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Alleviate local poverty through voluntary University tax payments

(09/27/14 9:19pm)

A few weeks ago, I went to a stand-up comedy show with my cousin Josh. As we were talking on the car ride home, he stumbled upon what I think might be the most simple way to combat municipal poverty that I have ever heard, as well as a truly brilliant public relations strategy for whatever school is crazy enough to try it. 

https://www.thejustice.org/article/2014/09/alleviate-local-poverty-through-voluntary-university-tax-payments

University responds to petition

(09/27/14 5:10pm)

On June 12, the University published a response to a petition created on April 8 by Brandeis Students Against Sexual Violence—a group that formed in the spring and is not recognized by the University as a club or group—which garnered 2,706 signatures as of press time. The petition listed a set of demands made to the University, calling for it to revise and expand protocols and resources for handling reported sexual assaults. 

https://www.thejustice.org/article/2014/09/university-responds-to-petition

Women fall to top seed in ECAC Tournament

(09/26/14 6:19pm)

The second-seeded softball squad ended its season on May 10, losing 7-4 to the first-seeded Worcester Polytechnic Institute in the elimination round of the Eastern College Athletic Conference tournament. The Judges had just come off a 3-0 loss to the number three seed Smith College earlier in the day. With the losses, the Judges finish their season sporting a 21-18 overall record.

https://www.thejustice.org/article/2014/09/women-fall-to-top-seed-in-ecac-tournament

Canada speaks on the sacrifices for change

(09/22/14 1:28am)

Family, friends, fellow students, faculty and administrators gathered in the Gosman Sports and Convocation Center on Sunday morning in anticipation of the 63rd annual commencement ceremony, where 832 students were awarded bachelor’s degrees, 741 were awarded master’s degrees and 97 were awarded doctoral degrees, University Registrar Mark Hewitt confirmed in an email to the Justice.

https://www.thejustice.org/article/2014/09/canada-speaks-on-the-sacrifices-for-change

Views on the News: Media scandals

(04/29/14 4:00am)

With another academic year coming to a close, Brandeis again finds itself in the national spotlight with continued scrutiny over its rescinding of an honorary degree to controversial women's rights activist Ayaan Hirsi Ali. This scandal follows the media focus on Brandeis' executive compensation earlier this year, as well as the suspension of a longtime relationship of with East Jerusalem's Al-Quds University. Several of these stories proved to be the causes for major University policy changes. Which story will prove to be most significant for Brandeis, and why?

https://www.thejustice.org/article/2014/04/views-on-the-news-media-scandals

Brown guides Judges in final year on the court

(04/29/14 4:00am)

Adam Brown '14 has been playing tennis since his parents signed him up for lessons at their racket club when he was 10 years old. Unlike many of his tennis friends, neither of Brown's parents was familiar with the sport, so he had to figure out much of the culture himself. "I had to figure out how to play tournaments and stuff on my own and my dad never wanted to drive very far for tournaments," Brown said. "But it was good that way because I think I enjoy it more than some people. I've had to discover it for myself." As captain of the men's tennis team, Brown has the responsibility of uniting the team both on and off the court. He struggled in the beginning to unify the five new first-years and the existing team. "Once everyone became closer off the court, it became a lot easier to fight for each other in matches," Brown said. "Tennis is kind of unique because you grew up playing it individually," he continued. One of the team's biggest disappointments was the match against New York University, as they played them earlier in the season on indoor courts, which affects the pace of the ball and the environment because of a lack of wind or sun. "Indoors, you have to play offensive or you're not going to win. Outdoors, you can play however you want and just be really good at the way you play," Brown said. The match against NYU affected the team's seeding, and placed them in the eighth seed for the University Athletic Association Championships, although the team ranks 30th in the country, and placed seventh in the tournament. Brown brought his team closer with a hiking trip in New Hampshire as well as captain's practices in the offseason. One of their best matches took place against Trinity College. Head coach Ben Lamanna had not been able to win against them since he started coaching at Brandeis nine years ago. A couple weeks ago, however, the team was able to win the match 5-4. In order to establish a rhythm between his style of play and his opponents', Brown takes advantage of the warm-up before matches. During the first few games, after getting a feel for their style, "each player make more errors than they do the rest of the match because they're trying to feel out their opponent," Brown said. "But then after that, you get used to the player and how they play, [Because] everyone does play a little differently." Brown said that the sport has become much more than a game for him. He remembered last year's Senior Day, when the players were emotional speaking about the seniors. "It really just made me realize how much of a family Brandeis tennis was and how much it means to everyone," he said. It will be a family he will miss next year, as he will be working in an information technology company in Hartford, Conn. "I interned there last summer, so it should be good, I'm excited for it, but not excited to stop playing college tennis," he said. Brown has high hopes for next year's team and faith in the way the first-year players will carry the team for the rest of their time at Brandeis on the team. According to Brown, "They have all the tools to really take this team-we're losing no starters this year, so [they] just [need] to take the team to the next level." 

