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English professor Mohamed Anis Ferchichi brings global perspective to students When Tunisian native Mohamed Anis Ferchichi initially left for Rhode Island after arriving as a Fullbright scholar back in 2015 to teach Arabic at URI, he hadn’t the slightest idea he’d be here six years later. Two years after coming to America, Ferchichi applied for…
“Van Gogh: Immersive Experience,” an interactive pop-up gallery that lets you understand the classics of art in a modern way, is a wonderland of beauty. The exhibit is available through February at The Strand Theater in Boston. The collection lets you step into Van Gogh’s most beloved paintings and experience the art cascading down the…
This reporter shares her initial thoughts of The Shivas after they release their new album “Feels So Good // Feels So Bad”. PHOTO CREDIT: heshivas.bandcamp.com “Feels So Good // Feels So Bad,” the latest album from Portland-based psych-surf group The Shivas, is an absolute delight to listen to. If I hadn’t known otherwise, I would’ve…
After not one, but two cancellations, the Ryan Center will be empty this Friday night. PHOTO CREDIT: complex.com Rapper Polo G will not be making a stop to perform at the University of Rhode Island after all. The Polo G concert, which was rescheduled to this Friday, Nov. 19, after its initial Sept. 17 date…
Last Tuesday, Oct. 26, in honor of the spooky season, the University of Rhode Island Student Entertainment Committee (SEC) decided to play some tricks and give some treats by hosting “BOO-R-I” in the Memorial Union Ballroom, their first fall-themed Halloween event. The event featured numerous activities and attractions, including handwriting analysis and a tarot card…
Watson has played a big role in coordinating the student-run ESPN+ broadcasts. PHOTO CREDIT: Paige Messier Over the past couple of years, the Harrington School of Communication and Media has made it a priority to improve it’s broadcasting capabilities. First, it was the introduction of the sports media and communication major. Then, it was the…
Adele’s newly anticipated album “30” focuses on her divorce and will be released later this month. PHOTO CREDIT: harpersbazzar.com What will Adele’s next album be based on? “Divorce, babe, divorce.” The pop star’s highly-anticipated release entitled “30” is expected on Nov. 19, complimented by her poignant single “Easy On Me.” In a recent Instagram livestream,…
The Student Veterans Organization is getting ready for a new office in the Memorial Union and their Veteran’s Day on-campus celebration. PHOTO CREDIT: Contributed by URI Student Veteran Organizations’ Twitter @URISVO A cornerstone of the college experience at the University of Rhode Island is a community, and for former armed service members, the Student Veteran…
After a 7-0 shoutout loss Friday night, men’s hockey bounced back to beat No. 19 Delaware on Saturday. PHOTO CREDIT: Greg Clark The University of Rhode Island Men’s Ice Hockey team returned home to the Boss Ice Arena last weekend, facing No. 19 University of Delaware. Although the Rams started off the weekend with a…
Volleyball began their five-game homestand with a pair of losses this past weekend. PHOTO CREDIT: Contributed by gorhody.com After a long four-game road trip, the University of Rhode Island Volleyball team returned to Keaney Gymnasium this past weekend to host Duquesne University and the University of Dayton. Unfortunately, the two games didn’t go in their…