Rhode Island fails to guarantee abortion access, affordability
Reproductive rights advocacy group NARAL Pro-Choice America awarded Rhode Island an F in January in its annual scorecard of states’ reproductive freedom.
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Taubman poll finds Trump, Clinton lead in R.I.
The Taubman Center for American Politics and Policy released two public opinion polls Feb. 25 about the 2016 Rhode Island presidential primaries.
Tisch ’17: Why Brown needs a gynecologist
Like many people, I am not particularly fond of pelvic examinations.
Financial aid awards increased for middle-income students
Beginning with the Class of 2019, families who earn roughly $100,000 to $200,000 per year will receive between $3,000 and $5,000 more per year in grants.
ACLU challenges student housing ordinance
The RI ACLU filed a lawsuit against Providence over a zoning law prohibiting more than three college students from living in a single-family home together.
Congressional Republicans’ letter questions U. endowment spending
Republican leadership of the Senate Finance Committee and the House Ways and Means Committee sent letters to 56 universities, including Brown, Feb. 8.
Student visa extension program in question
Pu-Ning Chiang ’16 will rely on the Optional Practical Training program to continue living in the United States legally following her graduation.
Taugner ’17 recovers from UCL tear to lead Brown pitching staff
In 2014, the top-ranked South Carolina baseball team started its season 12-0 before a three-game series against Brown.
Brown allocates resources to deal with winter weather
Last week’s low temperatures and snowfall brought new challenges to Facilities Management and University Transportation.
Academic calendar sees long-term change, remains same year to year
The long weekend from Feb. 20 to 23, so highly anticipated by students and faculty, is not technically President’s Day weekend.
