Views on the News: Class of 2014 farewell
As the Class of 2014 takes off their caps and gowns, each member of the graduating class leaves the school with unique experiences and personal understandings of what it means to be a Brandeis student.
EDITORIAL: Farewell to the Justice alumni
You will all be missed
Views on the News: Obama and Midterm Elections
A New York Times/CBS News poll has found that President Obama’s approval ratings are similar to George W.
EDITORIAL: Welcome African Diaspora hirees
Last March, the University announced its hiring of two new professors, as well as a Florence Levy Kay fellow, as part of a cluster-hire initiative to improve studies on the African Diaspora.
EDITORIAL: Assess Rights and Responsibilities draft
After much anticipation from the entire Brandeis campus, a draft of the 2014 to 2015 edition of the Rights and Responsibilities handbook has finally been released.
Celebrity political statements sidetrack public from critical issues
On Sunday, the United Nations launched an ambitious new women’s rights campaign aimed at people that don’t care about women’s rights campaigns.
Hold NFL accountable for player behavior
Like any good business, the National Football League does everything it can to protect its assets.
Uphold promises to end genocide with action in Darfur
The Antonov plane looms in the air, soon to bring about the destruction of a village and a community.
Complaints about Sodexo policies do not deserve full protest
In my high school, everyone loved to hate English 11 and Advanced Placement United States History.
POINT/COUNTER-POINT: Taking back degree values sensitivity over free speech
Universities offer honorary degrees to recognize a person's achievements in an intellectual field.
Orthodox community must embrace its diversity
Diversity is an important value to the Brandeis community, but it is usually discussed in terms of opposing parties: scientists versus humanists, Democrats versus Republicans, Reform versus Reconstructionist versus Conservative versus Orthodox.
POINT/COUNTER-POINT: Rescinding Hirsi Ali degree upholds open debate
On March 31, Brandeis released its list of honorary degree recipients for this year's commencement ceremony, including keynote speaker Geoffrey Canada, and five other hon-orees. Among these other honorees was Ayaan Hirsi Ali, whose nomination caused an uproar in the Brandeis community, leading to her degree invitation being rescinded.
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