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Interested in hearing about the best new events to hit the Ryan Center? Want details about what's going on in Rhody Nation? Check out The Good Five-Cent Cigar! The Good Five Cent Cigar is the University of Rhode Island's weekly, student-run news organization. The Cigar gives the university's readers the latest information about on-campus issues and events, as well as editorial, sports and entertai

nment content. The Cigar is published every Thursday during the academic year and copies can be found in the Memorial Union and most academic buildings or online. We are always accepting new writers and photographers! Stop by our meetings, Thursdays at 7 p.m. in room 125 of the Memorial Union for more information.

08/27/2023

We are back!! Our first pitch meeting of the fall semester will be the day Bedore the first day of classes, Tuesday, September 5th at 6PM, in Memorial Union Room 125. No experience is required, new and returning members are welcome!

08/16/2023

The Cigar E-board has had a busy summer, but we are excited to return this fall!

06/02/2023

The Good Five Cent Cigar would like to wish everyone a happy ! 🏳️‍🌈

03/31/2023

Kick of spring by listening to the cigar staffs favorite songs of the month!

03/25/2023

Check out our article, admiring women: words from e-board

03/23/2023

We have some great top stories for you in our new edition! Head over to our website rhodycigar.com or find a copy around campus!

03/14/2023

Read our “Must Reads” and “Insides” from last week!

03/10/2023

Happy Spring Break!
What are your plans?
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03/10/2023

Happy Spring Break Rams! What are your plans?
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03/09/2023

Read our new edition and top stories before spring break!

03/08/2023

Happy National Women’s Day!

03/07/2023

A new edition comes out tomorrow, read our “Must Reads” and “Insides” from last week!

03/06/2023

MEET THE STAFF: Ronan Himelrick, Managing Editor

Ronan is a third-year journalism and political science student, originally from Canton, Massachusetts. This is his third year with the Cigar and he has spent time as a contributing reporter, entertainment editor, podcast manager, social media coordinator and host of the “Ronan Report.” Outside of the Cigar, Ronan enjoys spending time with friends, listening to music, cooking, giving tours as a Tour Guide, and cheering on Rhody athletics! Upon graduation, Ronan hopes to work in the entertainment journalism field, with a major focus on music

03/04/2023

Photo of the week. Photo credits: .photo

03/03/2023

MEET THE STAFF: Juliana Lepore, Editor In Chief

Juliana is a third-year journalism and communications major with a minor in political science from Brookfield, Connecticut. She joined the Cigar her freshman year and has worked as a contributing reporter, staff reporter and news editor prior to becoming editor-in-chief. Outside of the Cigar, Juliana is also a member of Chi Omega, where she’s held multiple chair positions, and a URI101 mentor. She enjoys coffee, podcasts, spending time with friends and going to yoga classes, whenever she has a chance. After graduation, Juliana’s dream job is to work in a city and report on the red carpet at the Grammys

03/02/2023

We have some amazing rainy day reads for you to check out in this weeks paper! Check out our top stories on our website rhodycigar.com

02/28/2023

Stuck sitting in the snow? It’s not too late to read our “Must Reads” and “Insides” from last week!

02/26/2023

Photo of the week. Community Friendship Circle. Photo credits: .photo

02/24/2023

Enjoy reading The Cigar? Come write for us! We have another pitch meeting Monday at 6PM in the Memorial Union, room 125. See you there!

02/23/2023

We have some great top stories this week waiting for you to read! Check out our new edition on our website: rhodycigar.com

02/21/2023

It’s never too late to check out our “Must Reads” and “Insides”!

02/18/2023

Photo of the week. Credits: Eddie Melfi

02/17/2023

Happy Friday! Enjoy our first crossword puzzle

02/16/2023

Happy Thursday! Go check out this Week’s top stories on our website rhodycigar.com

02/14/2023

Happy Valentine’s Day! Check out our “Must Reads” and “Insides" from last week!

02/13/2023

Come to our pitch meeting tonight!

02/12/2023

Picture of the week!

02/09/2023

Head over to our website to check out this week’s Top Stories! rhodycigar.con

02/07/2023

Check out our “Must Reads” from last weeks paper!

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Check out the last newscast of the semester! Anchor Imani Fleming @xcimani 2021-2022 Covid-19 Update on Campus Written, shot and edited by Erin Brown @erinmbrown14 PDI Tours Written, shot and edited by Alexa Potamianos @alexapotamianos Kevin Brown Profile Written, shot and edited by Sophia Szabo @sophia_szabo Rhody Sports Corner Written, shot and edited by Aniekan Okon @aniekan_okon_ Farewell Written, shot and edited by Imani Fleming Tech Crew Imani Fleming and, Zachary Austin and Jeffrey Fountain @z_austin48

Check out the 4/21/22 newscast! Anchor Alexa Potamianos @alexapotamianos URI HRL Waitlist Written, shot and edited by Alexa Potamianos New E-campus Identifiers Written, shot and edited by Imani Fleming @xcimani and Leila Cox @leila0300 National Poetry Month at URI Written, shot and edited by Maddie Bataille and Liz Fusco @justmadelineb @htebazile192 Rhody Sports Corner Written, shot and edited by Aniekan Okon @aniekan_okon_ and Zachary Austin (Anchor) @z_austin48 Tech Crew Imani Fleming, Aniekan Okon and Jeffrey Fountain

Check out the 4-14-22 newscast! Anchor Adam Zangari Student Senate President and VP Profile Written, shot and edited by Imani Fleming and Alexa Potamianos Ramadan at URI Written, shot and edited by Sophia Szabo Rhody Sports Corner Aniekan Okon and Zachary Austin Tech Crew Imani Fleming and, Aniekan Okon and Jeffrey Fountain

