Photo of the entrance of Plant City, Providence.

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.

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

By Pavani Durbhakula | February 5 | Metro

Illustration of a person’s hand dropping a coin into a jar filled with money.

Community members work to draw attention to fundraiser in honor of ‘Reddit John’, who helped ...

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

By Ava Stryker-Robbins and Talia Egnal | February 6 | Metro

Community members work to draw attention to fundraiser in honor of ‘Reddit John’, who helped ...

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

Brown Rise Up shifts focus to anti-ICE activism

By Zarina Hamilton and Marat Basaria | February 6 | University News

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

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

By Suhani Garg and Angel Lopez | February 6 | University News

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

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

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

By Kendra Eastep | February 6 | Review

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

Opinions

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.

Lair ’28: Gay Brunonians shouldn’t abandon the queer community

By CJ Lair | February 3

Since I first set foot on College Hill, I’ve relished the gayness of Brown’s campus. In stark contrast to my rural high school, nearly 40% of Brown’s undergraduate student body doesn’t identify as straight — more than four times the national average. Although being at Brown does not completely ...

Murray ’29: Don’t fall under the spell of #2016

By Clara Murray | February 2

If, like me, you found yourself scrolling through social media in the first weeks of 2026, it may have been momentarily unclear which decade you were living in. With dozens of celebrities posting decade-old flashback montages and “#2016” rising by 450% on TikTok at the start of January, 10 years ...

University News

DeLuca speaking at a podium in front of a room of students.

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.

Sayles Hall, on Brown's campus, stands in the sunlight against the blue sky.

Paxson shares hopes to keep Brown both open and secure at February faculty meeting

By Seyla Fernandez and Samah Hamid | February 4

On Tuesday, faculty members provided feedback on new University security initiatives.

Brown ranks No. 2 nationally for 2025–26 Fulbright recipients

By Ivy Huang | February 4

The Herald spoke with five of the scholars about their experiences abroad.

Space availability changes leave clubs scrambling to relocate, reschedule

By Lucia Santiago | February 4

Facing a lack of space, clubs across campus struggle to find sufficient meeting and practice rooms.

Arts & Culture

Photo of four glass bottles filled with sand suspended over the ground, in an art gallery in front of a tapestry.

‘I left the room and it came with me’ showcases the talent of the Brown-RISD Dual Degree community

By Amelia Barter | February 5

The Brown-RISD Dual Degree program’s newest exhibition, “I left the room and it came with me,” demonstrates the tight-knit nature of the program.

Sinners movie poster. On bottom is an ominous building surrounded by figures, in the middle a guitar floats containing each of the main characters and on the top a man’s eyes glow with the whole poster burning with red.

What ‘Sinners’ lacks in jump scares, it makes up for in its nuanced depiction of evil

By Timothy Ro | February 3

Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners” suggests that evil exists on a spectrum.

Metro

Illustration of three green crabs arranged in a triangle shape with one holding its claws up in astonishment and the other two seemingly angry with their claws down.

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.

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

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

Brown Rise Up shifts focus to anti-ICE activism

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

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

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

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

Aizenberg ’26: Call your grandparents

Lair ’28: Gay Brunonians shouldn’t abandon the queer community

Murray ’29: Don’t fall under the spell of #2016

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

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

Paxson shares hopes to keep Brown both open and secure at February faculty meeting

Brown ranks No. 2 nationally for 2025–26 Fulbright recipients

Space availability changes leave clubs scrambling to relocate, reschedule

‘I left the room and it came with me’ showcases the talent of the Brown-RISD Dual Degree community

What ‘Sinners’ lacks in jump scares, it makes up for in its nuanced depiction of evil

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

RISD ‘Wintersession’ study abroad courses search for unconventional classrooms across continents

Rhode Island Department of Transportation Director Peter Alviti announces resignation

Bipartisan bill proposes $3 million in extra funding for R.I. Food Bank

Wrestling loses tepid battle to Penn, puts up valiant effort against Princeton

Men’s basketball falls to Harvard, stumbles against Dartmouth in overtime

Women’s ice hockey overcomes early stumble to rout Union, Rensselaer

New indoor turf facility opens its doors, offering year-round athletics

Men’s basketball loses 63-53 as Princeton pulls ahead in second half

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

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