A look at the trendy and sustainability benefits of thrifting. Photo by Ethan Pellegrino. Photo subject is Siena Filippa, URI graduate and instagram thrifter. Account: ri.reclaimed Thrifting has become one of the most popular things to do for many in Gen Z, as social media, especially TikTok, has made it a fun and trendy experience…
It’s fair to say that most people have despised the past 11 months. Loneliness and boredom have infiltrated everyday life as we deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. At least, that’s how the majority feels. Personally, I have thoroughly enjoyed such a detached lifestyle, and although this might be an unpopular opinion, I doubt that I’m…
Another Valentine’s Day is now behind us, and I hope yours was filled with lots of candy, romantic comedy movies and time spent with your loved ones. I’m sure a lot of you celebrated Valentine’s with your significant other, but we all know of something else called Galentine’s Day. Celebrating Galentine’s Day is a great…
With Valentine’s Day mere days away, here are the Cigar’s “do’s and do-not’s” of this most important of couples’ holidays. Graphic by Alison Carpino. It’s that time of the year again. Plastic hearts and cheap candies cover the shelves of every store you walk into, which could only mean one thing: Valentine’s Day is right…
Valentine’s Day is the holiday of candy, cards and spending time with the ones you love, but where does this tradition come from? Valentine’s Day has roots in Christian and Roman history, following the story of Saint Valentine. According to the Catholic Church, St. Valentine helped heal poor and sick people in Rome, and was…
For the most part, everyone understands what it means to “go green.” Whether it be biking to class instead of driving, or opting for a reusable bag at the grocery store instead of using a plastic one, sustainability can be incorporated into our everyday lives. However, when you’re a college student with a busy schedule,…
Ashlyn Messier listening to Mariah Carrey song “All I want for Christmas is you.” Photo by Siobhan Richards. It’s that time of year again. The time of year when the shelves go straight from Halloween candy to mini chocolate Christmas trees. Stores have been decked out in holiday decor with ornaments hanging from the ceiling….
Freshman Morgan Ouellette with her drink from Starbucks. Photo by Siobhan Richards. In high school, I worked at Starbucks for about nine months, before TikTok was as big as it is now. Recently, I was hired at a different Starbucks, and while most things are the same as when I worked at Starbucks nearly two…
Graphic from Pinterest. Netflix, Hulu and Disney+ are all great forms of entertainment, but have you ever considered entering the world of cooking YouTube? Bon Appétit (BA), Babish Culinary Universe (BCU), Matty Matheson, Food 52 and [the shameful] Tasty by BuzzFeed are all big names in the YouTube cooking community. Viewers can watch these channels…
Pumpkin picking is one of many favorite seasonal traditions. Photo by Grace DeSanti. Spooky season is upon us, but what Halloween is going to look like this year is a bit blurry. Will there be trick-or-treating? Will the streets be full of kids dressed up as their favorite superhero or movie character? Will we be…