A gentle giant departs
"I still haven't moved one thing out of my office."That was the Rev. Nathaniel Mays two days before he left Brandeis this summer for Lesley University in Cambridge.
David Cutler
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Meet me for lunch on memory lane
While seniors rehearsed for commencement last week, the class of 1954 reunited on campus to reminisce about old times.
F-board makes changes to ease allocation process
The Finance Board recently made changes to ensure funds are distributed more equitably among clubs after $30,317 granted by the Allocations Board remained unspent last spring.Changes include redirecting unspent money into the allocations pool before the end of the semester, a "buddy system" to inform club leaders of proper procedures and a system to share items purchased by the F-board.During marathon, which occurs toward the beginning of each semester, clubs request money to help fund certain items or events.
Students safe after bombings
Study Abroad Director J. Scott Van Der Meid reported that all five Brandeis students studying in Madrid are unharmed after ten bombs exploded on four commuter trains last Thursday morning.
Impeached Lober calls for VP recall
Senator for Off-Campus Residents Bryan Lober '06 and former Class of 2004 Senator Mark Brescia are gathering student signatures to recall Union Vice President Kenneth Gantz '04 from office for allegedly failing to execute his duties and being disrespectful to Union officials.
Lober challenges late-night impeachment
Senator for Off Campus Residents Bryan Lober '06 was unanimously impeached yesterday morning by the Union Senate for allegedly failing to fulfill his duties as a representative.
Res Life unwilling to give keys to commuters
Senator for Off Campus Residents Bryan Lober '06-who was impeached yesterday morning by the Union Senate-and some of his constituents are expressing frustration over Residence Life's unwillingness to provide commuters with keys to dormitories because of security concerns.According to Director of Residence Life Maggie Balch, the Housing Advisory Committee decided to discontinue giving exterior keys to commuters last year because of an added security risk.
Union amendment incites disagreement
A proposed amendment to the Union constitution allowing students studying abroad to vote in Union elections led to arguments regarding how the legislation was drafted.Union President Joshua Brandfon '05 said the authors of the amendment, Union Treasurer Andrei Khots '05 and Financial Board Chair Mark Schlangel '05, did not consider student and Union input throughout the research process.
Curriculum to get boost of diversity
A new plan regarding the integration of diversity issues into the University's curriculum was announced Wednesday by Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Marty Krauss.Krauss explained the Provost's Steering Committee on Campus Diversity Issues was impaneled to focus on concrete methods to "deepen faculty awareness of the dynamics of racial, religious and social class differences among ourselves and our students." After last semester's events, Krauss said she wanted to inform the community about the Administration's course of action toward promoting diversity -on campus.
Mary Jagoda/Sarah Aronoff Kayak Safety Amendment bill brought to Mass. legislature
After the death of Mary Jagoda '05 and Sarah Aronoff last semester, Masachusetts State Representative Shirley Gomes (R) has filed a Mary Jagoda/Sarah Aronoff Safety Amendment to require that life jackets be worn by kayakers year round.
Despite allegations of racism and misconduct, Carol Simon reinstated
A note from the editor regarding Carol Simon and BWBB
Predicting top five picks of the 2024 WNBA draft
Unearthing Hozier’s ‘Unheard’ gems
“They Haven’t Done Their Homework.”