November / December 2002 One Man’s War on Terror Does Steven Emerson '77, '77 A.M. know more than the FBI about the terrorists among us? Window of Opportunity (from American Jihad) A Piece of the Dream For 200 years home ownership has been a milestone of social and material success in America. A historian traces the evolution of an idea. Picture Perfect With Far from Heaven, director Todd Haynes '85 peers behind the veneer of the fifties. Screaming in Unison Forget the teams on the field. When it comes to enthusiasm and school spirit, Brown's cheerleaders can't be beat. Unfinished Business Despite last season's winning record, the men's basketball team won't be happy until the Ivy championship is within reach. Learning to Learn This year's new freshmen-only seminars give students an up-close-and-personal look at academic life. Books on Tape Sunday-morning historian Geoffrey Wawro. Everything You Always Wanted to Know about Sex Jeffrey Eugenides's new novel takes place in the middle ground between male and female. Growing Up too Fast New books for young readers. Gulab Jammin’ A young-adult novel breaks all kinds of barriers. The Wanderer Tony Horwitz learns why no one in Niue likes white people. Who’s Dressing Mom? Liz Steinberg Lange '88 designs stylish clothes for pregnant women. Ties That Bind Brown changes to early decision and finds itself out on a limb Payback The pros and cons of making amends for slavery First Day Back New students and new administrators at this year's Opening Convocation are evidence that change is in the air Badge of Safety Making it easier for campus police to fight crime Taming the Unruly Beast The endowment faces a bear market and comes out on top On the Cusp Reflections of a semi-post-graduate road-tripping sojourner. Graying with Gandalf A lifelong love for the only really interesting story that doesn't contain sex. Why Vote? Studying what motivates people to cast their ballot may reveal why so many others stay home. For Better Student Posture From the March 1936 BAM Getting On with Things: Dave Zucconi ’55 Making life with cancer as full as it was before. See Johnny Learn: Mel Levine ’61 An author's best-selling advice on raising your kids. Paper Shredders, Beware!: Sam Buell ’87 The man who busted Whitey Bulger and Arthur Andersen sets his sights on Enron. Alumni Awards Family Pride Head of the Class: Justine Stamen ’92 After the murder of two friends, a young woman turns tragedy into hope. In The News Alumni in the Headlines Organization Man Farewell: Harold Seidman '34, '35 A.M. The Human Dimension Farewell: Stanley Greenberg '50 The Soul of the New Machine Farewell: Bob Wallace '71 Time Out Two new Ivy rules have coaches worried about the future of the league. A Clean, Well-Lighted Place A new look - and a new name - for Meehan Auditorium. Game Day 60 Seconds With… Jaya Agrawal '97: Crusading Medical Student 2006 by the Numbers Highlights of the smartest class ever - until next year Data Points Critic’s Corner Laura Linney '86 in Wild Iris Fresh Ink New titles from Brown authors. Leading by Example Activist Derrick Bell urges students to pick their own causes and fight Since Last Time Obituaries Mail Room
