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BUCC discusses admission policy changes, Sidechat content moderation
On Wednesday, the Brown University Community Council — which consists of representatives from University administration, students, faculty, staff and alumni — held a public meeting to discuss Sidechat ...
‘Fight and Resilience’: Brown Gymnastics’s journey to the GEC championships
The Brown gymnastics team (13-13, 7-7 GEC) will be under the spotlight one last time this season on Saturday night in New Haven, where Yale will host the GEC Championships in the John J. Lee Amphitheater. ...
Business owners react to I-195 Washington Bridge demolition announcement
On March 14, Gov. Dan McKee announced that the I-195 Washington Bridge, which was partially shut down due to structural concerns last December, will now be demolished and rebuilt entirely. The bridge ...
Brown Pharmacy launches prescription take back service
The Brown Pharmacy now offers a prescription take back service for any community members looking to dispose of unused or expired medications.
41 protesters in Brown Divest Coalition put on University probation after sit-in
The 41 students affiliated with Brown Divest Coalition who were arrested at a Dec. 11 sit-in were placed on University probation on March 6 following disciplinary hearings with the University, marking ...
Guan ’27: The test-optional admission debate isn’t as consequential as we think
Since the Supreme Court ruled affirmative action programs unconstitutional in June 2023, the college admission process has found itself under near-constant scrutiny by commentators. Still, few issues ...
Women’s lacrosse drops UMass Lowell, continuing strong season
This weekend, the No. 22-ranked women’s lacrosse team (6-2, 0-1 Ivy League) continued their blazing hot start to the season, notching a home win against the University of Massachusetts Lowell (8-1) ...
Meet the Brown researcher who wants to help sequence all potential RNA modifications
In 2020, Juan Alfonzo, a professor of molecular biology, cell biology and biochemistry, began a project out of “pure COVID boredom.”
‘One Day’ presents deeply moving story of romance and heartbreak
Many people have had that one person that they just cannot seem to move on from. No matter how hard they try, their thoughts seem to drift into reminders of a coveted past. These feelings of hopeless ...
Mayor Brett Smiley signs city ordinance for carbon-neutral city buildings
Providence Mayor Brett Smiley signed a municipal ordinance last week which will require all city-owned buildings to go carbon neutral by 2040. The law “marks Providence’s commitment to fostering a ...
‘Beyond the Rainbow’: R.I. American Cancer Society event discusses cancer disparities in LGBTQ+ community
On March 19, the RI American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, commonly abbreviated as ACS CAN, held a virtual event titled “Beyond the Rainbow: Addressing Cancer Disparities in LGBTQIA+ Communities.” ...
Student groups plan trip to New York for 2024 total solar eclipse viewing
The Brown Outing Club and Astronomy Club are organizing a 50-student trip to New York to view the 2024 solar eclipse occurring on April 8. The groups will choose around 10 students from a lottery to join ...
Chang ’27: What’s with all the cheaters in CS?
When I first came to Brown last fall, it felt as if everyone and their mother was a computer science concentrator. Sure, some people were pursuing economics, but for the most part, computer science seemed ...
Nine tour guides resign after tour coordinator is demoted for Slack messages
Nine tour guides — seven seniors and two juniors — jointly resigned via a letter sent to Dean of Undergraduate Admission Logan Powell on Monday.
CAPS TimelyCare partnership aims to expand accessibility to services, wellness resources
Last fall, Brown’s Counseling and Psychological Services announced the launch of a new partnership with TimelyCare. The platform seeks to “provide Brown students with on-demand access to mental health ...
State Senate unveils 25-bill healthcare accessibility package
On March 5, leaders of the Rhode Island Senate unveiled the Rhode Island Holistic Enhancement and Access Legislation for Total Health Initiative, a 25-bill legislation package seeking to improve “health ...
‘The Crime Is Mine’ finds a place in America’s social landscape
François Ozon’s crime-comedy “The Crime is Mine” does not break obvious genre molds of French cinema, but still proves itself relevant to an American audience. The film, featured in this year’s ...
Diversity, communication take center stage at SHAG’s Sex Week
Last Thursday marked the end of the 15th annual “Sex Week” — a week of programming relating to sexual health organized by the University’s Sexual Health Awareness Group.
Closures hit R.I. nursing homes amid staff shortages, experts share potential solutions
In 2020, the nursing home Hallworth House closed its doors permanently.