Dodie’s six-year-old daughter frequently suffered from lung infections and struggled to maintain a healthy weight. As a registered nurse, Dodie was understandably concerned, but since her daughter exhibited no other symptoms, she attributed the issue to a common childhood illness from being surrounded ...
Ozempic. Oprah, doctors and aunts everywhere seem to be raving about its miraculous weight loss effects. Since its approval by the FDA in 2017, the drug has somehow made its way into bariatric clinics and spas alike. But beyond the infamous brand name, what is it?
Our columnist argues that the upcoming presidential election in November is the best opportunity for a third-party candidate to win since 1992.
As protests erupt and discourse on Israel-Palestine once again takes center stage, it seems as though there are many more questions than correct answers. Last week, I attended a discussion hosted by the Office of the Chaplains and Religious Life with American journalist Peter Beinart — who's written ...
Behind Brown is a series of vignettes about staff members of the University.
“I’m also just a girl, standing in front of a boy, asking him to love her.”
Recently, I had a thought-provoking conversation with a recent Brown graduate working in economic consulting. Despite her demanding schedule that occasionally pushes into even later hours during busy weeks, she shared a surprising revelation: she feels better rested now than during her time at Brown. ...
Caitlin Clark’s meteoric rise to fame has captivated even those who typically avoid sports like the plague. The 22-year-old point guard for the University of Iowa became a household name leading up to the 2023 Women’s NCAA National Championship Game against the LSU Tigers which doubled viewership ...
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The solar eclipse earlier this week sparked widespread wonder and amazement. The Main Green was filled with hundreds of students excited to view the first total American solar eclipse since 2017. This awe, however, was accompanied by serious warnings to not look at the sun during the eclipse without ...
Growing up with a name that is not easy for everyone to pronounce, I struggled to feel recognized and included in classrooms where teachers did not learn my name. In the past, I had grown accustomed to mispronunciations of my name, undermining my sense of identity in class. Because of this, I know that ...
I would like to think that the drivers who roar down Thayer Street in their souped-up sports cars and motorized tricycles aren’t trying to make others miserable. Maybe they’re overcompensating — for a lack of length and/or width. Or, perhaps these drivers never grew out of their childhood obsessions ...
Depending on where you grew up, you may be familiar with “Payday Loans” or “Cash Advance” shops. These loan offices are known to prey on low-income people in dire financial situations; their high interest rates often end up placing their customers in more debt than when they started. While some ...
A sulfuric puddle of yolk erupted against the fence, pooling in the cracks of the simmering Havana sidewalk. Having watched me nudge along the small, white “ball” for two blocks, oblivious, my cousins roared with laughter as I stood in shock at the mess on the concrete like a runny yellow punchline. ...
Since the Supreme Court ruled affirmative action programs unconstitutional in June 2023, the college admission process has found itself under near-constant scrutiny by commentators. Still, few issues have stirred more controversy than the single question college admissions offices across the country ...
When I first came to Brown last fall, it felt as if everyone and their mother was a computer science concentrator. Sure, some people were pursuing economics, but for the most part, computer science seemed to be the new trend among students. Last year, it was the most completed concentration among Brown ...
It’s 2014. You see a picture of a toddler triumphantly clenching his fist to his chest with the superimposed text, “Ate spaghetti while wearing a white shirt. Didn’t get sauce on it.” You like a comment that says he has “just won the internet for the day.” It’s 2014. This is absolutely ...
After Beyoncé’s announcement of her new album “Act II: Cowboy Carter,” one thing is certain: if country music weren’t already on the rise, it certainly is now. The trend of country songs and artists becoming mainstream began in the early 2020s, coinciding almost perfectly with the start of ...
I have always been drawn to fictional heroines. Throughout my adolescence, I idolized and tried to emulate female characters because I found their strong sense of self, ambition and determination to be extraordinary. In “Barbie,” the titular character’s journey came to represent something even ...
When I toured colleges in 2020, I couldn't help but notice the signs around campus proudly declaring pledges to achieve "net-zero carbon emissions" by 2040 or 2050. While it was encouraging to witness such commitments, especially coming from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where such pledges were not ...
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