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The Brown Noser

Josh Linden

Writer (Retired)

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EPA Figured Everyone Would Be Wearing Those Masks By Now | Apr 25 2014

The EPA released a statement Tuesday saying that they figured everyone would be wearing those masks by now. Taking into consideration the environmental impact of a continuing dependence on fossil fuels and the depletion of natural resources, the EPA announced in this latest report that they had just assumed people would understand by now that the air is poison and definitely not okay to breathe without some kind of filtration device like a gas mask or at least one of those surgical things that you tie on.

Area Woman Unabashedly Using Ex’s Netflix Account | Mar 07 2014

Four months after their breakup, Jill Laettner ’14 is still unabashedly using her ex-boyfriend’s Netflix account to stream hundreds of movies and television shows. The couple had used Laettner’s computer to access the Netflix “Watch Instantly” service, so when the two split she was still logged in to her ex’s account.

University Vows To Always Have One Sidewalk Under Construction | Mar 07 2014

In an announcement to the Brown community, University President Christina Paxson indicated her commitment to “Building Brown” by always having one sidewalk on campus under construction. “As we continue to grow our university into the future, it is important not to lose where we have come from,” said Paxson in her email.

1950’s Housewife Confused by Anachronistic Urge to Get Down with Her Bad Self | May 03 2013

Ellie Johnson, mother of four and loving wife, was confused Thursday evening when out of the blue she had the anachronistic urge to get down with her bad self. “I felt this urge coming on,” related Johnson. “I just had to move my booty.” Johnson’s afflictions plagued her all day.

In Attempt to Appease Critics, Washington Redskins to Change Name to Washington Chinamen | May 03 2013

In a stunning move, Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder announced Saturday that the team would change its name from the Washington Redskins to the Washington Chinamen in response to years of protest. “It’s time to bring our team name into the 21st century,” said Snyder.

Hey Girl, You Want to Go Back to My Place, Put on Some Music, Get Real Close and Talk About My Ex-Girlfriend? | May 03 2013

Hey there, sugar. Are you all alone in this bar tonight? You look like you need someone to talk to. Better yet, you look like a great listener. I have an idea—why don’t we both go back to my place, put on some relaxing music, get nice and close and talk about my ex-girlfriend? You look tense, let me give you a massage.

Janitor Cleans Blackboard, Mistaken for Savant | Dec 07 2012

The Brown Department of Mathematics made news Wednesday when they deemed department janitor Wally Jenkins a savant. “I came into Kassar a few mornings ago to find my proof from the evening before completely gone,” related Dimitri Feydor, chair of the Math Department.

Student Singing Along at Party Daringly Rejects Melody for Harmony | Dec 07 2012

While attending a party in his friend’s dorm room last Saturday night, Elias Grontzman ’16 was reported to have been harmonizing to the background music, and, for a brief moment of glory, attained what can only be referred to as superstar status.

Well, Well, We Meet Again By Your Mattress | Sep 07 2012

Well, hi there. Long time no see. How are you? It sounds like you had quite the summer. I can’t even imagine how tired you must have been at the end of a long, hard day pushing papers and padding your resume. It must have been really cozy in that full-size Tempur-Pedic bed of yours, am I right?

Is Brown Ready for a White President? | Sep 07 2012

With the recent transfer of power from Ruth Simmons to Christina Paxson, many people are wondering whether or not the Brown community will take to the university’s new president. Though Paxson seems both qualified and ready to lead, she can’t avoid the question on everyone’s minds: Is Brown really ready for a white president? The real issue here is that Paxson’s election goes against everything we once stood for.

Student Resumes Vegetarian Diet After Summer of Cannibalism | Sep 07 2012

As the semester begins anew, Trent Garrison ’14 is set to resume his vegetarian diet, but not without the guilt of a summer of chowing down on barbecued human legs and pulled person sandwiches. “It’s too hard to eat vegetarian at home,” commented Garrison.

Increased Crime on Campus Adds to Brown’s Street Cred | May 09 2012

With a marked increase in crime rates on campus over the past academic year, Brown University found its street cred back on the rise. “We made a conscious effort to change our priorities,” said President Ruth Simmons. “In this never-ending search for smarts, we neglected our street smarts.” Brown has a long history of misdemeanors, dating all the way back to the University’s namesake, Nicholas “Twenty-to-Life” Brown, Jr.

