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A car sits parked in front of the entryway of The Miriam Hospital in Providence on a cloudy day.

Metro

Amid rising flu cases, RI hospitals implement mask mandates

By Talia Egnal | February 19

Since October, the state has seen approximately 900 flu hospitalizations.

A photo of the interior of the Rhode Island Federal Building.

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Rhode Island U.S. Attorney Zachary Cunha ’98 resigns at Trump’s behest

By Ethan Schenker | February 19

U.S. Attorney for the District of Rhode Island Zachary Cunha ’98 stepped down on Monday.

A long hallway in between shelves of books.

University News

Federal support for book bans will harm students, librarians warn

By Zarina Hamilton | February 19

The Department of Education revoked guidance characterizing book bans as violations of civil rights laws.

A photo of the Van Wickle gates on a sunny day.

University News

Ten years ago, these four alums graduated with an independent concentration. Where are they now?

By Ivy Huang | February 18

Class of 2015 alums reflect on their unique degrees.

A sign outside of the restaurant with Rong Chic and food tasting written on it.

Metro

Rong Chic opens for Sichuanese menu tastings on Wickenden Street

By Allyson Chen | February 18

The restaurant hopes to use food tastings to solicit customer feedback on its menu offerings.

A photo of John Green in a black T-shirt leaning against a bannister.

University News

From service to school: How veteran students apply to Brown

By Alejandro Ruiz | February 14

After almost 10 years of serving as a cryptologist and working in special operations for the U.S. Navy, John Green ’27 was ready for a change. His time in the military taught him that “knowledge is power,” he said.

A picture of University Hall in front of a snow-covered Quiet Green

University News

Brown Democrats organize locally after Trump inauguration

By Annika Singh | February 13

Brown Democrats refocus efforts on legislative advocacy, local outreach and reflecting on party shortcomings.

An illustration of a wind farm with mountains and trees in the background.

University News

New sustainable energy master’s program will use cross-disciplinary coursework to study energy systems

By Cate Latimer | February 13

The program is a one-year program featuring coursework on the evolution of sustainable energy.

Talking Heads members Tina Weymouth and Chris Frantz in discussion with Q&A moderator Daniel Cavicchi.

Metro

RISD alums from Talking Heads band return for screening of concert film

By Dia Nanda | February 13

Tina Weymouth and Chris Frantz described how the band’s origins came about at RISD.

A photo of the Providence federal building and courthouse with bare trees in front.

Metro

Facing federal uncertainty, RI health providers continue delivering gender-affirming care

By Lev Kotler-Berkowitz and Nora Rowe | February 13

Advocates, health providers and government officials say the executive order is not binding.

University News

Mapping love on campus

By Hadley Carr and Maxwell Zhang | February 13

It was the fall of 1978, and the Pat Metheny Group was playing an Oktoberfest concert at Swarthmore College. Ari Gabinet P’19 P’MD’20, a senior fellow at the Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs and pre-law advisor for the University, remembers the day fondly.

A picture of Ceremony on Brook St. with a customer entering the store.

Metro

Ceremony employees seek unionization over wages, benefits, working conditions

By Maya Kelly and Ethan Schenker | February 12

Employees at Ceremony’s two locations are seeking unionization.

A man holds a sign saying "I'm voting YES for TALO because... every worker DESERVES a UNION."

University News

Student Labor Alliance grows in membership, expands pro-union initiatives

By Emily Feil | February 12

Brown’s Student Labor Alliance has seen a resurgence in membership and activity following a decline during the COVID-19 pandemic. SLA has long supported labor organizing both on and off campus, forging ties with dining, libraries and facilities workers who have been a part of United Service and Allied ...

The picture depicts Rhode Island from above. The Washington Bridge looms far away. White and red houses speckle the landscape. The neighborhood is interspersed with trees and greenery.

Metro

Statewide summit highlights need for community-centered overdose prevention

By Zach Robel | February 12

On Wednesday, local advocates, government officials and behavioral health workers gathered at the 2025 Statewide Community Overdose Engagement Summit to evaluate strategies for combating overdoses and expanding access to recovery resources.