After gathering more than 480 signatures last week, North Quad Senator Daniel Mauer '06 has completed a petition to put to a vote whether or not the Brandeis student body officially supports a war against Iraq."We intend to continue gathering signatures, so that the final number will have more of a dramatic impact," Mauer said.
With over 15 percent of the student body supporting an official university stance against a potential war with Iraq, North Quad Senator Daniel Mauer presented a petition with 500 student signatures to the Union Senate Sunday.
The second annual Collegiate Click Drive began Sunday. The Click Drive is coordinated by Oxfam America, and www.povertyfighters.com.
Special Projects Coordinator Louree Hayden '03 with help from Union President Ben Brandzel '03, has been working to help four non-student part time workers at the Stein Restaurant to join a union.
Last I checked, our country espoused the belief in the separation of church and state. Apparently, President Bush hasn't gotten the memo and has decided to bypass Congress and create an executive order that would allow religious groups receive federal funding for social programs.
The potential war with Iraq has brought a pacificist opposition movement to Brandeis. Wednesday evening, students attended "Walk-Out on War: The Teach-In." Some were already opponents of the war, while others came simply to learn more about the situation before deciding their own position.
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