March / April 2003 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. Books for Kids 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 Wake-Up Call A former Israeli prime minister addresses the war against terror Brown Always Came First David J. Zucconi ’55, former executive director of the Sports Foundation, loses his final match—against cancer Rapping in Palindromes Q&A: Rapper MC Paul Barman ’97 takes toilet talk to a new level. What Do Kids Really Want? A Web site with tips on crushes, sibling rivalry, and surviving middle school. Critic’s Corner Unmarriage, Best of 2002 Marvel’s Marvels A building is demolished, but its character lives on. A Man’s World No More: Phyllis Papani Godwin ’48 Flunking husband 101, but beating Home Depot. Co-opted into Government: Dorothy Njeuma ’66 Bringing higher education to an African homeland. From the Gridiron to the Pits: George Pyne ’89 Where the Ivy League meets NASCAR. The Will to Lead Farewell: Marvin Bower ’25 A Class Act Farewell: Victoria Santopietro Lederberg ’59, ’66 Ph.D. The CEO of Freedom Farewell: Archie williams ’56 Chief Confidant Farewell: John K. McIntyre ’39 The Dope on Hash From the January 1932 BAM Game Day Beating the Odds is Only Half of It When an accident damaged Peter Wegner’s brain, he was told he’d never be normal again Data Points Obituaries In the News Alumni in the Headlines Fraternity Paddles Banned! From the November 1937 BAM Fresh Ink New from Brown Authors Since Last Time Mail Room
