TAs alleged job uncertainty and reduced hours in a biology course this fall, and unexpected termination in a previously planned engineering course last spring.

TAs allege job uncertainty, reduced hours in biology course, unexpected termination in previously planned engineering course

By Ashley Cai | September 27 | University News

TAs alleged job uncertainty and reduced hours in a biology course this fall, and unexpected termination in a previously planned engineering course last spring.

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‘Let nature heal’: ReSeeding RI amplifies number of native species in state’s supply chain

By Julia Vaz | September 27 | Metro

The project is led by the Rhode Island Wild Plant Society.

The Providence City Plan Commission approved a five-story mixed-use development on Wickenden Street ...

Approval of Wickenden Street development prompts controversy

By Abigail Donovan | September 27 | Metro

The Providence City Plan Commission approved a five-story mixed-use development on Wickenden Street ...

School of Public Health kicks off 10-year anniversary celebrations with reception

By Ryan Doherty | September 27 | University News

President Christina Paxson P’19 P’MD’20 and SPH Dean Ashish Jha discussed the past and future of public health at the University in a reception kicking off 10-year anniversary celebrations.

Brown to receive new COVID-19 vaccine

By Haley Sandlow | September 27 | University News

Vanessa Britto MSc’96, associate vice president for Campus Life and executive director of Health and Wellness, said that the increase in COVID-19 cases on campus is “not unusual or unexpected.”

Opinions

Rahman ’26: What rankings really tell us about college — and why students should ignore them

By Tasawwar Rahman | September 27

In his column, Tas Rahman ’26, argues that rankings can be more harmful than helpful in a college applicant’s search for the best fit.

Chang ’27: The pandemic isn’t over. Bring back isolation housing.

By Victor Chang | September 26

In his op-ed, Victor Chang ’27 argues that Brown’s inadequate COVID-19 isolation protocols are putting students at risk.

Editorial: It’s time to drop our U.S. News rankings obsession

By Editorial Page Board | September 26

In their editorial, the editorial page board argues that the University should end participation in U.S. News and World Report’s college rankings.

Gelb-Bicknell ’23.5: UFB’s financial recklessness turned a budget surplus into a deficit

By Corey Gelb-Bicknell | September 25

The University’s Undergraduate Finance Board is more important than it sounds. As the student government branch responsible for coordinating funding across undergraduate student groups, UFB finances everything from Senior Week to Brown Outing Club hiking trips to Spring Weekend.

Guan ’27: Americans shouldn’t romanticize Canada

By Lucas Guan | September 24

As a Canadian, I get a kick out of telling fellow students where I’m from. While some reactions to my nationality are muted, other reactions are much more intriguing. Recently, it’s become common for someone to say that I’m “so lucky” to be Canadian and that they want to move to Canada to ...

University News

UCS holds first-ever Open House, a peek into the year

By Lynn Nguyen | September 28

UCS held their first-ever open house to share objectives and recruit undergraduates.

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Seven student group events to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

By Ryan Doherty | September 28

Here are seven student group events where attendees can dance, listen to live performances and find community.

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Old books, new directions: JCB staff discuss importance of collection

By Indigo Mudbhary | September 27

The Herald spoke to staff, professors and students about the importance and future of the John Carter Brown Library.

Brown community members share concerns amid increase in LGBTQ+ book bans

By Cate Latimer | September 27

The Herald spoke to University community members about how book bans targeting LGBTQ+ authors, identities and themes impact readers in Rhode Island and beyond.

School of Public Health celebrates ten years

By Ryan Doherty and Haley Sandlow | September 26

Explore the history of public health education at Brown

Arts & Culture

‘Sex Education’ holds final session in emotional, hilarious fourth season

By Daphne Dluzniewski | September 27

The fourth and final season of British dramedy “Sex Education” — released on Netflix Sept. 21 — is as shocking, heartfelt and bawdy as its predecessors.

Five films from the Spanish-speaking world that have made their mark

By Finn Kirkpatrick | September 26

Five films that have found new and fascinating ways to examine the history and contemporary issues of the Spanish-speaking world.

Metro

Student activists criticize proposed voluntary payment agreements at public hearing

By Avani Ghosh | September 26

Student activists criticized the two proposed voluntary payment agreements between the city and non-profit educational institutions, including Brown, ...

