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A Chilean political career rooted in College Hill: Geronimo Urmeneta 1835, Brown’s first Latin American graduate

By Maisie Newbury | October 13

As a politician in Chile in the 1850s, Geronimo Urmeneta ’1835 took a uniquely progressive approach to his work as the country’s secretary of finance and as a primary cabinet member for former Chilean president José Joaquín Peréz, foregrounding Republican principles of individual liberty and ...

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Economics professor Jesse Shapiro wins MacArthur Fellowship

By Sophie Driscoll | October 13

The MacArthur Foundation has named Economics Professor Jesse Shapiro as one of its 25 MacArthur Fellows for 2021.

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Brown students create Pointz app for safer bike, scooter routing

By Jack Walker | October 13

Pointz, an app created and run by Brown students, aims to revolutionize biking and scooter riding in cities across the country as a “a safety-focused mapping app” which provides “bike-friendly routing” based on crowdsourced feedback on local roads and paths from other riders, according to ...

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Students share experiences of off-campus break-ins

By Jack Borris and Sameer Sinha | October 13

College Hill saw nine larcenies and one burglary this September, according to DPS data. In September 2020, there were four larcenies and two burglaries; in 2019, there were three burglaries and 20 larcenies, while in 2018 there was one burglary and six larcenies.

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Prof. Julio Ortega reflects on tenure at U.

By Kaitlyn Torres | October 12

Professor of Hispanic Studies Julio Ortega has been teaching at the University since 1989. He began the the Transatlantic Project, which, according to the project’s website, is “dedicated to research, teaching and colloquia on the cultural and intellectual history of exchange, dialogue and debates ...

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U. School of Engineering re-accredited by ABET

By Casey Chan | October 12

The School of Engineering was re-accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology at the end of September, validating and enabling the continual growth of the engineering program at Brown. Engineering schools are accredited every six years, and this most recent re-accreditation ...

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Local workers seek contract with beverage distributor Johnson Brothers

By Jack Walker | October 8

In pursuit of a contract with Johnson Brothers Rhode Island, a local beverage distribution branch, distribution workers and delivery drivers across the state spent the hot summer months picketing outside factories and businesses using the company. Together, the workers pursued a contract that would ...

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New R.I. legislation provides compensation for wrongfully convicted

By Ishitaa Gupta | October 7

Less than a month ago, Rhode Island was one of only 14 states in the country that did not have laws to compensate wrongfully convicted prisoners. But on Sept. 16, Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee signed a bill that will provide compensation for exonerees when their innocence comes to light.

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Students engage in close conversation with Watson Institute Senior Fellows through study groups

October 7

This fall, students will gather biweekly in the Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs to participate in Practitioner-Led Study Groups, where they will spend 90 minutes exploring various topics in-depth with the Watson Institute’s Senior Fellows.

Spanish baker Sergio Mendoza welcomes customers to family-owned Madrid European Bakery and Patisserie.

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Madrid Bakery brings taste of Spain to Wayland Square

By Laura David | October 6

Nestled in Wayland Square’s bustling food scene sits an unassuming, white-painted cafe. But take one look — and bite — inside Madrid European Bakery and Patisserie, and you won’t be disappointed. Operated by Spanish baker Sergio Mendoza, Madrid is home to some of Providence’s most decadent ...

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Faculty, Paxson discuss Task Force on Anti-Black Racism recommendations

By Alex Nadirashvili | October 6

Members of the University’s administration and faculty discussed the Task Force on Anti-Black Racism at the second faculty meeting of the semester Tuesday.

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Lifespan, Care New England submit revised merger application

By Caelyn Pender | October 6

Lifespan and Care New England, Rhode Island’s two largest health care systems, submitted a revised Hospital Conversions Act application to the Rhode Island Attorney General’s Office and the Rhode Island Department of Health Oct. 1, according to a

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Sam Zurier wins District 3 Democratic primary

By Ben Glickman and Laura David | October 5

Sam Zurier, a former Providence city council member who ran on an education-oriented progressive platform, has won Rhode Island’s District 3 State Senate Democratic primary with 1,282 votes — approximately 32% — according to unofficial results from the R.I. Board of Elections reported by WPRI. ...

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Mayor Maria Rivera of Central Falls reflects on first nine months in office

By Oliver Kneen | October 5

Mayor Maria Rivera loves the people of Central Falls, Rhode Island. Whether she’s entering a restaurant or walking down the street, she loves that people will go so far as to roll down their car windows just to start a conversation. Since assuming office this January as the city’s first woman ...

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Providence Mayor Elorza sues state education commissioner over school funding disagreement

By Kate Dario | October 4

Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza and the Providence City Council filed a lawsuit against the Rhode Island Department of Education and state Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green on Sept. 28 in the Providence Superior Court over a dispute regarding how much money the city must pay to fund its ...

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Aroma Joe’s spices up Thayer coffee scene

By Katy Pickens | October 4

When looking for a cup of coffee on Thayer Street, University students can choose from Starbucks, Blue State or Bagel Gourmet. Now, a new storefront has entered the mix — Aroma Joe’s.

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RI Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos talks state politics at Taubman Center

By Michael Seoane | October 4

The 70th Lieutenant Governor of the State Of Rhode Island Sabina Matos spoke to the Brown community Oct. 4 about her political journey and life in Rhode Island. The virtual event was moderated by Visiting Fellow Marc Dunkelman and was organized by the Taubman Center for American Politics and Policy ...

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'We're in desperate need of help': Understaffing, facilities issues stretch workers at Ratty, V-Dub

By Will Kubzansky | October 3

After a year without in-person dining, the Sharpe Refectory and Verney-Woolley dining halls are back to full-fledged operations — a hallmark of the college experience. But the staff who prepare, cook and serve the University’s meals say that the return to normalcy has stretched an understaffed ...

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Bret Jacob runs for State Senate District 3

By Adam Remels | October 3

Bret Jacob is running in the Democratic primary for Rhode Island State Senate District 3 after serving as the LGBTQIA+ liaison and director of research and development under Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza.

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Prov. community discusses spending $166m ARP funds

By Oliver Kneen | October 1

Direct Action for Rights and Equality hosted a conversation Thursday night between Providence residents and members of the Providence COVID-19 Recovery and Resiliency Task Force focused on how to effectively use the city’s American Rescue Plan funds to respond to post-pandemic issues.