Info sessions:

Wednesday, February 3
Wednesday, February 10
Monday, February 15

8 p.m.
195 Angell Street (between Thayer and Brook streets)

For more information, e-mail herald@browndailyherald.com.

Behind the pages of The Brown Daily Herald is a staff of over 200 students. Holed up at 195 Angell Street, editing away, this group is prone to both journalistic nerdiness and caffeine-induced hijinx.

Much of what happens at The Herald may seem like a shrouded mystery, but in reality, we are a very transparent organization, eager to share our secrets with you. Watch for more BEHIND THE HEADLINE to learn about the magic that happens after you go to sleep, and results in the daily paper.

The myth of the biflic, after the jump. [Read more →]

Scanwiches – More visual than putting your stomach on the copy machine.

Contrary to popular belief, Ruth Simmons is not the most lovable personality on campus. And in the never-ending Ratty vs. V-Dub debate, the Ratty has one thing the V-Dub can never get.

Yes, you all know her and you all love her. It’s Gail.

Gail McCarthy, lifelong Providence resident, has been a staple of Ratty life for the past six years. She’s brightened your day, one card swipe at a time. Now, every week, we will take the most controversial news stories and throw them out to Brown’s most beloved BDS employee.

This week: Obama’s call to end the highly criticized “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy.

We asked Gail her opinion. Here is what she thought:

“I think that is wonderful. It’s taken way too long. Nobody should be judged whether they are [gay] or not. Everybody’s a human being first.”

Well said, Gail!  Think about that next time you go to the Ratty.

— Ana Alvarez

Lunch: V-Dub

Nacho Bar > Asian Noodle Bar

Dinner: V-Dub

Moo Shu Chicken we’ve heard of. Key West Chicken? Not so much.