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Brandeis University's Community Newspaper — Waltham, Mass.

March 2006 Issue

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Editorial: Braver should be commended for dedication to democratic process

Published March 10, 2006 in Opinions - The Hoot

Union Secretary Aaron Braver 07 recently asked students on my.brandeis.edu what they thought should be done with the space across from the Village Fitness Center. Its amazing that, as of publication, there were over 50 responses from community members in regards to what they prefer to be done. It demonstrates that students do have an active interest in what happens on campus and that given a forum to express their views they will seize it.

The Brandeis Brief

Published March 10, 2006 in News - The Hoot

Debate succeeds at weekend tournaments
The Brandeis Academic Debate And Speech Society (BADASS) had participants make finals in two tournaments (one at Stanford, another at Mount Holyoke) last weekend, according to Debate President Shoshana Gordon Ginsberg 07.

Faculty postpones vote on tenure change

Published March 10, 2006 in News - Pat Garofalo

Brandeis faculty postponed a vote at their Mar. 2 meeting on a faculty handbook change that would alter the amount of time that it takes for a junior faculty member to gain tenure at the university.

Alarms in Village irritate residents

Published March 10, 2006 in News - Mark Kagan

A fire alarm malfunction which caused an increase in frequency and duration of fire alarms in the Village residence hall has been identified and repaired, according to Vice President of Campus Operations Mark Collins.

Swim teams make a splash at New England Championships

Published March 3, 2006 in Sports - Josh Geller

At the beginning of February break, the Brandeis Mens and Womens Swimming Teams competed in the New England Championships. The men competed against 14 other teams, while the women competed against 21 other teams.

Tips for success at NCAAs

Published March 3, 2006 in Sports - Zachary Aronow

Brandeis has a very good chance in this tournament. The Lady Judges finished second in a very tough division by defeating tough opponents like Rochester, not only at home but on the road. For victory to happen though, there are several factors to be taken into consideration.

Women defeat rival NYU

Published March 3, 2006 in Sports - Zachary Aronow

What a season it has been for Brandeis. On the brink of collapse, back against the wall, possibly watching their strong start go up in flames, the Brandeis Judges responded, after falling to Washington University on Friday 66-54, with two hard fought victories over Chicago (65-62) and NYU (67-62).

Chatting it up with Rodney Harrison

Published March 3, 2006 in Sports - David Ostrowsky

Rodney Harrison interview on February 17th

Fencing takes the I-95 success route again

Published March 3, 2006 in Sports - Ian Guss

The Men's Fencing team continued its successful season with a fifth place finish at the IFA championships at the University of Pennsylvania this past weekend. Eleven teams competed, with only four Division I schools (Harvard, UPENN, Columbia and Princeton) finishing in front of the Brandeis squad.

A Patriot in Waltham

Published March 3, 2006 in Sports - David Ostrowsky

While many of us were packing and heading off to warmer destinations a couple weeks ago, two time pro bowler and Super Bowl champion Rodney Harrison stopped by Moody Street. That's right, the same Rodney Harrison that graced the cover of Sports Illustrated following his two interception performance in Super Bowl XXXIX was walking distance from your Brandeis University.

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