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Badami '11: The debate about the Corporation is repetitive and dull

Please, dear reader, don't turn the page.

Najera GS: When we corrupt ourselves

Over 70 years ago, the great educator Robert Hutchins warned a graduating class about corruption. "I am not worried about your economic future," he told them. "I am worried about your morals…Time will corrupt you. Your friends, your wives or husbands, your business or professional associates ...

Editorial: 'Trafficking in stereotype'

National newspapers have been giving Brown a few backhanded compliments these past few weeks. The Associated Press released an article Feb. 5, later printed by the Washington Post and other national outlets, on the new Group Independent Study Project this semester called "Modern Conservatism in America." ...

Nicholson '12.5: Modern love, revisited

Valentine's Day was yesterday. You, reader, are probably aware, as you spent the time either whining about it with friends or dressed in a cheeky outfit in the presence of your loved one. While we may be too affected to dress up for Saint Patrick's Day and too ungrateful to remember Mother's Day, it ...

Editorial: Thought, yes, delay, no

Governor Lincoln Chafee '75 P'14 elicited concern from charter school supporters when he announced last month that he would take a "thoughtful pause" before expanding the state's charter schools. The governor made waves again earlier this month when he shook up the state's Board of Regents, which helps ...

Waite '11: Settling Catan, winning the future

Letter: Requisites no reason to reject ROTC

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Trupin '13: A Call for Consumer Activism

This February, as you head to the bookstore in search of a wardrobe that matches your school spirit, something will be a little different. A few of the Brown-emblazoned items will not be your typical Under Armour or Champion brand wear. You may see a hoodie or a tee that says "Alta Gracia" on the label. ...

Morris '88: Don't Ask, Don't ROTC: Why it's still a bad idea

Over winter break, Congress finally eliminated the discriminatory doctrine of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." We should be proud that one more vestige of legal discrimination has finally fallen away. Over many years, opponents of the Reserve Officers' Training Corps have asserted that the University should ...

Humility, longevity, greatness: Ray Allen's biggest three-pointer

Now, hold on! Before you flip the page on the Boston sports fan writing about his own player, hear me out. This column is all about Ray Allen, one of the most likable guys in the history of basketball. Ray Allen, who broke Reggie Miller's all-time three-point record last night. Where Reggie was full ...

Letter: An eye towards the future

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Wicken GS: (Some Of) The British Are (Sort of) (Still) Coming!

During the break, dear reader, I chanced across an astonishing car commercial. You might have seen it. The one where the Dodge Challenger defeats the Redcoats, heralding the dawn of a new nation that gets "two things right: cars and freedom." "Auto-industry bailout!" I spluttered. "PATRIOT Act!" Before ...

Letter: After fire, new sailing facility badly needed

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Editorial: The trouble with the double degree

As seniors settle into their last semester, many are double-checking their requirements to make sure that, come May, they will graduate with a bachelor's degree in hand. While some expect to receive degrees from multiple departments, a small contingent will earn both a bachelor's and a master's degree ...

Johnson '11: Walk a mile in my waterproof boots

It starts with a sinking feeling in your chest that moves all the way up to your throat. You're not sure whether to cry out in despair or to stoically weather the embarrassment. After a few seconds, a chilling throb of pain seizes your foot, making it seem to weigh six tons. What is drowned beneath ...

Villegas GS: No discipline of the body: OMAC schedule fails recreational users

I would like to express my displeasure towards how the Olney-Margolies Athletic Center's schedule is relayed to recreational users. The OMAC administration must make a publicly accessible and regularly updated schedule for the Brown community at large.

Letter: Alum questions ROTC's academic fitness

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Editorial: Step up for equality

Since its founding nearly 250 years ago, Brown has had a close relationship with Rhode Island, a unique affinity that transcends the happenstance of geography. Together, the University and the state have led the fight together for principles of universal rights and justice, often long before others ...

Letter: Individuals' health should concern society

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Rosenbloom '13: ROTC and the tyranny of the masses

Democracy and freedom are often assumed to be codependent. In truth, these two concepts are often in direct conflict. In many cases, majorities vote to rob minorities of freedom. This despotism of the masses can be seen throughout the world. It can also be seen right here at Brown.