Photo from usatoday.com Could I be any more excited to talk about friends today? If you understand that reference, you will love what you are about to read. If you don’t, it probably means you are not a “Friends” superfan, but maybe this piece will get you there. “Friends” is absolutely my guilty pleasure, as…
Graphic by Elizabeth Wong. Earth Day is a great day to celebrate the beauty of nature and our world. In it’s 51st year as a holiday, Earth Day is arguably more important than ever. Our climate emergency has become an incredibly serious threat to the longevity of Earth, the safety of the human race and…
Hello my sparkling, majestic primates. Serious question for you all: is seltzer water a yes or a no? Do you like unsweetened carbonated water or do you think it is one of man’s faulty creations? I have a very strong opinion about sparkling water, however, I don’t want to sway anyone on this extremely controversial…
With the weather getting warmer and COVID restrictions lifting, here are a few ways for you to enjoy the spring and upcoming summer! Photo from vrbo.com. I, like many people, am done with winter, especially this one. The incredibly cold temperatures paired with the COVID-19 protocols made this winter feel extra harsh and isolated. Hopefully…
If you want to take the road less traveled by in terms of coffee shops, these local options are right up your alley. Photo by Theresa Brown. Every cup of coffee is a good one if you know where to go and how to order. Lucky for you, Rhode Island is home to some of…
Greetings celestial beings of the cosmic realm. I hope you are all enjoying your day and are feeling a sense of groundedness in yourselves. If words of affirmation are your dominant love language, then just know that I love and appreciate you all and I truly believe that you will make as much of a…
The Wellness Center hosts weekly grab & go programs on Thursday nights. Photo by Ashlyn Messier. Last Thursday, the University of Rhode Island Wellness Center held a Grab N Go Paint Night event on Zoom led by senior Abygail Champdelaine. The Grab N Go Paint Night was a free event, with registration available through the…
A look at the trendy and sustainability benefits of thrifting. Photo by Ethan Pellegrino. Photo subject is Siena Filippa, URI graduate and instagram thrifter. Account: ri.reclaimed Thrifting has become one of the most popular things to do for many in Gen Z, as social media, especially TikTok, has made it a fun and trendy experience…
With Valentine’s Day mere days away, here are the Cigar’s “do’s and do-not’s” of this most important of couples’ holidays. Graphic by Alison Carpino. It’s that time of the year again. Plastic hearts and cheap candies cover the shelves of every store you walk into, which could only mean one thing: Valentine’s Day is right…
For the most part, everyone understands what it means to “go green.” Whether it be biking to class instead of driving, or opting for a reusable bag at the grocery store instead of using a plastic one, sustainability can be incorporated into our everyday lives. However, when you’re a college student with a busy schedule,…