Views on the News: Confederate Monuments
Following the events occurring in Charlottesville, Va., debates over the presence of Confederate monuments in public spaces have intensified.
Acknowledge detrimental effects of social media on youth
“Why our screens make us less happy” was the title of a TED talk given by psychologist Adam Alter this April.
Reconsider possible strategies for US-North Korea relations
When a CBS news journalist questioned U.S. Secretary of State James Mattis on a possible war with North Korea, Mattis’ austere and perturbed response was that this war would probably be “the worst kind of fighting in most people’s lifetimes,” according to a May 28 CBS article. It’s possible that the U.S.
Acknowledge completed campus improvement projects
Brandeis’s decaying infrastructure has long been a financial and aesthetic issue for the University, and this summer’s work to address campus construction represents a strong positive development in the University’s institutional planning and organization. In a Sept.
Condemn President Trump’s pardoning of Arizona sheriff
Joe Arpaio served as sheriff of Maricopa County, the most populous county in Arizona, for almost 25 years.
Recognize new additions to the Rights and Responsibilities
Prior to the start of fall classes, the University made annual updates to the Rights and Responsibilities handbook and informed the community of the changes with an Aug.
Take action against racism and acknowledge white privilege
On May 1, Adam Jones, a center fielder for the Baltimore Orioles, was subject to racist taunts from a fan during a game at Fenway Park.
Recognize the negative effects of animal consumption
Though active, the environmentalist movement on this campus has been almost blind to one issue in particular — animal consumption.
Reject hypocrisy in conservative criticism of activists
If you have heard the complaint that today’s college students are too sensitive, you are far from alone.
Urge police departments to become representative of communities
On May 19, a jury in Columbus, Ohio refused to indict Officer Bryan Mason for the Sept. 14, 2016 killing of 13-year-old Tyre King.
Views on the News: Class of 2017
With the recent commencement, the Class of 2017 has the opportunity to reflect upon their experiences at Brandeis.
EDITORIAL: Congratulate Class of 2017 Justice graduates
Over the years, the Justice has been fortunate to have many dedicated editors, and this year, we must bid farewell to four of the best.
Views on the News: Sanctuary Cities
On April 25, President Trump’s proposal to reduce funding to sanctuary cities was denied by a judge in San Francisco on the basis of it being unconstitutional, according to an April 25, New York times article.
Condemn the poor planning of some recent music festivals
Imagine spending several thousand dollars to attend a music festival in the Bahamas, only to be greeted upon arrival by disaster relief tents, cold sandwiches and no music.
Improve care for students suffering from mental illness
Tomorrow, on your walk to class, look around you. Blooms break from the earth in a brilliant display of color as the end of the semester draws into our collective consciousness.
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.
A profile of the class of 2030: trends and statistics from new first-year students
Brandeis breakfast: less options, less happiness
University receives a D- on campus free speech report card
Immigration judges discuss executive power and due process in Trump era
Staff members call for improved contracts at Labor Day protest