Brandeis University's Community Newspaper — Waltham, Mass.
While the attention of the United States has been understandably centered on the recent developments in the economy and the election, two major news stories have been only briefly covered by the national media; the current crisis in Chad and the ongoing ethnic riots in Kenya. This is not particularly surprising, as there are several […]
On Super Sunday, Feb. 3, the Union Senate met for an unusual midday meeting, which lasted from 11 a.m. until the early afternoon. A budget was presented to that body containing absurd earmarks for reckless and unchecked E-Board expenses, and the Senate found its voice in opposition. This budget initially contained a diminished Senate discretionary […]
The website “Wikileaks” is less than 14 months old, but already it seems to have achieved a major success. The site is a sort of Wikipedia of leaked government and corporate documents. Its founders and contributors are anonymous, although Chinese dissidents are rumored to be among the creators. Since the sites focus is on corrupt […]
You know the old saying that tells you to stay away from discussions about religion and politics. Well, I usually stay true to that. And not because I’m necessarily afraid to talk about the two, but because generally, before now, I didn’t really have much to offer (at least on the politics end of things, […]
From the earliest age we are taught in our schools that racism is an evil institution, a plight on our society. We are told that we should only judge people by the content of the character and not by the color of their skin. I wholeheartedly agree with these sentiments. Racism is an evil thing […]
From a personal standpoint, I am very excited that Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, as it is one of my three favorite days of the year, along with Celtics opening night and Christmas Eve. While I am eager for V-Day to arrive, I am sure most of you guys out there are beginning to panic […]
Browsing through the myriad of clubs offered at Brandeis to accepted students last spring, Kaamila Mohamed ‘11 found something missing. Though there seemed to be something offered for everyone, Mohamed didn’t see exactly what she was looking for- a mixed race club. Mohamed stopped by the ICC’s table and asked the director Monique Gnanaratnam if […]
Due to the efforts of Castle Quad Senator and this year’s Communiversity Coordinator, Rebecca Wilkof ’10, the Communivesity program has returned after a year hiatus. The program, which serves “not only to teach fun and interesting things outside of the classroom but also create more unity within the community,” has over 330 students enrolled, said […]
Students for Environmental Action, the Student Peace Alliance, and Student Events sponsored a pre-release showing of the film “The 11th Hour” Feb. 4 through Feb. 6 in the Gerstenzang auditorium. “The 11th Hour” addresses the challenges, and ultimately the opportunities, that mankind is faced with as a result of climate change. Narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio […]
In an effort to resurrect a lost Brandeis tradition, Union Senators have begun discussing alternatives to replace the cancelled Modfest. Modfest was last held in the Fall of 2005. The event was cancelled due to safety concerns surrounding excessive alcohol consumption. While all planning is in its “initial stages,” Class of 2008 Senator Asher Tanenbaum […]
