Preserve freedom of speech to uphold critical democratic ideals
On Jan. 7, two gunmen, Chérif and Saïd Kouachi, attacked the offices of Charlie Hebdo, a French satirical magazine, in response to their cartoons that depicted the Prophet Muhammad.
Reassess Lawrence's role in public relations scandals
I may have limited knowledge pertaining to the “real world,” but I have accrued immense time, relationships and insight into the politics of Brandeis. I also know that Brandeis now has a real problem with its current presidential predicament.
Views on the News: State of the Union
President Barack Obama delivered his sixth State of the Union address on Tuesday, calling for Americans to “turn the page” after years of recession, war and the threat of terrorism.
EDITORIAL: Explore new public safety options
In response to rising safety concerns, Director of Public Safety Ed Callahan announced the University’s plan to install temporary and portable speed bumps on Loop Road on Jan.16.
EDITORIAL: Utilize new technology services
Last Thursday, Michael Corn, the deputy chief information officer of Library and Technology Services, announced in an email that two new technology services are available to the Brandeis community—Box and Gartner.
Boko Haram massacre must not be ignored
By most accounts, this was a slow week in the news. After the excitement of President Obama’s State of the Union address on Tuesday, the headlines mostly turned to analyses of the speech, continued coverage of the Charlie Hebdo terror attack and its international response and a national scandal over whether or not—shock and horror!—a football was slightly deflated at an important Patriots game.
Obama's foreign policy displays balanced ideology
President Obama gave special attention to foreign policy at his 2015 State of the Union, addressing the current global situation in Iran, Cuba, Syria and Ukraine.
State of the Union succeeds through public relations tactics
Last Tuesday evening, President Obama delivered the 2015 State of the Union address.
Honor legacy of Martin Luther King
On Monday evening, the University community gathered together for the 10th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
EDITORIAL: Clarify rights for adjudication defendants
Former Director of Student Rights and Community Standards Dean Gendron departed from the University on Sept.
Views on the News: Charlie Hebdo attacks
On Jan. 7, two gunmen, Chérif and Saïd Kouachi, attacked the offices of Charlie Hebdo, a French satirical magazine, in response to cartoons that depicted the Prophet Muhammad.
Honor defendant's rights in Marathon bombing trial
The world is now approaching the final chapter in the tragedy of the Boston Marathon bombings. Dzokhar Tsarnaev, the 21-year-old Chechen accused of planning and detonating two homemade pressure cooker bombs along with his deceased brother Tamerlan, entered court on Jan.
Defend freedom of expression from local and national threats
Freedom of expression is currently under attack and needs to be preserved at all costs. We saw freedom of expression targeted when cyber terrorists hacked Sony Pictures on Nov.
Promote societal change to prevent radicalization
“Our training camps are open; so are our battlefields. Come on youths of Islam! Let’s take Baghdad together.” So expresses the leader of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant in one of the group’s many online recruitment videos.
Decrease national work hours to reduce likelihood of alcoholism
A recent study published in the British Medical Journal found that people who work over 48 hours a week have a 13 percent higher chance of engaging in risky drinking than people who work 35 to 40 hours a week.
POINT/COUNTER-POINT: Ending US embargo will not lead to Cuban policy reform
Yes, it’s true after 50 years, the U.S. embargo has not done much to reform Cuba. And after over 20 years, it’s about time we free ourselves from the Cold War mentality that put it in place.
EDITORIAL: Laud economics, sociology rankings
College Factual has recently placed Brandeis University in the top-10 list of colleges for both Economics and Sociology degrees.
EDITORIAL: Defend all students' free speech rights
Following the assassinations of two New York City Police Department officers on Dec. 20, Khadijah Lynch ’16 tweeted “i have no sympathy for the nypd officers who were murdered today.” Daniel Mael ’15, a writer for the news website Truth Revolt, reposted Lynch’s tweets in an article.
Keystone XL pipeline represents victory for lobbyists
Last Friday, congressional Republicans doubled down on their criticism of the Obama administration’s unwillingness to support the Keystone XL Pipeline project following the Nebraska Supreme Court’s clearance. Republican leaders have stated that gaining approval for the pipeline—which would stretch from Alberta, Canada to Nebraska (en route to Texas and the Gulf of Mexico)—is one of their main goals for the final two years of Obama’s term. However, the expected impact of the pipeline on our country is underwhelming considering the extent to which the proposal has been hyped by Republicans.
Brandeis community reflects on antisemitism and campus support
Brandeis AAUP demands admin to cease business with Enterprise Rent-a-Car, primary provider of ICE’s vehicles
AFCON Tournament result controversially overturned
The Boston Red Sox still need improvement
FreePlay Theater’s “The Aliens”: An Immersive Look at Being Human