Two individuals in red jackets lay white flowers down at the Van Wickle Gates memorial.

The memorial service was held in Sayles Hall on Saturday.

‘It wasn’t about closure, but about presence’: Students, faculty, community members gather to remember Ella Cook and Mukhammad Aziz Umurzokov

By Lucia Santiago and Miriam Davison | February 9 | University News

The memorial service was held in Sayles Hall on Saturday.

The performance featured guest stars Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin.

Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance equal parts political statement, dance party

By Talia LeVine | February 9 | Arts & Culture

The performance featured guest stars Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin.

City councilors and residents have raised questions over the DPW’s storm response plan.

Providence still plowing after major snowstorm two weeks ago

By Ava Rahman | February 9 | Metro

City councilors and residents have raised questions over the DPW’s storm response plan.

Meet the newest transfers on College Hill

By Maia Green | February 9 | University News

The Herald spoke with three undergraduate transfers about their expectations and aspirations for their upcoming journeys at Brown.

80% of the population is estimated to carry this herpesvirus. Here’s how these nonclassical immune cells might fight it.

By Amrita Rajpal | February 9 | Science & Research

An illustration shows a blue CD8+ T cell with a red cape and shield fighting off virus-infected cells.

A Brossay Lab study reveals how nonclassical CD8+ T cells can be activated by molecules that go undetected by classical CD8+ cells to fight cytomegalovirus.

Opinions

Letter: Response to Dec. 13 mass shooting

By Mia Tretta | February 9

To The Editor:

Vishwakarma ’29: Unlock the ‘hidden curriculum’ with Today@Brown

By Arya Vishwakarma | February 9

It’s no secret that Brown students arrive on campus with different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. With 60% of the student body coming from families in the top 10% of incomes, the student body is undeniably divided. One of the most important factors in a student’s transition to Brown is ...

Editorial: Brown’s workforce development grants are an opportunity to invest in the future of R.I. education

By Editorial Page Board | February 6

Last week, Brown announced the distribution of the first $3 million of the $50 million in workforce development grants the University agreed to pay in its July agreement with the federal government. $1.5 million of the initial grants will go toward the Community College of Rhode Island to increase the ...

The Philosophy Concentrator with Avery Kaak ’29: Are international students obligated to protest?

By Avery Kaak | February 6

This is the first installment of “The Philosophy Concentrator” — a series where Avery Kaak ’29 responds to the Brown community’s ethical dilemmas. Please submit your queries here.

Aizenberg ’26: Call your grandparents

By Benjamin Aizenberg | February 5

Calling your grandparents is beneficial for both you and them.

University News

A market share photo shows potatoes, apples and carrots atop a table in Hillel.

Brown Market Shares Program reaches 20 years of feeding the Brown community

By Marion Poirot | February 9

The BMSP is a recognized food hub by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

An illustration of a person surrounded by white, cartoon-illustrated eyes.

‘Everyone is so talented’: How Brown students, faculty navigate imposter syndrome

By Suhani Garg and Angel Lopez | February 6

The Herald spoke to members of the Brown community about finding their place on College Hill.

Photo of a group of protestors walk down a hill, following a Providence Police Department vehicle.

Brown Rise Up shifts focus to anti-ICE activism

By Zarina Hamilton and Marat Basaria | February 6

The Herald spoke to members of the group about their recent activism efforts.

Guaranteed scholarship may increase rural, low-income students’ applications to selective colleges, Johns Hopkins professor says at talk

By Ali Schapiro | February 5

Professor Stefanie DeLuca’s research focused on the impacts of a University of Michigan scholarship.

VP for Diversity and Inclusion Matthew Guterl discusses student responses to Dec. 13 at GSC meeting

By Ian Ritter and Noa Saviano | February 5

Administrators were struck by students’ adoption of the phrase “Ever True” following the shooting.

Arts & Culture

A photo shows Joel Edgerton as Robert Grainier, a bearded logger framed in the center of train tracks surrounded by trees.

‘Train Dreams’ is a simple yet visually triumphant portrait of love and labor in the early 20th century

By Rebecca Goodman | February 8

The film is an adaptation of the eponymous novella by Denis Johnson.

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From tacky soundbites to soothing melodies, three girl groups’ singles set this year’s pop scene

By Kendra Eastep | February 6

Girl groups across the globe set the tone for another year of pop music with new singles.

Metro

A close-up illustration of an R.I. license plate on a blue car shows a hand using an eraser to erase Mr. Potato Head.

Proposed bill would end sale of Mr. Potato Head license plates ahead of Hasbro move

By Laila Posner | February 8

The plates help fund the R.I. Community Food Bank.

Community raises $33,000 for R.I. support organization in honor of ‘Reddit John’

By Ava Stryker-Robbins and Talia Egnal | February 6

Community members work to draw attention to fundraiser in honor of ‘Reddit John’, who helped police identify suspect in Dec. 13 shooting.

How new legislation is helping R.I. fight off invasive green crabs

By Heshma Hussain | February 6

New $10 licenses aim to make harvesting more accessible.

Vegan food hall Plant City’s Providence location to close Feb. 8

By Pavani Durbhakula | February 5

Plant City’s Providence location is set to close this Sunday after six years in business. The vegan food hall announced its closure on Jan. 26, citing a reduction in customers over the past two years. Plant City’s other locations in Barrington and Warwick will remain open.

Sports

Khimari Manns ’29 wrestling a Princeton opponent.

Science & Research

Photo of four professors sitting at a long table in a line during a panel.

War erodes democracy, researchers say at Watson's Costs of War panel

By Elizabeth Rosenbaum | February 6

Three researchers discussed the social, political and economic implications of war.

Cartoon illustration of a shea fruit with arms and legs, with colored circles in the background.

More than a moisturizer: Shea butter can remove toxic chemicals from water, Brown researchers find

By Nishita Malhan | February 6

Shea-derived surfactants can effectively and safely remove toxic chemicals from water.