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

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