For years, the Janus Forum has been an integral part of fostering discussions on Brown’s campus. True to our name and mission statement, we believe there are two sides to any question, and we are excited to have the opportunity to host an engaging debate Tuesday entitled “How should colleges handle ...
The fallout from the ill-conceived, poorly construed and seemingly never-ending “war on terror” has been decisive. Americans now hold an aversion to large-scale ground troop intervention, especially in the Middle East. According to a recent CNN poll, less than 40 percent of Americans favor sending ...
What happens when people in lower income brackets find themselves aggressively courted by the corporate elite while simultaneously being dismissed by that very elite’s political representation? The nation’s poor finds itself in a dichotomous predicament as both a target consumer and the target of ...
Our freshman eyes were gleeful and wide when we first set foot upon Thayer Street. Its collection of diverse eateries, gaudy trinket shops and secondhand clothing stores solidified our image of Brown as the hip and trendy Ivy. Though we lacked a picturesque rural campus spanning hills and valleys, we ...
While the Republican Party declared a blow-out victory on election night, a particular enclave within the party watched as its political allowance quickly accumulated: Southern Republicans. This election cycle stood as a win for the Republicans to hold the congressional megaphone once again, providing ...
Brown’s resources are vast. From academic tutoring to centers for exploring ethnic and religious identity, students on campus have a multitude of doors to walk through for guidance. As a Meiklejohn peer adviser, I have learned a great deal about where students should seek help. But almost all of ...
On Nov. 1, a terminally ill glioblastoma brain cancer patient took her own life. That patient’s name was Brittany Maynard. At the age of 29, she chose to end her life using drugs legally provided to her by a physician in her home state of Oregon. And with her passing, the debate surrounding assisted ...
Women are three times more likely to wear red or pink when ovulating. Men with greater upper body strength are more likely to be fiscally conservative. And Republicans have “significantly different brain structure” compared to Democrats. All three of these statements are fairly bold, provocative ...
Mason jars. I know you’ve seen them used as cups at parties, in dorm rooms and in campus kitchens. Or perhaps you’ve seen them starring in your Instagram feed. They’ve become a ubiquitous accessory for anyone trying to buck the mainstream. There is much less of a chance you’ve seen them where ...
The United States celebrates Veterans Day to commemorate those who have fought in various wars on behalf of our country. While this day honors veterans clumped into a mass, many vets of older wars, like World War II, have never been personally recognized. Recently, in an effort to give them the direct ...
Before we begin, let’s see if I can argue my point in 140 characters or less: Twitter lets people feel like they’re shaping dialogue and influencing thought without necessitating meaningful reflection, thorough research or — Nope, couldn’t do it. I was going to say “or constructing a powerful ...
Recently, the national media has gone through waves of panic over Ebola hemorrhagic fever. Different hypothetical scenarios have been thrown around about how deadly the disease would be if a crowded metropolitan area became exposed or how rampantly it could spread if a major airport was infected. Some ...
After months of incessant attacks on character, leadership and, most recently, religious beliefs, Providence’s mayoral race has finally ended, and the city has a newly elected mayor: Jorge Elorza. Though victorious, the former Housing Court judge and law professor inherits a slew of challenges — ...
The topic of sexual assault has been frequently on our minds and has been a crucial part of campus life since the end of last semester. Lena Sclove ’16 bravely went public with her story in April and thus inspired many around campus to also speak up. She not only helped spark the debate about current ...
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The second in a series of columns on Brown’s libraries and academic spaces. Here are some highlights from President Christina Paxson’s letter to the Corporation on plans for the new applied mathematics and engineering buildings, as quoted in a recent Herald article: “ongoing engagement ...
In this brisk autumn weather, with just the right amount of sunlight, I often recall Diogenes the Cynic, who loved leisurely sun-basking. When Alexander the Great, undeniably the most powerful figure of the time, approached this bohemian lying under the sun and asked if he wanted anything, he simply ...
I’m a writer, so naturally, I believe that an adequate command of the English language is an essential prerequisite for success. The ability to communicate effectively can make or break your career ambitions. It doesn’t matter how smart you are, what phenomenal code you can write, or how much work ...
We here on College Hill live in a bubble. It cannot be denied. Who among us has not ventured downtown and been startled by the vast humanity that exists beyond our gates? This phenomenon is not inherently bad. There is nothing wrong with spending our young years in an academic oasis. But this cloistered ...
This summer, in a stunning display of putting profit over people, the University decided to outsource Mail Services to the multinational corporation Ricoh USA. On June 19, a few hours after mailroom workers received their would-be annual raises, Beth Gentry, assistant vice president of business and ...
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