Would You Like That Egg Dropped?
From the May 1934 BAM
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The Return of Julia da Cruz
She’s the kind of student-teacher every high school dreams of recruiting. But she’s chosen to stay in Providence, her home town, and work at one of the city’s most troubled schools.
Almost Famous
As a major league pitcher, Brown dropout Bump Hadley won more games than any other Ivy Leaguer. But he’s best remembered for nearly killing one of baseball’s great catchers.
The Artist of Politics
In December the New York State Supreme Court voided the convictions of the five young men sent to prison for the 1989 rape and beating of a young jogger in Central Park. Among those celebrating was city councilor Bill Perkins ’72.
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Pat Street ’62
The Sole of Protest
How Washington, D.C., became civil-disobedience central.
Giving Voice to Jazz
A debut CD from a confident young vocalist and a trio recording by a pianist who’s used to working alone.
Brazil’s Hardcore Hell
Welcome to a housing project ruled by rival drug gangs, where the children are barely bigger than the weapons they carry.
Wonderful But Not Quick
A men’s basketball scoring record falls after thirty years.
Getting Away from Too Many Almost-Wins
After twenty-three years, can women’s lacrosse be on the verge?
Youth Attack
The men’s lacrosse team is driven—and raw.
Farm Hands
Growing lettuce and carrots—one cell at a time.
The Political Romantic
Cynical about politics? A student finds an ancient cure: a great candidate.
Bear Necessities
When it comes to money, the University really prefers bulls
Their Big Fat Greek Parties
Looking at sororities look over new rushees looking at them
The Director’s Studio
A great filmmaker discusses the link between his art and his life
The Doctor and the Mouse
Is it possible to teach future doctors online?
Skip the Doorman
How to succeed in business by really really trying