Procyon lotor—the raccoon—is a mid-size mammal native to North America. The raccoon has expanded its range due to human activity in several ways. As a result of intentional introductions gone awry, the raccoon has become quite the nuisance and invasive species in parts of Europe. In a similar situation, the successful and culturally impactful 1997…
Pandion haliaetus–the osprey–is a large bird of prey with a worldwide distribution. These notorious piscivores are experts at catching fish, hovering up to 40 meters above the water before locking eyes and locking in, plunging into the brine. It is estimated that about 99% of an osprey’s diet is fish, which puts even the most…
Talking about sex at school has always been taboo. Whether it be giggles in the back of the classroom during a health lesson, or the crowd who attends URI Sex Toy Bingo as a joke, the edge of discomfort has kept its grip on us into adulthood. “Sex and the Cigar” was revamped last semester…
Four years later, “Euphoria” is back and it’s more unsettling than ever before. The Season 3 premiere follows Rue, played by Zendaya, as she staggers through Mexico after swallowing fentanyl-filled balloons to smuggle back to California. The scene is slow, tense and almost unbearable to watch. It’s a jarring opening that sets the tone for…
Twenty-five years ago, the French electronic duo known as Daft Punk released their second album, “Discovery”, to critical acclaim. A quarter-century later, the album still holds up as one of the greatest of all time. The album begins with “One More Time,” an incredibly strong opening track that’s impossible to sit still through, which sets…
On June 28th, 1914, a man in the city of Sarajevo, located in then Austria-Hungary, was standing outside of a deli. He was having a tough day, to say the least. Who knows why he was standing there? Maybe he was hungry, maybe it was a coincidence, maybe it was intentional? All we really know…
Ryan Gosling’s effortless charisma carries the charm in Phil Lord and Christopher Miller’s film adaptation of “Project Hail Mary,” a science-fiction adventure story with comedic roots. Based on the 2021 novel by Andy Weir, “Project Hail Mary” is an easily digestible feel-good film, earning acclaim from critics and audiences alike. Lord and Miller are no…
The angles are horrible. Someone is always cold. I would do it again in a heartbeat. Shower sex has reputation issues. People may call it impractical or put it in the same category as sex on the beach, which is debatable. But with a towel in hand, I am here to defend it. When the…
Gallus gallus domesticus–the chicken–is the domesticated subspecies of the wild red jungle fowl native to Southeast Asia. Some estimate that humans first domesticated the red jungle fowl over 8,000 years ago. Once people noticed that, when there’s an excess of food, chickens turn their reproductive cycle upside down and start producing a ton of eggs….
Through guitar solos, harmonies and melodies, Luke Combs brings an all-encompassing vibe to his newest album. Titled “The Way I Am,” the 22-song album features many different character-driven narratives and personal symbolism. Released on March 20, his first release since his previous album “Fathers and Sons” in 2024, gives the feeling of self-commentary on Combs’…