Metro
Independent wins tight 3-way gubernatorial race
By Brigitta Greene | November 2Correction appended.
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Researchers find lunar surprises
By Brigitta Greene | October 27The moon's surface is surprisingly wet and complex, according to results from NASA's Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing Satellite, or LCROSS, mission published Oct. 22. LCROSS, which includes Brown researchers, intentionally slammed a rocket into the moon's south pole last October. The collision ...
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Obama visits R.I. factory, thanks local workers
By Brigitta Greene | October 25President Obama toured the American Cord and Webbing factory in Woonsocket, R.I. Monday, praising workers on their ability to "buckle down" and persevere through rough economic times.
University News
Renovations to 315 Thayer St. to grow campus housing
By Brigitta Greene | October 3Renovations to the University-owned apartment building at 315 Thayer St. will result in 66 more on-campus beds by 2012, said Margaret Klawunn, vice president for campus life and student services. The renovations represent the largest expansion of the residence hall system since the opening of Vartan ...
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Prof's new moon maps tell solar system's story
By Brigitta Greene | September 16Lost deep in the flatlands of the Orientale Crater, sucking the last drops from their oxygen tanks, lunar backpackers of the future will thank their lucky stars for Jim Head.
University News
U. to return to target range for endowment draw
By Brigitta Greene | September 9The University will draw from its endowment at a significantly lower rate this year, reducing payout by about 20 percent from the last fiscal year, said Beppie Huidekoper, executive vice president for finance and administration.
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Pauly D back home in R.I., briefly
By Brigitta Greene | September 8DJ Pauly D is back in town for two days only, making a brief stop home before leaving for Los Angeles on Friday, said his agent.
University News
In welcome, Simmons calls for 'honorable discourse'
By Brigitta Greene | August 29It was with compassion, spirit and a challenge that President Ruth Simmons welcomed the class of 2014 Sunday afternoon.
University News
Hicks '11 killed on biking trip
By Brigitta Greene | July 25Paige Hicks '11 was killed July 20 while leading a cross-country bike trip, raising money for affordable housing.Hicks, of Chesterfield, Mo., was struck by a tractor trailer on U.S. Highway 18 in South Dakota, said Lt. David Berkeley of the South Dakota Highway Patrol. Hicks had pulled over on the side ...
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Hicks '11 killed in biking accident
By Brigitta Greene | July 25Paige Hicks '11 was killed July 20 while leading a cross-country bike trip, raising money for affordable housing.
