The Cigar was never in my plan. I started my college career over 500 miles away with the intention of fulfilling my goals in sport. I was always interested in writing, but it was my plan B. I never really thought about what I wanted to do for real. I transferred to the University of…
Every time I sit down to write this article, I find myself struggling to figure out where to begin. It’s impossible to describe what The Good Five Cent Cigar means to me in just 700 words, so it’s a good thing that I love to go over the word count. The first article I had…
Leuconotopicus vilosus – the hairy woodpecker – is a common woodpecker species that can be found in most of North America. Although omnivorous, these birds are specially designed for insect foraging, uncovering grubs that foolishly believe bark to be an infallible sanctuary. Sometimes evolution gives simple answers to complex questions. How do you find and…
In an age defined by hookup culture and dating apps, I ended up in an interesting situation. Lying in his bed, I found myself asking the question, “Are we exclusive?” What started as something casual slowly morphed into something I couldn’t explain. As the summer went on, I found the “are we exclusive?” question eating…
Eliza Smith’s favorite tattoo, the natural symbol in music. PHOTO CREDIT: Eliza Smith They were only supposed to last for three months. Eliza Smith, a first-year student at the University of Rhode Island, chose to get five tattoos in high school, all when she was under 18 years old. The only catch is, none of…
“Now You See Me Now You Don’t” is a fun third installment in this universe full of magic and deception. This film follows three new magicians who are all fans of the famous horsemen who have made their impact on the world of magic. The magic group, “The Eye,” unites the horsemen back together for…
Is closure a myth? I almost always close the door when I leave a room. Not for any particular reason, like turning off the lights to save the planet or locking a window to keep intruders at bay. Doors were made to be closed, right? Closure. The elusive, tempting feeling we chase after something ends…
Baeolophus bicolor – the tufted titmouse – is a small songbird native to the eastern half of the United States and a common bird on campus, especially during the winter months. These small omnivores are less conspicuous than other birds seen on campus. Although their songs are sweet and their crests tufted, they don’t peacock…
Stephen King’s “The Running Man” has its second movie adaptation in theaters now, 38 years after the original, directed by Edgar Wright and starring Glen Powell. Stepping out of the theater, the first thing that came to mind was that this film felt like all four “Hunger Games” films combined with all four “John Wick”…
#12: “The 12 Days of Christmas” — A 25-Minute Bird Delivery Gone Wrong Still last. Still too many birds. Still the only song that requires both a vet and a zoning permit. #11: “Santa Baby” — Gold Digger Energy but Make It Festive She wants Santa to fund a car, a fur coat, precious metals and possibly…