By Keith Dellagrotta on May 8, 2008
While not as prominent a figure in my lifetime as in the generation before me, I figured it would be worthwhile to see Tom Brokaw in person, and to hear the voice that filled the living rooms of so many American households before me. Known as one of the “Big Three” news anchors, along [...]
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By Bryan Smith on May 8, 2008
As some of you may know, April 15th-16th brought A Day on College Hill (ADOCH) to Brown, when about 700 accepted students descended on our campus to see all that Brown has to offer. Now, to most Brown students, all ADOCH meant was that some classes were more crowded than usual, or that hoards [...]
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By Travis Rowley on May 8, 2008
The United States, a nation long thought of as being comprised of a unique citizenry, who dedicated themselves to revolutionary propositions before subscribing to much else, offers much to reflect upon regarding its remarkable national character, and much to ponder in terms of how such a formidable society could founder.
Over the course of more [...]
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By Andrew Migneault on May 8, 2008
The dance was slated to begin at 6:00 p.m. sharp on Friday, April 18. The time was relatively early compared to the dances most students partake in at Brown University. This particular instance, however, would not feature some student DJ showcasing his iTunes library, or a bar with one dollar drinks in a crowded room. [...]
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By The Brown Spectator on May 8, 2008
Susannah Kroeber
The last ten days of April were chock full of reminders that the spring flowers have finally heralded in the belated season. Not only did “grass” and other such natural products dominate on what I will term Brown’s Spring Appreciation Day, held annually on 4/20, but in addition Earth Day brought with its festivities [...]
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By Christina Cozzetto on May 8, 2008
According to a recent article in The Brown Daily Herald (“Unique no more? U. may require Common App,” Apr. 9), there is a very real possibility that Brown will require its Class of 2013 to apply using the Common Application, and only the Common Application. Luckily, there has been very little complaining or controversy [...]
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