Despite low unemployment, growth in real wages and strong GDP figures, only 19% of Americans characterize the economy as excellent or good, and nearly half of Americans expect things to get worse. Furthermore, America is deeply politically polarized, and while the division historically fell along class ...
With every cycle of disaster, social media explodes with polarizing political content. Instagram becomes a battleground on which individuals are flooded with infographics — some that accurately reflect whatever issues they mean to tackle and some that entirely miss the mark. Many individuals repost ...
To the Editor:
In their editorial, the editorial page board argues that while recent voluntary payment agreements — often colloquially called PILOT agreements — between Brown and Providence have passed, students should still put pressure on Brown to do more.
Sometimes, the difference between a platonic hangout with a friend and a first date can be difficult to ascertain. Brown students may find themselves asking a certain question to determine whether it was friendly or romantic: Did they split the bill, or did one person treat the other?
In his column, Lucas Guan ’27 argues that ending college rankings wouldn’t end the power of college prestige
In their column, Paulie Malherbe ’26 argues that Brown students cannot fix wealth inequality at the University without honest dialogue about its effects.
In his recent column, Tasawwar Rahman ’26 makes it clear that medical school affordability is a major issue at Brown — which I know all too well. Four years ago, I walked through the Van Wickle Gates with friends I had just met over a PLME breakfast. We talked about how we’d attend the Warren ...
Entering college, I was hesitant about taking an economics course. When I finally did, I often found myself rationalizing the decision to those around me: “Sure, ‘Introduction to Game Theory’ is technically an econ course, but it’s more mathematical than anything else.” I now admit that my ...
In her column, Gupta ’25 argues that, while love languages may be a good starting point for establishing relationships, partners shouldn’t restrict themselves to loving a certain way.
According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, the average physician today graduates with about $200K worth of medical student loan debt. While physicians, who are amongst society’s highest earners, can undoubtedly bear these costs, we ought to consider rethinking how we finance medical ...
As a student interested in Reproductive Justice, I know that comprehensive paid parental leave is essential to the well-being of families. Brown’s policy, just six weeks of paid leave, is grossly inadequate. It is time the University adopts a new policy that will serve all members of our community ...
Upon my arrival at Brown, I was met with a call to climate action — as was every member of the class of 2027 who attended convocation. Professor of Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences Kim Cobb, the director of the Institute at Brown for Environment and Society and a member of the White House’s ...
With the widespread success of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, many are rushing to crown her as the greatest popstar of all time. Obviously, Taylor Swift’s music is good. It’s catchy. It’s a fun listen. Furthermore, she is prolific, having sold albums in record-breaking numbers, maintaining a position ...
In their Editor's Note, The Herald's 133rd Editorial Board honors Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations on and off College Hill.
In their column, Paulie Malherbe ‘26 argues that we need to counter a toxic culture of misogyny within women’s sports — and support our women’s teams close to home.
Last month, news broke that the Undergraduate Finance Board had made significant cuts to the budgets of many student organizations. Following inaccurate projections and the speedy disbursement of an earlier surplus, UFB’s annual budget decreased from $3.2 million last academic year to $2.1 million ...
If you’ve ever left your dorm window cracked open, you’ve likely unintentionally eavesdropped on various conversations between random Brown students. Perhaps they are debating where to get lunch or chatting about their organic chemistry exam. Occasionally, you might overhear a conversation you know ...
In his column, Tas Rahman ’26, argues that rankings can be more harmful than helpful in a college applicant’s search for the best fit.
In his op-ed, Victor Chang ’27 argues that Brown’s inadequate COVID-19 isolation protocols are putting students at risk.
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