The Mechanics of the Spirit: A Multimedia Liturgy

12:00 a.m. PW Upspace, TF Green Hall

This performative exploration of the texts of philosopher Dezsoe Halmi is what it sounds like, which doesn’t really tell you much . . . probably one of those things you have to experience for yourself.

One Night Only

7:30 p.m. Pembroke Field House

Join the Black Student Union for free music, games and chicken with waffles.

Contra and Folk Dance

8:30 p.m.–11:30 p.m. Sayles Hall

Learn traditional American contra dance with authentic live music, and see why this joyful mode of celebration and socializing has lasted for so long. No partner or experience is necessary — just come open to having fun and possibly making a fool of yourself.

Picturing Palestine exhibit opening

7:00-9:00 p.m. List 2nd floor

“Picturing Palestine: Images of an Occupation,” sponsored by Common Ground, is a collection of photographs from students and members of Activestills, an organization working in Israel/Palestine to create more understanding, less violent and racist public imagery of the region’s current events and politics.  This display lasts only a week, so stop by when you have the time and inclination.

And Multiple Personality Day won’t come for another year, so make the most of it . . . no, don’t . . . no, do . . . .

Three Providence police officers have been arrested for cocaine trafficking. The investigation, conducted by the FBI and Rhode Island state police, has been going on for four months.

A Rhode Island Senate commission hasn’t been able to agree on whether or not marijuana should be decriminalized. This is despite Harvar lecturer Jeffrey Miron saying it could save the state over $11 million a year. There was also a “spirited exchange” between Brown’s alcohol and addiction studies founder David Lewis and Joseph Osediacz, former head of the state police’s narcotics unit.

Three cheers for Heather Tow-Yick, a Brown grad and Providence native who will become Rhode Island’s state executive director for Teach for America! The program is slated to begin in Rhode Island this coming fall.

Name: Gina Guiducci

Age: 30

Occupation: Registered Dietitian

What’s your job description, in one sentence? Menu planning and development; being a resource to students, especially those with food allergies; supporting efforts in regards to local food movement and sustainability, and much, much more!

What’s the best part of your job? Helping students and learning from students. Each day is new and exciting!

The worst? Sometimes a day just isn’t long enough and I am always wishing I could do more. [Read more →]

Retro-style “Diamonds and Coal” from The Herald’s issue on October 13, 2006:

A cubic zirconium to Sen. Barack Obama, who spoke to a filled-to-capacity Salomon last night. We appreciate his delivering a heartfelt speech after sitting in four hours of I-95 rush-hour traffic, but if you’re going to show up late, you should at least quote Abraham Lincoln correctly — we’re pretty sure a house divided can fall just fine.

The tagline, “Yeah, it’s still bad for you–but see how good it can look,” makes you want to dress up those Friday chicken fingers like the gourmand you are.

Lunch: V-Dub

The Ratty’s brussel sprouts casserole pales in comparison to Chicken Finger Friday.  Will the Ratty ever win the coveted Friday lunch selection?

Dinner: V-Dub

The V-Dub’s signature salmon teriyaki and chocolate cake cinnamon roll win the dinner face-off, making this Friday a rare V-Dub sweep.