Despite victories for Democrats throughout Rhode Island, voter bases in all of the Ocean State's counties shifted Republican as compared to 2020.

RI won by Harris, but counties shift Republican compared to 2020

By Avani Ghosh | November 5 | Metro

Despite victories for Democrats throughout Rhode Island, voter bases in all of the Ocean State's counties shifted Republican as compared to 2020.

A line of voters voting in individual booths.

As Rhode Islanders headed to the polls to vote in the 2024 presidential election, The Herald visited ...

2024 election polls: Centers navigate voter registration challenges

By Sanai Rashid, Abigail Donovan, Avani Ghosh, Ciara Meyer, Andrea Li and Megan Chan | November 5 | Metro

As Rhode Islanders headed to the polls to vote in the 2024 presidential election, The Herald visited ...

When Christopher Bove became president of College Democrats of Rhode Island, he couldn’t help but ...

This presidential election, Republican and Democrat organizers have their eyes on local races

By Megan Chan | November 5 | Metro

When Christopher Bove became president of College Democrats of Rhode Island, he couldn’t help but ...

All-egg-sandwich restaurant Cracked opens on Thayer

By Dia Nanda | November 5 | Metro

A TV with the restaurant's menu hangs above of an empty table. Behind the TV and a glass wall, a chef stands in front of a wall decorated with fried egg clipart.

With a bright color scheme and lively music, Cracked on Thayer Street welcomed its first customers on Monday to an eatery which specializes in all things egg sandwiches.

Women’s ice hockey continue unbeaten start to season, rout Harvard 5-1

By Dennis Carey | November 5 | Sports

Ava DeCoste '27 battles with Harvard defender.

No. 14 ranked women’s ice hockey (6-0-0, 40-0 ECAC) is off to a storming start to the 2024-25 season.

Opinions

Davis ’27, Hudes ’27: Democrats started losing once we thought we were ahead

By Paul Hudes and Christian Davis | November 6

A crowd funnels into the vast Salomon DECI auditorium for what they have waited years, months, weeks, and days for. Election night is upon us. Students nurse Diet Cokes and enjoy warm slices of Domino's as the program commences. Several speakers address the nervous, yet passionate, room as results trickle ...

Aizenberg ’26: This election is impossible to predict — but I’ll try anyways

By Benjamin Aizenberg | November 5

Ben Aizenberg ’26 shares his prediction for the 2024 presidential election, and why he’ll probably be wrong.

Suthy ’27, Gale ’28, Redlich ’28: It’s not too late to vote

By Lillian Gale , Nihil Suthy and Avery Redlich | November 4

The general election is on everyone’s mind, and anticipation here on campus is rising exponentially. This was as evident as ever when we were out tabling with Brown Votes these past few weeks. Many students took initiative, coming up to us to learn how they could register. These same students brought ...

Rahman ’26: Dear young progressives, third party is not the answer

By Tasawwar Rahman | November 3

If we wake up on Wednesday morning and Donald Trump is elected president, our world will fundamentally change for the worse. When we wake up a year later and lament the damage, what will we say we did to prevent it?

Barth Wu ’26: Chew on this: Ratty Roundup

By Eleanor Barth Wu | November 3

In her column, Eleanor Barth Wu ’26 introduces the Ratty Roundup, a report on the best offerings of Brown’s dining halls.

University News

The School of Public Health under a blue sky.

Inside the app Brown researchers are developing to curb young adult drinking

By Samah Hamid | November 5

A group of researchers at Brown are developing an app to reduce drinking in young adults and encourage healthier drinking habits.

A car is parked alongside the curb in front of the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, located at 222 Richmond Street.

New Warren Alpert academic track will support biomed faculty with clinical experience

By Francesca Grossberg | November 3

A new academic track at the Warren Alpert Medical School will help biomedical faculty be recognized for their clinical expertise.

A large crowd of protesters on the Main Green hold a banner that says "Fossil Free Brown" and other signs in support of University divestment from fossil fuels.

Advisory committee suggests Brown faculty vote on fossil fuel dissociation

By Kate Butts and Sophia Wotman | October 31

Brown will not dissociate from fossil fuels at this time, the University announced Thursday following a review by a campus advisory committee.

