Event seeks to empower women in case of attack
The event — titled “emPOWER” — included a discussion and self-defense training.
University institutes a new tipping policy for clubs
The University has adopted a new tipping policy for clubs tipping vendors for services, according to an email Student Activities Specialist Robbie Steinberg ’13 sent to club leaders last Tuesday.
Police log
Medical Emergency Jan. 26—The custodial supervisor in the Usdan Student Center called to report a custodian having chest pain.
Senate weighs attendance policy
On Sunday, the Senate met to recognize a new student club — Common Ground — and discuss a new amendment to its bylaws about committee meeting attendance. The Senate first heard from a student representative from Common Ground, a Muslim-Jewish student dialogue group that sought recognition on Sunday night.
Water main rupture on River Street floods road
The Waltham Police Department briefly shut down several streets last Tuesday after a major water main broke at the intersection of River and Seyon Streets, near Moody Street.
Scholar speaks on issues of violent intimacies in Turkey
Dr. Asli Zengin argued that state intrusions into individuals’ genders should be considered violent acts.
MBTA alters commuter rail line and considers fare hike
Changes to the Fitchburg commuter rail line may add three new times the train will stop at Brandeis/Roberts station while taking away two old times, according to a new schedule proposed by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority.
Annual event raises over $40,000 for cancer research
The Brandeis chapter of Relay For Life held its annual 12 hour event on Saturday.
Ten Student Union positions filled in first round of voting, while Rosenthal Quad and Midyear Senator remain unfilled
The Student Union will likely hold another election in the coming weeks to fill the last two seats.
University looks into new layouts for website redesign process
The Brandeis Web Team administered a survey to students to gauge reactions to a couple sample layouts for the redesigned website.
Waltham and Newton among school systems that received bomb threats
Students at Fitzgerald Elementary School in Waltham were forced to evacuate the building on Tuesday after a bomb threat was called in to school administrators.
Senators approve internal money request for upcoming Black History Month ’DEIS Impact event
The Senate convened for its weekly meeting on Sunday to welcome new senators and discuss two senate money requests. The meeting began with a roll call to introduce the newly elected members of the Senate, including Massell Quad Senator Morris Nadjar ’19, Off Campus Senator Mitch Mankin ’16, Ziv Quad Senator Gwenyth Fraser ’17, Class of 2017 Senator Ryan Tracy, Class of 2016 Senator Stephanie Reifenberg and Class of 2018 Senator Cacildia Cain.
Police log
Medical Emergency Jan. 17—University Police received a call concerning a party in the Village Quad with a foot injury. BEMCo staff members were notified, and the party was then treated on the scene.
Board votes to demolish parts of Usen Castle
Vice President for Campus Operations Jim Gray said the project will cost around $37 million to complete.
Divestment plans analyzed during presentation
At a discussion on Thursday, scholars and administrators discussed the feasibility of divestment.
Bargaining unit gathers data on unionized profs
The organizing committee of Brandeis Faculty Forward has rebranded itself and formed subcommittees.
Liebowitz delivers first address to student body
The University's ninth president, who will assume office in July, spoke to students for the first time last Tuesday about what attracted him to Brandeis.
Annual celebration remembers MLK history and legacy
Scholars, performers and activists came together to commemorate MLK on Monday night.
University revises its alcohol policy for registered events with addition of new position
The University has adopted new policies for alcohol service at registered parties on campus, according to a Jan.
Senate elects Sindberg the next executive senator after Herbstritt takes vice presidency
Paul Sindberg ’18 was elected to serve as the next executive senator of the Student Union on Sunday night.
Over 180,000 people rally in Boston Common for March 28 "No Kings" protest
Brandeis Public Safety dispels circulating ICE vehicle rumors
A seat at the table: inside the ICC's "Be Curious Dinner"
Professors discuss possibility of nuclear disarmament amid high political tensions
“Who Owns the News?”: Former Washington Post editors warn that billionaire owners are eroding media integrity