Theatre major granted fellowship for emerging students of colors

Senior theatre major Erik Robles was granted the first annual Gamm Fellowship Program by the Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre. PHOTO CREDIT: Contributed by Erik Robles The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre, located in Warwick, granted University of Rhode Island senior theatre major Erik Robles with its first annual Gamm Fellowship Program for emerging artists of color. The Gamm…

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Save the BOObs!

Students attended a pumpkin paint night in the Memorial Union to show solidarity with those impacted by breast cancer. PHOTO CREDIT: Greg Clark October is a very popular month for many reasons. It marks the true beginning of Autumn, Halloween is at the end of the month and it is also Breast Cancer Awareness Month….

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First ever SexFest kicks off with ‘Porn Day’

Student presentation looks at queer issues in porn Gender & Sexuality Center’s first-ever SexFest holds conversation to promote a more positive culture about sex and sexuality. Before starting her presentation, first-year transfer student Katie Riedy gave the small group in attendance a warning that it would include explicit pornographic images and invited anyone who might…

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Jazz combos come in swinging

The music department held its first jazz combos since 2019 offering performances from trombonists, guitarists, drums and pianists. PHOTO CREDIT: Nadia Sutyrina Brilliant trombone, guitar, drums and piano entertained students, staff and the community at the first University of Rhode Island Jazz Combos Night on Tuesday in the Fine Arts Center Concert Hall.  Doors opened…

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Rewind, Rewatch, Review: ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’

“Avatar: The Last Airbender” remains an all-time favorite show for this reporter. PHOTO CREDIT: Amazon.com I used to watch a ton of cartoons when I was younger –– probably too much, but that’s another subject matter –– including “Teen Titans,” “Looney Tunes,” “Dexter’s Laboratory” and “Tom & Jerry,” but my all time favorite was “Avatar:…

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