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Community Coordinators commence bargaining, calling for improved compensation, clarity about responsibilities
By James Libresco | March 19The current contract for CCs expires in June 2026.
James Libresco
Senior Staff Writer James Libresco is a senior staff writer covering staff & student labor. He is a first-year student from Alexandria, Va. studying political science and contemplative studies. In his free time, he can be found playing basketball, meditating, or losing in Among Us.
University News
On Dec. 13, a gunman opened fire on campus. Dining workers say they weren’t prepared.
By James Libresco | March 12Workers described confusion in the Ratty and Andrews on Dec. 13 due to a lack of active shooter safety planning.
University News
Brown to offer hostile intruder training for students, faculty, employees
By James Libresco | March 9Prior to the mass shooting in December, training was not typically offered to students and was not mandatory for faculty and employees.
University News
Student dog caretakers welcome presidential puppy to campus
By James Libresco and Jake Parker | February 20President Christina Paxson P’19 P’MD’20 and her husband Ari Gabinet P’19 P’MD’20 welcomed Murphy home in December.
University News
Unionized medical residents, fellows at Brown-affiliated hospitals remain at bargaining table after months of negotiations
By James Libresco | February 12Union organizers have criticized Care New England for negotiating separately at its three hospitals.
University News
Community members raise over $21,000 to support U. employees after mass shooting
By James Libresco and Emily Feil | January 28A group of current and former Brown students launched a mutual aid fund for workers.
Metro
State Senate majority leader seeks to ban immigration enforcement on state property, following similar Providence executive order
By James Libresco and Michelle Bi | January 26Mayor Brett Smiley’s executive order bars immigration enforcement activity on city-owned property.
University News
University employees grapple with changed campus as students return for spring semester
By James Libresco | January 26Employees hope to rebuild a sense of community in campus spaces.
Metro
Hundreds protest in Providence against ICE activity
By James Libresco and Michelle Bi | January 21Hundreds of demonstrators took to the streets of Providence Tuesday afternoon to protest the Trump administration’s actions surrounding immigration enforcement.
Sports
‘Sitting alone at the top’: Jessie Golden ’26 named first-ever three-time Ivy Defensive Player of the Year
By James Libresco | December 5Golden sat down with The Herald to reflect on her volleyball career.
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