced theatres to close their doors for over a year, but theatre students at the University of Rhode Island have…
Taylor Swift’s re-recording of her 2008 album “Fearless” contains classic Swift songs from the original as well as some new unreleased tracks. Photo from headlineplanet.com. With the release of her fully re-recorded album “Fearless (Taylor’s Version),” Taylor Swift has started a new musical era while preserving the nostalgia from her past. Swift’s original 2008 album…