With new safety regulations being implemented this semester, the art studio department has transitioned from their usual focus on in-person classwork and active participation into online or hybrid courses to keep students safe this semester. Annu Palakunnathu Matthew has been a professor of photography at the University of Rhode Island for approximately 22 years. Since…
This week I will be looking at the 1978 soft rock album “Minute by Minute” by the Doobie Brothers. This album is a great representation of the 70s; it has elements of rock, funk and disco, all wrapped up in one. I am familiar with a few of the Doobie Brother’s songs like “Listen to…
Spotify and Apple Music are neck-in-neck as the most popular music streaming services. Graphic by James McIntosh. Music is the perfect way to give yourself a boost or calm some nerves, whether you’re walking to class, cleaning your dorm or studying for a big exam. But it’s time to settle one of the greatest modern…
(From left) Jack Cutmore-Scott, John Washington and Robert Pattinson star in Christopher Nolan’s latest film “Tenant.” Photo from Empire Online. As movie theaters slowly reopen across the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic, “Tenet” took the opportunity to be the first major blockbuster to open in theaters, even as other films released on various streaming…
Greta Gerwig’s adaptation of “Little Women” features (from left) Eliza Scanlan, Saoirse Ronan, Laura Dern and Florence Pugh. Photo from Daily Cardinal. I know you did it. You walked into the movie theater sometime between Christmas Day 2019 and whatever day it was when the world shut down in 2020, and you saw Greta Gerwig’s…
Millie Bobby Brown plays the titular character in Harry Bradbeers’ Netflix film “Enola Holmes.” Photo from insider.com. I really wanted to love “Enola Holmes” after seeing the trailer and positive reviews, but after two long hours, I was just left with an underwhelming feeling of “it’s just an okay film.” “Enola Holmes” tells the story…
The Student Entertainment Committee is still working on planning events for students to attend while following covid-19 guidelines. Graphic courtesy of SEC. Although the COVID-19 pandemic has limited in-person activities, the University of Rhode Island’s Student Entertainment Committee (SEC) is still planning virtual and socially-distanced in-person events to create a sense of community engagement. Mercedes…
James Taylor’s album “Gorilla” still plays in the minds of many fans. Photo from Therollingstone.com. Are you feeling stressed with school work or worrying about the growing number of COVID-19 cases? Take a step back and unwind with “Gorilla” by James Taylor. Released in 1975, this album is perfect for relaxing on a nice afternoon…
Performer, Machine Gun Kelly, released a new album in september. Photos by Greg Clark. I’ve decided to review the guy who threw a beer at me at his concert last year. Machine Gun Kelly is switching genres in his new album, “Tickets to My Downfall,” which dropped on Sept. 25. Kelly goes punk pop on…
The new live action version of “Mulan,” directed by Niki Caro, is nothing like the original. Photo from NYT.com. I spent the $30 on “Mulan” so you didn’t have to. You can thank me later. I fed into the corporate mouse with my $30 donation to whatever the so-called “effort” of what was meant to…