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facebook.comLos Andes makes Yelp's Top 100 Places to Eat
Los Andes was one of only two restaurants in all of New England to make the list! For alumni who haven't been to Providence since the restaurant's opening in 2009, it's a must try on your next visit. http://bit.ly/1RwPRqC
Undergrads develop LGBTQ-focused medical concentration
Morgan Cheatham ’17 and Noah Lupica ’16 have created a new concentration program at Brown's Alpert Medical School focusing on LGBTQ healthcare and advocacy. “When you see an issue, you figure out what resources you need to fix it. You assemble them, you find people in positions of power to assist you and you get it done.” http://bit.ly/1Xj6FBJ
Forbes Welcome
Amelia Friedman '14 is bringing comic relief to the 2016 election cycle. Parodying games like Apples to Apples and the infamous Cards Against Humanity, Amelia created The Election Game which allows players to create election-based phrases while poking fun at political issues. Cards include “Ben Carson taking a nap” and “Hillary Clinton’s emails.” http://onforb.es/1Wgs8Kx
Mencoff to become 21st chancellor of Brown University | News from Brown
Last week, the Corporation of Brown University elected Sam Mencoff '78 to serve at the University's 21st chancellor. Alison Ressler '80 will become the new vice chancellor, and Theresia Gouw '90 will serve as treasurer. The new officers will begin their terms on July 1st. Congrats to all three! http://bit.ly/1PM81Du
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Providence says goodbye to colorful ex-Mayor Buddy Cianci - The Boston Globe
The funeral of former longtime Providence Mayor Buddy Cianci was held this past Monday. Cianci was a complex figure - what was your take? http://bit.ly/20TiQHs
Brown University sororities welcome transgender, transitioning women
On the heels of Brown's final "Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan," the Panhellenic Council has voted to allow any person who identifies as a woman to join a sorority. http://bit.ly/1TJ3J1n
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Students made sure to take full advantage of today's snow day, including organizing a snowball fight on Wriston quad!
Courses in Manhood for African-American Boys
A flagship program in Oakland, helmed by Christopher Chatmon '95 MAT, is helping young black boys realize their full potential. "The No. 1 strategy to reduce discipline issues is engaged instruction," Chatmon explains, “we’re talking about how to elevate their game academically through the lens of brotherhood.” http://nyti.ms/1SPKcvA
Contestants for $500: Who is Noah Cowan?
First-year Noah Cowan ’19 will go head to head tonight on America’s favorite game show, Jeopardy! When asked what he’d do with the money, Cowan says he would go see Daveed Diggs ‘04 in Hamilton. Good choice, Noah! http://bit.ly/1VQGAZr
Photos from Brown Alumni Association's post
Students might have been enjoying the 65 degree weather earlier this week, but today, winter has officially returned to Brown!