One University of Rhode Island alumnus has spent the last few years traveling the world entertaining people with his music, and now plans on creating a program to help other artists achieve stardom. James Grande, acoustic rock singer and songwriter, graduated from the university in 2008 with a major in communication studies. After getting his…
After all the turkey is cleared from the table and the tryptophan has kicked in, it seems like the holiday music just suddenly appears. In stores, television commercials, the dining halls: there seems to be no escape. For some people that’s a bad thing, but for me, the more the merrier. I have always loved…
Ether(bound) Magazine, The University of Rhode Island’s literary magazine, will be hosting their first launch party for their winter and fall issue on Dec. 12. According to Ether(bound)’s President, Angela Nelson, the club’s goal this semester was to further their mission by establishing a recurring event in which artists from all genres can share their…
It is finally that time of year again when the lights are put back up, everything smells wonderful, it’s appropriate for it to snow and Christmas music can finally be played in public — because you know that can’t happen before Thanksgiving. This time of year has always been my favorite. While I love the…
Today marks the beginning of December. That means it is officially “the most wonderful time of the year.” But with the holidays so close, it is easy to feel stressed about finals, holiday shopping and moving back to your parents’ house for break. Luckily, the stress doesn’t have to consume you. Check out these fun…
“The Handmaiden,” directed by Korean auteur Chan-wook Park, is a film that lays its groundwork clearly and thoughtfully, yet continues to surprise with twists without ever lying to the audience. Told in three acts, the movie at first follows Sook-Hee as she begins working as a handmaiden to a wealthy Japanese mistress named Hideko. Unbeknownst…
Many student organizations at the University of Rhode Island dedicate themselves to helping others, but Strike a Chord is unique, because they are helping to achieve this through music. Earlier this month, Strike a Chord hosted a variety show to benefit the Rhode Island Center for Assisting those in Need, which was the club’s first…
For sophomore journalism major Stone Freeman, sports isn’t just something he follows at the University of Rhode Island; it’s also is something he wants to follow toward a career. Freeman is the Sports Communications Director for URI’s own radio station, WRIU. There, he works to spread news to the public about the existence of WRIU’s…
Since last Tuesday’s election, the shockwave that followed has reached far and wide, and left many people terrified. Marginalized groups fear for themselves and for their friends and families, and people across the nation fear for programs that may become defunded under Donald Trump’s reign. Throughout the election season, Trump made threats of defunding several…
“Bleed for This” tells the story of real life boxer and Cranston, Rhode Island native, Vinny “The Pazmanian Devil” Pazienza. “Bleed for This” stars Miles Teller as Pazienza and Aaron Eckhart as his coach Kevin Rooney in the leading roles. Pazienza’s parents, Angelo and Louise are portrayed in supporting roles by Game of Thrones’ actor…