winter haikus 1. the winter stillness not even clouds of our breath set it in motion 2. i wear it, the cold as it breaches my jacket cracks form, on my hands 3. (dual) i bury my face in feeble scraps of sunlight as the day is born but a warmth within secret, a melody…
Votes For A Puppet Show Nick Powers Moms behind bars, Dads all alone. The kids all play house Without hands to hold. The people are scared You’re unaware. They’re banning the books You wouldn’t read. All you can eat. They are hungry. Not safe in their skin– Like missing a piece. Boys and their souls…
There are many things I could say about Elon Musk, but for journalistic integrity and to minimize harm, I will keep my opinion light. As we already know, Musk has developed a close relationship with President Donald Trump, becoming a senior advisor to him. Choosing an unelected billionaire to lead the Department of Government Efficiency…
The 97th Academy Awards took place on Sunday, which crowned the best movie actors and actresses in Hollywood. To open the night, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo sang “Defying Gravity,” which was the perfect way to start because of their talent and harmony. Following, first-time host Conan O’Brien made his opening speech by making jokes…
The University of Rhode Island theatre department showed an excellent modern interpretation of “Bakkhai,” from Feb. 28 to March 2, at the J-studio in the Fine Arts Center. “Bakkhai” is a Greek tragedy, written by Euripedes. It involves the Greek god Dionysus, King Pentheus of Thebes and Agave, Pentheus’ mother. The play was very well…
Nick Powers Contributing Artist I see the sparkle– Corona kissing Your boisterous splashing Whilst seemingly unaware Of the rapids that pull you east. I remember those days– The greens that Felt more alive Then they do now. You dip down out of sight– I imagine To dance along with the Sun’s Riverbed mosaic. Maybe to…
Yik Yak: the anonymous, location-based Reddit wannabe that has somehow survived the social media “Hunger Games” and clawed its way back into the phones of college students everywhere. For those of you blissfully unaware, Yik Yak is an app where you can post anonymous messages to people within a five-mile radius. In theory, it’s a…
Since the start of winter, the weather in Kingston has been unbearably frigid, creating difficulty for day-to-day life. As a New Englander and former hockey player, I’m no stranger to a cold environment. Choosing the thickest jacket, gloves and a hat before going outdoors is a normal practice for me. Indoors, I wrap myself in…
Being a transfer student in my third year has led me down some fascinating paths, but none more so than the first-time dorm experience. I transferred to the University of Rhode Island in the fall semester of 2024, having already earned my bachelor’s degree from the Community College of Rhode Island. I settled into the…
Sabrina Carpenter released a deluxe edition of her Grammy Award-winning album “Short n’ Sweet” on Feb. 14 with five new songs. Do the new songs live up to the rest of the album? Or did they fall short? The first of the new songs on the deluxe edition is “15 minutes,” a very upbeat and…