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, Navigation , or Footer . About Join Contact Advertise Diversity & Inclusion Subscribe Donate Print Editions Tuesday May 14th, 2024 Submit a Tip Submit an Op-Ed Subscribe to Newsletters News University News Metro Sports Arts & Culture Events Review Science & Research STEM Humanities & Social Sciences Health Opinions Columns Op-Ed Editorials Letters to the Editor Editor’s Note Projects Special Issues Data Archival Post- Magazine Multimedia Podcasts Videos Photos About About The Herald Join Staff List Contact Us Reprint Permission Diversity & Inclusion Advertise Donate As of May 3, the Labor Organization of Community Coordinators has completed six bargaining sessions with the University. Since its formal recognition in the fall, LOCC has proposed sixteen contract articles. The University has proposed one new article which outlines the roles and tenets of the Community ... Community Coordinator union to continue bargaining through summer By Grace Hu | May 13 | University News As of May 3, the Labor Organization of Community Coordinators has completed six bargaining sessions with the University. Since its formal recognition in the fall, LOCC has proposed sixteen contract articles. The University has proposed one new article which outlines the roles and tenets of the Community ... The avenue to academia at Brown University By Jaanu Ramesh , Ashley Cai , Patrick Farrell , Ryan Doherty , Tabitha Lynn , Jennifer Shim , Shravya Sompalli and Serena Agarwal | May 13 | University News 185 seniors and 62 juniors were elected to the University’s chapter of Phi Beta Kappa this spring, ... Phi Beta Kappa elects 185 seniors, 62 juniors By Julianna Chang | May 11 | University News 185 seniors and 62 juniors were elected to the University’s chapter of Phi Beta Kappa this spring, ... ‘Jury of peers’ will review cases of faculty members facing severe sanctions By Cate Latimer | May 10 | University News A committee of University faculty will now evaluate the severe sanctioning of any faculty member, including suspension from regular service, following a vote at a Tuesday faculty meeting. RISD demonstrators voluntarily leave Prov-Wash, end sit-in for dissociation By Tom Li , Ciara Meyer , Dana Richie and Megan Chan | May 9 | Metro At approximately 1:40 p.m. on Thursday, all participants in a Rhode Island School of Design sit-in for dissociation from Israel exited 20 Washington Place, known as Prov-Wash. Approximately 30 rallying protestors entered the building and escorted the sit-in demonstrators out. Opinions Aizenberg ’26: Why Trump and Biden could both lose By Benjamin Aizenberg | April 26 Our columnist argues that the upcoming presidential election in November is the best opportunity for a third-party candidate to win since 1992. Bibee: The humanitarian situation in Ukraine requires our continued support By Justin Bibee | April 26 The ongoing war in Ukraine, as all violent conflicts, has resulted in profound suffering. The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights confirmed a staggering toll of 29,731 civilian casualties in Ukraine between Feb. 24, 2022, and Jan. 21, 2024. Among these, 10,287 civilians lost ... Hudes ’27: Untying a political knot: My reflection as a liberal Jew on a discussion with Peter Beinart By Paul Hudes | April 25 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 ... Newgarden ’25: An opportunity to break the gridlock on divestment By Daniel Newgarden | April 25 After a monthslong campaign featuring a hunger strike, two sit-ins and numerous op-eds, the issue of divestment from companies supporting the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territory will finally be formally considered by a committee of faculty, staff, students, alumni and administrators for the ... Valdes ’27: Behind Brown — Rose Silveira By Camila Valdes | April 24 Behind Brown is a series of vignettes about staff members of the University. University News Brown University encampment ends, Corp to vote on divestment from Israel in Oct By Owen Dahlkamp , Anisha Kumar , Ryan Doherty , Tom Li and Avani Ghosh | April 30 The Corporation, Brown’s highest governing body, will vote on divestment from companies affiliated with Israel at its October meeting following an agreement between encampment organizers and University administrators this afternoon. Organizers announced the agreement at a rally. Live updates: Corporation to vote on divestment, encampment to end By Owen Dahlkamp , Anisha Kumar , Ryan Doherty , Tom Li , Avani Ghosh and Dana Richie | April 30 Live coverage of this topic has ended. To learn more, read our coverage of the agreement between the University and student protesters here. Brown University agrees to hear divestment proposal if encampment is cleared By Owen Dahlkamp and Ryan Doherty | April 29 Brown University has agreed to hear a divestment proposal in May, according to a letter sent by President Christina Paxson P’19 P’MD’20 to encampment demonstrators at around 11:00 a.m. This requires the current encampment to be disbanded and no further unauthorized protest. Students affiliated with encampment receive disciplinary letter from University By Owen Dahlkamp | April 27 On Saturday morning, some students affiliated with the encampment received a disciplinary email from the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards alleging that the students have violated five specific statutes in the Student Code of Conduct. Three Brown University academics elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences By Ryan Doherty | April 29 On Wednesday, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences announced 250 new members for 2024, including three Brown University academics: Provost Francis Doyle, Professor of Sociology Prudence Carter, and Professor of Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences Greg Hirth. Arts & Culture Multilingual publication The Polyglot seeks to showcase linguistic, cultural diversity By Manav Musunuru | April 24 The Polyglot, Brown’s multilingual student publication, is working to showcase cultural and linguistic diversity on campus and create space on campus for underrepresented languages. Mira Goodman ’24 reflects on previous relationships in thesis exhibition By Cavan Agatone | April 22 The first piece that Mira Goodman ’24 made for her honors thesis exhibition didn’t end up making the final cut. Metro Some RISD academic departments voice support for student demonstrators By Tom Li , Avani Ghosh and Ciara Meyer | May 9 On Wednesday, faculty affiliated with two departments at the Rhode Island School of Design released statements in support of the ongoing student demonstrations at 20 Washington Place, better known as Prov-Wash. RISD will not sever ties with Textron following occupation, President Crystal Williams announces By Tom Li , Avani Ghosh , Ciara Meyer and Megan Chan | May 7 RISD President Crystal Williams released information regarding the college’s investment portfolio and responded to student protestors’ demands in a Tuesday evening email sent to students and faculty.campus-wide email. Unidentified package” in Providence Superior Court was not an explosive device, PPD says By Tom Li , Avani Ghosh and Megan Chan | May 7 At around 10 a.m. Tuesday, civilians in the Providence Superior Court and nearby buildings were told to evacuate by the Providence Police Department. RISD student demonstrators given 8 a.m. deadline to clear building occupation By Tom Li , Avani Ghosh , Ciara Meyer and Megan Chan | May 7 The 24 Rhode Island School of Design students staging an occupation of the second hall of 20 Washington Place, better known as Prov-Wash, have been given until 8 a.m. Tuesday to clear out their demonstration, student protestors announced early Tuesday morning. Administrators have...