EDITORIAL: Farewell to Class of 2015 Justice alumni
With the 2015 Commencement ceremony now behind us, this board wishes to commemorate and deeply thank the newest alumni from the Justice.
Establish international investigation of violence in Myanmar
Behind the barbed wires, one can see the image of something reminiscent of a former time—a concentration camp.
READER COMMENTARY: United States’ stance on Armenian Genocide should be dicated by facts
In response to your question in “Views on the News: Armenian Genocide” (Apr. 28): When a U.S.
Generalizations of political parties hurt voters
On April 21, Brandeis Conservatives tabled in Usdan to facilitate discussion on federal government spending and increase political critical thinking.
Defend expression and diversity through Brandeis education
As graduation draws near, I would hate to depart this special community with unshared feelings. With the intention of originally molding my thoughts into a commencement speech, I’ve turned to writing this Op-Ed as a reflection on my past four years as a scholar, peer and champion of our university. I want to begin with a modification of what has become an international iconic expression of individuality and a celebration of diversity and free expression: Je suis Brandeis.
Views on the News: Armenian genocide
Last Tuesday, President Obama called for “a full, frank and just acknowledgement” by the Turkish government that this year marks a century following what Obama called the “massacres of Armenians.” Beginning on April 24, 1915, the Ottoman Turks ordered the deportation of Christian Armenians for fear of their potential alliance with Russia during World War I, leading to the deaths of some 1.5 million.
Reevaluate stance on esports in the United States
Thirty-two million people tuned in to watch SK Telecom T1 issue the obligatory “good luck have fun” before obliterating Royal Club’s Nexus in the 2013 League of Legends World Championships.
Support immunization bill in California state legislature
Last Wednesday, a bill requiring the vaccination of all children in California moved forward in the state legislature.
EDITORIAL: Examine BLC “Just Employment” policy
By the end of next week, students have the opportunity to respond to the Brandeis Labor Coalition’s “Just Employment Policy” in a referendum vote that decides if the Student Union will support the policy in front of the administration.
EDITORIAL: Applaud University campus climate survey
Last Wednesday, the Office of the Provost emailed the student body a link to a survey sponsored by the Provost’s office and the senior vice president for students and enrollment, entitled the “Campus Climate Survey on Sexual Violence.” This board endorses this survey as a positive step toward informed and meaningful action to combat sexual violence at Brandeis and urges the entire student body to participate before the survey ends tomorrow.
Promote University divestment from toxic fossil fuels
After two years of study and debate, Brandeis University’s Exploratory Committee on Fossil Fuel Divestment has released its Final Report and Recommendations.
Misinformed editorial promotes rape culture issues
In response to the April 21, 2015 editorial “Reform sexual assault judicial practices” by the Justice Editorial Board: Brandeis Students Against Sexual Violence would like to correct the misinformation provided and speak to the harm this editorial poses to survivors and our community.
Views on the News: Death Penalty
On April 8, a jury of seven women and five men deliberated for 11 and a half hours before coming to a guilty verdict in the case against Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the man accused of participating in the Boston Marathon bombing two years ago.
EDITORIAL: Reform sexual assault judicial practices
On April 9, a student identified as “John Doe” opened a lawsuit against the University for allegedly mishandling a case against him in a Special Examiner’s Process last year.
Support unionization of non-tenured University faculty
A regular courseload for Jodie Austin, an adjunct professor in the English Department, is three courses—but it’s barely enough to make ends meet.
Denounce international complacency to genocide
Welcome to the reign of African dictators—men who served their countries for much too long, manipulating constitutions and bringing about an end to legitimacy on the African continent—namely, Omar al-Bashir, who plays the role as chief dictator to his crumbling regime.
Encourage American reciprocity to help the less fortunate
Spending just one day in a U.S. suburb is enough to realize how rich and prosperous most Americans are.
Reevaluate views on Religious Freedom Restoration Act
Just 22 years ago, the Religious Freedom Restoration Act was passed unanimously by the House of Representatives, approved by the Senate by a vote of 97 to 3 and then signed by President Bill Clinton into law. The justification for passing such a law at the time was to countervail the decision made by the Supreme Court in the wrongfully-decided 1990 case Employment Division v.
EDITORIAL: Demand end to significant tuition hikes
As is standard procedure in higher education, Senior Vice Presient and Chief Operating Officer Bill Schaller announced a 3.7 percent rise in tuition, room and board on Monday for the 2015 to 2016 academic year.
Reader Commentary
Support China’s 2022 Olympic bid In response to your article “Deny Beijing 2022 Olympics bid on human rights violations” (March 24): I found your article ignorant of several points regarding China. You write, “We shouldn’t allow China to host such an esteemed international event again.
A profile of the class of 2030: trends and statistics from new first-year students
University receives a D- on campus free speech report card
Club Close Up: Waltham Group Recruitment Night
Student Union candidacy, Fall 2026
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