BIPAC fights divestment

by Adam Schwartzbaum | 09/27/2005

Members of the Brandeis Israel Political Action Coalition (BIPAC) organized several campaign events in Somerville Thursday and Sunday in an effort to combat a petition that would force the city to liquidate any investments in Israel Bonds or companies that do business with Israel.BIPAC President Jacob Baime '08 said the group made the trips in response to a petition being circulated by the Somerville Divestment Project (SDP). The divestment group sought to obtain 4,000 signatures before a Monday deadline to add its divestment initiative to the town ballot in the November elections.

Mock Trial team leaves Florida empty-handed

by Adam Schwartzbaum | 03/15/2005

The Brandeis Mock Trial team returned in high spirits on Sunday despite losses at the American Mock Trial Association National Tournament in St.

Iraqi dissident documents Saddam's oppression

by Adam Schwartzbaum | 03/08/2005

After film, Fellman tells of school's activist history

by Adam Schwartzbaum | 02/08/2005

More than 75 students attended a viewing of two short films about the history of activism at Brandeis last Tuesday.

Students proudly protest inauguration

by Adam Schwartzbaum | 01/25/2005

"What do we want?" I shouted. "Peace!" the crowd roared. "When do we want it?" Our voices echoed fiercely off the walls of the tunnel, erupting into the loudest chanting yet, "Now!" It was Jan.

Modfest poised for spring rescheduling

by Adam Schwartzbaum | 01/18/2005

Though the Dec. 10 Modfest was cancelled due to inclement weather, a Modfest will occur within the next few months, according to Assistant Dean of Student Life Alwina Bennett.

OP-ED:Democrats demand courtesy from Republicans

by Adam Schwartzbaum | 11/23/2004

Recently, a surprising trend has developed among Republicans on this campus: a dire case of sore-winnerism.

NORML coffeehouse poses questions set to great music

by Adam Schwartzbaum | 02/10/2004

The mood was high and bright at Cholmondeley's last Tuesday night, when Brandeis' chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML), held its first coffeehouse.

CD REVIEW: Boston-based Daisycutter proves their musical worth

by Adam Schwartzbaum | 02/10/2004

Singer Scott Matalon of former Boston bands Squid and Modern Art has created new sound with his ambitious group, Daisycutter.