John Brickley, a former host on ESPN and producer for CBS Sports, spoke of the steps necessary to hone your skills and work as a broadcaster in such a competitive industry. “I always say ‘learn everything,’” Brickley said. “Learn how to direct, learn how to run a camera, produce and do on-air because you’re going…
Ryan Pelillo Arts & Entertainment Editor Christopher Nolan is a better director than Quentin Tarantino. Nolan has had a much broader reach in terms of the general public, more clever narratives and isn’t as “film bro-ish.” Some of Nolan’s most notable works include “Interstellar” and “Inception.” These are both films that are artistically sound and…
Vice President Kamala Harris discussed election stakes, economic goals, morning workouts and her love of Special K cereal during her longest solo interview since becoming a Democratic nominee on Tuesday. The interview , which was led by Howard Stern on SiriusXM and spanned an hour and five minutes, centered around Harris’ motivations as a woman…
You’ve probably heard the phrase “girl dinner” circling on social media. Some have had it without knowing of the concept and its meaning. Some dislike hearing the saying and others live by it. Some days are mentally and physically harder than others, and during those days shifting your efforts to making a nutritious meal seems…
After nearly three decades of gradual decrease in the operating budget, the state of Rhode Island has given the University of Rhode Island $105 million for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. This is a 16% increase from the $91 million received last year. In addition to this large operating budget, which handles the yearly expenses of…
Perseverance is one of many words that could be used to describe the baseball career of Mark Coley so far. The former Rhode Island Ram was selected 503rd overall in the 2023 Major League Baseball (MLB) Draft on July 11, by the Miami Marlins. This selection made Coley only the second player in the University’s…
Well, that’s it, I’m done. I cannot believe that I am graduating college and that I was the Entertainment Editor for the Good Five Cent Cigar! Dreams really do come true. There truly aren’t enough words to describe how fortunate and lucky I am to have been a part of this organization. I have made…
“Happy Art” by Leah PopovicMaybe the world needs happy art.It’s easy to lecture through sonnets and melodiesAbout the hatred of a soulOr a winter wind so cold that it could freeze time itself.I’m not saying to erase your blackboard drawingsAnd the notes beneath your desk,But sometimes, it’s mundane to complain.Maybe the world needs happy art.We…
Inside the threat posted on YikYak. PHOTO CREDIT: webwise.ie The University of Rhode Island alerted students on Monday, March 6 about a threat that was issued over the weekend after many students expressed concerns for their safety to professors, Student Senators and on social media. The user posted the threatening message through the anonymous social…
URI’s College of Business displays a gallery of business attire through history. PHOTO CREDIT: Connor Zisk | Staff Photographer To celebrate the College of Business’ 100th anniversary, the department of textiles, fashion merchandising and design (TMD) at the University of Rhode Island opened a new exhibit titled “Dressed for Business: A Retrospective Look at the…