Anchor Alexa Potamianos @alexapotamianos Masks in Classrooms Written, shot and edited by Imani Fleming @xcimani URI Trans day of Visibility Written, shot and edited by Alexa Potamianos Rhody Sports Corner Written, shot and edited by Aniekan Okon (Anchor) and Zachary Austin @aniekan_okon_ @z_austin48 Tech Crew Jeffrey Fountain, Imani Fleming and Zachary Austin

Check out the 03/31/22 newscast! Anchor Leila Cox @leila0300 URI Welcome Days Written, shot and edited by Sophia Szabo @sophia_szabo Campus Crime Report Gender and Sexuality Center Sex Fest Written, shot and edited by Sam Melia and Imani Fleming @sammmelia @xcimani Rhody Sports Corner Written, shot and edited by Zach Austin (Anchor) and Aniekan Okon Tech Crew @z_austin48 @aniekan_okon_ April Fool's Campus Chatter Written, shot and edited by Erin Brown @erinmbrown14 Imani Fleming, Aniekan Okon and Jeffrey Fountain

Check out the 03/24/22 newscast! Anchor Imani Fleming @xcimani URI In Person Commencement Written, shot and edited by Alexa Potiamianos @alexapotamianos M.U.S.I.C One Love Month Written, shot and edited by Imani Fleming Rhody Sports Corner:Special Edition Written, shot and edited by Aniekan Okon @aniekan_okon_ Tech Crew Zachary Austin and Jeffrey Fountain @z_austin48

Check out the 03/10/22 newscast! Anchor Adam Zangari @adamzang12 URI Covid-19 Mask Update Written, shot and edited by Imani Fleming and Alexa Potimianos @xcimani @alexapotamianos Class Cancellations - Weather Written, shot and edited by Erin Brown @erinmbrown14 Rhody Sports Corner Written, shot and edited by Aniekan Okon and Zachary Austin @aniekan_okon_ @z_austin48 Tech Crew Imani Fleming, Aniekan Okon and Jeffrey Fountain @aniekan_okon_

Check out the 03-03-22 newscast! Anchor Imani Fleming @xcimani URI Twelfth Night Preview Written, shot and edited by Alexa Potamianos @alexapotamianos Champlain Foundation Grant Written, shot and edited by Imani Fleming Rhody Sports Corner Written, shot and edited by Aniekan Okon @aniekan_okon_ and tech crew Tech Crew Zach Austin @z_austin48 and Jeffrey Fountain

Check out the 02-24-22 newscast! Anchor Sophia Szabo @sophia_szabo MSSC Panel Written, shot and edited by Alexa Potimianos @alexapotamianos CCEE & ORCA Beach Clean Up Written, shot and edited by Erin Brown @erinmbrown14 Diversity Dialogues Written, shot and edited by Alexa Potimianos Rhody Sports Corner Written, shot end edited by Aniekan Okon and Zach Austin (Anchor) @z_austin48 @aniekan_okon_

Check out the 02/17/22 Rhody Sports Corner anchored by sports editor @aniekan_okon_ ! #5CCN

Check out the 02/10/22 newscast! Anchor Leila Cox @leila0300 Catalytic Converters Written, shot and edited by Imani Fleming @xcimani URI Ramettes Showcase and Profile Written, shot and edited by Alexa Potimianos @alexapotamianos Rhody Sports Corner Written, shot end edited by Aniekan Okon @aniekan_okon_ and Zach Austin (Anchor) @z_austin48 Valentine's Day Campus Chatter Written, shot and edited by Erin Brown @erinmbrown14

The first newscast of the Spring ‘22 semester is here! Check it out! • Anchor Imani Fleming @xcimani COVID-19 Update Written, shot and edited by Imani Fleming URI Admissions Written, shot and edited by Alexa Potamianos @alexapotamianos URI Launch Lab Written, shot and edited by Spenser Barsch @spenseranity A&S Academic Student Services Center Written, shot and edited by Erin Brown @erinmbrown14 Rhody Sports Corner Written, shot and edited by Aniekan Okon @aniekan_okon_ Tech Crew Jeff Fountain and Zachary Austin @z_austin48

Check out the 12/02/21 newscast! Anchor Imani Fleming @xcimani NASO Indigenous Dancing Event Written, shot and edited by Alexa Potamianos @alexapotamianos AFS90 Small Boats Class Written, shot and edited by Erin Brown @erinmbrown14 Rhody Sports Corner Written, shot and edited by Aniekan Okon @aniekan_okon_ Tech Crew Jeff Fountain and Aidan Kotoski

Watch the last newscast before spring break! – – – Water Quality: Written, shot, and edited by Leah Crowley Musician’s Guild: Written by Katie Siegle Shot by James McIntosh Edited by Leah Crowley Coronavirus Affects Study Abroad: Written, shot, and edited by Leah Crowley Campus Chatter: Written and edited by Liv Ouellette Shot by Sophia Szabo Rhody Basketball: Written by Tyler Krusz Shot and edited by Nolan Reilly Rhody Sports Corner: Written and edited by Nolan Reilly Shot by James Singer Tech Crew: Kayla Michaud, Kylie Forstrom, Nicole Perelli, Chris Hetu, Imani Fleming, Matt Leake, Theresa Brown, Nathaniel Plusquellic, Evan McAlice, Nicole Wagner, Katie Siegle, Leah Crowley, Sophia Szabo, and Jeff Fountain

Check out this week’s Five Cent Cigar Newscast on rhodycigar.com! #5CCN

Here’s another behind-the-scenes look at this week’s Five Cent Cigar Newscast, which will be up on the website today at 11:00 a.m.! #5CCN

Here’s a quick behind-the-scenes look at our first newscast in the brand new broadcast center! Tune in tomorrow for the full newscast at rhodycigar.com! #5CCN