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Faculty vote to establish Data Science Institute
By Sofia Barnett | February 7The new institute will be established July 1.
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‘Even from afar, I can feel the loss’: Brown community members react to earthquake in Turkey, Syria
By Sofia Barnett | February 6On Monday, Feb. 6, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake devastated Turkey and Syria. More than 7,000 people have been reported dead, with thousands more left injured. Thousands of buildings have collapsed, leaving countless residents trapped under rubble and debris. Brown community members reflected on the ...
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Brook Street dorms, Lindemann Performing Arts Center set for fall 2023 completion
By Rhea Rasquinha | February 6Lindemann has been under construction since 2019.
Metro
14 swoon-worthy activities for Valentine’s Day
By Rhea Rasquinha | February 6On Feb. 14, celebrate the holiday with ice skating, art and donuts.
Science & Research
‘The biggest threat facing humanity’: School of Public Health experts discuss climate, health intersections
By Mira White | February 6The School of Public Health hosts the first in a series of seminars titled Climate & Health.
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‘Resolution does not come with labels’: Community members discuss efficacy of Race, Power and Privilege designation
By Bishakha Oli | February 6The University community reflects on the first year of the Race, Power and Privilege designation.
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University revises Brown Semester Internship Program
By Jennifer Shim | February 5The internship program will now only last the length of a semester and will be offered in both spring and fall.
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Here’s what you need to know about the UCS recall election
By Kathy Wang | February 5Christopher Vanderpool ’24, author of the recall petition, criticizes recall election procedures implemented by UCS.
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It’s ‘over the top’: Students react to UCS president recall election
By Indigo Mudbhary | February 5Students describe their mixed reactions to the recent UCS petition to recall current President Ricky Zhong ’23.
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‘A force of nature’: Meenakshi Narain celebrated as renowned physicist, champion for diversity in STEM
By Neil Mehta | February 5Meenakshi Narain, who passed away Jan. 1, is remembered by students, colleagues and family as a renowned physicist and tireless advocate for diversity in STEM.
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GSC approves new budget, allocates money for food insecurity
By Katie Jain | February 5The budget, which has significantly increased since last spring, will include funding for food-insecure graduate students.
Metro
‘A classic staple’: employees, neighbors commemorate Wayland Bakery following closure
By Lynn Nguyen | February 3Many members of the community were surprised by the closing of this local institution, but are hopeful its new location will maintain the original bakery’s authenticity.
Metro
Justice40 Initiative funds climate justice in Rhode Island
By Julia Vaz | February 3President Biden's Justice40 Initiative provides funds for local organizations in an attempt to aid communities disproportionately impacted by climate change.
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TALO vote on unionization to be held March 2
By Sam Levine | February 2TALO and the University agreed that all undergraduate, meta and head computer science teaching assistants who worked during the fall 2022 semester or are currently working during the spring 2023 semester are eligible to vote in the election. If the majority vote yes, the CS TAs will be represented ...
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Following Wayland break-in, DPS increases security measures
By Chinmayi Rajaram | February 2Some students’ perception of safety in Wayland Hall has decreased since an intruder was found in the building, but DPS has made efforts to ensure resident security.
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Brown Barsaat offers fusion music, tight-knit community
By Swaraj Agarwal | February 2Barsaat, Brown’s South Asian fusion a cappella group, cultivates the diverse skills and backgrounds of its members for musical performances.
Metro
McKee budget takes advantage of potential surplus, offers tax cuts for Rhode Islanders
By Yael Sarig | February 2Gov. Dan McKee's proposed budget has been criticized by some for failing to address structural issues in the state economy.
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‘Just trying to be flexible right now’: Overcrowding strains Nelson
By Elizabeth Hirschfeld | February 2Following new equipment updates at the beginning of the semester, the Nelson Fitness Center started using a live occupancy tracker to track the record number of students using the facility.
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A process of ‘self-discovery’: Deconstructing summer internships
By Sofia Barnett | February 1Students feel increasing pressure to apply for summer internships as spring semester starts.
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Lunar New Year brings tradition, community to campus
By Max Robinson | February 1As the spring semester begins, students and student groups across campus are celebrating the 2023 Lunar New Year, which marks the first new moon of 2023. Celebrations began Jan. 21 in the U.S. and Jan. 22 in Asia; in China, the holiday will end Feb. 6. Lunar New Year traditions trace back ...
