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President Fred Lawrence presented a lecture “Words that Stab: Hate Speech under the American Constitution and the European Convention of Human Rights” on Tuesday afternoon at the Heller School. Lawrence explored the concept of limiting hate speech and balancing free expression. “Words are more than just what we use to communicate. Words can hurt, wound, […]
Long-time social activist and poet Fred Marchant read aloud from his acclaimed work on Tuesday. Professor of English and director of the Creative Writing Program at Suffolk University, Marchant’s first book “Tipping Point” (1993) received the Washington Prize in poetry. Most recently, in 2009, he released “The Looking House,” a book named by the Barnes […]
The Intercultural Center (ICC) hosted its first ever “All Around The World” event that celebrated the various cultural clubs on campus on Saturday. The event was co-hosted by all of the ICC umbrella clubs: WOCA, JSA, BASO, SEAC, ¡AHORA!, TSA, BBSO, KSA, BAASA, SASA, I-CLUB, German Club, Project Nur and TRISK. Tracing back to the […]
With contestants strutting in swimwear to talent performances incorporating song, dance and comedic routines, students gathered as contestants competed in the 2013 Mr. Brandeis Pageant. Sponsored by Relay for Life, the pageant featured students both personally invested in the fight against cancer and those whose compassion has led them to become dedicated to the cause. […]
President Barack Obama selected Professor and Director of the Division of Science Eve Marder ’69 (NBIO) as a member of the Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) initiative’s advisory board earlier this month. Obama unveiled the BRAIN Initiative on April 2, granting $100 million toward research for developing new technologies that may help cure […]
Now that the Iron Lady has passed away, the latest controversial debate centers on whether or not she played a negative or positive role. Margaret Thatcher died on Monday at the Ritz Hotel from a stroke after a long history of dementia and other health issues. Her ceremonial funeral will take place April 17 at […]
Responding to an opinion article in The Hoot about Brandeis Hookups on Facebook last week, Student Union Secretary Carlton Shakes wrote a comment filled with profanity to address our writer’s post. Prior to Shakes’ comments, administrators of the Brandeis Hookups Facebook page had engaged in a respectful discussion, explaining the points they disagreed with while […]
For Alex Kramer ’13, the moment had finally come. Surrounded by the top runners in the division, he was preparing to run the race of his life at the NCAA Division III track and field Championships. Making a shot at achieving an All-American title, Kramer admits that the only thing going through his mind moments […]
The last week has not been what the Brandeis baseball team had hoped for. The UAA Tournament took place in Central Florida between March 10 and 17. Rochester, Case Western, Washington University and Emory participated in the contest, each playing eight games. The Judges last game took place on Saturday against the Rochester YellowJackets. After […]
The Board of Trustees elected Perry M. Traquina ’78 as its new chair of the for a three-year term, beginning May 19, at their meeting this week. Traquina, the son of Portuguese immigrants, is now the chairman and CEO of Wellington Management Company LLP. He graduated from Brandeis summa cum laude, as a member of […]
