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For Shieh, the ruling follows a monthlong battle on acceptable technology use and trademark policy. 4h5x4k

Bloat@Brown creator, Brown Spectator board cleared of student conduct violation charges 1m7264

For Shieh, the ruling follows a monthlong battle on acceptable technology use and trademark policy.

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On Wednesday evening, the Department of Public Safety was notified of a swastika found carved into a ...

Swastika found carved into residence hall restroom door 2i2w3q

On Wednesday evening, the Department of Public Safety was notified of a swastika found carved into a ...

On Saturday, the Brown softball team (33-15, 13-8 Ivy) etched their names in the history books after ...

‘Something bigger than ourselves’: Softball crowned Ivy Champions 4i1q61

By Lydell Dyer | May 14 | Sports

On Saturday, the Brown softball team (33-15, 13-8 Ivy) etched their names in the history books after ...

Live: Federal actions target Brown
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On Monday, lawyers from Muslim Advocates and Marzouk Law submitted an amended lawsuit challenging the March deportation of Assistant Professor of Medicine Rasha Alawieh. She was deported to Lebanon despite holding a valid H-1B visa and a federal judge’s order not to deport Alawieh without prior notice.  ...

Graduate Student Council elects new executive board, announces awards recipients 6m434p

Graduate students vote for candidates at the May Graduate Student Council meeting.

The election was the first to follow new election rules adopted in March.

Opinions

Editors’ Note: Amid uncertainty, trust student journalism 3krn

By 135th Editorial Board | April 25

Since our last editors’ note, Brown University has been shaken by federal actions threatening to remake American higher education.

Cooper-Nelson: Gratitude in a time of grievance: a Chaplain’s farewell 5k3s33

By Janet Cooper Nelson | April 25

As another academic year comes to a close, it seems like only yesterday that I mailed my annual letter to incoming Brunonians. Maybe you receiving or reading it? Now, I send a final grateful goodbye through the pages of The Herald. Though in my retirement, the situation on College Hill will ...

Aizenberg ’26: Land acknowledgements are empty gestures 2t6n3j

By Benjamin Aizenberg | April 24

Imagine a bandit breaks into your house. He terrorizes your family, eats your food and then refuses to leave. When you attempt to force him out, he enlists help from the local government, which evicts you instead. Left without your home and most prized possessions, you fall into poverty. Meanwhile, ...

Barrozo ’26: How to reorient yourself in disorienting times 5x6f4u

By Julia Barrozo | April 24

As we approach finals and contend with an unhalting news cycle, it feels as though the world has turned sideways. In these slanted days, when my mind has grown heavy with noise and my body runs on instinct alone, I have felt the urge to reorient. By infusing my days with little rituals — gestures ...

Lair ’28: A lesson from small town America: Pop your Brown bubble 406c5u

By CJ Lair | April 24

In anticipation of move-in day, I giddily perused the Google Maps Street View of Providence. By the time I carried my suitcases into Andrews Hall, I had a full itinerary of Providence attractions — coffee shops, running paths, stores and parks.

University News
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Faculty vote against weeklong Thanksgiving break 111j43

By Samah Hamid | May 8

Faculty voted against the implementation of a weeklong fall break at Tuesday’s faculty meeting, with 53% of faculty denying a motion that would have extended Thanksgiving recess from its traditional three-day recess to a full week.

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History, Slavic studies professor Ethan Pollock named next dean of the College 1x6y68

By Aniyah Nelson | May 6

Pollock will begin his tenure on July 1, succeeding Professor of Engineering and Physics Rashid Zia ’01.

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GOP congressman questions Brown’s low endowment tax, disciplinary proceedings for Bloat@Brown creator 636g2l

By Elena Jiang | May 3

Follow The Herald’s latest coverage on how the Trump istration is impacting Brown here.

Chabad of College Hill awarded American Jewish Committee award for campus advocacy 2x3e72

By Zarina Hamilton | May 1

Daniel Solomon ’26 accepted the AJC’s campus advocacy award on behalf of Chabad of College Hill.

Phi Beta Kappa elects 174 seniors, 63 juniors 2741e

By Hadley Carr | April 30

This spring, 174 seniors and 63 juniors were elected into the University’s chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, according to Stephen Merriam Foley ’74, associate professor emeritus of English and comparative literature and chapter president. 

Arts & Culture
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A Spring Weekend staple for years, who exactly is the Undertow Brass Band? 2p3m69

By Alyssia Ouhocine | May 12

The band was originally formed in 2005 with a simple goal: to make music without electricity.

Metro
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Back on ‘home turf’: Marathon returns to Providence after two-year hiatus 4q1y19

By Emma Meija | May 4

The new route avoids the Washington Bridge, a factor in the cancellation of last year’s race.

Rhode Island College community protest program suspensions at State House 4w5f1m

By Ian Ritter | April 25

None of the to-be-suspended programs had more than 13 graduates in total between 2021 and 2024. 

Home away from home: International students make up a third of RISD’s undergraduate body d2447

By Dia Nanda | April 24

Amid political uncertainty, students said they cherish having a large international body.

How Trump’s dismantling of the Education Department may impact the PPSD 6z6r6j

By Joy Chen | April 24

An atmosphere of uncertainty pervades the PPSD as the new istration dismantles the Education Department.

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Sports
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‘Destined for greatness’: Women’s rugby wins national title for third consecutive year 5k375j

By Lydell Dyer | May 1

On Sunday, the Bears defeated Army 19-7 in the CRC 7s Premier Cup final.

An extra-innings win against Princeton hands Brown second consecutive series win 2j5s32

By Cooper Herman | April 24

After a stellar performance, Brown walked away with a 12-8 victory, claiming their second consecutive series win.

Rugby dominates in Ivy 7s 3k21i

By Lydell Dyer | April 23

Ahead of next week’s national championships, the men’s club team took gold while women’s varsity secured bronze.

Women’s lacrosse qualifies for Ivy Tournament for first time despite losing to No. 5 Princeton w6r6n

By Gus Bailey | April 23

In Saturday’s game, the Bears showcased their resilience against one of the nation’s best teams.

Student-led documentary to highlight 50 years of women’s sports 591nu

By Lydell Dyer | April 17

Earlier this month, of ARTS 1013B presented a 35-minute teaser of the documentary.

Science & Research
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Brown, other universities sue National Science Foundation over cuts to federal research funding 2q4b38

By Elise Haulund and Claire Song | May 6

Brown received $34.4 million in federal funding from the NSF, according to court filings.

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‘Honored and humbled’: Eight Brown faculty elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences 5y3431

By Jonathan Kim | May 1

The Brown academics are among the 248 scholars elected to the Academy this year.

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