Editorials

Editorial: Righting the writing requirement

Editorial: A party without a name

Gov. Lincoln Chafee '75 P'14 P'16, an Independent, took the stage Sept. 4 at the Democratic National Convention to address and potentially sway moderate and independent voters. Chafee reached out to those with political beliefs that - like his own - fall toward the middle of the spectrum, who "all too ...

Editorial: Deconstructing constructive irreverence

Editorial: Keep the facts straight

Editorial: First glimpse into November

Editorial: Welcome, class of 2016!

Editorial: A legacy deferred?

Editorial: Grading the Electoral College

Editorial: Curbing student debt

Editorial: The high cost of the high-priced Thayer apartments

Last month, the Gilbane Development Corporation submitted plans to construct a four-story apartment on Thayer Street. Aimed primarily at students, the building would serve as luxurious off-campus housing - including private bathrooms for each bedroom, yoga studios, fitness facilities and other ...

Editorial: Tomasso '13 for UCS vice president

Editorial: White '13 for UCS President

Beginning at noon today, students can visit MyCourses to cast their vote for the next president of the Undergraduate Council of Students. We endorse Anthony White '13 as the next UCS president. 

Editorial: A critical review of course evaluations

With pre-registration coming up this week, students are honing in on classes for next semester. Everyone wants to know the good professors, which classes should be left to concentrators and whether or not the assigned reading will leave you time to hit the Whiskey Republic on Wednesdays. This is the ...

Editorial: Pushing academic boundaries

Last month, we expressed disappointment that the University was planning to institute the Professional Executive Master's Program for fall 2013, a program we believe is motivated by short-term economic concerns that neglect Brown's long-term mission. That said, we are extremely pleased with the announcement ...

Editorial: Pro-life political points

This afternoon, the Rhode Island House Judiciary Committee will be hearing seven "pro-life" bills. We are unpleasantly surprised that Rhode Island's representatives cannot find better uses of their time and energy than attempts to limit access to reproductive health care. Instead of addressing the economy, ...

Editorial: Financial aid first

Amidst the discussions regarding the University's contributions to Providence, we have been pleased that University officials and the general student body still consider financial aid a top priority. In fact, The Herald poll conducted in March shows that nearly 40 percent of students believe that President-elect ...

Editorial: Allergic to B's

Editorial: The easy half of the battle against sexual violence

As Congress considers whether or not to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act, one proposed addition to the law would require colleges to collect and report data on the incidence of "domestic violence, dating violence and stalking" on their campuses. It would also increase requirements placed on ...

Editorial: Addressing misogyny at Spring Weekend

Editiorial: Prohibiting racial profiling

In January, state Rep. Grace Diaz, D-Providence, reintroduced the Comprehensive Racial Profiling Prevention Act, which aims to ensure that police officers do not stop individuals for racially motivated reasons. A similar bill died in the Rhode Island House of Representatives in past years after police ...