The world has lost a voice of extraordinary wisdom and hope with the passing of Jane Goodall. For many of us in conservation science, her life’s work was more than research — it was a compass pointing toward humility, curiosity and responsibility.
There’s something deeply unserious about how we talk about casual dating. Which is funny, because we talk about it seriously. Like, tax-code seriously.
Well, that didn’t take long. The bully who took your lunch money is back, and this time he wants your backpack, too.
By the end of APMA 0350: “Applied Ordinary Differential Equations,” you will be able to solve many common types of differential equations. By the end of CHEM 0330: “Equilibrium, Rate and Structure,” you will have a working knowledge of thermodynamics, electron chemistry and chemical reactions. ...
To the Editor:
On Aug. 1, Ward 2 Councilwoman Helen Anthony announced her resignation from office, a year before her term’s expiration. To fill her now-vacant seat — which encompasses the majority of Brown’s campus and parts of College Hill — Providence will hold a special primary election on Nov. 4 and a ...
In speeches and emails, Brown’s administration consistently praises open inquiry. President Christina Paxson P’19 P’MD’20 has reminded the community that “freedom of expression is an essential component of academic freedom,” insisting that even the most uncomfortable topics deserve space ...
On Sept. 22, President Trump announced both an “answer” and a “cause” for Autism Spectrum Disorder. This politically charged announcement was filled not only with falsehoods, but also incredibly disturbing rhetoric in regards to the autistic community. In President Trump’s dialogue, one could ...
Having worked as a field organizer for U.S. Rep. Jared Golden (D-M.E. 2), one of the most conservative Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives, I often receive texts that criticize his recent votes and statements, asking how he could possibly be legislating in this manner. While many of his votes ...
To the Editor:
Our country is living through a fragile time. The divisions we face cut deep. Seeping into families, neighborhoods and the spaces where we once found common ground. Every tragedy seems to be politicized. Every hardship is turned into fuel for outrage. And every cycle of mistrust leaves us more likely ...
An hour after moving onto campus this August, I attended a brunch for incoming Jewish first-year students. As I ate, I met like-minded and equally nervous peers while simultaneously being sold on the copious programming taking place over the rest of orientation. This in-group feeling was wildly comfortable ...
Last summer, in a meeting with a transfer advisor at Brown, I asked how long he thought it would take me to socially integrate at the school. I had just finished my freshman year at Columbia, and I was anxious at the prospect of starting over completely. “Oh, never,” he said. “When you’re a ...
For a while, gay people were all I knew. I have two gay dads and have lived in Miami Beach, Florida my whole life. Queer representation was a crucial part of my upbringing. My parents have countless gay and lesbian friends who are some of my greatest role models. But not all children have the opportunity ...
Last Tuesday morning, a member of this editorial page board was studying in the quiet of the John D. Rockefeller Library’s basement. Through the west-facing glass wall, what should have been an ordinary morning gave way to an extraordinary sight: masked federal agents detaining a man with his son ...
Growing up, every Monday, the playground was abuzz with my classmates and I dissecting the latest release of “Jessie” or “Victorious.” After waiting seven tantalizing days between episodes, we were desperate to discuss Bertram’s antics or the latest events at Hollywood Arts.
When I was accepted to Brown, I promised myself I would never again take a math or science class. After years of trudging through high school STEM courses, the Open Curriculum felt like a breath of fresh air. As I browsed Brown’s course offerings earlier this summer, I added dozens of classes to my ...
In an applied math lecture a few days ago, I noticed a peer scrolling through LinkedIn on his laptop. A friend landed an internship at Deloitte; another at McKinsey; someone started a new consulting club. Beside professional headshots were messages thanking recruiters, families and of course God for ...
On any given weekend night, Thayer Street transforms into a gathering space for Rhode Islanders. Motorcycles roar past tricked-out cars, and music spills out onto the sidewalk outside a new food spot. Families line up for late-night falafel from East Side Pockets, kids chase each other between tables ...
From the New York Times to local news stations to The Herald, much discussion in the last few years has centered around noise in Providence. Hearing motorcyclists revving their engines and lifted vehicles blasting music has become a hallmark of the Brown experience. But should it be?
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