https://www.thejustice.org/article/2014/04/brown-guides-judges-in-final-year-on-the-court

Police Log

(04/29/14 4:00am)

Medical Emergency April 13-University Police received a report that an elderly male at Bethlehem Chapel felt weak and ill. BEMCo responded and he was transported to Newton-Wellesley Hospital for further treatment. April 14-University Police received a report that a female suffered a head injury at the Heller School for Social Policy and Management from a fallen umbrella in dangerous weather conditions. BEMCo arrived and transported her to Newton-Wellesley Hospital for further treatment. April 27-University Police noticed a female student on camera who lay inert in front of the Gosman Sports and Convocation Center. BEMCo arrived but the student refused further care and was eventually transported to her apartment without incident. Disturbance April 13-University Police received a report of loud chanting noises on Chapels Field. Officers arrived at the scene, determined the noise originated from speakers at the Holi event and advised those responsible to turn down the music as they lacked a noise permit. April 14-University Police received a report that a suspicious group of people were dumping large objects at Epstein Building. Officers arrived at the scene and determined it was a theater group disposing of used stage products. Larceny April 9-University Police received a report that several green signs were stolen around campus in the past week. Officers compiled a report of the thefts. Harassment April 16-University Police received a report that an employee at Bernstein-Marcus Administration Center received harassing mail. Officers compiled a report of the incident. April 18-A faculty member at Epstein Building notified University Police that he received a consistent stream of harassing emails. Officers compiled a report of the incident. Sex Crimes April 8-A resident in North Quad reported a past incident of sexual assault to University Police. Officers compiled a report to prepare for an ensuing investigation of the incident. April 23-A student reported to the Department of Community Living and University Police that she was raped the night after Pachanga. Officers compiled a report of the incident and will prepare to conduct an investigation. Vandalism April 24-University Police received a report of vandalism to a parked vehicle in the East Quad lot. Officers compiled a report of the incident. Miscellaneous April 14-University Police officers on patrol reported two unknown, suspicious parties taking photos of the Usen Castle. Upon further determination, a mother and son were taking photos of the historic landmark. No further action was taken. April 20-A student called University Police to report that her Brandeis email account-and credit card information-was hacked. Officers compiled a report of the incident and submitted the suspicious email to security@brandeis.edu. April 21-University Police noticed several students were wading in the Massell Pond. Officers dispersed the students without incident. April 21-University Police observed several students on the roof of Bassine Science Building. Officers advised the students to depart without incident. April 26-University Police received a report that a resident in Gordon Hall was playing with a lighter in his room, burning the desk. Officers and the CDC on call were notified, arriving at the scene to handle the matter and compile a report of the incident. University judicial charges will be filed against the student. -compiled by Adam Rabinowitz 

https://www.thejustice.org/article/2014/04/police-log