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Bagels return to Bagel Gourmet

By Katy Pickens | November 28

After a nearly two month hiatus, Bagel Gourmet will open a new location at 205 Meeting Street on Monday, Nov. 29, bringing bagels back to eager students and East Side residents alike.

Prof. Mutlu Konuk Blasing, renowned poetry critic, dies peacefully at 77

By Alex Nadirashvili | November 28

Professor Emerita of English Mutlu Konuk Blasing, 77, died peacefully Aug. 16 in her summer home in her native country of Turkey. Blasing left behind a deep impact on the scholarship of poetry, and she was known ...

Students react to first post-COVID Thanksgiving

By Gaya Gupta | November 28

This year’s Thanksgiving registered as one of the busiest days for airports across the country, as individuals made their way home to see their loved ones.

Providence retailers reflect on impact of pandemic on Black Friday turnout

By Jack Walker | November 28

As the holiday season approaches, stores across the country are preparing for a month of increased commercial demand while also navigating public health concerns.

Students reflect on Brown’s pre-med pathway

By Jasper Yeh | November 21

With the dream of ultimately enrolling in medical school at stake, many pre-med students navigate a uniquely stressful undergraduate experience as they fulfill medical school course prerequisites and participate in extracurricular activities that can demonstrate a passion for medicine.

Student-founded EmpowerU looks to provide resources to prospective first-generation college students

By Emily Faulhaber | November 17

EmpowerU, a startup founded by Elvia Perez ’22 and Meera Kurup ’23, seeks to address educational disparities by providing first-generation college students still in high school with resources, all housed in one app, to navigate the college process.

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U. moves away from Piazza

By Nicholas Miller | November 17

Piazza, an online discussion platform that allows students to ask questions about class material, was a popular service at Brown used in numerous classes, particularly in STEM courses, up until recently. But in April, the Digital Learning and Design office told professors that the University would ...

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Community attends U.N. climate change conference

By Brendan Gardner | November 17

Several members of the Brown community attended the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties in Glasgow over the course of the past two weeks. These activists and researchers shared their experiences and perspectives on the outcomes of the conference in interviews with The Herald. ...

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Former U.S. Ambassador Keith Harper speaks at Watson Institute

By Neil Mehta | November 17

Watson Senior Fellow Keith Harper, the first Native American to be named a U.S. ambassador, discussed political advocacy for Native American communities at the Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs Tuesday afternoon.

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Andrea’s reopens after seven month closure

By Katy Pickens | November 17

Andrea’s Restaurant, which serves Greek cuisine and has been on Thayer Street for 55 years now, was forced to close its doors seven months ago after a sprinkler malfunction caused water damage. It made its long-anticipated return with a soft opening Nov. 9.

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Students navigate campus parking, ticketing policies

By Jack Walker | November 17

Despite living off campus since this past summer, Ray Huang ’23 has not had access to an overnight parking space for his car, instead leaving it parked on near-empty side streets around campus. This is by no means a perfect solution for his parking concerns, and this past summer he faced frequent ...

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Brown becomes first Ivy League school with optional COVID testing

By Maisie Newbury | November 10

After making testing optional for fully vaccinated students Oct. 25, Brown became the first Ivy League institution to not require regular COVID-19 testing for its undergraduate ...

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Elizabeth Pfeiffer discusses HIV stigma in Western Kenya

By Canqi Li | November 10

On Tuesday afternoon, public health, anthropology, population studies and African studies scholars joined a presentation at the Watson Institute held by Elizabeth Pfeiffer, medical anthropologist and assistant professor of Anthropology at Rhode Island College.

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U. launches new Open Recovery Group

By Haley Sandlow | November 9

Students are invited to engage in practices to moderate and shift their personal substance use on campus in a new program called Open Recovery Group at Brown. The group, which meets weekly, is part of the University’s Bruce Donovan Program for Recovery and Substance-Free Initiatives, and seeks ...

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Stages of Freedom: understanding of the past and empowerment for the future

By Rhea Rasquinha | November 9

Stages of Freedom, located at 10 Westminster St., is a heritage museum filled with collections of donated books, historical artwork and other artifacts that are a part of the organization’s mission to promote African American history and empower ...

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Native American language, linguistic culture classes bring diverse perspectives to campus

By Emma Madgic | November 9

Native American language and culture classes have not always been offered at Brown. But, through the recent work of community members, students have been given the opportunity to engage with Native culture and history in the classroom, bringing perspectives to the University that have long been excluded. ...

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Brown adapts testing program, moves towards self-administered model

By Gabriella Vulakh | November 8

Brown transitioned to self-administered COVID-19 testing at One Davol Square today, according to a Nov. 4 email announcement. The new method of testing allows students and faculty to conduct their own PCR test with staff on site to facilitate the process.

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Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative yields $8.5 million for Ocean State

By Brendan Gardner | November 3

Rhode Island received $8.5 million in September from the sale of emission permits as a result of its participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, a cap-and-trade program that includes 11 northeastern states.

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Brown prepares to receive Afghan students granted asylum

By Julia Vaz | October 27

The University has invited 16 female Afghan student applicants from the Asian University for Women to join the fall 2021 semester on humanitarian parole as non-degree students.

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Gov. McKee and Lt. Gov. Matos Release RI 2030 Plan

By Victor Chang | October 27

Gov. Dan McKee and Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos released the Rhode Island 2030 plan Oct. 15, outlining their vision for Rhode Island’s future in the coming decade.