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Sandoval ’23, Spencer-Blume ’23, Sarmas ’24: Rhode Island needs to increase its financial aid for students from R.I.

By Amienne Spencer-Blume, Mina Sarmas and Carina Sandoval | April 14

Rhode Island must restore funding to the Rhode Island Promise 1.0 scholarship program for students at nonprofit institutions to its pre-pandemic level of $2 million. In March, Brown University’s Student Government Association — composed of the Class Coordinating Board, the Undergraduate Council ...

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Editors' Note: Welcome to A Day on College Hill

By 133rd Editorial Board | April 14

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Sender ’25: The future of Providence is in its hands

By Gabriel Sender | April 13

In his column, Gabe Sender ’25 argues that Providence is well-poised to thrive amid the shift to remote work, so long as it capitalizes on its advantages.

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Letter: Staying in touch and giving back with Pembroke peers

By Sally Kusnitz Horn | April 13

To the Editor:

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Aizenberg '26: Brown students need political exposure therapy

By Benjamin Aizenberg | April 12

Think of the four words or phrases that you feel are most relevant to the current political situation in the U.S. — mine are “Biden,” “Trump,” “gun control” and “abortion.” Check how frequently these terms appear in the headlines of a popular newspaper's opinion section, then ...

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Letter: Athletics are another important legacy of Pembroke

By Peter Mackie | April 12

The April 9 article, “‘End of an era’: Exploring the legacy of Pembroke College” omitted one important Pembroke cohort — student-athletes. As a result of the merger of Pembroke College and Brown University, intercollegiate athletics moved from oversight of the Pembroke physical education ...

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Fang ’26: With college SNAP benefits ending, campuses should do more to address food insecurity

By Juliet Fang | April 11

In her column, Juliet Fang ’26 argues that food insecurity is a key issue among college students that universities need to consider now more than ever.

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Gupta ’25: Hook-up culture has its benefits — but we need to be more clear about what ‘hooking up’ actually is

By Anusha Gupta | April 10

In her column, Anusha Gupta ’25 writes that students should not feel pressured to participate in college hook-up culture — and if they do want to partake, they should be specific about what they think a hook-up is.

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Editorial: We must thoroughly reject Islamophobia on campus

By Editorial Page Board | April 9

Last Tuesday, the Providence Police Department received a call threatening to bomb the University’s Muslim Student Center, inciting fear and forcing students in the center to relocate and rearrange scheduled prayers. The threat came during Ramadan, a sacred month in Islam and a time when Muslim students, ...

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Wellisch ’26: How Bad Bunny is paving the way for authenticity in pop culture

By Yael Wellisch | April 7

In her column, Yael Wellisch ’26 argues that Bad Bunny’s success is evidence that the world is ready to embrace pop stars who do not conform to social norms.

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Slusarewicz ’23: Empathy doesn’t mean what we think it means

By Megan Slusarewicz | April 4

One of the six values that Brown's Division of Campus Life lists on its website is “empathy.” The University specifies empathy to mean, “We create a culture of care for our students and colleagues by seeking to understand their perspectives, needs and experiences and acting with generosity ...

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Malherbe ‘26: Why aren’t we all talking about the Punjab crackdown?

By Paulie Malherbe | April 3

In their column, Paulie Malherbe ’26 argues that students at Brown should learn about and advocate for the rights of Sikhs facing oppression in Punjab.

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To embrace its commitment to student wellness, Brown must expand its recreational facilities

By Editorial Page Board | April 2

In their editorial, the editorial page board argues that Brown should expand its limited recreational facilities to realize its goal of supporting student wellness.

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Sender ’25: Effective activism requires combating consumerism

By Gabriel Sender | March 24

Brown has a long and proud tradition of student activist movements leading to notable achievements. One movement, opposed by top University administrators, led to the institution of the New Curriculum, coinciding with University President Ray Heffner’s resignation. In 1975, students in the Third World ...

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Gupta ’25: What to do when your partner wants to have sex — and you don’t

By Anusha Gupta | March 23

In the bubble of college, relationships may seem easy or uncomplicated. What is difficult about two young people falling in love? Turns out, a myriad of issues can arise. I received a question through my virtual anonymous questions form that piqued my interest: How do you address a difference in sex ...

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Brand ’26, Lew ’26, Larkin ’26: Brown is failing to support the Providence community. Students can change that

By Garrett Brand, Henry Lew and Christelyn Larkin | March 23

As first-years, we had no idea what it really meant when we stepped through the Van Wickle Gates and, finally, into Brown for the first time. For so long, getting here had been the mission that defined our lives. We all came from unique backgrounds, but one unifying goal tied us all together: making ...

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Singh ’24: Nikki Haley's attempt to transcend race is a major setback for Indian Americans in politics

By Salonee Singh | March 23

In her op-ed, Salonee Singh ’24 argues that Nikki Haley’s attempt to transcend race in her bid for the presidency may ultimately set back Indian Americans’ standing in politics.

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Rahman ’26: Brown can better support students receiving financial aid by eliminating the student contribution

By Tasawwar Rahman | March 23

In his column, Tasawwar Rahman ’26 argues that Brown should do more to support students on financial aid by removing the student contribution requirements.

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Simon ’25: What the past of Pembroke College can teach us about gender and community on campus today

By Alissa Simon | March 21

In her column, Alissa Simon ’25 argues that gender-based communities on campus remain valuable even in a modern, coeducational environment.

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Aizenberg ’26: Students should prioritize learning for the sake of knowledge by taking every class S/NC.

By Benjamin Aizenberg | March 20

For many college students, midterm season comes with a frightening moment of realization: A test is coming up for a class they’ve barely attended, let alone paid attention to. In many cases, students resolve to spend days cramming as a solution — stressing over every minute detail on tedious lecture ...