Students learned about some of the original board games from hundreds of years ago at a recent lecture. Photo by Greg Clark. A lunch and lecture for students and faculty members on how board games have impacted cultures for centuries, in ways that go beyond just entertainment purposes was held on Nov. 14, at the…
Senior Tali Winter sang at the Fine Arts Center on Sunday for her winter recital. Photo by Greg Clark. Senior Tali Winter performed her classical vocal recital this past Sunday afternoon at the Fine Arts Center. The recital was part of a requirement for her music education degree at the University of Rhode Island. Winter’s…
Photos by James MacIntosh. Whether they have sentimental meaning or not, many students around the University of Rhode Island have tattoos that are representative of what they love and who inspires them. One example of this is junior Emma Richelsoph who got a matching “Star Trek” themed tattoo with her dad a few years ago….
Disney, with theme parks, movies, channels and merchandise, took things even further when their own streaming service launched on Nov. 12. Content for Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and National Geographic fans alike is available on the platform now with much more to come. With original series such as “The World According to Jeff Goldblum,”…
Film students Sarah Angeloni and Frankie Watson act as extras in Angeloni’s upcoming short film “Parallel.” Photo courtesy of Sarah Angeloni. The concept of parenthood is one that evokes many emotions and actions. Love, responsibility, finances, worry and making important decisions are just a few aspects of it. The University of Rhode Island student-directed film…
John Cena, Keegan-Michael Key and John Leguizamo star in new comedy “Playing With Fire.” Photo from The Hollywood Reporter. “Playing with Fire” is the latest family comedy directed by Andy Flickman, and follows a group of smokejumper firefighters who have to watch a group of three kids, who they then save from a burning cabin…
Director Roland Emmerich released the new film “Midway” earlier this month. Photo from Lionsgate.com. “Midway” is the latest war action drama based on the events of Pearl Harbor and the Battle of Midway. This was a passion project of director Roland Emherich with an all-star cast. This film follows a variety of people involved in…
Stop by the Robert E. Will Theatre this weekend, where you’ll find five-headed dragons, supermodel elves, dominatrix demons, evil cheerleaders, epic fights and dance battles. These all make up the design spectacle that is “She Kills Monsters,” which opened on Nov. 14. Set in 1995 Ohio, audiences follow the story of Agnes Evans, portrayed by…
Photo from URI. “She Kills Monsters” isn’t a typical University of Rhode Island theatre production. Featuring riveting fight scenes, snarky humor and magical creatures, this show brings the world of the popular tabletop roleplaying game Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) to life. Written by Qui Nguyen, the show centers on Agnes Evans, who discovers her younger…
Ex-Viner and comedian Nick Colleti performed in Edwards Auditorium last week. Photo by James McIntosh. Comedian and internet personality Nick Colletti performed one of his first stand-up comedy shows last Wednesday in Edwards Auditorium. Colletti started his performance by indulging the audience with some of his most popular quotes from his viral videos such as…