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Brown Mock Trial team places sixth at Nationals competition
By Emily Faulhaber | April 26Brown Mock Trial placed 6th out of 48 at Nationals this year — the team’s highest ever.
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Why the SciLi lights up with a smile every night
By Sam Levine | April 26The Science Library flashes its lights to say goodnight to patients at Hasbro Children’s Hospital.
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‘A terrific 53 years’: Howard Chudacoff concludes final semester at Brown
By Austin Xiang | April 26A scholar of American social history and a faculty advisor to several university sports teams, Howard Chudacoff reflects on his 53 years at Brown.
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UFB completes internal elections for three new administrative positions
By Kelvin Jiang | April 26UFB elected a treasurer, secretary and ombudsperson Tuesday night.
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Emerson Prison Initiative exhibition at Watson Institute spotlights essays written by currently, formerly incarcerated college students
By Sofia Barnett | April 25In collaboration with the Emerson Prison Initiative, the Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs is hosting an exhibition showcasing essays written by formerly and currently incarcerated college students.
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Smiley’s first budget proposal expands city services, increases residential taxes
By Neil Mehta | April 25The budget proposal is Smiley's first as mayor.
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‘On the positive side of humanity’: Friends, colleagues remember Professor Ferdinand Jones
By Sofia Barnett | April 25During his time at Brown, Jones earned a reputation as a gentle, selfless and innovative professor who spearheaded access to mental health care for students and staff.
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‘Someone who just embodies so much’: Remembering Panetha Ott, director of admission and international recruitment
By Kathy Wang | April 25Panetha Ott, the Office of College Admission’s director of admission and international recruitment, died in early December after 33 years of serving the University community.
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Brown Votes members testify on proposal for same-day voter registration amendment
By Jennifer Shim | April 25Amendment to the state constitution would allow same-day voter registration for statewide elections.
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Why are dead fish littering sidewalks and bridges in downtown Providence?
By Sofia Barnett | April 24On April 14, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management addressed concerns from community members regarding multiple reports of fish kills in the Providence and Seekonk rivers on their Instagram. According to the department’s post, the sudden influx of fish corpses in the rivers and ...
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Buckle up: Brown Dining Services rolls out new food truck at Athletics Complex
By Dennis Carey | April 24Bruno Eats, the new Brown Dining Services food truck, was launched into service this Saturday.
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Latinx Students in Business and Leadership club visits Harvard, MIT business schools
By Emily Faulhaber | April 23The club members were able to tour the campuses, talk with current students, participate in case studies and attend classes.
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The evolution of Thayer Street, from 2000 to today
By Lizzy Zhang, Swetabh Changkakoti, Ashley Cai, Stella Chen, Neil Mehta and Rhea Rasquinha | April 23Explore business turnover on Thayer since 2000 with The Herald’s interactive timeline.
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Project Weber/RENEW, CODAC selected to open country’s first state-regulated overdose prevention center
By Jacob Smollen | April 23The center will enable individuals to use illicit drugs under supervision by medical professionals and access recovery assistance.
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Brown hosts second ADOCH event amidst Main Green student activism
By Owen Dahlkamp | April 23Many admitted students were excited by the activism with many appreciating the passion that the advocates were displaying.
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Brown Activist Coalition calls for Brown to increase investment in Providence at ADOCH protest
By Ashley Cai and Ryan Doherty | April 23Protestors called on the University to pay $15 million annually in support of Providence schools.
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Wave of graduate labor movements sweeps the country
By Katie Jain | April 23Union members have advocated for higher wages, better working conditions and improved healthcare coverage.
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Warren Alpert Medical School professor arrested on second-degree sexual assault charges
By Julia Vaz | April 22An assistant professor at the Warren Alpert Medical School turned himself in to the Providence Police Department Friday on one count of second-degree sexual assault charges.
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Bill promoting non-custodial sentencing for primary caregivers introduced in R.I. House
By Mahin Ashfaq | April 21University community members gave testimony at an April 4 hearing on the bill.
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Bill aims to create $50 million revolving housing fund in Rhode Island
By Abigail Donovan | April 21Rep. June Speakman (D-Bristol) introduced a bill in the Rhode Island House of Representatives on March 17 which would create a $50 million fund for the construction of mixed-income public housing.
