Illustration of a girl enjoying a cup of coffee as other drinks float in the foreground.

Within half a mile from campus, there are at least seven cafes students can go to for a pick-me-up.

Grounds for conversation: Student’s favorite coffee shops near campus

By Kate Butts | December 7 | University News

Within half a mile from campus, there are at least seven cafes students can go to for a pick-me-up.

While many Brown graduates scatter across the world after their time on College Hill, some find themselves ...

How three alums are continuing their Brown journeys as faculty, staff

By Millie Barter | December 7 | University News

While many Brown graduates scatter across the world after their time on College Hill, some find themselves ...

The Herald explored the career and educational backgrounds, composition and political activity of ...

The data behind Brown’s highest governing body

By Roma Shah and Natalia Banos Delgado | December 5 | University News

The Herald explored the career and educational backgrounds, composition and political activity of ...

The treescape of College Hill

By Manav Musunuru | December 5 | Science & Research

Photograph looking up at the branches of a tree

The Herald mapped the various trees that populate the streets around Brown.

Behind the scenes of WaterFire

By Maya Nelson, Annika Singh, Talia Egnal, Michelle Bi and Sophia Wotman | December 4 | Metro

A group of people on a gondola during a full WaterFire lighting on Nov. 1, 2025. One person lights a brazier with a torch, while others add wood to the pile.

Amid the installation’s financial challenges, The Herald spoke to WaterFire organizers, staffers, vendors and performers at the Nov. 1 full lighting.

Opinions

Editors’ Note: A heartfelt thank you for the lessons we’ve learned at 88 Benevolent

By 135th Editorial Board | December 5

The weekend before our first night of production as the new editorial board, we took it upon ourselves to usher in a slate of new changes — rearranging dusty couches and furniture, installing our neon “135” sign and adorning the walls of 88 Benevolent St. with a collection of freshly printed photos. ...

Editors’ Note: Announcing The Herald’s 136th Editorial Board

By 135th Editorial Board | December 5

The Herald is proud to announce the members of its 136th Editorial Board, which will oversee the paper through its 135th year.

Edelson ’29: We should be more thankful

By Clay Edelson | December 5

Last week, Brunonians traveled far and wide to observe Thanksgiving, a holiday celebrating family, food and gratitude. Every year, when the day rolls around, my family embarks on a special tradition to give thanks: We go around the dinner table and share one physical thing, one person and one aspect ...

Canfield ’28: The costs of cuts to foreign aid

By Ethan Canfield | December 5

While testifying before the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that “no one has died” because of funding cuts to the United States Agency for International Development, a claim that the Trump White House has continuously pushed to defend its overhaul of American ...

Editorial: Brown and RISD should pursue deeper integration

By Editorial Page Board | December 5

As neighbors on College Hill, Brown and the Rhode Island School of Design are natural partners for collaboration. Brown is a leading Ivy League research university, and RISD is the nation’s premier art school. Capitalizing on these strengths, our universities share an undergraduate dual-degree program, ...

University News

Fighting the College Hill floods: Brown takes steps to contain stormwater

By Ethan Schenker | December 5

Increasingly severe rain storms are straining an aging city and campus infrastructure.

Food insecurity continues to rise among grad students, GSC spending suggests

By Ian Ritter | December 4

New graduate student groups claimed that they have recently faced stricter scrutiny from the SAO.

An illustration of two trees with a building in the background. Organic molecules that represent the objects (trees, air, building) they are in are drawn throughout.

New course sequence reduces number of seats in CHEM 0350 next spring, changes organic chemistry offerings

By Alejandro Ruiz | December 4

The course will enroll 410 students this spring, a drop from last year’s enrollment of 555.

Ashish Jha to leave School of Public Health

By Elise Haulund | December 4

Academic Dean of the School of Public Health Francesca Beaudoin PhD’16 will serve as interim dean starting Jan. 1.

Brown records over $41 million in voluntary payments, community contributions to Providence in FY 2025

By Cate Latimer and Ciara Meyer | December 4

Brown provided $30.2 million in community contributions and $11.1 million in voluntary payments.

Arts & Culture

The cover for Rachel Chinouriri's EP "Little House"

Rachel Chinouriri’s newest EP builds a ‘Little House’ you’ll never want to leave

By Nora Rowe | December 4

“Little House" offers creative alt-pop and a new level of surety for the British artist.

‘Zootopia 2’ draws herds of viewers with stunning animation, world building

By Michaela Hanson | December 3

The sequel to 2016’s “Zootopia” raises more questions than it answers.

Metro

Two men sparring as part of Beat the Streets

‘Like a second family’: Providence youth wrestling program kicks off winter season

By Seyla Fernandez | December 5

The Providence chapter of Beat the Streets New England serves hundreds of students at a variety of local schools.

With holiday travel demand, some students are turning from Amtrak to buses, flights

By Sanai Rashid | December 5

Thanksgiving travel on FlixBus and Greyhound buses has increased more than 30% compared to last year.

How prices at College Hill convenience stores stack up

By Maya Kelly | December 4

The Herald compared the prices of popular items and spoke to students about purchasing preferences.

Jill Davidson ’89 wins Providence City Council Ward 2 seat

By Lev Kotler-Berkowitz | December 3

Davidson, the Democratic candidate, won nearly 95% of the vote, while Republican candidate Axel Brito ’26 received just under 4%.

Sports

‘Sitting alone at the top’: Jessie Golden ’26 named first-ever three-time Ivy Defensive Player of the Year

By James Libresco | December 5

Golden sat down with The Herald to reflect on her volleyball career.

Brown Sports Network announces partnerships with Chelsea Football Club, Minnesota Vikings, Boston Legacy FC

By Miles Monroe | December 4

Students gain experience with some of the sports industry’s brands through Brown Sports Network.

Brown splits series against Yale before dropping road game against Northeastern

By Harry Guo | December 2

The team will play No. 10 Dartmouth and No. 20 Harvard this weekend.

Women’s ice hockey falls 4-1 to New Hampshire on Sunday

By Rahul Sameer | December 1

Despite scoring an early goal in the first period, the Bears were unable to hold onto their lead at home.

Brown Quadball fosters a magical sense of community

By Rajaa Ghandour | November 30

Amid a move up to Division 1 and an influx of new players, Brown Quadball continues to build strength with community and connection.

Science & Research

Irene Papanicols presenting at the “Examining U.S. Health Policy Narratives from a Comparative Perspective" event

Brown professor examines common critiques of US health care system at talk

By Jonathan Kim | December 5

Professor of Health Services, Policy and Practice Irene Papanicolas compared U.S. health outcomes to global health data from other countries.

Illustration of two people sharing a lighter to light cigarettes

Why are so many college students smoking cigarettes?

By Kelly Ding | December 4

Experts said college students may smoke cigarettes causally or to self-treat mental health conditions.