Maia Hembruff: This November I surprisingly changed my ways and became a podcast enjoyer — so this month I have to offer you a podcast rather than a tune. I love locking in to a good podcast during my daily commutes, and when I get through “The Daily” episode from The New York Times, I…
Thanksgiving is one of the most well-known yet overlooked holidays. It’s a day set aside to celebrate the people in your life that you are thankful for, except you add in a delicious meal. For me, Thanksgiving is one of the most important holidays. Coming from a big family, I love getting to spend time…
The American robin – Turdus migratorius – is the most common landbird species in North America and a fixture across campus. The robin has weathered and thrived, despite its turbulent environment, to be one of the most successful vertebrate species of our day. Some naturalists may point to its balanced diet of bugs and fruits…
The wind rustled through my freshly curled hair as the moon hid behind dense clouds. Leaves had piled up on the porch in crunchy mountains, neglected by my roommates and me. The wood of the deck stair was cold as I sat, staring at my barren backyard, clutching a crystal goblet with the most childish…
“Stranger Things” is undoubtedly one of the most watched shows, especially considering its release as a Netflix exclusive. The fifth season is one of the most anticipated events of the year with over a three-year gap from the conclusion of the fourth season to the beginning of this new era. That leaves everyone wondering what…
As we all prepare for the trials, tribulations and tough talks coming our way during Thanksgiving break, I invite you to take a moment to look at how someone’s boomer grandpa is actively dismantling government systems to create a script for “South Park” writers. If you’ve ever sat across the dinner table while an older…
November is Epilepsy Awareness Month, which recognizes those diagnosed with the disorder and the challenges that come with it. When people first hear the word epilepsy, they think of grand mal or tonic-clonic seizures, in which someone’s limbs shake involuntarily due to the imbalance of neurons in the brain. While that’s true, there is more…
Once upon a midnight dreary, while one Corvus corax flew near me, I saw the common raven’s empathic core. A bird adorned for night, a cryptic healer made for flight, misunderstood due to forgotten lore. Distinctly, I remember one Dec. 10th grade, when I first read Poe’s prose. His poems are dense and dark, his…
Every weekend, the house is alive. Kegs are tapped, pong balls bounce and music blares so loud that the night ends with a noise complaint. This is the frat guy’s natural habitat. He thrives on it: the cheers after a perfect shot, the drunk flirting, the sense that he is always in the middle of…
The Emporium, located above the University of Rhode Island, has a variety of cuisine options for students to choose from. However, one stands out above the rest: Simply Thai. Located next to the thrift store Come Ups, Simply Thai offers a plethora of Thai dishes that will always satisfy. These include salads, appetizers, noodles, side…