Third Tuesday in February To Be Renamed Other Presidents' Day | Mar 09 2012

According to a recent law passed on Capitol Hill, starting next year the third Tuesday in February will be renamed “Other Presidents’ Day.” “Presidents’ Day doesn’t do justice to the scores of men who labored as Leader of the Free World, but don’t happen to have the last name ‘Washington’ or ‘Lincoln,’” said Sen.

What's Sex? | Mar 09 2012

We throw the word “sex” around pretty liberally. Who goes a day without hearing the phrase “Man, we totally did sex last night,” or possibly “I sexed her up good”/ My counterpart has done an admirable job stating her argument, but to truly understand the problem we need to first ask the question “What’s sex?” Is anyone willing to explain sex to me? No one? It’s okay.

Every RISD Student Actually the Same Person | Dec 07 2011

A recent discovery by a Brown professor has revealed one of the Rhode Island School of Design’s best-kept secrets: Every student at RISD is actually the same person. Professor of American Studies Kurt Blannerman was doing research on the history of arts education in America when he stumbled upon a peculiar document in the RISD archives.

Undamaged Keeney Exit Sign Crippled with Survivor's Guilt | Dec 07 2011

In the third-floor hallway in Bronson, surrounded by broken plastic and phallic-shaped graffiti, hangs a lone exit sign, the only survivor of a raid upon Keeney Quad last Saturday night. “I’m not even an important exit sign,” blubbered the surviving sign, choking back tears.

Halloween Frat Party to be Themed "Wizards and Sluts" | Nov 04 2011

Halloween is traditionally a time for masquerading and hiding one’s true identity behind a costume. Sigma Chi threw all such deception out the window when it announced that its annual Halloween party would be called “Wizards and Sluts.”

I Drank Too Much and Need to Barf By Freshman Student | Sep 07 2011

WOOOOO COLLEGE! I freakin’ love this! I swear I’m partying, like, every night. In high school, I would have been asleep three hours ago, but instead I’m pounding back beers on the basement floor of Keeney. Life has never been better!

What’s So Wrong About Using A Little Slave Money? By Brown University Founder John Brown | Sep 07 2011

Greetings! With the beginning of each new academic year, my slowly-decomposing heart smiles with pride. As we are now entering yet another year of learning and enlightenment here at Brown University, I’d like to take this opportunity to address some rumors that have been circulating for the past 248 years about my means of founding this prestigious university.

Now That We’re Best Friends, I’ll Need Your Kidney By Your Freshman Roommate | Sep 07 2011

Hi there new best friend! I know some people might think it’s a little soon to call you my best friend, but it’s been two whole days now and I can’t ignore the feelings inside of me. I realized it was true last night, so I made sure to sever ties with every friend I had during high school.

Summer Fling Has Uncertain Future; Friends Urge Couple “Tell Me More” | Sep 07 2011

The big news circulating around campus this fall is the future of the relationship between Danny Zuko ’13 and Sandy Olsen ’13, which is reported to have begun this past summer as a series of trysts over many “summer nights.”

TV on the Radio on the Stage on the Green on the Campus of Brown University | Apr 27 2011

Last weekend, the band TV on the Radio played on the stage on the green of Brown University in front of students - collectively an audience - watching the performers. The band's new album, "Nine Types of Light," dropped only a few days, hours, minutes and seconds before last weekend's concert started and, incidentally, a few extra minutes and seconds before it ended.

Wait, Africa is More than One Country? | Apr 27 2011

You're shitting me. Since when has Africa been more than one country? Why has no one pointed this out to me before? I just kind of assumed the whole continent was one country run by lions and a baboon who sings. My mind is literally blown. I guess I never really took the time to look at a map.

Catholic Church to Launch "Faithbook," Pope Likes This | Feb 25 2011

In an attempt to connect to its followers and increase its numbers, the Vatican released "Faithbook," an online Catholic social network. The website allows Catholics to interact and connect internationally, and it also boasts a direct connection to the Vatican.

Snowfall Prompts DPS to Replace Segways with Tauntauns [You Know, from Star Wars] | Feb 25 2011

With the numerous winter storms descending on Providence this winter, the Department of Public Safety's segway unit has been forced to switch from their beloved quasi-scooters to tauntauns. [Note: Tauntauns are the dinosaur-mammal creatures on Hoth that the Rebels ride in Star Wars Episode V.

Blue Dogprint Vandalism Apparently Clues | Oct 29 2010

This past Saturday night, the Department of Public Safety busted an underground dog-fighting ring being run in the bowels of Keeney Quadrangle. Police say that they were alerted to the illegal activities several weeks ago when blue dogprints began to appear all around the Brown campus.