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Panelists Susan Moffitt, Larry Jacobs, and Colleen Grogan speak at the Festschrift event.

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Brown community celebrates professor James Morone’s scholarly work

By Maya Kelly | October 30

The event celebrated Morone’s retirement after 42 years at Brown.

Photo of 75 Charlesfield Street, headquarters of the Brown University Department of Public Safety.

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Two students threatened at knifepoint in attempted robbery outside V-Dub

By Maya Nelson | October 30

An unknown assailant allegedly punched a student and wielded a knife during a Facebook Marketplace transaction.

A picture of two classroom doors at Nuestro Mundo Public Charter School. One says "5th grd" and "Welcome." The other says "Bienvenidos" and "5to grado." Both are decorated with cut-outs of pencils, stationary and flowers.

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Hundreds of students, seven hours, two languages: One day at a bilingual school

By Ciara Meyer | October 30

The Herald visited the Nuestro Mundo Public Charter School to observe a day at a bilingual school.

Courthouse with several wooden tables on the left and right with tablets and voting button sets. In the center is a red carpeted walkway with a large table in the center with red curtains.

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RI spending on government administration, public safety is among highest in US

By Lev Kotler-Berkowitz | October 30

Rhode Island also ranked among the top 10 states for the amount of federal aid received.

Illustration of a bucket on the beach containing donut, the science library, the Brown flag, and the Van Wickle Gate

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Which activities top Brown students’ bucket lists?

By Rajaa Ghandour | October 30

Students reveal the unique set of goals they want to complete while at Brown.

A drone shot of several houses during the day with multiple cars driving down the streets.

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Median RI renter is unable to affordably rent in any Ocean State city, new report finds

By Nate Barkow | October 30

HousingWorks RI’s annual report documents how the R.I. housing landscape impacts the economy.

Photo of three adult individuals walking to the left of a brick building onto the Main Green, one of whom is carrying a baby in a blue coat with a grey hood.

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Graduate students with children appreciate Brown’s resources but struggle to find child care

By Ian Ritter | October 29

Limited last-minute care options leave some graduate student parents sacrificing academic responsibilities.

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With new role at Simon & Schuster, Jonathan Karp ’86 enters an exciting, yet familiar chapter

By Rebecca Goodman | October 29

Jonathan Karp ’86 discusses future plans at Simon & Schuster and his time at The Herald.

Illustration of a man sticking his head out of a window to hold cash in front of a man leaning out of a window above him.

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Providence City Council to propose rent stabilization ordinance this fall

By Jackie Dean | October 29

The Providence City Council is drafting a rent stabilization ordinance to be introduced this fall, following a report about the state of the city’s housing market authored by the City Council’s Housing Crisis Task Force.

Illustration of various people in a group drinking alcohol.

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From frat houses to kickbacks, ‘going out’ varies from student to student

By Jeremiah Farr | October 28

In the Herald’s Fall 2025 Poll, most students reported going out less than once a week.

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Senators from RI face criticism for voting to pass National Defense Authorization Act

By Annika Melwani | October 27

Critics highlight the bill’s provisions targeting transgender service members and eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

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Political scientist Niraja Gopal Jayal raises concerns about Indian academic freedom in Watson lecture

By Ivy Huang | October 27

The Indian crisis in academic freedom, Jayal said, are similar to the threats facing American universities.

Photo of University Hall, where Brown University administrative offices are located.

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Brown Corporation accepts over $121 million in gifts and pledges at its fall meetings

By Roma Shah | October 27

Corporation members also celebrated the dedication of the Stephen Sondheim Amphitheater.

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Bitty & Beau’s Coffee opens on North Main Street, promoting inclusive employment

By Gia Shin | October 27

The national coffee chain employs people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Illustration of two brains, one blue and one red, with an overlapping purple portion

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Nearly 70% of students value political alignment when forming friendships, Herald poll finds

By Ali Schapiro | October 27

Students see value in engaging with those who disagree politically, but many find themselves with friends sharing similar beliefs.

Tessa Groff and Nick Groff standing in front of the Conjuring House

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‘The Conjuring’ house mortgage sold, frightening prospective buyers

By Michelle Bi | October 26

Paranormal investigator Jason Hawes has raised over $170,000 to purchase the property.

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Fmr. Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman assesses domestic, global orders at Watson launch

By Ian Ritter | October 26

Milley was the keynote speaker at the opening of the Watson School of International and Public Affairs.

A woman sits at a window, smiling at the camera.

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Philippine Consulate General offers University $18,000 to start Tagalog courses

By Alejandro Ruiz | October 26

Despite the additional funding, the future of the Tagalog language courses remains uncertain.

The exterior facade of the Providence Public School District’s main offices

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RI education department releases special education blueprint amid federal funding cuts

By Ava Stryker-Robbins | October 26

There are 26,000 students receiving special education services in Rhode Island.

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Rhode Island’s first pet aquamation facility offers green alternative to cremation

By Talia Egnal | October 26

The opening of the facility comes as policymakers are still trying to legalize human aquamation in the Ocean State.