Manav Musunuru

Manav is a senior from Indiana, concentrating in International and Public Affairs. In his free time, he likes attempting the daily Connections puzzle or falling down Wikipedia rabbit holes.

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Arts & Culture

Grammys 2026: The Herald’s picks for four top prizes

By Ann Gray Golpira, Talia LeVine and Manav Musunuru | January 30

The Herald determined which artists deserve the coveted awards.

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University News

How the Providence community came together in the wake of the mass shooting at Brown

By Maya Nelson, Ivy Huang and Manav Musunuru | December 18

Both on and beyond campus, the community showed up for one another by providing shelter, food and support.

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Science & Research

The treescape of College Hill

By Manav Musunuru | December 5

The Herald mapped the various trees that populate the streets around Brown.

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University News

The past 15 years at Brown, according to The Herald’s semesterly polls

By Manav Musunuru | November 24

The Herald looked back at almost 30 semesters of poll data to track the evolution of Brown’s undergraduate students — and their opinions — over the past 15 years.

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Review

‘Wicked: For Good’ changes the fan-favorite musical for the better

By Manav Musunuru | November 19

The Ivy Film Festival hosted an advance screening of the film at the Avon Cinema on Wednesday night.

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Review

Doja Cat’s ‘Vie’ is a stranger to her previous style

By Manav Musunuru | September 28

The artist’s fifth studio album could be her most successful if she plays her cards right.

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University News

Brown alum Han Nguyen ’21 finishes second in ‘The Amazing Race’ alongside her brother

By Manav Musunuru | June 1

Viewers tuning into the finale of “The Amazing Race” last month may have recognized a familiar face among the finalists. In a standout performance for Bruno, “Team Asian Swag” — consisting of Han Nguyen ’21 and her brother Holden Nguyen — placed second in the 37th season of the reality ...