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The report found 75 clergy members who were credibly accused of sexual misconduct against children.

R.I. Attorney General releases report detailing decades of abuse in Diocese of Providence

By Talia Egnal | March 5 | Metro

The report found 75 clergy members who were credibly accused of sexual misconduct against children.

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The Herald spoke to two couples who met through last year’s match about their relationships. ...

How students found lasting love through Marriage Pact

By Rachel Wicker | March 4 | University News

The Herald spoke to two couples who met through last year’s match about their relationships. ...

Over 200 members of the union attended the first bargaining session, which was held over Zoom. ...

GLO kicks off contract negotiations with University, proposes 12% stipend increase for FY27

By Emily Feil | March 5 | University News

Over 200 members of the union attended the first bargaining session, which was held over Zoom. ...

GSC discusses after-action shooting review, campus climate survey responses at March meeting

By Noa Saviano | March 5 | University News

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Graduate and medical students reported rates of harassment and discrimination at higher rates than undergraduates.

‘The Romantic’ is just like any Bruno Mars album in the very best way

By Ann Gray Golpira | March 4 | Review

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Bruno Mars’s “The Romantic” is a lightly reworked spin-off of his prior releases.

Opinions

Gold ’29: Brown, it’s time to bring the party back

By Reid Gold | March 5

It’s orientation week — the first Friday of the year. Outside Metcalf Hall, a horde of first-years have gathered. In the basement, partygoers pack shoulder to shoulder. The air is a hot, musty haze of cologne and nerves. The scene is gritty, but a palpable energy buzzes the room: the joy of Brunonians ...

Edelson ’29: If you care about women’s sports, prove it at Brown

By Clay Edelson | March 5

Just after winning their first Olympic gold in 46 years, the U.S. men’s hockey team was partying with FBI Director Kash Patel in their locker room. Downing beer, Patel called President Trump, who invited the team to the Feb. 24 State of the Union address. “I must tell you, we’re gonna have to ...

Lair ’28: A case for the non-STEM problem set

By CJ Lair | March 5

Last semester, I got a taste of my pre-med roommate’s academic life: Every week, I spent a good chunk of my time working on assignments for IAPA 1401: “Economic Development in Latin America.” Typically, I had to answer six to ten questions about the reading — practically, a problem set. The ...

Rahman ’26: Hegseth misunderstands the Ivy League — and our military is going to suffer because of it

By Tasawwar Rahman | March 4

Last Friday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that, starting next school year, the Department of Defense will cut sponsorships for active duty U.S. military personnel to attend graduate programs and fellowships at Brown and other elite institutions. The cancellations affect 93 fellowships at ...

Tkachenko ’29: Ditch marriage pact and find love the real way

By Maya Tkachenko | March 4

In the days leading up to the release of the Brown Marriage Pact results, the prospect of algorithmic love surfaced in so many of my conversations. There was a buzz about College Hill that made the excitement palpable: love seemed to drift through the air, tentative, hopeful, sometimes awkward, weaving ...

University News

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Paxson outlines goals to reduce University spending, maintain campus buildings

By Samah Hamid | March 4

At the March faculty meeting, President Christina Paxson said that Brown is in a good financial position.

‘Every month is Black History Month’: How student groups promoted community, connection this February

By Rachel Wicker | March 4

Campus organizations celebrated Black history with a range of events.

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Faculty vote to replace Paxson as faculty meeting chair

By Seyla Fernandez | March 4

The chair of the Faculty Executive Committee will assume the role as the meeting’s leader.

NBA player DeAndre Jordan discusses practice of meditation, basketball

By Rachel Wicker and Jeremiah Farr | March 4

The New Orleans Pelicans player discussed his experiences with the Brown contemplative studies initiative.

Finding twindependence: How twins navigate identity, connection at Brown

By Rajaa Ghandour | March 3

The Herald interviewed twins about how they navigate college life with a built-in companion.

Arts & Culture

Still from the film of a concerned Alves in a white short sleeved button up with dark brown hair and a beard calling on a red payphone.

‘The Secret Agent’ is a poignant display of persecution during Brazil’s military dictatorship

By Talia LeVine | March 4

The film is nominated for four Academy Awards and has already earned numerous accolades.

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In moving episode of ‘Famous Last Words,’ actor Eric Dane tells his daughters to persevere

By Amelia Barter | March 3

The episode was filmed this past November and held in the archive until his death.

Metro

Photo of the Vartan Gregorian Elementary School covered in falling snow.

How R.I.'s record-breaking blizzard is impacting student learning

By Nate Barkow | March 5

While students interviewed by The Herald said they enjoyed the time off, the snow day has set their academics behind.

R.I. Attorney General joins lawsuit against HHS, CDC for reduced childhood vaccine recommendations

By Kelly Ding | March 4

Routine childhood vaccines have prevented over one million deaths, according to a 2024 CDC report.

R.I. congressional representatives criticize Trump’s State of the Union address

By Lev Kotler-Berkowitz | March 4

Three of Rhode Island’s four congressional representatives did not attend the president’s address in person.

In ‘labor of love,’ Providence locals come together to shovel snow in wake of record-breaking blizzard

By Michaela Hanson | March 3

The blizzard has motivated many to join group chats and post Reddit threads dedicated to clearing Providence’s streets.

Sports

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Women’s lacrosse faces two early-season defeats in Florida

By Chiupong Huang | March 5

The Bears lost 10-16 to Jacksonville University and 10-13 to the University of Southern Florida.

Men’s basketball falls to Columbia, Cornell, eliminated from Ivy Madness contention

By Harry Guo | March 4

Brown will conclude the regular season on Friday against Penn.

Women’s hockey season ends with quarterfinal loss against No. 3 Quinnipiac

By Abigail Donovan | March 3

A 5-4 loss in game three of the ECAC quarterfinals ended the team’s strong season.

Women’s tennis sweeps Seton Hall, URI

By Abigail Donovan | February 26

The Bears overpowered Seton Hall and URI in every match this weekend.

Wrestling scraps out win over Sacred Heart, loses to Harvard

By Chiupong Huang | February 25

The Bears fought it out at their final regular season matchups before heading into championships.

Science & Research

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New Brown study examines why the U.S. often gets drugs before other countries

By Amrita Rajpal | March 5

The analysis revealed that drug approval times affect access to treatments more than the length of regulatory review.

A photo of Professor James Head sitting on a chair and looking at a globe he is holding in his hands.

Brown professor researches methods to support humans for 500 days on Mars

By Elizabeth Rosenbaum | March 3

Led by James Head PhD’69 P’90, the project uses research on the moon to prepare for astronauts venturing to Mars.