Brandeis University's Community Newspaper — Waltham, Mass.
In light of the abuse hurled at my native state in the wake of Governor Rod Blagojevich’s arrest last month, I would like to make a few comments in defense of Illinois. Yes, we are corrupt. The fact is not really debatable. Consider for a moment the city of Chicago; the current Mayor Daley (Richard […]
When I studied abroad in Scotland during the autumn semester, my American identity suddenly became very important. I have always been faintly aware of this identity, but living in a foreign country forced me to become much more conscious of it. I became slightly uncomfortable and defensive when asked where I was from. I resented […]
Two summers ago, I was a slave. I was blindly engaged in AmeriCorps because of altruistic propaganda, rather than the self-interested motives that would drive me to re-enroll the next summer. This invisible servitude also propelled me to drag my brother and myself to a community blood drive, where we heeded the call to service […]
Even in a strong economy it takes hard work and creativity to reflect on your skills, explore careers, and connect with organizations for jobs and internships. So what should you do during a slowing economy? Continue to research opportunities while acknowledging that the world is changing; you may need to find ways to apply your […]
Our economy is in shambles and apparently we can’t trust people we thought were our friends. And we can’t forget that it’s going get a lot worse before it gets any better. Anyone feeling any better now? Despite the gloomy intro to this column, this is not a doom and gloom article decrying our economy […]
In this day and age, one would think that Americans would be able to have faith in their medicine. After all, we live in the wealthiest nation in the world. We live in the 21st century. This is the height of human scientific achievement. We should be able to take medicine when we need it, […]
Walking the halls of the Chaplaincy is like walking into biting winter air. Jackets and gloves are required in this chilly corner of campus, but one soul warms up the whole department: Department Administrator Ellen Afienko. Everyone calls her Ellie. This jovial mix of Italian and Irish heritage is the fireplace of the chaplaincy and […]
Maybe you noticed members of Voices of Soul, Brandeis’ a cappella group, strutting around in their bathing suits in the freezing cold one night late last semester soliciting money. Or perhaps you saw members of Tron, Brandeis’ men’s ultimate Frisbee team gliding door to door, dressed in full game garb requesting donations. No? Well maybe […]
Student reaction to the newly renovated weight room in the Gosman gym has been mixed, as students are both thankful for the new machines and space, but aggravated by the lack of machines some consider weight room essentials. The renovated weight room, which opened last week just in time for the beginning of the Spring […]
Approximately a third of the Arts and Sciences faculty and donated $90,000 to a charitable fund in an effort to limit staff layoffs made necessary by the university’s fiscal year 2009 and predicted fiscal year 2010 budget deficit, Dean of Arts and Sciences Adam Jaffe explained. Originally, during informal talks with the Faculty Senate, Senate […]
