What Do You Think? Responses to Patients Who Were “Never Prioritized” (N–D’24): “I’m a long retired orthopedic surgeon and agree. Bone pain can be real and infection should be suspected. Long retired but all patients should be listened to and examined, attentively. ” Read all Responses to Affirmative Action for Rich Kids (J–A’24): “I do not understand the logic of the legacy alumni who have written, stating essentially, ‘Because I succeeded at Brown academically and athletically etc. and afterward; therefore the legacy admission policy is...”“Affirmative action may have been a factor in my admittance into Brown in 1977. Nevertheless, it was not instrumental in me graduating with a bachelor of science with honors in applied mathematics...”“I am surprised by the criticism. In my interactions with various alumni over the years it struck me that Brown had an anti-legacy orientation. ”“I am surprised by the criticism. In my interactions with various Brown alumni over the years it struck me that Brown had an anti-legacy orientation. The fact that it admits only 8...” Read all In response to Living Large While Something’s Trying to Kill You (A–M’24): “The article dropped out of the sky and into my email inbox this morning, like a gift from G-d and Annie Lanzillotto ’86. I am so grateful. ” —Steve Laskin ’74 We want to know what you think! Send us your responses to our stories. Submit a letter to the editor Responses to Eye to Eye (S–O’24): “I have been proud of my association with Brown’s values and its unrelenting efforts to promote intellectual integrity, courage, and honesty. ”“From my very first year at Brown’s campus in 1968, I was impressed by its exceptionally liberal approach to higher education as well as the student body’s open opposition to the callous...”“I commend you on the insightful article on the work and friendship between Palestinian Sa’ed Atshan and Israeli Katharina Galor, two educators who met at Brown. Our world leaders could learn a...” Read all Responses to Divestment: Students for & Against (S–O’24): “The letters of Frank Feldman and David Atwood in the January-March issue were heartening (“Middle East Conflict,” What Do You Think?). I won’t refuse to contribute to the Brown Fund because of...”“While protests at Brown and elsewhere about divestment may have given students a sense of excitement, divestment is hardly going to end the horrors of the conflict in the Middle East. Brown...”“The comments on Israel are offensive. The goal of BDS is to destroy Israel. The duty of Israel is to protect its people from stabbings, car rammings, bus and café bombings, riots,...”“I am disappointed with your decision to publish the letter from Sandra Davis ’76 MD last month without a rejoinder referencing the 75-year brutality experienced by Palestinian civilians, e.g., “mowing the lawn”...” Read all In response to Tuning Up (S–O’24): “Having to play the building like an instrument just to play one’s own instrument seems like it could qualify as a barrier to inclusion rather than a barrier-buster. ” —John Moran ’20 MFA Responses to Invisible Champions (J–M’24): “Great article. I fondly remember watching those exciting games. I loved seeing the pictures, hearing the names of the players and the backstory of the team from Christa [Champion ’86]. ”“Great article—thanks Louise Sloan ’88. So it took decades to correct the record. Better late than never. ” Read all Responses to Tuning Up (S–O’24): “So impressed with your article on the new Lindemann Performing Arts Center, I flew up to Providence to see it for myself. Imagine my surprise, when I was told by the security...”“Having to play the building like an instrument just to play one’s own instrument seems like it could qualify as a barrier to inclusion rather than a barrier-buster. ”“It might have been nice if the reporter had mentioned where the Lindemann Center is located for those of us who have not been in Providence for a while. The “where” of...”“The Lindemann Center is a handsome, innovative building that will no doubt serve Brown and Rhode Island well. But it is not the architectural Messiah and what is pretentious now may prove...” Read all Responses to What’s Fido Thinking? (S–O’24): “I read this article with great interest, and couldn’t help thinking that it was about time such study was being done! As a longtime dog owner and trustee of Animal Rescue of...”“Wow, the Dog Lab story really struck a sympathetic chord, with me thinking “Is there something I can do to help?” Probably nothing more than asking you to pass my “Hurrah!” on...” Read all
