Americans have been ambivalent about tipping culture for years, unsure of when and how much to tip — if at all. But in tip-earning jobs employees are often paid a subminimum wage, relying heavily on customer gratuity for their income. Unfair wages have led some states to eliminate subminimum pay and ...
A crowd funnels into the vast Salomon DECI auditorium for what they have waited years, months, weeks, and days for. Election night is upon us. Students nurse Diet Cokes and enjoy warm slices of Domino's as the program commences. Several speakers address the nervous, yet passionate, room as results trickle ...
Ben Aizenberg ’26 shares his prediction for the 2024 presidential election, and why he’ll probably be wrong.
The general election is on everyone’s mind, and anticipation here on campus is rising exponentially. This was as evident as ever when we were out tabling with Brown Votes these past few weeks. Many students took initiative, coming up to us to learn how they could register. These same students brought ...
If we wake up on Wednesday morning and Donald Trump is elected president, our world will fundamentally change for the worse. When we wake up a year later and lament the damage, what will we say we did to prevent it?
In her column, Eleanor Barth Wu ’26 introduces the Ratty Roundup, a report on the best offerings of Brown’s dining halls.
A little under four years ago, we endured the most blatant attempt to overthrow a presidential election in the history of the United States. Only a few of the current students at Brown were old enough to vote in that election; most of us were merely observers. But now, as election day comes crashing ...
It’s the 31st of October, and I’m squeezed on a couch with my sisters and cousins all huddled under one, enormous blanket. I am twelve years old, so, of course, the ferocious wind howling down our chimney or the dark shadows lurking in the corners have no effect on my nerves. My mom is calmly seated ...
No one has ever inspired me to work harder in my life than Professor Jan Tullis. Her Structural Geology course in spring 2008 stretched my mind in a way no other educator had to date, or has since. I’m writing today to celebrate the remarkable career of Jan, who passed away on Sept. 15.
Every fall I find myself rewatching “Gilmore Girls” — my annual tradition to celebrate a new academic year. Stars Hollow, the small Connecticut town where the show takes place, reflects an omnipresent sense of community: town hall meetings, breakfast at Luke’s, warmly-lit festivals and Miss ...
It’s no secret that Providence has a housing crisis. Gentrification, limited options and the effects of institutions like Brown purchasing more and more land have all contributed to a hostile market for many of the city’s residents. Rising prices do not spare off-campus rentals either, and students ...
In his column, Lucas Guan ’27 argues that social media should not be used as a source of news.
Carey: The principles that underpin divestment considerations at Brown trace back decades.
In his op-ed, Isaac Slevin ’25 argues that the Brown Corporation does not represent the interests of the University community and must be reformed.
In his column, Benjamin Aizenberg ’26 argues Brown must implement affirmative action based on socioeconomic status.
I wasn’t expecting to discover much about myself in a twenty minute Uber ride I took last week. In fact, I really only planned on scrolling quietly on my phone as we weaved through the evening D.C. traffic. But somewhere along the way, maybe five or so blocks in, my driver broke the silence with a ...
My decision to attend Brown ultimately came down to its reputation as “the Happy Ivy.” I was anxiously weighing my options until a viral video of the Main Green popped up on my TikTok feed. The sun was shining down gloriously and groups of students filled the green — it was a picturesque image ...
Like nearly 45 million people, I spent the start of October watching the 2024 vice presidential debate. As a Harris-Walz hopeful, I was prepared to not only support the governor of Minnesota, but vehemently oppose J.D. Vance's stances. But as I watched the debate, I found myself disagreeing with only ...
Neon lights, the thump of 2010s pop, pizzas served on red checkered paper and the sounds of blistered pies being thrown in and out of deck ovens: Pizza Marvin on the corner of Wickenden and Governor streets is a well-frequented neighborhood spot.
In his column, Tas Rahman ’26 argues that Brown students should redirect pro-Palestinian activism away from divestment.
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