What Do You Think? Responses to Listen Well (A–M’21): “I was disappointed that your issue didn’t include one of my favorite Brown podcasters, Krista Tippett ’83, whose On Being interviews never fail to inspire and educate me. Yes, I enjoy Ira...”“I loved seeing the list of podcasts by Brown alums. If you’re planning to make “Listen Well” a recurring feature, I’d love to submit my podcast, Follow Friday, for consideration. It’s a...” Read all Responses to Follow the Money (A–M’21): “I’m aware that Brown’s admissions selectiveness and quality of education has increased steadily over time, but I didn’t realize just how steep this upward curve was until I read the slew of...”“The students and their professors have assumed that all readers know what climate change denial really means. It was never defined. They would be hard-pressed to find corporate “deniers” who would deny...”“I read with interest “Follow the Money.” In my day we had Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring,” and the discussions revolved around the expected new ice age. We have come a long way...”“Cole Triedman ’21 and Cartie Werthman ’21 are to be commended for their fine investigation into those who fund the movement to deny climate change. It comes as no surprise that those...” Read all In response to The View From Tripoli (A–M’21): “In light of his deep shame for America and his joy in discovering roots in Lebanon, why did author Murphy come back? ” —Rauer L. Meyer ’69 Tiburon, Calif. rauerm111@gmail.com We want to know what you think! Send us your responses to our stories. Submit a letter to the editor Responses to Farewell, Norman (N–D’20): “Bring it back! I’ve supported multiple businesses in the past few years because of it. ”“Quick note to let you know that I really missed the annual holiday gift guide of alumni-made gifts and services. It’s one of my favorite features all year. ” Read all Responses to Ghost Dose (J–M’21): “With dismay I read “Mind Altered” by Peter Falk in the What Do You Think? Section of the April-May BAM. I was amazed by the number of young men and women that...”“What a great BAM this time!! [Jan.-March ’21]It was shocking, heartening, and fascinating all at once. But most horrifying was the article reviewing The Poisoner in Chief by Stephen Kinzer and its...”“What a great BAM this time!! It was shocking, heartening, and fascinating all at once. But most horrifying was the article reviewing The Poisoner in Chief by Stephen Kinzer and its revelation...” Read all In response to Black Girl Magic (J–M’21): “Reading “Black Girl Magic” by Julia Chance (Jan–March 2021) was so emotionally satisfying. The article gave a wonderful history of Delta Sigma Theta. To know that the Lambda Iota chapter is carrying on the ideals and mission of Delta is truly heartwarming. ” —Bennie Y. Fleming ’74 MAT Providence Responses to Rotten Culture (S–O’20): “In response to Steve Maricic’s attack on Nicole Gonzalez Van Cleve’s claim that “It's not just one bad apple, it’s the barrel”: I understand the metaphor as an indictment not of the...”“Professor Van Cleve’s claim “It’s not just one bad apple, it’s the barrel” does a disservice to the many professional and competent law enforcement officers in the U.S. (“Rotten Culture,” September/October). I...”“This entire issue is about racism? We can target two things: the social chaos in poor neighborhoods, and drug lords who now control many areas and draft our youths as troops to...”“If Professor Van Cleve had the experience of returning to her home to see a window broken or a door jimmied open, she would call the police and an officer would arrive...” Read all Responses to Going Up Against Goliath (N–D’20): “Your November-December issue makes a hero out of David Cicilline ’83 (“Going Up Against Goliath”). Mr. Cicilline is not the white knight to everyone in the country that your issue and his...”“I hope Congressman Cicilline also looks at applying antitrust theories to new forms of collective abuse by ‘big tech’ companies. Their huge internet presence and use of content control underlie more recent...”“Mr. Cicilline, by all means, deal with Zuckerberg. Just don’t mess with my YouTube (“Going Up Against Goliath,” November/December). ” Read all Responses to State of Play (N–D’20): “Should our university be permitted to recruit student-athletes for a varsity sports team and then demote that team to club status weeks after the students enroll? Should student-athletes be excluded from athletics...”“Does Brown still have intercollegiate athletic teams? When was the last varsity game actually played in football, basketball, or baseball? From my experience, the athletic fields were a huge part of the college...”“We are writing in response to Will Bunch’s ’81 well written article, “State of Play,” in the November-December BAM. Collegiate athletics are a complex subject generally and at Brown, in particular. Nonetheless,...”“Now that the dust is settling on the aftermath of one of the most embarrassing and shameful chapters in Brown athletic history, the focus shifts to the Excellence in Brown Athletics Initiative....” Read all
“I loved seeing the list of podcasts by Brown alums. If you’re planning to make “Listen Well” a recurring feature, I’d love to submit my podcast, Follow Friday, for consideration. It’s a...”