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The Police Executive Research Forum will produce an after-action report and provide recommendations for the city.

City announces third-party review of its response to Brown shooting

By Talia Egnal | February 19 | Metro

The Police Executive Research Forum will produce an after-action report and provide recommendations for the city.

A portrait of John Donoghue PhD’79. An image of an man with white hair and beard, wearing glasses.

John Donoghue PhD’79 received the prize for his research on brain-computer interface development. ...

John Donoghue PhD’79 awarded Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering

By Nishita Malhan and Samah Hamid | February 18 | University News

John Donoghue PhD’79 received the prize for his research on brain-computer interface development. ...

The bill has been referred to the state House Judiciary Committee, where it will have an open hearing. ...

Proposed bill would abolish life without parole for young offenders in R.I.

By Lev Kotler-Berkowitz | February 18 | Metro

The bill has been referred to the state House Judiciary Committee, where it will have an open hearing. ...

From school crush to ‘Modern Love’: Anna Martin ’16 recounts path to hosting podcasts

By Rebecca Goodman | February 18 | University News

Martin hosts the ‘Modern Love’ podcast for the New York Times, which examines real-life love stories.

‘Wuthering Heights’ adaptation swerves dangerously from its text

By Amelia Barter | February 17 | Review

Shot from “Wuthering Heights” (2026) featuring Heathcliff (Jacob Elordi) and Catherine Earnshaw (Margot Robbie) walking through a door frame. Robbie wears a red and white gown and Elordi wears a black suit and holds a cane.

Directed by Emerald Fennell, the film offers a harmfully whitewashed depiction of a nuanced novel.

Opinions

Edelson ’29: NARPs are the lifeline Brown athletics needs

By Clay Edelson | February 19

It’s no secret that Brown athletic events have abysmal student attendance. After a basketball game at the Pizzitola Sports Center last spring, The Daily Pennsylvanian took note of “Brown’s home crowd, or lack thereof.” Brown’s poor athletic attendance has officially become cemented as part ...

Lindemann ’29: Chants to do away with the police don’t belong at anti-ICE protests

By Beatriz Lindemann | February 18

A few weeks ago, I attended a rally in protest of the violence in Minneapolis enacted by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency. The protest began in front of The John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library and was organized by Brown Rise Up, Sunrise Brown, the Deportation Defense Network and the ...

Mooney ’29: Make Thayer weird again

By Max Mooney | February 18

Mobee’s Music World, Pie in the Sky, EG Photography, Anime Crash. I’d bet most of these names are unfamiliar to you. Just a few decades ago, however, Brown students walked past these stores every day. In 2000, Thayer Street was filled with an eclectic mix of locally-owned businesses: vinyl and CD ...

Serrano: When it comes to taking courses S/NC, students could benefit from guardrails

By Roberto Serrano | February 17

One of the gems in the crown of Brown’s Open Curriculum is the Satisfactory/No Credit grading option. It helps to foster creative exploration of courses far afield from a student’s main interest, and can embolden students to take courses that they would not otherwise attempt. However, S/NC does ...

Dissent: Rent stabilization will not fix Providence’s housing crisis

By Avery Kaak , Beatriz Lindemann, Isabella Gardiner, Ethan Canfield and Tasawwar Rahman | February 13

The editorial page board has identified the obvious: Providence faces a cost-of-living crisis that is harming working and middle-class families. They have aptly noted that the state places last in new housing development, and have commended the City Council’s push for rent stabilization as a way out ...

University News

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Sometimes the strongest love isn’t romantic at all: Exploring platonic love on campus

By Maxwell Zhang | February 14

The Herald spoke to Brown students and faculty about what platonic love looks like for them.

Former Colombian president speaks on immigration, Venezuela at Watson event

By Ian Ritter | February 13

The Herald spoke with Iván Duque ahead of his talk at the Watson School of International and Public Affairs.

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Campus religious spaces, groups offer increased support following shooting

By Rachel Wicker | February 13

Campus religious leaders who spoke with The Herald said they have seen increased student involvement.

Francesca Beaudoin PhD’17 hopes to expand community impact as interim dean of School of Public Health

By Noa Saviano | February 13

Francesca Beaudoin succeeded Ashish Jha starting Jan. 1.

After two years without a home, Brown Esports opens gaming lounge in Brown Bookstore

By Rachel Wicker | February 12

Brown Esports club opened their gaming lounge to Brown and RISD community members on Jan. 24.

Arts & Culture

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A24’s ‘Eternity’ asks an impossible question: First love or last?

By Timothy Ro | February 19

The film features powerful cast performances and a nuanced emotional conflict.

Charli xcx’s ‘Wuthering Heights’ album is a masterclass in production

By Alyssia Ouhocine | February 18

The companion album to Emerald Fennell’s ‘Wuthering Heights’ adaptation is sensual and atmospheric.

Metro

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With $2.34 million NOAA grant, 250 tons of rotting wood pilings will be removed from Providence River

By Amelia Bonterre | February 19

The removal is part of a larger effort to improve water quality and ecosystem health.

RISD students report challenges affording materials as spring semester begins

By Izabella Piatkowski | February 19

A study conducted by RISD found that 60% of students struggle to afford materials for their classes.

Two killed, gunman dead in shooting at Pawtucket hockey game

By Michelle Bi | February 17

The shooting occurred five miles from campus and three injured victims are hospitalized in critical condition.

RISD students report feeling underprepared for life after graduation

By Emily Feil and Izabella Piatkowski | February 12

RISD President Crystal Williams shared an action plan with the RISD community aimed at improving career readiness.

Sports

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Science & Research

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‘Trick of the eye’: Brown professor draws comparisons between Optical art and computer-generated art

By Alice Xie | February 19

Lindsay Caplan, assistant professor of history of art and architecture, posits that both types of art raise issues about people’s manipulability. ...

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Even low-level lead exposure in adolescence linked to depression symptoms, Brown researchers find

By Maxwell Silver | February 18

The study did not find a correlation between adolescent lead exposure and anxiety.