Opinions

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Criticism of UCS committee selection flawed

April 25, 2013 1 comment

To the Editor: Daniel Moraff’s ’14 accusation that the Undergraduate Council of Students appointed “people in the social circles of student government kids” is a gross mischaracterization (“The bogus strategic planning process,” April 24). The provost approached UCS and asked us to suggest students to appoint within five days. So [...]

Letters to the Editor

Letter: U. must move to divest from coal companies

April 25, 2013 0 comments

If people are willing to take the idea of conscious investing seriously based on religious reasons, then why not on environmental grounds?

Letters to the Editor

Letter: The term ‘victim’ contributes to stigmas

April 25, 2013 1 comment

To the Editor:   To protect my confidentiality due to my status as a female survivor of sexual assault, I wish to submit this anonymously. I read the article “Under the surface: Sexual assault at Brown” (April 22) this morning. Though I am pleased The Herald is bringing light to [...]

Letters to the Editor

Letter: U. must move to divest from coal companies

April 25, 2013 0 comments

To the Editor:   In response to the column written by Brown Divest Coal (“It’s time to vote yes on coal divestment,” April 18), the Socially Responsible Investment Fund would like to express its strong support for the cause in this crucial time, right before the Corporation makes a decisive [...]

Columns

Taking Sides: Is the name “Brown” racist?

April 25, 2013 11 comments

Husted ’13 and Tennis ’14 square off on whether the University’s name is socially or ethically problematic.

Columns

Fuerbacher ’14: Knowing my friend’s net worth doesn’t increase mine

April 24, 2013 2 comments

Ironically, heavy attention paid to another party’s finances is often cultivated by the outside observers rather than the personal possessors of wealth.

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Marathon suspect search used racial profiling

April 24, 2013 16 comments

To the Editor:   Today, for the first time, I am afraid because of the color of my skin. The Boston Marathon bombings and the zealous search for its perpetrators have made me realize that as much as the United States claims to be a progressive and all-inclusive nation, it [...]

Columns

Moraff ’14: The bogus strategic planning process

April 24, 2013 7 comments

There is virtually no value in a process that treats entire groups as nonpersons.

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Spring Weekend performers trivialize women

April 23, 2013 35 comments

The performances at this year’s Spring Weekend advanced the notion that women are primarily valuable as sexual objects.

Editorials

Editorial: Thank you for the music

April 23, 2013 1 comment

Amidst our enjoyment of Spring Weekend, we can sometimes appear out of touch with those who worked for us to experience a few days of carefree fun.