Halfway through my first semester at Brown, one of my closest friends on campus told me she loved the person I was becoming. She said I seemed more “Brown” and sophisticated, or less “Maine” than when I first arrived. What she meant as a compliment felt instead like a quiet blow to my sense ...
Every generation struggles with new technology. When innovation promises to streamline our lives, there are always critics bemoaning the loss of the good old days. Ten years after Google search was released, The Atlantic’s Nicholas Carr asked, “Is Google Making Us Stupid?” Carr observed that his ...
Brown is known for lots of great things: the Open Curriculum, diverse student body, impactful research and innovative programs like the Program in Liberal Medical Education and the Brown-RISD Dual Degree. However, one aspect of our University is not only poorly rated, but carries an unjustly bad reputation: ...
When most undergraduate students think of Brown, we think of our professors, the Main Green, dining halls and, of course, our fellow Brunonians. It’s rarer that we concern ourselves with the politics of the faculty, with whom we typically interact through class or research. But Brown harbors an expansive ...
Arriving back on campus after spending time away never fails to bring a smile to my face. But I have never been happier to see College Hill than when I finally caught sight of Brown after nine straight hours of walking.
I have always held a special place in my heart for local politics. Often not as partisan and certainly not as flashy as leaders in Washington, D.C., local politicians fulfill the true core of democratic government — public service. City government, at its best, ensures your neighborhoods stay clean, ...
In many ways, it is the ultimate dream of a student movement to become the sparkplug for a national debate. The more a student movement is talked about, the more supporters it garners beyond the confines of a given campus, and logic seems to follow, the more likely the movement is to succeed.
“Why would you ever do that?”
Nothing is more important than health. So when those in charge of national health care policy fail to do their job, it is a serious issue. President Trump and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services have thus far failed to support America’s health. They’ve consistently attacked the scientific ...
Last week, while attending a protest calling on Brown to reject the Trump administration’s “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education,” I noticed one oddly familiar face among the crowd: my professor. Even hours later, I couldn’t get that sight out of my head — and for good reason. ...
The first thing I did after finishing my Advanced Placement U.S. Government and Politics exam my junior year of high school was drive to my local art museum with my best friend. After a tumultuous three-hour ordeal, we needed to look at some art. We wandered through the wings, talking about our favorite ...
“No” has been a full sentence my entire life. For almost as long as I can remember, I have undergone consent training. This education began informally in elementary school, where I learned bodily autonomy and the basic tenet of keeping one’s hands to themselves. In fifth grade, these discussions ...
During the first few weeks at Brown, friendship feels like magic. You’re bonding over dorm room decor, midnight Josiah’s runs and shared confusion about Canvas. You say yes to every invitation, because why not? Every connection feels new and open. The stakes are low and the warmth feels real. Walk ...
Democrats say we believe in democracy, but too often, we don’t practice it. Instead of trusting the voters, party leaders agonize endlessly about what every political ripple might mean for a swing voter in middle America, mistaking caution for strategy. Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee in the ...
The latest announcement from President Christina Paxson P’19 P’MD’20 about the Trump administration’s “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education” frames the University’s next move as an open question. Paxson seeks to “hear from members of our community” before deciding how ...
Among peer institutions, Brown uniquely embodies freedom, creativity and openness. With over 100 nationalities and 60 languages represented, our university exemplifies the very best of contemporary liberal arts education: a multicultural, cosmopolitan campus where every student has a unique perspective ...
Eight years ago, I first encountered the writings of Jhumpa Lahiri. Last Monday, Lahiri visited Brown to lead an undergraduate seminar and participate in a public conversation. My experience that afternoon felt circular: The author whose work had once shaped my early understanding of creativity had ...
“Stranger, danger.”
A few weeks ago, thousands of Brunonians traveled to Cambridge, Massachusetts, to watch what can only be described as a slaughter. Losing 7-41 doesn’t do justice to the depressing nature of Brown’s performance. It was a horrible game, at least an hour away, and yet, it still posted the best attendance ...
In the wake of a $46 million budget deficit announced at the end of 2024, Brown has vigorously worked towards finding ways to close it. One of the University’s strategies has been to create new online master’s programs like the master’s in management and master’s of science in organizational ...
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