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Encourage University to make course costs known earlier

by The Justice Editorial Board | 02/06/2018

February is the final month for undergraduate students to drop a class without a mark of withdrawal on their transcripts. Ideally, students will decide which classes to drop or keep based upon future goals, compatibility and interest. However, some students will be forced to make their decisions based upon unexpected strain on their finances that comes with taking a certain class. Others will have to resign themselves to additional costs as they take courses required for their chosen majors and minors. These circumstances occur because many faculty members do not inform students beforehand of the class materials that need to be purchased for the course. 

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Allow students on block meal plans to donate unused meals

by The Justice Editorial Board | 02/06/2018

Brandeis prides itself on social justice and a commitment to service, and few organizations exemplify these values more than the Waltham Group, which is composed of more than a dozen groups specializing in a variety of key issues. One such group is Hunger and Homelessness, an organization within the larger Waltham Group umbrella that works to help people in the Greater Boston Area who are struggling with homelessness, poverty and hunger. Hunger and Homelessness pursues this worthy goal with a range of annual or semi-annual programs, one of which is “Food for Thought.” The program allows Brandeis students to donate their guest meals at the beginning of the semester to help alleviate hunger. This board commends Hunger and Homelessness for its work on this program and others, but we urge Sodexo to extend donation opportunities to students on block meal plans as well. 

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Recognize University’s response to flood in East Quad

by The Justice Editorial Board | 01/30/2018

According to a Friday email from East Quad Department of Community Living staff, an “incident with a sprinkler head” on the fifth floor of Hassenfeld Hall led to water rushing into up to 72 rooms — the number of rooms on the fourth and fifth floors of Hassenfeld — and two hallways on Thursday evening. 

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Commend University for appointing new Muslim Chaplain

by The Justice Editorial Board | 01/30/2018

Muhammad Xhemali has joined the University’s Multifaith Chaplaincy as the new Muslim chaplain, Director of Religious and Spiritual Life Rabbi Elisabeth Stern and Chief Diversity Officer Mark Brimhall-Vargas wrote in an email to the University community. This board applauds the University on its appointment of Xhemali to the position, which marks a step toward a more inclusive Brandeis. 

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Recognize current unsanitary bathroom conditions

by The Justice Editorial Board | 01/23/2018

Dorm bathrooms — especially in suites, where residents are charged with tidying up — can be less than clean, promoting the spread of unwanted germs. It certainly does not help that in many dorm bathrooms, the toilets do not have lids, and flushing can scatter bacteria across surfaces.  

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Urge University to implement BranVan service alerts

by The Justice Editorial Board | 01/23/2018

As a result of frequent delays and interruptions in BranVan service, this board urges the Escort Safety Service and the University to coordinate an effort to improve lines of communication between riders and the shuttle service operators, including the creation of a notification system that would allow students to be informed of any service changes. 

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Urge the University to improve current Brandeis app

by The Justice Editorial Board | 01/16/2018

The University needs to improve the user interface of their apps. As is, they are inaccurate and difficult to navigate. 

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Criticize University’s treatment of commuter students

by The Justice Editorial Board | 01/16/2018

This board applauds the University for the creation of an ombuds office, but it should not be at the expense of commuter students. 

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EDITORIAL: Condemn DCL for their response to bedbugs on campus

by The Justice Editorial Board | 12/12/2017

A student in East Quad found bedbugs in her room and the Department of Community Living's response leaves much to be desired.

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EDITORIAL: Urge University to make health resources more accessible

by The Justice Editorial Board | 12/05/2017

The University needs to make mental health resources more accessible for graduate students, especially students for whom English is not a first language. 

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