Independent Lincoln Chafee ’75 P’14 defeated Republican John Robitaille, Democrat Frank Caprio and Moderate Ken Block to become Rhode Island’s first independent governor.

The moon’s surface is surprisingly wet and complex, according to results from NASA’s Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing Satellite, or LCROSS, mission published Oct. 22. LCROSS, which includes Brown researchers, intentionally slammed a rocket into the moon’s south pole last October

President Obama toured the American Cord and Webbing factory in Woonsocket, R.I. Monday, praising workers on their ability to “buckle down” and persevere through rough economic times.

Renovations to the University-owned apartment building at 315 Thayer St. will result in 66 more on-campus beds by 2012, said Margaret Klawunn, vice president for campus life and student services. The renovations represent the largest expansion of the residence hall system since the opening of Vartan Gregorian Quad in 1991.

Lost deep in the flatlands of the Orientale Crater, sucking the last drops from their oxygen tanks, lunar backpackers of the future will thank their lucky stars for Jim Head.

The University will draw from its endowment at a significantly lower rate this year, reducing payout by about 20 percent from the last fiscal year, said Beppie Huidekoper, executive vice president for finance and administration.

DJ Pauly D is back in town for two days only, making a brief stop home before leaving for Los Angeles on Friday, said his agent. The “Jersey Shore” cast member, whose real name is Paul DelVecchio, was seen cruising through campus Wednesday afternoon.

It was with compassion, spirit and a challenge that President Ruth Simmons welcomed the class of 2014 Sunday afternoon.

Paige Hicks ’11 was killed July 20 while leading a cross-country bike trip, raising money for affordable housing.

Paige Hicks ’11 was killed July 20 while leading a cross-country bike trip, raising money for affordable housing.