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Master Plan Highlights | July 7, 2009

Master Plan to improve University experience

Improvement of residence halls and dining services is in the works, as outlined by the new Residence Life and Dining Services Master Plan. Full story

Coral hugging | July 7, 2009 (Photo by: Alaina Buzas)

The marine life

Students gain education and experience at University marine lab

There is an underwater treasure waiting to be explored right here on campus. “The marine lab has been around since 1963,” said marine lab coordinator Dr. Matthew Partin, “when University professor Cynthia Stong returned from a field trip with a few fish in pickle jars.” Full story

Paluch resigns | June 30, 2009 (Photo by: Enoch Wu)

Paluch’s tenure as hockey coach bittersweet

Last week, while attending the press conference announcing Scott Paluch’s resignation as head coach of the hockey program, I had to contain my mixed feelings. Full story

Social networking helpful to incoming freshmen

Facebook serves as substitute for university sponsored communication systems at Brown University

Each year, hundreds of prospective students look forward to A Day on College Hill. They see it as an opportunity to visit classes, attend special programs and performances and meet their future classmates for the first time. Full story

Local music scene holds strong in summer

Howard's Club H hosted an eclectic set of bands this past Thursday, July 2, when Epic Fail, A Gun for Hire and The Radio Broadcast played. The local bands all represented a distinct sound with two different takes on electro and post-punk performed. Full story