In a recently published article by Bloomberg, Brown University’s Investment Office is reportedly in advanced talks to “invest in Fortress Investment Group alongside Mubadala Investment Co. as part of the Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund’s acquisition of a majority stake in the alternative asset ...
Spring Weekend is supposed to be a time of celebration for all students, a grand finale to Brown’s academic year. Historically, the Brown Concert Agency, tasked with organizing the Main Green Festival in late April, has courted artists such as Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, U2, Kendrick Lamar and Young ...
As pre-registration comes to an end, many of us are reminded of the inadequacy of Brown’s faculty advising system. Whether you were met with a deafening silence from your advisor or a last-minute registration pin number, it is during this time of year when Brown’s lack of support becomes more apparent. ...
Recently, I had a thought-provoking conversation with a recent Brown graduate working in economic consulting. Despite her demanding schedule that occasionally pushes into even later hours during busy weeks, she shared a surprising revelation: she feels better rested now than during her time at Brown. ...
Caitlin Clark’s meteoric rise to fame has captivated even those who typically avoid sports like the plague. The 22-year-old point guard for the University of Iowa became a household name leading up to the 2023 Women’s NCAA National Championship Game against the LSU Tigers which doubled viewership ...
I think I speak on behalf of many Brown students when I share my dismay and frustration with how the Brown Concert Agency decided to conduct this year’s Spring Weekend.
Springtime at Brown is marked by a few key images: the emergence of the first daffodils, the clusters of tour groups moving across campus and, of course, the University’s annual Spring Weekend. While normally a cause for excitement and celebration, this year’s lineup generated intense controversy. ...
Brown faces an identity crisis.
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To the Editor:
The solar eclipse earlier this week sparked widespread wonder and amazement. The Main Green was filled with hundreds of students excited to view the first total American solar eclipse since 2017. This awe, however, was accompanied by serious warnings to not look at the sun during the eclipse without ...
Divestment is not a new topic to many American colleges and universities. It first disrupted American campuses in the 1970s and 80s as students protested companies involved in South Africa’s apartheid regime. Many of today’s students likely recognize the current fossil fuel divestment movement, ...
Growing up with a name that is not easy for everyone to pronounce, I struggled to feel recognized and included in classrooms where teachers did not learn my name. In the past, I had grown accustomed to mispronunciations of my name, undermining my sense of identity in class. Because of this, I know that ...
I would like to think that the drivers who roar down Thayer Street in their souped-up sports cars and motorized tricycles aren’t trying to make others miserable. Maybe they’re overcompensating — for a lack of length and/or width. Or, perhaps these drivers never grew out of their childhood obsessions ...
Depending on where you grew up, you may be familiar with “Payday Loans” or “Cash Advance” shops. These loan offices are known to prey on low-income people in dire financial situations; their high interest rates often end up placing their customers in more debt than when they started. While some ...
A sulfuric puddle of yolk erupted against the fence, pooling in the cracks of the simmering Havana sidewalk. Having watched me nudge along the small, white “ball” for two blocks, oblivious, my cousins roared with laughter as I stood in shock at the mess on the concrete like a runny yellow punchline. ...
Over the past few months, The Herald has received a multitude of op-ed submissions responding to current campus and community dialogue. In light of this engagement, we want to clarify and update some basic guidelines for op-ed submissions.
Since the Supreme Court ruled affirmative action programs unconstitutional in June 2023, the college admission process has found itself under near-constant scrutiny by commentators. Still, few issues have stirred more controversy than the single question college admissions offices across the country ...
When I first came to Brown last fall, it felt as if everyone and their mother was a computer science concentrator. Sure, some people were pursuing economics, but for the most part, computer science seemed to be the new trend among students. Last year, it was the most completed concentration among Brown ...
It’s 2014. You see a picture of a toddler triumphantly clenching his fist to his chest with the superimposed text, “Ate spaghetti while wearing a white shirt. Didn’t get sauce on it.” You like a comment that says he has “just won the internet for the day.” It’s 2014. This is absolutely ...
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