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(01/31/17 3:18am)
Fulfilling his long-promised war on illegal immigration, this Wednesday, President Donald Trump signed executive orders to allow the construction of a wall between the United States and Mexico, according to a Jan. 25 New York Times article. Along with the proposed wall, Trump plans on deporting undocumented immigrants, as well as suspending immigration or asylum from nations that “export terrorism.” What do you think of these actions, and how effective do you think they will be in protecting the United States’ security and economic interests?
(01/24/17 5:46am)
Though he was called “Red” in affectionate homage to his flaming hair, Mindy Fried’s ’89 M.A. ’96 Ph.D. father’s nickname can also used in reference to his political views. Emanuel “Red” Fried was an active member of the American Communist Party. His political affiliation greatly influenced Mindy Fried’s childhood, as she explained at the discussion of her new book, “Caring for Red,” hosted by the Women’s Studies Research Center on Thursday.
(01/24/17 2:25am)
The University will soon be down three administrators due to retirement, resignation and revised roles, according to a series of emails sent to Brandeis students, faculty and staff.
(12/06/16 5:52am)
The world seemed headed on a very different path in August 2013, when I first entered Brandeis University. Barack Obama was in his fifth year in the White House, Edward Snowden had just become a household name, Ted Cruz was an ascendant standard-bearer and Nate Silver was an unbeatable poll-watching god.
(12/06/16 1:57am)
A crowd of Sodexo employees and allies filed into Sodexo General Manager Andy Allen’s office last Tuesday to protest scheduling cuts and poor labor conditions. The workers delivered a petition from the Brandeis Labor Coalition, which called upon management to create more 40-hour union positions and increase staffing during the week.
(12/06/16 1:50am)
The 40th anniversary of the discovery of RNA splicing is set to be celebrated next year, and yet credit and recognition for this scientific breakthrough is rarely given to the actual scientists responsible for it, said Dr. Pnina G. Abir-Am at the Women’s Studies Research Center on Tuesday.
(12/06/16 3:24am)
The women’s soccer team’s magical season came to a screeching halt last Friday evening at the hands of the Washington University in St. Louis Bears. The Judges were defeated 2-1 in the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament, the furthest Brandeis has ever advanced in the program’s history.
(11/22/16 7:20am)
Back from a semester abroad, Daria Fogan ’17, Ashley Simmons ’17 and Oyemen Ehikhamhen ’17 discussed the observations they made about race and identity as Black women in new cultural landscapes in a talk on Friday.
(11/22/16 7:01am)
The campus needs unity, reflection and action in light of the recent election, a panel of professors and administrators said last Tuesday at a town hall-style discussion.
(11/22/16 6:57am)
Waltham resident Keana-Grace Danier competed for the Miss Massachusetts USA 2017 crown this weekend, ultimately losing to Julia Scaparotti, a Peabody native and New England Patriots cheerleader.
(11/22/16 5:10am)
In recent years, the liberal arts education has been criticized for being impractical and distinctly non-vocational. The claim that reading Homer’s “Odyssey” and debating Kant’s ethical theories do not lend themselves to a career in engineering or medicine is undeniable, critics of liberal arts education say. Especially following the 2008 stock market crash, politicians and activists have promoted what is now amounting to a surge in science, technology, engineering and math education.
(11/15/16 4:47am)
The Brandeis Asian American Students Association examined taboos around mental health, specifically in the Asian American community, at an event in the Intercultural Center this past Monday night. The event, titled “Break the Silence: AAPI Mental Health,” included group discussion and private conversations about individuals’ experiences with mental health and Asian identity.
(11/15/16 4:11am)
Animal abuse comes in many shapes and forms. I tend to live by the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals motto: “Animals are not ours to eat, wear, experiment on, use for entertainment, or abuse in any way.” On Nov. 2, PETA debuted a controversial video that reflects this message. The ad features survivors of rape and sexual assault who echo messages of feeling worthless and powerless before their assaulters. At the end of the video, the women hold up signs with images of a cow who has to go through a similar horror. The ad ends with one message: “Every year, billions of animals are born into the meat, egg, and dairy industry. Almost all of them are a result of forcible artificial insemination. Almost all of them are a result of rape. Don’t participate. Go vegan.”
(11/15/16 4:08am)
It’s morning in America again — a new day. I can’t help but be reminded of the political climate in Israel when Prime Minister Menachem Begin won for the first time. The Labor Party elite was sure of its impending victory and its ability to maintain control over the government, and it downplayed the role of the working class. Just as the Likud Party shocked the Labor elite in 1977, the victory of Donald Trump in America’s 2016 presidential election shocked America.
(11/09/16 7:55am)
The Justice asked the president of Brandeis Democrats, Jacob Edelman ’18, and the president of Brandeis Conservatives, Mark Gimelstein ’17, about a variety of polarizing issues. Their back-and-forth dialogue about immigration is included below.
(11/08/16 6:46am)
On Thursday, the University inaugurated its next president when Ronald Liebowitz took office. In light of a new administration, the Brandeis community can reflect on past leadership and consider future goals. In your opinion, what have been the strengths and shortcomings of past presidents, and what should Liebowitz prioritize during his term?
(11/01/16 4:36am)
It is easy to feel powerless in this election cycle, but one way in which Massachusetts voters can have a real voice is through their answers on the four ballot questions. One of the most important ballot questions this November is Question 3, which, if passed, would require that farm animals — egg-laying chickens, veal calves and pregnant pigs — are given enough space to fully extend their limbs, turn around and lie down.
(11/01/16 3:48am)
Brandeis is known for its array of performing groups, from dance to music to comedy. However, while many students probably have a friend or two within some of these groups, there are many amazing performing troupes on campus that do not get enough recognition.
(11/01/16 3:44am)
This week, justArts spoke with Rachel Josselsohn ’17, who is directing Brandeis Ensemble Theater’s “She Kills Monsters,” to be performed at Brandeis this weekend.
(11/01/16 2:12am)
“How the hell did we get here? I’m sure Lenny Bruce would have something to say. The only problem is that if he said it back at the time he was alive, it would have landed him in court or in jail,” Arnie Reisman said after considering the current state of American politics. Reisman spoke at the dinner which concluded day one of “Comedy and the Constitution: the Legacy of Lenny Bruce.” He graduated from Brandeis in 1964 and has worked as a playwright, screenwriter, documentarian and activist. On Thursday night, he introduced Lewis Black (pictured left), renowned comedian, to the crowded Faculty Club.
