Rex Orange County album combines heartfelt lyrics, upbeat vibes

Rex Orange County releases a surprisingly different album after a three-year hiatus. PHOTO CREDIT: Northern Transmissions Although fans expected another tear-jerking album full of breakup songs, Alex O’Connor, better known as Rex Orange County,  released “Who Cares?” an album filled with a mix of upbeat vibes and slower songs about love. The English singer/songwriter’s fourth…

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Cooperative extension teaches about water safety in wells

URI Cooperative Extension holds a virtual workshop to explain the importance of water well maintenance and the dangers when wells go unmanaged. PHOTO CREDIT: Home Reference Wells are a cost-effective way to deliver water to your home with long lifespans, and the University of Rhode Island’s Cooperative Extension held a virtual private well water workshop…

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Students gain insight on Russia-Ukraine conflict

Political Science Department holds panel to educate the community The political science department at the University of Rhode Island hosted a panel to educate students about the Russia-Ukraine conflict. On March 23, the URI political science department held the event, entitled “Russia-Ukraine Virtual Panel: What Comes Next?” Ashlea Rundlett, an assistant professor of political science…

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“Murderville” has promising concept, lacks execution

“Murderville” has been called a must-watch by some reviewers, but is it actually worth your time? PHOTO CREDIT: Rotten Tomatoes The new Netflix series “Murderville” holds a phenomenally hilarious concept, but the execution won’t knock your socks off. “Murderville” mirrors the British series “Murder in Successville,” a show where each episode features big names who…

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