Mina Sarmas ’24, current vice president of the Undergraduate Council of Students, was elected UCS president after receiving a majority of votes, the Student Government Association announced on the steps of the Stephen Robert ’26 Campus Center Wednesday night. Sarah Frank ’25 will serve as UCS ...

Mina Sarmas ’24 elected UCS president

By Indigo Mudbhary | March 22 | University News

The strike will last all day Thursday and will include picket line protests at five locations across ...

RISD facilities staff announce 24-hour strike over contract negotiations

By Ashley Cai | March 22 | University News

The strike will last all day Thursday and will include picket line protests at five locations across ...

The Rhode Island House Judiciary Committee recommended that the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act ...

EACA held for further study, but advocates remain hopeful for passage

By Yael Sarig | March 22 | Metro

The Rhode Island House Judiciary Committee recommended that the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act ...

Activists, lawmakers advocate for improved conditions in Providence landlord’s properties

By Samantha Chambers | March 22 | Metro

This activism is part of a larger push to combat the state’s housing crisis and tenant rights problem.

Newly elected R.I. Democratic Women’s Caucus leaders discuss goals for legislative session

By Sarah Ogundare | March 22 | Metro

The Caucus’ goals for the current session include growing membership and listening to Democratic women’s priorities.

Opinions

Singh ’24: Nikki Haley's attempt to transcend race is a major setback for Indian Americans in politics

By Salonee Singh | March 23

In her op-ed, Salonee Singh ’24 argues that Nikki Haley’s attempt to transcend race in her bid for the presidency may ultimately set back Indian Americans’ standing in politics.

Rahman ’26: Brown can better support students receiving financial aid by eliminating the student contribution

By Tasawwar Rahman | March 23

In his column, Tasawwar Rahman ’26 argues that Brown should do more to support students on financial aid by removing the student contribution requirements.

Simon ’25: What the past of Pembroke College can teach us about gender and community on campus today

By Alissa Simon | March 21

In her column, Alissa Simon ’25 argues that gender-based communities on campus remain valuable even in a modern, coeducational environment.

Aizenberg ’26: Students should prioritize learning for the sake of knowledge by taking every class S/NC.

By Benjamin Aizenberg | March 20

For many college students, midterm season comes with a frightening moment of realization: A test is coming up for a class they’ve barely attended, let alone paid attention to. In many cases, students resolve to spend days cramming as a solution — stressing over every minute detail on tedious lecture ...

Editorial: The Open Curriculum is about exploration. Why is Brown’s certificate program so limited?

By Editorial Page Board | March 20

This semester, the Brown Renewable Energy and Sustainability Society has been advocating for a certificate in sustainability to join similar programs in data fluency, engaged scholarship, entrepreneurship, intercultural competence and migration studies. We’re all for a sustainability certificate — ...

University News

Religious Studies professor discusses work of author Leslie Marmon Silko

By Sofia Barnett | March 23

Cladis researched and presented on the work of author Leslie Silko.

Brown Dining Services special events highlight student cultures, staff talent

By Max Robinson | March 22

These events mark the return of Dining Services initiatives held before the COVID-19 pandemic.

Women, non-binary faculty members discuss experiences in academia

By Sofia Barnett | March 22

Panelists shared their experiences navigating sexism, direct misogyny they’ve endured throughout their academic careers.

In Photos: Community members reflect on women that inspire them

By Dana Richie , Claire Diepenbrock and Kaiolena Tacazon | March 22

In honor of Women’s History Month, The Herald’s photography team spoke with female administrators, staff and students about a woman in their lives who inspires them.

Brown has largest acceptance rate gap between men, women in Ivy League

By Owen Dahlkamp | March 21

In the 2021-22 application cycle, 6.73% of male applicants were accepted to Brown, while only 4.06% of women were.

Arts & Culture

‘It’s really an art form’: Nora Cowett ’24, Phoebe Dragseth ’24 talk pursuing fashion at Brown

By Rya Vallabhaneni | March 21

Nora Cowett '24 and Phoebe Dragseth '24 talk combining art and academics in the fashion industry.

Italian film festival highlighting rare, restored films comes to Brown

By Ned Kennedy | March 20

Rare and restored films were showcased at the Granoff Center for the Creative Arts last weekend.

Metro

‘We support one another and that makes us stronger’: Women's Refugee Care fosters community

By Dana Richie | March 21

Women’s Refugee Care center of South Providence has become a source of critical assistance and community to area refugees.

