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Aizenberg 鈥�26: Why Trump and Biden could both lose

By Benjamin Aizenberg | April 26

Our columnist argues that the upcoming presidential election in November is the best opportunity for a third-party candidate to win since 1992.

Bibee: The humanitarian situation in Ukraine requires our continued support

By Justin Bibee | April 26

The ongoing war in Ukraine, as all violent conflicts, has resulted in profound suffering. The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights confirmed a staggering toll of 29,731 civilian casualties in Ukraine between Feb. 24, 2022, and Jan. 21, 2024. Among these, 10,287 civilians lost ...

Hudes 鈥�27: Untying a political knot: My reflection as a liberal Jew on a discussion with Peter Beinart

By Paul Hudes | April 25

As protests erupt and discourse on Israel-Palestine once again takes center stage, it seems as though there are many more questions than correct answers. Last week, I attended a discussion hosted by the Office of the Chaplains and Religious Life with American journalist Peter Beinart 鈥� who's written ...

Newgarden 鈥�25: An opportunity to break the gridlock on divestment

By Daniel Newgarden | April 25

After a monthslong campaign featuring a hunger strike, two sit-ins and numerous op-eds, the issue of divestment from companies supporting the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territory will finally be formally considered by a committee of faculty, staff, students, alumni and administrators for the ...

Valdes 鈥�27: Behind Brown 鈥� Rose Silveira

By Camila Valdes | April 24

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

Sandhu 鈥�25: 鈥業鈥檓 just a girl,鈥� 鈥榊ou鈥檙e just a man鈥� 鈥� What鈥檚 happened to accountability?

By Meher Sandhu | April 23

鈥淚鈥檓 also just a girl, standing in front of a boy, asking him to love her.鈥�

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Letter: Response to the recent Spring Weekend editorial

By Danny Greenberg | April 22

To the Editor:

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Artis 鈥�22: Brown鈥檚 reported Fortress investment is grossly misaligned with its sustainability goals

By Zanagee Artis | April 22

In a recently published article by Bloomberg, Brown University鈥檚 Investment Office is reportedly in advanced talks to 鈥渋nvest in Fortress Investment Group alongside Mubadala Investment Co. as part of the Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund鈥檚 acquisition of a majority stake in the alternative asset ...

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Piekarz '24: It鈥檚 Time to Reform the Brown Concert Agency

By Ben Piekarz | April 19

Spring Weekend is supposed to be a time of celebration for all students, a grand finale to Brown鈥檚 academic year. Historically, the Brown Concert Agency, tasked with organizing the Main Green Festival in late April, has courted artists such as Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, U2, Kendrick Lamar and Young ...

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Editorial: It鈥檚 time for Brown to reform its faculty advising

By Editorial Page Board | April 19

As pre-registration comes to an end, many of us are reminded of the inadequacy of Brown鈥檚 faculty advising system. Whether you were met with a deafening silence from your advisor or a last-minute registration pin number, it is during this time of year when Brown鈥檚 lack of support becomes more apparent. ...

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Gurj茫o 鈥�26: Brown鈥檚 physical spaces must accommodate leisure

By Maria Claudia Gurj茫o Bonaparte | April 19

Recently, I had a thought-provoking conversation with a recent Brown graduate working in economic consulting. Despite her demanding schedule that occasionally pushes into even later hours during busy weeks, she shared a surprising revelation: she feels better rested now than during her time at Brown. ...

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O'Riordan 鈥�27: Caitlin Clark can鈥檛 change women鈥檚 sports alone

By Mary O鈥橰iordan | April 16

Caitlin Clark鈥檚 meteoric rise to fame has captivated even those who typically avoid sports like the plague. The 22-year-old point guard for the University of Iowa became a household name leading up to the 2023 Women鈥檚 NCAA National Championship Game against the LSU Tigers which doubled viewership ...

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Solomon 鈥�26: Spring Weekend must bring Brown together

By Daniel Solomon | April 15

I think I speak on behalf of many Brown students when I share my dismay and frustration with how the Brown Concert Agency decided to conduct this year鈥檚 Spring Weekend.

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Editorial: In order to appreciate Spring Weekend, we need to get on the same page

By Editorial Page Board | April 15

Springtime at Brown is marked by a few key images: the emergence of the first daffodils, the clusters of tour groups moving across campus and, of course, the University鈥檚 annual Spring Weekend. While normally a cause for excitement and celebration, this year鈥檚 lineup generated intense controversy. ...

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Grossman 鈥�24: President Paxson, would you have divested from South Africa?

By Eli Grossman | April 12

Brown faces an identity crisis.

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Rahman '26: Our 鈥榩ublish-or-perish鈥� culture is breaking the academy

By Tasawwar Rahman | April 12

Publish or perish!

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Letter: Response to 'Mayor Smiley pushes for noise camera installation in Providence'

By John Wilner | April 11

To the Editor:

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Aizenberg 鈥�26: No, the eclipse was not going to blind you

By Benjamin Aizenberg | April 11

The solar eclipse earlier this week sparked widespread wonder and amazement. The Main Green was filled with hundreds of students excited to view the first total American solar eclipse since 2017. This awe, however, was accompanied by serious warnings to not look at the sun during the eclipse without ...

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Garo 鈥�24: You may be misunderstanding the point of divestment

By Isabella Garo | April 8

Divestment is not a new topic to many American colleges and universities. It first disrupted American campuses in the 1970s and 80s as students protested companies involved in South Africa鈥檚 apartheid regime. Many of today鈥檚 students likely recognize the current fossil fuel divestment movement, ...

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Sandhu 鈥�25: Diversity, equity and inclusion in the classroom starts with names

By Meher Sandhu | April 8

Growing up with a name that is not easy for everyone to pronounce, I struggled to feel recognized and included in classrooms where teachers did not learn my name. In the past, I had grown accustomed to mispronunciations of my name, undermining my sense of identity in class. Because of this, I know that ...