This past month has been outright exceptional in terms of music. Here are a few of my favorite releases from November. Miley Cyrus showcased her highly anticipated album “Plastic Hearts” last week, and I could talk about it for hours. Being a long time Cyrus stan, I think this album captures who she has always…
Michael Robinson plays trumpet during his senior recital. Photo by James Singer. Many music majors were preparing for their recitals last spring – until the pandemic brought life to a screeching halt. Now, those who were unable to perform their required recitals in the spring have had to adjust to practicing and performing under COVID-19…
Miley Cyrus’s hit “Party in the USA” is a classic throwback song for Millenials and Gen Z. Photo from fanpop.com. I often find myself unsure of what playlist to put on when my friends get in the car. Sure, I was probably either screaming the words to the “Hamilton” cast album or crying along with…
NPR Music’s YouTube account has gained popularity by releasing Tiny Desk concerts, which are mini “concerts” starring popular or up-and-coming musical artists. These concerts feature stripped down versions of an artist’s songs. With a live band and no autotune or post-production available, the concert relies solely on the musical talent of the artists. As you…
The fourth season of “The Crown” was recently released on Netflix. Photo from Forbes.com. In promotion for the fourth season of “The Crown,” which hit Netflix on Nov. 15, the streaming service released a poster that featured three famous female faces in the foreground. Queen Elizabeth II was in the middle with Margaret Thatcher to…
If you’re looking for a show to get you in the holiday mood, I’d highly recommend grabbing some hot cocoa and watching the new Netflix original series “Dash & Lily.” I have conflicting feelings about romantic comedies, as sometimes they make me physically cringe, but others make me feel warm and fuzzy. This show is…
The book “The Glass Castle” by Jeannette Walls was published in 2005. Photo from tigertimes.com. During my sophomore year of high school, I took a creative writing class. Our teacher gave us an excerpt of the first chapter of a book to read as an example of how to hook a reader in. “I was…
The original “21 Jumpstreet” starring Johnny Depp aired as a television show before being remade into a movie in 2012. Photo from Pinterest. For years, many have tried to bring the shows of their childhood back in movie form. They wanted to take something that was important to them during their formative years and bring…
The University of Rhode Island’s improvisational comedy troupe, Rhody Ridiculousness, has continued to create laughter for members and inquirers throughout this pandemic. Rhody Ridiculousness works on improving members’ skills through rehearsals, games and team bonding to create a warm and friendly environment that facilitates a fun and welcoming community. Rhody Ridiculousness currently has nine members,…
Pop-singer Sam Smith released an album titled “Love Goes” in October. Photo from googleplay.com. Although October has come to an end, the month was filled with some phenomenal music releases that MUST be talked about. Here are some of my top picks. One of the most accomplished artists of our time is Sam Smith. Not…