For these students, Brown’s 90+ concentration options aren’t enough

By Kate Rowberry | October 31

Brown’s Open Curriculum, with 96 concentration tracks and certificates, gives students the option to study a wide variety of subjects during their time on campus. But some students opt to specialize their experience even further.

Brown students vote for seats on corporation in non-binding referendum

By Julianna Chang | October 31

The Undergraduate Council of Students’ referendum demanding student representation on Brown’s Corporation passed by a margin of 1,368 to 508 students.

Arts & Culture

Zane Ellison'28, who plays Rosencrantz, stands on left, and Harry Tarses '27, who plays as Guildenstern, stands on right. The two are holding hands.

Sold out Student production of ‘Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead’ opens over weekend

By Rose Farman-Farma | November 5

“Audiences know what to expect, and that is all they are prepared to believe in” is a central proposition of “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead,” but I certainly didn’t know what to expect when I arrived at the theater this past weekend. All brushed up on my Shakespeare quotes, I took ...

The Blind Urban Subject stands at attention on Thayer Street

By Alyssia Ouhocine | November 3

The art installation encourages passersby to see the world through the perspective of people with four visual conditions.

Metro

These RI climate programs are at stake in the 2024 election

By Ciara Meyer | November 5

Since President Joe Biden took office in 2020, Rhode Island has received millions of dollars in federal funding for environmental programs and initiatives. But the state’s congressional delegation says those dollars could be at risk if former President Donald Trump is elected this week.

New HousingWorks RI fact book details challenges faced by homeowners, renters in the state

By Sanai Rashid | November 3

In 2023, the median value of single-family homes in Rhode Island increased by 15.1%, marking the greatest increase in the country, according to a new report from HousingWorks RI.

Rhode Island’s Nitro Bar is soaring amid viral TikTok fame

By Maya Kelly | November 3

Regulars at The Nitro Bar in Providence have come to expect a line out the door as they await their weekly dose of caffeine.

This state task force is combatting the overdose crisis across RI

By Abigail Donovan | October 31

Since 2015, a group of state officials, organizers and community members have been meeting to address Rhode Island’s overdose crisis — which kills over one Rhode Islander a day, on average.

Sports

Olivia Fraga ’27 runs for Brown in the Heptagonal Championships.

‘Racing for each other’: Cross Country shows progress at Heps

By Gus Bailey | November 5

The women’s and men’s cross country teams competed in the Ivy League Heptagonal Championships on Saturday in Princeton, New Jersey, finishing fifth and eighth, respectively.

Football falls to Penn despite late comeback attempt

By Lydell Dyer | November 3

Held back by blocked punts and missed field goals, the Bears lost 38–28 in Providence.

Volleyball shows improvement despite four-set loss to undefeated Yale

By Gus Bailey | October 29

Volleyball (6-12, 3-5 Ivy) fought hard but ultimately fell to Yale (13-3, 8-0 Ivy) during a four-set match in New Haven on Saturday.

Women’s soccer notches second-consecutive Ivy tournament appearance with 1-0 win over Cornell

By Dennis Carey | October 28

This past weekend, as parents, students and the cold wind alike descended upon Stevenson-Pincince Field, women’s soccer readied themselves for a crucial Senior Day matchup against Cornell. After 90 minutes of play, Bruno stood one goal over the Big Red after a phenomenal second-half attacking performance. ...

Bears rise to victory over Cornell with 20 unanswered points in 4th quarter

By Lydell Dyer | October 27

With four minutes left in the third quarter during Saturday’s home game against Cornell (2–4, 1–2 Ivy), Brown’s football team (3–3, 2–1 Ivy) found itself in a deep hole, down 21-3. Already on a three-game losing streak, the team seemed unable to stop the powerful Big Red attack.

Science & Research

Eight members of Kyron Medical stand in front of the Van Wickle Gates at Brown University.

Brown student-founded startup uses AI to streamline medical billing processes

By Roma Shah | November 3

Kyron Medical is focusing on reducing physician burnout caused by excessive administrative tasks.

Brown epidemiologist Jennifer Nuzzo elected to National Academy of Medicine

By Elise Haulund | October 21

On Monday, the National Academy of Medicine announced 100 newly elected members. Jennifer Nuzzo MA’23, director of Brown’s Pandemic Center, made the ...