Editorials

Editorial: Remnants of Jim Crow

Editorial: No special treatment for UCS

Editorial: A luxury we can't afford

Last Thursday, the state Board of Regents for Elementary and Secondary Education voted to establish two Achievement First charter schools in Providence. Though the supporters of this proposal argue that Achievement First will bring academic success to a school district plagued with low expectations ...

Editorial: In Rhode Island we trust

Rhode Island officials approved a decennial redistricting bill last Wednesday that will restructure political boundaries throughout the state's two congressional districts. The legislation's passage has left politicians and citizens alike questioning the bill's impartiality and the degree of influence ...

Editorial: The wrong way to balance a budget

Editorial: Earning the first pick

Last Monday, 755 undergraduates entered the Office of Residential Life's housing raffle, the winner of which will have first pick for his or her group in the upcoming housing lottery. In related news, no one is excited about this development. We urge ResLife to bring back our beloved first pick video ...

Editorial: A taxing dilemma

While students were enjoying their holidays, tensions flared between the city of Providence and Brown. Most notably, there was a disagreement between Mayor Angel Taveras and President Ruth Simmons over the University's voluntary payments to the city. Since the beginning of the semester, Providence has ...

Editorial: An education for all

State Rep. Doreen Costa, R-Exeter and North Kingstown, introduced a bill Jan. 26 in the Rhode Island General Assembly that would prevent undocumented Rhode Island students from receiving in-state tuition discounts. The legislation is intended to nullify a decision made last fall by the Rhode Island ...

Editorial: Respecting religious freedom

Editorial: An unrestricted internet

On Jan. 18, approximately 75,000 web domains, including the American-version of Wikipedia and Reddit, effectively blacked out in protest of what is arguably the greatest legislative threat to web content since the advent of the Internet: the Stop Online Piracy Act and  the Protect IP Act. We are ...

Editorial: All's wool that ends wool

As we discussed in yesterday's editorial, Brown is at a critical juncture in its institutional odyssey. Though no single policy can undo the devastation that years of corporate influence and human greed have wrought upon the University, there is a bold move the administration can make to reset our course ...

Editorial: Brown, going forward

In last week's four-part series ("Mission Drift?"), The Herald cataloged the many and varied ways Brown has abandoned its roots. It is not hyperbole to characterize the situation it now faces as existential.

Editorial: Bolstering Providence traffic safety

 Earlier this month, Providence City Councilman Michael Correia, Ward 6, was the victim of a hit-and-run on Atwells Avenue. Luckily, Correia sustained only minor injuries. The incident was particularly notable because it occurred roughly a year after Councilman Terrence Hassett, Ward 12, was seriously ...

Editorial: Hail, Brunonia

When we say that we go to Brown, most people do not follow up with questions about our sports teams. Indeed, prioritizing scholarship and valuing a diverse range of student involvement, rather than being a sports-driven institution, is a distinction that brings most Brunonians pride.  

Editorial: Embracing experiential diversity

Brown's effort to diversify the student body should be about more than just race, religion and ethnicity. It should emphasize finding students with as varied life experiences as possible. This holistic diversity will foster the formation of more rounded, inclusive classes and more fully reflect American ...

Editorial: Toward a better Herald

When The Herald's 121st Editorial Board departs after this semester, it will leave behind an impressive legacy. When The 122nd Editorial Board takes over in January, the new board should continue this momentum by creating an ombudsman position, a change that should make for a more critical and responsive ...

Editorial: Indifference during an identity crisis

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Editorial: Rethinking drug laws

Last week's Janus Forum debate on drug legalization was a refreshing break from mainstream political discourse. Salon.com's Glenn Greenwald and former drug czar John Walters delved into an issue that our political leaders rarely address in any meaningful way.

Editorial: Getting STEM to Stick

A recent New York Times article lamented high attrition rates among undergraduates in STEM fields: science, technology, engineering and math ("Why Science Majors Change Their Mind," Nov. 4). Targeted improvements in elementary through high school curricula have received attention and yielded promising ...

Editorial: SafeRide, safer

Our favorite new smartphone application is the "Ride Systems Real Time Shuttle Tracker."