‘An extraordinary woman’: The legacy of Christiana Carteaux Bannister

By Rhea Rasquinha | March 21

Christiana Bannister, prominent hair doctress, abolitionist and philanthropist, was an influential figure in the Providence community in the late 1800s.

‘They still have rights’: State lawmakers introduce bill limiting, regulating solitary confinement

By Julia Vaz | March 19

The reforms aim to minimize the amount of time incarcerated individuals can be placed in solitary confinement.

Rhode Island commercial fishers express concerns about Revolution Wind project

By Abby Donovan | March 17

Concerns about the wind farm include navigational hazards and harm to marine ecosystems.

Podcasts

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Sports

‘The heartbeat of this team’: Brittany Raphino ’23.5

By Lydell Dyer | March 22

Soccer star Brittany Raphino ’23.5 discusses her soccer success, finding community and friendship in her team.

‘One person to show what is possible’: Olivia Pichardo ’26

By Linus Lawrence | March 22

Olivia Pichardo ’26 made history Friday afternoon as the first woman to play in a Division I baseball game.

A coach with ‘great energy and insight’: Heather Marini

By Dennis Carey | March 21

Brown’s football quarterback coach Heather Marini discusses being first woman promoted to position coaching job in NCAA DI football.

‘One of the premier volleyball players in the Ivy League’: Beau Vanderlaan ’25

By Austin Xiang | March 21

Volleyball star Beau Vanderlaan ’25 discusses her athletic career, keeping her future open.

Softball wins Ivy League opener against Columbia, drops remainder of series

By Dennis Carey | March 20

Bruno was unable to continue its momentum from its Ivy League opener into the next two games against Columbia.

Science & Research

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Warren Alpert Medical School opens #WallsDoTalk exhibit

By Mira White | March 22

As part of its 50 Years of Medicine at Brown celebration, the Warren Alpert Medical School hosted the opening of the #WallsDoTalk exhibit.

‘Inspire the next generation of neuroscientists’: Brown to host Brain Fair this weekend

By Owen Dahlkamp | March 14

The event aims to raise awareness about brain research at Brown and in Rhode Island.

Multimedia

Mina Sarmas ’24 elected UCS president

RISD facilities staff announce 24-hour strike over contract negotiations

EACA held for further study, but advocates remain hopeful for passage

Activists, lawmakers advocate for improved conditions in Providence landlord’s properties

Newly elected R.I. Democratic Women’s Caucus leaders discuss goals for legislative session

Singh ’24: Nikki Haley's attempt to transcend race is a major setback for Indian Americans in politics

Rahman ’26: Brown can better support students receiving financial aid by eliminating the student contribution

Simon ’25: What the past of Pembroke College can teach us about gender and community on campus today

Aizenberg ’26: Students should prioritize learning for the sake of knowledge by taking every class S/NC.

Editorial: The Open Curriculum is about exploration. Why is Brown’s certificate program so limited?

Religious Studies professor discusses work of author Leslie Marmon Silko

Brown Dining Services special events highlight student cultures, staff talent

Women, non-binary faculty members discuss experiences in academia

In Photos: Community members reflect on women that inspire them

Brown has largest acceptance rate gap between men, women in Ivy League

‘It’s really an art form’: Nora Cowett ’24, Phoebe Dragseth ’24 talk pursuing fashion at Brown

Italian film festival highlighting rare, restored films comes to Brown

‘We support one another and that makes us stronger’: Women's Refugee Care fosters community

‘An extraordinary woman’: The legacy of Christiana Carteaux Bannister

‘They still have rights’: State lawmakers introduce bill limiting, regulating solitary confinement

Rhode Island commercial fishers express concerns about Revolution Wind project

‘The heartbeat of this team’: Brittany Raphino ’23.5

‘One person to show what is possible’: Olivia Pichardo ’26

A coach with ‘great energy and insight’: Heather Marini

‘One of the premier volleyball players in the Ivy League’: Beau Vanderlaan ’25

Softball wins Ivy League opener against Columbia, drops remainder of series

Warren Alpert Medical School opens #WallsDoTalk exhibit

‘Inspire the next generation of neuroscientists’: Brown to host Brain Fair this weekend

In Photos: Community members reflect on women that inspire them

The Bruno Brief: Is Brown as liberal as it seems?

The Bruno Brief: Diving into Brown’s secret societies

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