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February 2005 Issue

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ON YOUR MARKS: A system, not a superstar

Published February 4, 2005 in Arts, Etc. -

I have lived nearly my whole life in Connecticut. I love everything it has to offer. The seasons are magnificent, New York and Boston are close enough that traveling to either is easy and in general I find it to be a great area of the country to be brought up. My biggest problem with Connecticut is the lack of professional sports. I lived my early childhood with the Hartford Whalers of the NHL, but they were always somewhere between mediocre and unbearable. I adopted my favorite teams from anywhere I could. The Boston Red Sox and Celtics were easy choices because of geographic proximity, and looking to my roots I became a fan of the Buffalo Sabers and Bills (I was born, and lived the first two years of my life of which I remember nothing, in Buffalo).

BERKENWALD: The Freedom in Pain

Published February 4, 2005 in Opinions -

It is only after weve lost everything that we are free to do anything. ~ Fight Club
What is an impulse? However you define it, it is what made me get my nose pierced last Saturday. I am one of those people that, for some strange reason, never had the slightest inclination to get anything pierced. When I was younger I wanted my ears pierced, but by the time my parents would allow it, I didnt really care that much anymore, and I was no longer willing to undergo the pain of the procedure. When the piercer was about to stick a long, thick needle through my virgin nostril, he seemed very surprised that at age 19, I still didnt have my ears pierced.

WRITERS BLOCK: Fighting that New England mid-winter slump

Published February 4, 2005 in Opinions -

Its just about that time of year. If youre from the New England area, you know what Im talking about. Its the mid-winter slump. Its the mysterious mental breaking point found somewhere between the end of January and early February. The precise time any particular individual will personally experience symptoms of this syndrome will vary, depending on their level of hardiness. But it will seep in eventually. Characteristics of the ailment?

MAIRSON: Justice Brandeis, does faculty governance matter?

Published February 4, 2005 in Opinions -

This academic year has seen considerable tumult over Dean Jaffes suggestions to eliminate teaching Greek, the program in Linguistics, the program in Music Composition, and to reduce faculty in NEJS and Physics. Program terminations could occur immediately. Faculty elimination catalyzed by the demoralization of being told that youre not wanted or needed awaits retirement of tenured faculty. Whats faculty governance got to do with it?

EDITORIAL: Dont just complain about bad journalism, let your voice be heard

Published February 4, 2005 in Opinions -

Most of us came to Brandeis with the motivational words of our high school graduations still echoing in our ears. Go out into the world and make it a better place, we were told, or work hard and change things for the better.

Art exhibit at Womens Studies Research Center debuts to positive reviews

Published February 4, 2005 in News -

The Womens Studies Research Center saw the opening of its new installation in its Kniznick Gallery Wednesday night. Although the works have been up for viewing for some time, the reception marked the official opening, and the artists, three Brandeis professors, were able to present their work. School of Fine Arts professors Tory Fair, Susan Lichtman, and Nadine Zanow created the site-integrated exhibit.

Achievement award winners announced

Published February 4, 2005 in News -

Winners of the first anual Brandeis achievement award were announced Jan. 31 through letters received by the applicants. A selection committee consisting of students and staff chose ten winners to receive a $5,000 renwable scholarship from 121 applicants.

Brandeis receives $10 million in gifts

Published February 4, 2005 in News -

Two major gifts in support of faculty development were announced Thursday by University President Jehuda Reinharz. The Kay Fellows Fund will bring young postdoctoral scholars to campus for two-year appointments in interdisciplinary programs. The Norman Faculty Support Fund will fund faculty research and paid research leave for assistant professors.

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