I don’t know about all of you, but I have been waiting for summer to be over.  Don’t get me wrong, summer definitely has its fun moments, but after months of sweating, sunburns and miserable heat, I am practically jumping for joy that fall is here. There’s something about this time of year that feels... The post From Uggs to apple cider: My love letter to fall first appeared on The Good 5¢ Cigar.

Before “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” returned on Sept. 23, the show’s suspension sparked controversy over freedom of speech. ABC took Kimmel off air after he commented on Charlie Kirk’s death, saying “the MAGA gang aimed to score political points,” according to BBC. The decision came when Brendan Carr, the chair of the broadcast regulator for the... The post Is free speech still safe on late-night TV? first appeared on The Good 5¢ Cigar.

KINGSTON, R.I. – Oct. 8, 2025 – These recent sunny days bring the last chances to access the Rhode Island coastline before chillier weather sets in, though that won’t keep Jesse Reiblich away. When he’s not in or around the water — as an avid surfer, diver, and sailor — the University of Rhode Island […]

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KINGSTON, R.I. – Oct. 7, 2025 – In today’s political environment, it’s critical to understand how public policy intersects with United States colleges and universities. Higher education policy expert Dominique J. Baker will discuss how education policy shapes access, equity, and success for minoritized students in higher education, as the University of Rhode Island continues […]

KINGSTON, R.I. – Oct. 6, 2025 – Joint replacement surgery has advanced dramatically thanks to new materials, techniques, and technology. Procedures are safer, less invasive, and require less recovery time. While there have also been great advancements in technology used to remotely monitor how patients recover from joint replacement surgery, also known as arthroplasty. However, […]