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What is the state of nutrition at Brown?
By Sahil Balani | April 19Students voice concerns about protein sources, lack of healthy late-night dining options
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Assault weapons ban, safe storage bills held for further study by R.I. Judiciary Committee
By Jacob Smollen | April 18Advocates on both sides swarmed the State House, testifying for hours on gun-related bills.
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RISD, facilities workers ratify contract, concluding strike
By Ashley Cai | April 18The Teamsters Local 251 union representing the Rhode Island School of Design’s 62 custodians, groundskeepers and movers unanimously voted to ratify a six-year contract with annual wage increases Tuesday afternoon, according to an email ...
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Mayor Brett Smiley discusses Brown payments, housing, public safety at campus talk
By Sam Levine | April 18Smiley said that the push to increase revenue from tax-exempt institutions has been a “major issue” for his administration.
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Brown’s highest governing body, by the numbers
By Neil Mehta and Charlie Clynes | April 18Using publicly available information, The Herald compiled a profile of the Corporation.
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Breaking down gender diversity in student government
By Kathy Wang | April 18To delve into the current and past gender breakdowns of student government at Brown, The Herald examined past coverage and emails from current and former Student Government Association leadership and talked to members of all three SGA branches.
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‘Division of Athletics and Recreation Strategic Plan’ seeks to support student growth, athletic involvement
By Sofia Barnett and Linus Lawrence | April 18On March 10, Brown Athletics published a strategic plan identifying five strategic priorities.
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IPCC releases AR6 Synthesis report, reiterates urgency of climate change crisis
By Lynn Nguyen | April 17The Herald spoke to Brown faculty members who contributed to the AR6 report to understand the key takeaways of the synthesis.
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RISD, striking workers reach tentative agreement for contract
By Ashley Cai | April 17The Rhode Island School of Design and the Teamsters Local 251 union representing the school’s 62 custodians, groundskeepers and movers reached a tentative agreement on a six-year contract Monday afternoon, according ...
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President Christina Paxson P’19 P’MD’20 recognized by TIAA Institute for excellent leadership in higher education
By Sofia Barnett | April 17President Christina Paxson P’19 P’MD’20 received the 2023 Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America Institute Theodore M. Hesburgh Award for Leadership Excellence in Washington, D.C.
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‘Serving a Plate Back Home’ exhibition spotlights local restaurant owners
By Sofia Barnett | April 17Through photos of traditional meals and interview recordings, the exhibition shows how food encapsulates cultural heritage.
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Brown buys $2.5 million house to serve as new provost’s residence
By Julia Vaz | April 17The University has purchased The Joseph Cooke House at 125 Hope Street.
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Higher Ed roundup: Harvard faces backlash after controversial donation
By Jacob Smollen and Sam Levine | April 17Survivors detailed experiences with Title IX policies at Princeton, and faculty at Rutgers University went on strike.
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Native American Heritage Series, Natives at Brown host 20th annual Spring Thaw Powwow
By Indigo Mudbhary | April 16The 20th annual Spring Thaw Powwow featured dance performances, food and more.
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‘Experimental, fluid and exciting’: Edie B. Fine ’25 explores gender, sexuality through performance
By Dana Richie | April 16Edie B. Fine '25 co-directs the Poler Bears and leads Burlesque at Brown Et Cetera.
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Students compete at Mahjong Club spring tournament
By Kelvin Jiang | April 1636 students competed for a grand prize of $75.
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State House roundup: current legislation in the Rhode Island General Assembly
By Rhea Rasquinha and Linus Lawrence | April 14Active legislation in the Rhode Island General Assembly includes shoreline access, changes to LEOBoR and revised policies to increase prescription drug affordability.
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‘No race-neutral alternatives’: faculty discuss upcoming affirmative action SCOTUS decision
By Ryan Doherty | April 14Sheridan Center roundtable discussed legacy admission and the legal history of affirmative action.
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Proposed long-term mixed-use project combines I-195 parcels, Brown property
By Rhea Rasquinha | April 13CV Properties proposed a project to include initial residential building and two future mixed-use developments.
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‘A built-in best friend’: Siblings at Brown describe admissions processes
By Owen Dahlkamp | April 13Sibling pairs discussed their experiences applying to and living at the University.