UChicago settles in financial aid antitrust lawsuit, Brown, others, still engaged

By Jack Tajmajer | September 26

University of Chicago became the first defendant in “568 Cartel” class-action lawsuit to settle.

Seven upcoming events to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in Rhode Island

By Rhea Rasquinha | September 25

Upcoming events to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in Rhode Island include talks, arts activities, performances and more.

‘Out of the box’ thinking to address R.I.’s housing crisis: Adaptive reuse

By Stella Chen | September 25

Woonsocket Middle School closed its doors 14 years ago. Today, in the largest abandoned school in New England, glass crunches underfoot, water damage warps the floors in the basement and the ceiling tiles flake with age.

Sports

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Women’s volleyball continues to struggle against Yale with devastating loss

By Nicholas Miller | September 26

In a Friday game against Yale, the women’s volleyball team lost to the Bulldogs 3-2 in a tight match.

Set piece prowess from Sheyenne Allen ’23.5 powers women’s soccer to win in Ivy opener

By Ben Goldberg | September 26

Sheyenne Allen ’23.5 helped propel the women’s soccer team to a 2-0 victory over Harvard last Saturday.

Bears bested in dramatic back-and-forth battle against Harvard

By Linus Lawrence | September 24

Captains Jake Willcox ’24, Wes Rockett ’23.5 each posted career-best performances in Bruno's Ivy opener.

Kojo Dadzie ’24 scores twice in 4-0 men’s soccer rout vs. Columbia

By Dennis Carey | September 24

Head Coach Chase Wileman earns first career Ivy League win

Sailing places in three of five weekend competitions

By Dennis Carey | September 21

The team successfully placed in three regattas at both Brown and Harvard, with Katharine Doble ’26 placing first in the NEISA Women’s Singlehanded Championship.

Science & Research

Alzheimer’s treatment has reached a “turning point,” experts say

By Haley Sandlow | September 24

World Alzheimer’s Day was last Thursday, Sept. 21.

Brita, dorm room staple, faces class-action lawsuit

By Mira White | September 22

A staple of college dorm rooms, Brita’s portable pitchers, jugs and water-bottle-style filtration systems claim to remove or reduce contaminants ...

Multimedia

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Woonsocket Middle School

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TAs allege job uncertainty, reduced hours in biology course, unexpected termination in previously planned engineering course

‘Let nature heal’: ReSeeding RI amplifies number of native species in state’s supply chain

Approval of Wickenden Street development prompts controversy

School of Public Health kicks off 10-year anniversary celebrations with reception

Brown to receive new COVID-19 vaccine

Rahman ’26: What rankings really tell us about college — and why students should ignore them

Chang ’27: The pandemic isn’t over. Bring back isolation housing.

Editorial: It’s time to drop our U.S. News rankings obsession

Gelb-Bicknell ’23.5: UFB’s financial recklessness turned a budget surplus into a deficit

Guan ’27: Americans shouldn’t romanticize Canada

UCS holds first-ever Open House, a peek into the year

Seven student group events to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Old books, new directions: JCB staff discuss importance of collection

Brown community members share concerns amid increase in LGBTQ+ book bans

School of Public Health celebrates ten years

‘Sex Education’ holds final session in emotional, hilarious fourth season

Five films from the Spanish-speaking world that have made their mark

Student activists criticize proposed voluntary payment agreements at public hearing

UChicago settles in financial aid antitrust lawsuit, Brown, others, still engaged

Seven upcoming events to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in Rhode Island

‘Out of the box’ thinking to address R.I.’s housing crisis: Adaptive reuse

Women’s volleyball continues to struggle against Yale with devastating loss

Set piece prowess from Sheyenne Allen ’23.5 powers women’s soccer to win in Ivy opener

Bears bested in dramatic back-and-forth battle against Harvard

Kojo Dadzie ’24 scores twice in 4-0 men’s soccer rout vs. Columbia

Sailing places in three of five weekend competitions

Alzheimer’s treatment has reached a “turning point,” experts say

Brita, dorm room staple, faces class-action lawsuit

Brown vs. Harvard

Chen Adaptive Reuse Gallery

Woonsocket Middle School

In Photos: Alice Longyu Gao, Doechii, JID take stage at Spring Weekend

The Bruno Brief: Wealth at Brown

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