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…
Ellie Sennhenn – Editor-in-Chief: I am a sucker for painful lyricism and an unsteady guitar. Pinegrove’s album “Everything So Far” is everything someone would want in these depressing February weeks. Slushy ice, sticky mud, long Facetimes to my siblings; it all reminds me of Pinegrove. Specifically, the song “On Jet Lag.” I will let the…
After making players wait over four years since its reveal, Obsidian Entertainment finally released their latest action-adventure role-playing game, “Avowed,” Feb. 18 on Xbox and PC. As a fan of Obsidian and RPGs alike, this is a game I knew I’d be playing on launch. At the time this review was written, I’d logged about…
*The following is an announcement from the Cigar’s newly founded editorial board.* The Good 5 Cent Cigar is establishing an official editorial board to address key issues at the University of Rhode Island, as well as broader community concerns. In the wake of politically disruptive executive actions, protests at the Rhode Island State House and…
Artificial Intelligence in schools – friend or foe? If you ask most students, it’s the best thing invented since the calculator. If you ask teachers, well, some might argue it’s a one-way ticket to an academic apocalypse. However, like most things in life, AI in education is not inherently good or bad. It’s all about…