Joe Keery, under his stage name, DJO, released his third studio album titled “The Crux” on April 4. The album, which has 12 tracks, takes on a more lighthearted tone than his previous albums. Unlike DJO’s previous album, “Decide” – which the artist used to grapple with the many downsides to fame, such as being…
Nintendo aired its Nintendo Direct for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 console on April 2. While many reveals were made about the console’s hardware and planned catalogue of games, one showcase stood out in the final few minutes of the broadcast. A woman cloaked in shadow reaches for the hands of a pale man slumped…
Three months into his second term, President Donald Trump’s promises of a booming economy and lower grocery prices have crashed harder than a poorly built wall. Instead, we’re witnessing economic chaos and a country simmering with unrest, all thanks to his self-inflicted wounds. Trump’s trade war, waged against our closest allies, is nothing short of…
Spring is often associated with change, new beginnings and brighter days. For the University of Rhode Island men’s basketball team, change has certainly taken place after the conclusion of its 2024-25 season. The Rams have lost nine players from last year’s roster, either to graduation or the transfer portal. Eight of those nine players contributed…
The Nitro Bar is popping in popularity. This quiet coffee shop in Newport has gained fame online, with its TikTok account amassing over 462,000 followers. This not-so-hidden gem has become a staple for not only college students, but also small business supporters. This small shop has brought people from all over the country flying in…
NIL, which stands for Name, Image and Likeness, has forever changed the college sports landscape by causing colleges to pour more money into programs as well as giving college athletes the most power they have ever held since the inception of college sports. For those unfamiliar with NIL, it refers to a person’s legal right…
Nintendo held an hour-long livestream showcasing its second version of its Nintendo Switch console, aptly named the Nintendo Switch 2, on April 2. I sat in my chair eagerly, awaiting new features and game announcements (literally just “Animal Crossing”). And finally, it came. Touting a larger screen, 256 gigabytes of storage, better graphics, 120 frames…
When I was a child, I watched movies that took place in suburban American high schools, such as “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” and “Mean Girls.” These movies had jocks and preppy girls, who seemed to be the dominant forces in schools. I didn’t have much experience with people like this, growing up in…
The following film review is spoiler-free. In the latest installment of the ‘video game to film adaptation’ series, society has been blessed with “A Minecraft Movie.” If you’ve been online in the slightest over the past two or three weeks, there’s a pretty good chance you’ve been blasted with the lines “flint and steel” or…
Hookup culture, especially as it’s promoted through social media and dating apps, has become a toxic and shallow aspect of modern relationships. While it may seem like a liberating way to explore one’s sexuality, in reality, it often leads to feelings of emptiness, miscommunication and even emotional harm. First, dating apps like Tinder, Bumble and…