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UCS, UFB, CCB candidates speak in open platform event
By Indigo Mudbhary | March 14Candidates discussed improving student life and Brown’s relationship with the Providence community.
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Politics, passion and ‘prolific’ scholarship: Professor James Morone reflects on 40 years at Brown
By Anisha Kumar | March 14Morone believes that the balance of realism and hope in his lectures could be the “secret sauce” that has drawn hundreds of students to the course year after year.
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Indigenous Scholar in Residence Eduardo de la Cruz presents misconceptions about Nahua resistance to colonization
By Indigo Mudbhary | March 14In his presentation, de la Cruz shared how these adolescents were surprised to learn about this history of resistance and the rich intellectual history of Nahua scholars.
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Jai-Me Potter-Rutledge named School of Public Health assistant dean for diversity, equity and inclusion
By Neil Mehta | March 13Jai-Me Potter-Rutledge will transition into the permanent position from her interim role as assistant dean, which she has served since June 2022.
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Here are the candidates running for UCS
By Lily Starrs | March 13Three candidates for president, two candidates for vice president discussed their platforms.
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Here are the candidates running for UFB
By Indigo Mudbhary | March 13Issues include diversity on Undergraduate Finance Board, equitable funding.
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Sarah Doyle Center kicks off 2023 Women’s History Series
By Chloe Fatsis | March 13Sarah Doyle center hosts a series of events in celebration of Women’s History Month.
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After six years, Fane Tower project will not proceed
By Rhea Rasquinha | March 12Fane Tower will not be constructed following litigation delays and community pushback.
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Rhode Island legislators introduce bill expanding, clarifying public records access
By Julianna Chang | March 12Bill responds to constituent concerns about police accountability.
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‘Truth or Dare?’: TEDxBrownU conference spotlights open-mindedness, introspection
By Anisha Kumar | March 12TEDxBrownU's eighth annual conference Sunday evening gave speakers opportunity to explore talk's theme of “Truth or Dare?”
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Brown extends test-optional policy for 2023-24 admissions cycle
By Owen Dahlkamp and Haley Sandlow | March 10For the fourth year in a row, the University will employ a test-optional policy for applicants, extending the policy for students applying to the class of 2028, according to a Friday announcement from the Office of College Admission.
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Brown pre-college programs to provide full scholarships to admitted PPSD students
By Stella Chen | March 10The University expands financial aid program to promote equity and increase enrollment of PPSD students.
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Brown students sue Ivy League over athletic scholarship policy
By Julia Vaz | March 9A class action lawsuit filed Tuesday by current and former Brown basketball players Grace Kirk ’24 and Tamengang Choh ’21 MPA’22 alleges that Ivy League schools violate antitrust laws by denying student athletes athletic scholarships and compensation for their services.
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Students challenge Brown’s legacy admissions, application requirements at Main Green rally
By Neil Mehta | March 9On March 9, 110 students protested the repeal of affirmative action and called for the end of legacy admissions.
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Justin Bolsen ’26 wins Jeopardy! reunion tournament, claims $100,000
By Sofia Barnett | March 9On Thursday night, Justin Bolsen '26 emerged victorious from Jeopardy! High School Reunion Tournament, winning the $100,000 grand prize and a spot in the tournament of ...
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President Christina Paxson elected to American Council on Education board of directors
By Katie Jain | March 9Paxson will begin her three-year term on the board in April.
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R.I. representatives introduce ‘bottle bill’ for plastic-free waterways
By Mahin Ashfaq | March 9On Thursday, the Rhode Island Zero Waste Coalition advocated for a “bottle bill.”
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FDA advisors recommend approval of naloxone over-the-counter distribution
By Kelvin Jiang | March 8Rhode Island experts discuss the impact of the potential approval of naloxone for over-the-counter use.
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Yearbook cost reduced from $100 to $30
By Indigo Mudbhary | March 8With new funding, Liber Brunensis hopes to increase accessibility for those looking to purchase a yearbook.
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UCS passes resolution supporting fossil fuel dissociation campaign at town hall
By Indigo Mudbhary | March 8Sunrise Brown delivered a presentation at a UCS town hall Wednesday in which they overviewed their recent report on Brown’s relationship with the fossil fuel industry.
