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Pandas on Ice: Looking at the legacy of the Pandas

By The Bruno Brief | December 7

In the third and final episode of Pandas on Ice, BDH Studios catches up with the Pandas at their reunion and hears about the legacy of the inaugural team today.

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The Bruno Brief: Students interrupt Paxson at Main Green vigil for Palestinian junior

By The Bruno Brief | December 3

Amanda Sun

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Pandas on Ice: How the Pembroke Pandas became a national hockey powerhouse

By Jacob Smollen and The Bruno Brief | December 1

In the second episode of The Herald’s new podcast series “Pandas On Ice,” podcast editor and metro editor Jacob Smollen speaks with former Pembroke Pandas to tell the story of how the first intercollegiate women’s ice hockey team in the country became a national powerhouse.

The Bruno Brief: RISD and Textron, explained

By The Bruno Brief | November 23

Finn Kirkpatrick

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Pandas on Ice: The story of America's first women's college hockey team

By Jacob Smollen and The Bruno Brief | November 19

In the first episode of The Herald’s new podcast series “Pandas On Ice,” former Pembroke Pandas tell the story of how the first intercollegiate women’s ice hockey team in the country came to be.

The Bruno Brief: 20 Jewish students calling for ceasefire, divestment arrested in U. Hall sit-in

By The Bruno Brief | November 12

Finn Kirkpatrick

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The Bruno Brief: Women's soccer's 'unprecedented dynasty' prepares for the postseason

By The Bruno Brief | November 3

Carter Moyer

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On the Green: Brown's favorite photos

By The Bruno Brief | November 2

Students told The Herald's podcast team about their favorite photos — and the memories they represent

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The Bruno Brief: Artistry at the Providence Community Herbarium

By The Bruno Brief | October 29

Artist Heather McMordie launched the Providence Community Herbarium project to explore the relationships twelve Providence residents have with plants. Weaving these stories with artwork and local ecology, this initiative has fostered community as well as appreciation for plant life beyond scientific ...

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On The Green: How friends are made at Brown

By The Bruno Brief | October 27

In the second episode of The Herald’s new podcast series, “On The Green,” senior staff writer and podcast producer Mikayla Kennedy talks to fellow Brunonians about how they met their best friends and partners.

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The Bruno Brief: Brown's endowment, explained

By The Bruno Brief | October 22

In the 2023 fiscal year, Brown’s endowment netted a 2.7% return on investments, increasing its value to $6.6 billion as of June 30 after accounting for gifts and the endowment's contribution to the operating budget.

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On The Green: The first-year experience on College Hill

By The Bruno Brief | October 20

In the first episode of The Herald’s new podcast series, “On The Green,” contributing writers and producers Maya Kelly ’27 and Rohey Jasseh ’27 talk to fellow Brunonians about their first years on College Hill. How were their experiences in communal bathrooms? What were their favorite memories? ...

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The Bruno Brief: Early decision, legacy and standardized tests in the class of 2027

By The Bruno Brief | October 15

The Herald conducted polling this summer to get a clearer picture of the class of 2027. Now, we analyze the data to get a picture of admissions, exploring test-optional policies, legacy impacts and the influence of other factors on getting into Brown. In this episode of the Bruno Brief, we’ll dive ...

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The Bruno Brief: A new union for Community Coordinators

By The Bruno Brief | October 8

Editors’ Note: On Friday, Vice President for Campus Life Eric Estes informed the Labor Organization of Community Coordinators that the University was prepared to recognize the proposed union pending a check of authorization cards, The Herald previously reported. This podcast was recorded before that ...

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The Bruno Brief: Adaptive reuse in action

By The Bruno Brief | October 1

Woonsocket Middle School has been closed for 14 years, but developers are working to breathe new life into the school and transform it into approximately 150 apartments. The project is just one of the new adaptive reuse projects underway in Rhode Island as developers work to repurpose unused buildings ...

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The Bruno Brief: A new concentration at Brown

By The Bruno Brief | September 23

Following years of student activism, Brown has officially launched the Critical Native American and Indigenous Studies concentration, which will see its first graduating students this spring. The concentration was part of five commitments adopted by the University in May 2022 alongside its official ...

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The Bruno Brief: Free emergency contraception at Brown

September 17

While Health Services has offered emergency and prescription contraceptives for over a decade, until recently students had to pay for or use their insurance in order to attain them.

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The Bruno Brief: Is Brown a 'stoner' school?

By The Bruno Brief | April 28

Brown has long held the reputation of being a “stoner” school. Is this title earned? Where did it come from? What is happening on campus now?

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The Bruno Brief: Is Brown really the "Happy Ivy?"

By The Bruno Brief | April 14

Brown is ranked by the Princeton Review as the 10th happiest campus in the country and the happiest school in the ivy league, and has a general reputation for being the “Happy Ivy.” But why does Brown have this reputation? Is it really true?

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The Bruno Brief: Wealth at Brown

By The Bruno Brief | April 7

The fourth episode of The Bruno Brief's new series examines the ways class affects academics, social life and admissions on Brown's campus.