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Here are the candidates running for UCS
By Lily Starrs | March 13Three candidates for president, two candidates for vice president discussed their platforms.
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Here are the candidates running for UFB
By Indigo Mudbhary | March 13Issues include diversity on Undergraduate Finance Board, equitable funding.
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Sarah Doyle Center kicks off 2023 Women’s History Series
By Chloe Fatsis | March 13Sarah Doyle center hosts a series of events in celebration of Women’s History Month.
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After six years, Fane Tower project will not proceed
By Rhea Rasquinha | March 12Fane Tower will not be constructed following litigation delays and community pushback.
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Rhode Island legislators introduce bill expanding, clarifying public records access
By Julianna Chang | March 12Bill responds to constituent concerns about police accountability.
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‘Truth or Dare?’: TEDxBrownU conference spotlights open-mindedness, introspection
By Anisha Kumar | March 12TEDxBrownU's eighth annual conference Sunday evening gave speakers opportunity to explore talk's theme of “Truth or Dare?”
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Brown extends test-optional policy for 2023-24 admissions cycle
By Haley Sandlow and Owen Dahlkamp | March 10For the fourth year in a row, the University will employ a test-optional policy for applicants, extending the policy for students applying to the class of 2028, according to a Friday announcement from the Office of College Admission.
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Brown pre-college programs to provide full scholarships to admitted PPSD students
By Stella Chen | March 10The University expands financial aid program to promote equity and increase enrollment of PPSD students.
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Brown students sue Ivy League over athletic scholarship policy
By Julia Vaz | March 9A class action lawsuit filed Tuesday by current and former Brown basketball players Grace Kirk ’24 and Tamengang Choh ’21 MPA’22 alleges that Ivy League schools violate antitrust laws by denying student athletes athletic scholarships and compensation for their services.
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Students challenge Brown’s legacy admissions, application requirements at Main Green rally
By Neil Mehta | March 9On March 9, 110 students protested the repeal of affirmative action and called for the end of legacy admissions.
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Justin Bolsen ’26 wins Jeopardy! reunion tournament, claims $100,000
By Sofia Barnett | March 9On Thursday night, Justin Bolsen '26 emerged victorious from Jeopardy! High School Reunion Tournament, winning the $100,000 grand prize and a spot in the tournament of ...
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President Christina Paxson elected to American Council on Education board of directors
By Katie Jain | March 9Paxson will begin her three-year term on the board in April.
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R.I. representatives introduce ‘bottle bill’ for plastic-free waterways
By Mahin Ashfaq | March 9On Thursday, the Rhode Island Zero Waste Coalition advocated for a “bottle bill.”
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FDA advisors recommend approval of naloxone over-the-counter distribution
By Kelvin Jiang | March 8Rhode Island experts discuss the impact of the potential approval of naloxone for over-the-counter use.
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Yearbook cost reduced from $100 to $30
By Indigo Mudbhary | March 8With new funding, Liber Brunensis hopes to increase accessibility for those looking to purchase a yearbook.
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UCS passes resolution supporting fossil fuel dissociation campaign at town hall
By Indigo Mudbhary | March 8Sunrise Brown delivered a presentation at a UCS town hall Wednesday in which they overviewed their recent report on Brown’s relationship with the fossil fuel industry.
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‘Relying on each other, we can do even more’: City Council hosts event for International Women’s Day
By Avani Ghosh | March 8On March 8, the Providence City Council hosted an event featuring local women-owned businesses, poetry and a panel discussion on how the pandemic affected the mental health of women and teen girls.
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Campus sororities see uptick in recruitment for first time since pandemic
By Anisha Kumar | March 8The University sororities have concluded their rush process, with less than half of those registered for rush accepting bids.
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Fashion@Brown envisions more sustainable fashion industry
By Julia Vaz | March 8From renting out clothing to swapping pieces with other students, Fashion at Brown hopes to continue their partnerships in making clothing more sustainable and affordable.
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Paxson provides updates on grant, gift review process
By Owen Dahlkamp | March 8According to Paxson, the group’s first recommendation was to “amend the Openness In Research Policy” — which states the University’s commitment to freedom of research — to include a clause ensuring that the University’s grant and gift acceptance policies align.
