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Rhode Island legalizes same-sex marriage
Gov. Lincoln Chafee ’75 P’14 signed the historic legislation at a State House ceremony yesterday.
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Family, friends remember Tripathi
Those who knew the former undergraduate paid tribute in a memorial service Saturday.
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Todd Harris ’14.5 to lead Undergraduate Council of Students
Harris beat Afia Kwakwa ’14 in a run-off, receiving 54 percent of the vote.
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Body found Tuesday confirmed to be Tripathi’s
The cause of death is still unknown and is pending further study.
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Victims navigate aftermath of sexual assault
This article is part of the series Silent ViolenceThis story, the final in a four-part series, investigates the psychological, social and academic ramifications victims face in the wake of sexual assault.
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Suspect arrested for assaulting undergrad
The student, who is in critical condition, received “severe head injuries” after an encounter at Thayer and George.
U. yield rate hits 15-year high
The 60 percent rate will likely mean few waitlist acceptances.
Joseph Dowling named chief investment officer
Dowling will focus on protecting and increasing the University’s endowment amidst the economy’s low interest rates.

Brown Daily Herald to host first student-organized commencement forum
The Brown Daily Herald will host a commencement forum entitled “The Digital Future of News Media” May 25 at 12:30 p.m. in List 120.
Taking Sides: Is the name "Brown" racist?
Husted ’13 and Tennis ’14 square off on whether the University’s name is socially or ethically problematic.
Fuerbacher '14: Knowing my friend’s net worth doesn’t increase mine
Ironically, heavy attention paid to another party’s finances is often cultivated by the outside observers rather than the personal possessors of wealth.
Moraff '14: The bogus strategic planning process
There is virtually no value in a process that treats entire groups as nonpersons.
UNIVERSITY NEWS »
- Suspect arrested for assaulting undergrad
May 13, 2013 | 5 comments - Dardashti picked to fill rabbi slot
May 10, 2013 | 0 comments - U. yield rate hits 15-year high
May 9, 2013 | 2 comments - Epidemiology professor named vice president for research
May 8, 2013 | 0 comments - Joseph Dowling named chief investment officer
May 2, 2013 | 0 comments
SPORTS »
- Track: Bears compete at Princeton, Baylor invitationals
April 23, 2013 | 0 comments - Men’s lacrosse beats Friars, falls to Big Red
April 22, 2013 | 0 comments - Women’s lacrosse team falters in final minutes after matching the Quakers’ score
April 22, 2013 | 0 comments - Women’s water polo squad takes second at division championship
April 16, 2013 | 0 comments - Sabermetrics: Fielding percentage and errors don’t tell whole story
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ARTS & CULTURE »
- Azz everywhere: An exclusive Q&A with Big Freedia
April 21, 2013 | 0 comments - BCA poll results reveal rock as most popular genre
April 18, 2013 | 8 comments - Exclusive: Q&A with horror director Wes Craven
April 16, 2013 | 0 comments - Exclusive: Q&A with ‘Black Swan’ screenwriter Mark Heyman ’02
April 15, 2013 | 0 comments - Film fest unites industry professionals, students
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FEATURES »
- U. to erect new statue by Fitness Center
April 25, 2013 | 2 comments - Controversial speakers continue to spur engaging U. discussion
April 24, 2013 | 0 comments - Mehta ’13 spearheads program to combat anemia in India
April 24, 2013 | 1 comment - Reflecting on a campus on fire with activism in the ’60s, ’70s
April 23, 2013 | 1 comment - Alum inspires community through fitness, family
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CITY & STATE »
- As senators debate, activists protest, react
April 25, 2013 | 0 comments - Providence looks to redevelop Kennedy Plaza
April 25, 2013 | 1 comment - Panel encourages Latino leadership
April 25, 2013 | 0 comments - R.I. Foundation awards two innovation fellowships
April 25, 2013 | 0 comments - R.I. Senate approves same-sex marriage
April 25, 2013 | 3 comments
SCIENCE & RESEARCH »
- U. researchers extend life of pancreatic cells
April 24, 2013 | 1 comment - Science & Research Roundup: April 24, 2013
April 24, 2013 | 0 comments - Former U.S. Surgeon General talks public health
April 22, 2013 | 0 comments - Student explores Tunisian revolution through stories
April 18, 2013 | 0 comments - Over one in five seniors prescribed risky medication, study finds
April 17, 2013 | 0 comments
Rhode Island legalizes same-sex marriage
Family, friends remember Tripathi
Todd Harris ’14.5 to lead Undergraduate Council of Students
Body found Tuesday confirmed to be Tripathi’s
Victims navigate aftermath of sexual assault









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