November/December 2012 Required Reading Two books about the shocking violence in Colombia. Updating Ebony Ebony editor Amy DuBois Barnett ’91 brings an iconic magazine to a new generation. Obituaries Obituaries from the November/December 2012 issue. Brunonian to the World Farewell to A. Edward Giberti '54 It’s a Small World After All GIFT GUIDE PROFILE: Aisha Bailey '99 went from drawing cartoons on her friends' birthday cards to making dolls aimed at boosting kids' confidence. Working the Night Shift GIFT GUIDE PROFILE: Former history concentrator Victoria Hunter McKenzie '81 makes art using New York City subway fare cards. Surprised by Light GIFT GUIDE PROFILE: When Steve Weinstock '87 discovered the holography lab at Brown, it changed his life and unleashed his creativity. The Urge to Create GIFT GUIDE PROFILE: Clare Frost '06 makes tote bags that combine two of her interests, architecture and textiles. Bear Necessities This year’s BAM gift guide offers everything from high-style skiwear to a pocket-size survival kit for mountain bikers and an all-in-one electrical adaptor that can power up a phone or laptop most anywhere. Check out alumni inventiveness—and get Brown-only discounts of up to 60 percent. The Fallen The many ways that war has killed the young. The Rule of Law Ben Hernandez-Stern ’03 Helping Iraqis build a country of laws can get a lawyer killed. Teach Your Teachers Well Aleta Margolis '89 believes that, given the right teachers, public school students can love going to school again. The Culinary Detective Barbara Anderson Rotger ’86 says you'd be surprised what you find in recipe boxes. Music Appreciation Critic Martin Bernheimer '58 has been writing about opera for almost sixty years. Tree Doctor When the time came to prune campus trees, it sometimes made sense to hand Walter Fries ’57 the chainsaw. Fresh Ink A Feminist Archive Collecting the voices of women who fought for—and in some cases opposed—equal rights. Dads A photographer’s unflinching tribute to fathers. Castro’s Blog Koji Masutani ’05 is bringing the past to life for a generation that lives online. Painting For Chris Coles ’69, making the biggest flop in box-office history was a personal bonanza. Haute Cartoons Making animated films for artsy adults. Who is Christina Paxson? The University's nineteenth president reflects on her life, her career, and what she's thinking about the future of Brown. The Future of Print News Are newspapers doomed? If they are, what happens to journalism? Game Day Under the Lights The third night game at Brown Stadium in as many years, actually started well before sunset. Turnaround New head men’s basketball coach Mike Martin ’04 stresses defense and a quick offense Brown Govs Maggie Hassan ’80 and Jack Markell ’82 bring the total to four. Public Service At the Swearer Center’s 25th anniversary festivities September 24, students greeted President Paxson. In Defense of the Filibuster If you’re tired of the political gridlock in Washington, D.C., you might think getting rid of the filibuster would be a good idea TEDx What’s the value of a liberal education? That was the topic of a TEDx conference held at Brown during Family Weekend. Great Ideas Brown and RISD hosted the fifth annual Better World by Design conference, the brainchild of four engineering and art students. Global Preacher Make the twenty-first century one of compassion and dialogue, the Dalai Lama tells a crowd of 5,600. Diversity: Skin Deep? Foodie Rights Willie’s Last Game
