Urge University to take advantage of the rise in Contemporary art
Contemporary art is on the rise, and with the attention toward the form growing, United States museums are seeing more and more visitors.
Acknowledge growing troublesome US relations with North Korea
Throughout these last few weeks, tensions between North Korea and the United States have reached a new high, bringing out fear and proliferating anxiety among individuals across the globe.
EDITORIAL: Recognize graduate students’ desire to unionize
Since the National Labor Relations Board ruled on Aug. 23, 2016 that graduate employees at private universities had the right to unionize, graduate students at several universities have endeavored to establish unions at their respective schools.
EDITORIAL: Acknowledge implications of the tuition hike for students
This past Friday, University President Ronald Liebowitz announced a 3.75 percent increase in comprehensive undergraduate charges.
Acknowledge the social limitations of political correctness
Much like immigration and health care, political correctness was a point of contention in America’s 2016 presidential election.
Reconsider the growing detrimental nature of social media
In light of recent events such as the live-streamed killing of Robert Goodwin Sr., an important discussion needs to be held on the role of social media in today’s society.
Views on the News: Mother of all Bombs
On April 13, the United States deployed the Massive Ordinance Air Blast, nicknamed the "Mother of All Bombs," on an Islamic State-controlled cave in eastern Afghanistan.
Educate students on the issue of food waste on campus
You enter Sherman and examine each food station to determine what appears the most edible. Disappointed with the selections, you grab a little of everything.
EDITORIAL: Improve the University’s scope for prospective students
On Sunday, the University welcomed admitted students and their families to campus, seeking to attract those students who will hopefully make up the next class of Brandeisians.
Letter from the Editor: Acknowledge and account for oversight in Liquid Latex review
Following the Justice’s publication of “Lots of Latex, limbs and laughs,” we received a great deal of feedback from the Brandeis community that drew our attention to one particular line in the otherwise positive review: “However, the moves from the models while on the catwalk more resembled those seen by girls in fraternity basements than the representation of each zodiacs [sic] characteristics.” This statement should have received greater scrutiny during the Justice’s initial editing process, and publishing it was a regrettable oversight.
Acknowledge prevalence of art theft and its implications
Stolen coins, burgled artwork and forgeries all share a common trait — they result from crime. Venturing one step further, one might ask: What compels an individual to commit art theft or forgery?
Recognize Donald Trump’s blatant lies during his presidency
After nearly two months in office, President Donald Trump’s political “honeymoon” with voters has been unprecedentedly characterized by excessive investigations, failed executive orders, false accusations and intra-party conflicts that have prevented any significant policy changes from coming to fruition.
Criticize Republicans’ failed attempt at reforming health care
All the way back in the far-off year of 2010, a rising Congressman by the name of Paul Ryan was being touted as the next great conservative policy wonk.
Views on the News: Airstrikes over Mosul
According to a March 27 New York Times article, the recent airstrike in Mosul, Iraq resulted in a civilian death toll of over 200, possibly one of the worst American military strikes in Iraq.
Condemn stigma surrounding sexual assault in India
In 2015, a 13-year-old girl who was suffering from cancer was allegedly raped and blackmailed by eight of her teachers at her private school, according to a March 26 NDTV article. The girl, who has not been named, was forced to stay after school under the pretext of extra classes, during which time these eight teachers raped her multiple times over the course of a year.
EDITORIAL: Implore University to improve cell phone service on campus
In light of poor cell phone coverage in certain areas on campus, this board urges the University to pursue potential solutions, including the addition of more cell phone repeaters around campus. Earlier this week, the Justice released an informal survey on Facebook to gauge student experience with cell phone coverage across campus.
EDITORIAL: Recognize Student Union’s changes to CEEF fund
Following the Student Union’s Friday release of its Community Emergency and Enhancement Fund grants for the year, this board would like to commend the CEEF committee on its foresight and its commitment to transparency, as demonstrated by their public announcement of the initiatives. When the CEEF originally replaced the Student Union’s Capital Expenditures fund in March 2014, the Union planned to spend an annual $200,000 of the $250,000, according to a March 1, 2014 Justice article on the subject.
Views on the News: Trump's climate change policies
According to a March 21 New York Times article, President Donald Trump plans on repealing climate change policies set during the Obama administration.
Reject current trade imbalances between US and China
On Nov. 8, 2016, Donald Trump managed to pull off one of the most upsetting victories in American history: He defeated former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in the electoral college despite losing the popular vote.
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