During the first few weeks at Brown, friendship feels like magic. You’re bonding over dorm room decor, midnight Josiah’s runs and shared confusion about Canvas. You say yes to every invitation, because why not? Every connection feels new and open. The stakes are low and the warmth feels real. Walk ...
Democrats say we believe in democracy, but too often, we don’t practice it. Instead of trusting the voters, party leaders agonize endlessly about what every political ripple might mean for a swing voter in middle America, mistaking caution for strategy. Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee in the ...
The latest announcement from President Christina Paxson P’19 P’MD’20 about the Trump administration’s “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education” frames the University’s next move as an open question. Paxson seeks to “hear from members of our community” before deciding how ...
Among peer institutions, Brown uniquely embodies freedom, creativity and openness. With over 100 nationalities and 60 languages represented, our university exemplifies the very best of contemporary liberal arts education: a multicultural, cosmopolitan campus where every student has a unique perspective ...
Eight years ago, I first encountered the writings of Jhumpa Lahiri. Last Monday, Lahiri visited Brown to lead an undergraduate seminar and participate in a public conversation. My experience that afternoon felt circular: The author whose work had once shaped my early understanding of creativity had ...
“Stranger, danger.”
A few weeks ago, thousands of Brunonians traveled to Cambridge, Massachusetts, to watch what can only be described as a slaughter. Losing 7-41 doesn’t do justice to the depressing nature of Brown’s performance. It was a horrible game, at least an hour away, and yet, it still posted the best attendance ...
In the wake of a $46 million budget deficit announced at the end of 2024, Brown has vigorously worked towards finding ways to close it. One of the University’s strategies has been to create new online master’s programs like the master’s in management and master’s of science in organizational ...
Pizza is the epitome of college food: fast, cheap and greasy enough for a drunken late-night snack. Thankfully, we have an endless array of pizza options on College Hill and beyond. Here is a short review of some of the most popular. To ensure a fair rating system, I tried one margherita ...
In the hordes of students at this year’s orientation, one classic question came up again and again. “What’s your concentration?” Strikingly, I noticed that it was rare to hear of a student who only intended to concentrate in computer science without an additional concentration or specialized ...
There’s something deeply unserious about how we talk about casual dating. Which is funny, because we talk about it seriously. Like, tax-code seriously.
Well, that didn’t take long. The bully who took your lunch money is back, and this time he wants your backpack, too.
By the end of APMA 0350: “Applied Ordinary Differential Equations,” you will be able to solve many common types of differential equations. By the end of CHEM 0330: “Equilibrium, Rate and Structure,” you will have a working knowledge of thermodynamics, electron chemistry and chemical reactions. ...
In speeches and emails, Brown’s administration consistently praises open inquiry. President Christina Paxson P’19 P’MD’20 has reminded the community that “freedom of expression is an essential component of academic freedom,” insisting that even the most uncomfortable topics deserve space ...
On Sept. 22, President Trump announced both an “answer” and a “cause” for Autism Spectrum Disorder. This politically charged announcement was filled not only with falsehoods, but also incredibly disturbing rhetoric in regards to the autistic community. In President Trump’s dialogue, one could ...
An hour after moving onto campus this August, I attended a brunch for incoming Jewish first-year students. As I ate, I met like-minded and equally nervous peers while simultaneously being sold on the copious programming taking place over the rest of orientation. This in-group feeling was wildly comfortable ...
Last summer, in a meeting with a transfer advisor at Brown, I asked how long he thought it would take me to socially integrate at the school. I had just finished my freshman year at Columbia, and I was anxious at the prospect of starting over completely. “Oh, never,” he said. “When you’re a ...
Growing up, every Monday, the playground was abuzz with my classmates and I dissecting the latest release of “Jessie” or “Victorious.” After waiting seven tantalizing days between episodes, we were desperate to discuss Bertram’s antics or the latest events at Hollywood Arts.
When I was accepted to Brown, I promised myself I would never again take a math or science class. After years of trudging through high school STEM courses, the Open Curriculum felt like a breath of fresh air. As I browsed Brown’s course offerings earlier this summer, I added dozens of classes to my ...
In an applied math lecture a few days ago, I noticed a peer scrolling through LinkedIn on his laptop. A friend landed an internship at Deloitte; another at McKinsey; someone started a new consulting club. Beside professional headshots were messages thanking recruiters, families and of course God for ...
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