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Barth Wu ’26: Chew on This: Rise n' Shine

By Eleanor Barth Wu | December 9

SciLi stacks got you down? Tired of having to hear the breathy chortles of people whispering in the first floor of the Rock? When I find myself in one of these situations, I often ride my bike down the gloriously steep College Hill, beyond South Main Street to Rise ‘n Shine, a little coffee ...

Editors’ Note: A farewell to 2024 and our time at The Herald

By 134th Editorial Board | December 6

When senior year comes along, most students think of the first time they walked through the Van Wickle Gates. But, for us, a different entrance comes to mind — the door to our office at 88 Benevolent St.

Editors’ Note: Announcing The Herald’s 135th Editorial Board

By 134th Editorial Board | December 6

The Herald is proud to announce the members of our 135th Editorial Board, which will oversee the paper through its 134th year.

Ricks '27: The left must embrace Progressivism if it wants to save democracy

By Kendall Ricks | December 5

When Kamala Harris lost the presidential election in early November, many different theories emerged to explain why. The campaign was criticized for not doing enough to distance itself from the Biden administration, appeal to the working class or ease voters’ concerns about inflation. However, one ...

Rahman ’26: Brown has a liberal problem

By Tasawwar Rahman | December 2

On Nov. 6, I, like many of my classmates, woke up disappointed by the results of the U.S. election. As a lifelong liberal, I thought the choice was clear — a prosecutor over a felon. But I was not surprised that so many of my fellow Americans turned to Trump.

Guan ’27: Democrats should look to understand, not demonize

By Lucas Guan | November 25

As I write these words, I am certain many readers continue to feel anger, frustration and anxiety in the aftermath of the 2024 presidential election. I share many of these emotions. But I am equally concerned about this country’s intense polarization. We must do our part in the long process of reconciliation, ...

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Lair ’28: Higher education must rescue internet archivists

By CJ Lair | November 24

In his column, CJ Lair '28 argues that Brown should do more to support online archive projects.

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Sandhu ’25: Two households, two parties — what Romeo and Juliet can teach us about political division

By Meher Sandhu | November 22

We have all come across the “Romeo and Juliet” story countless times, in one form or another. Perhaps it was introduced to you by Leonardo DiCaprio’s dreamy film portrayal, the lyrics of Taylor Swift’s “Love Story” or best of all, Shakespeare’s original text. This fall, I saw the story ...

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Marcus ’26: A return to calm on campus

By Ben Marcus | November 22

In recent weeks, there has been a palpable shift on campus. Classes feel more collaborative, students have returned to relaxing on the Main Green and we’ve all been able to watch the leaves fall as autumn settles in. The atmosphere is more peaceful as the divisive protests that dominated campus for ...

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Aizenberg ’26: What a religious Israeli political party and a Nebraskan mechanic can teach the Democrats

By Benjamin Aizenberg | November 19

The 1999 Israeli elections sent shockwaves through the small nation’s political landscape. Though the well-established Likud party and One Israel coalition led the parliamentary vote count, the ultra-religious Shas party emerged as an unexpected challenger, finishing just one percent behind. Led by ...

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Davis ’27: Rural America isn't the enemy, moral superiority is

By Christian Davis | November 19

As election season draws to a close, another American tradition takes its place: scapegoating. The discourse surrounding rural voters has reached an all-time high across social media and, more worryingly, across campus. In an effort to place blame for the result of the presidential election, students ...

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Letter: Response to ‘US spent over $22 billion on Israel’s military operations in the past year, Watson study finds’

By Abby Doft, Frederick Horowitz and Justin Steinberg | November 19

To the Editor:

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Barth Wu ’26: Chew on This: Providence Noodle Bar

By Eleanor Barth Wu | November 19

Providence is known for its Italian mob-boss mayor Buddy Cianci, the Big Blue Bug off of I-95 and being a little eccentric. Providence is not known for its Asian food. There are, of course, exceptions. I recently ventured down College Hill to Providence Noodle Bar on Mathewson Street. Founded by two ...

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Angelino MPH’24: Taking a stand to protect freedom of the press

By Domenic Angelino | November 18

Freedom of expression, freedom of thought and the freedom to share information are at the core of what it means to be a member of the Brown community. These rights ensure our capacity to influence communities far beyond our own. Despite the importance of these freedoms, many of us take these rights ...

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Letter: Responding to ‘Fmr. US Rep. David Cicilline and six others join Brown Corporation’

By Peter Mackie | November 17

To the Editor:

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Woodilla ’27: Expanding Brown’s research and graduate programs helps us all

By Mike Woodilla | November 15

Many students choose Brown because of its Open Curriculum, small class sizes and brilliant faculty, all of which define Brown’s unique educational approach. Despite these strengths, the University’s research infrastructure and graduate program offerings remain underdeveloped, a shortcoming that ...

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Hudes ’27, Simon ’25, Wellisch ’26: After another Trump victory, a moment to regroup

By Paul Hudes, Yael Wellisch and Alissa Simon | November 13

In their column, Paul Hudes ’27, Alissa Simon ’25 and Yael Wellisch ’26 argue that disappointed Democrats at Brown should regroup and focus on local and state change.

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Carpenter ’26: The faculty must vote on Fossil Free Research

By Caitlyn Carpenter | November 12

In September 2011, faculty at the Brown School of Public Health decided that enough was enough: The manipulative tobacco industry would be banned from funding faculty research. For decades, Big Tobacco had backed biased research to support its deadly agenda, threatening academic integrity and creating ...

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Grossman ’24: Investment ethics committees were a proud Brown tradition. Paxson and Carey destroyed them.

By Eli Grossman | November 10

The Advisory Committee on Corporate Responsibility in Investment Policies and its successor committee, the Advisory Committee on University Resources Management, have historically represented Brown’s commitment to take responsibility for the moral implications of its investment policies. Unfortunately, ...

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Valdes ’27: Behind Brown — Rachel Fontes

By Camila Valdes | November 8

Behind Brown is a series of vignettes about staff members of the University.

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