This shopping period has been wild for anybody hoping to take a Brown CS course. In response to unprecedented enrollment demand, the Computer Science department instituted enrollment limits on “almost all” of its courses this semester, which has left students scrambling to enroll in CS courses they ...
The United States is in the midst of a media literacy crisis, and it's only getting worse.
I “came out” as a leftist when I was 16 years old, after what was probably the most defining moment thus far in the development of my political thought. After new information surfaced in the case of Julius Jones, a then-death-row inmate who has maintained his innocence for decades, I urged our governor ...
In almost every regard, Brown is one of the most generous universities in the United States when it comes to financial aid. They are in the top 20 universities with the most generous financial aid packages, they are one of only around 100 universities that are need-blind in their admissions process ...
Caught between geopolitical tensions, political polarization and a chaotic candidate swap, the 2024 United States Presidential Election is set to become one of the most consequential in American history.
One hundred years after the ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment, I, an American woman, cast my first vote. The National Woman’s Party triumphed in obtaining women’s suffrage in August 1920, after decades of determined advocacy and brave leadership fighting for political equality in America. ...
As a Meiklejohn peer advisor, I often remind my students that college is a transformative experience intellectually, socially and emotionally. Learning does not only happen in the classroom – it happens in clubs, dining halls and especially in the wilderness. Yet Brown is failing to provide an outdoor ...
Dodie’s six-year-old daughter frequently suffered from lung infections and struggled to maintain a healthy weight. As a registered nurse, Dodie was understandably concerned, but since her daughter exhibited no other symptoms, she attributed the issue to a common childhood illness from being surrounded ...
Ozempic. Oprah, doctors and aunts everywhere seem to be raving about its miraculous weight loss effects. Since its approval by the FDA in 2017, the drug has somehow made its way into bariatric clinics and spas alike. But beyond the infamous brand name, what is it?
Our columnist argues that the upcoming presidential election in November is the best opportunity for a third-party candidate to win since 1992.
As protests erupt and discourse on Israel-Palestine once again takes center stage, it seems as though there are many more questions than correct answers. Last week, I attended a discussion hosted by the Office of the Chaplains and Religious Life with American journalist Peter Beinart — who's written ...
Behind Brown is a series of vignettes about staff members of the University.
“I’m also just a girl, standing in front of a boy, asking him to love her.”
Recently, I had a thought-provoking conversation with a recent Brown graduate working in economic consulting. Despite her demanding schedule that occasionally pushes into even later hours during busy weeks, she shared a surprising revelation: she feels better rested now than during her time at Brown. ...
Caitlin Clark’s meteoric rise to fame has captivated even those who typically avoid sports like the plague. The 22-year-old point guard for the University of Iowa became a household name leading up to the 2023 Women’s NCAA National Championship Game against the LSU Tigers which doubled viewership ...
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The solar eclipse earlier this week sparked widespread wonder and amazement. The Main Green was filled with hundreds of students excited to view the first total American solar eclipse since 2017. This awe, however, was accompanied by serious warnings to not look at the sun during the eclipse without ...
Growing up with a name that is not easy for everyone to pronounce, I struggled to feel recognized and included in classrooms where teachers did not learn my name. In the past, I had grown accustomed to mispronunciations of my name, undermining my sense of identity in class. Because of this, I know that ...
I would like to think that the drivers who roar down Thayer Street in their souped-up sports cars and motorized tricycles aren’t trying to make others miserable. Maybe they’re overcompensating — for a lack of length and/or width. Or, perhaps these drivers never grew out of their childhood obsessions ...
Depending on where you grew up, you may be familiar with “Payday Loans” or “Cash Advance” shops. These loan offices are known to prey on low-income people in dire financial situations; their high interest rates often end up placing their customers in more debt than when they started. While some ...
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