Brandeis University's Community Newspaper — Waltham, Mass.
The infirmity of free speech became abundantly clear when Prof. Jytte Klausen (POL) became the latest victim of the politically correct assault on academic freedom and discourse. Klausen is a leading expert on the growing Islamic population in Europe, and her latest book, “The Cartoons That Shook the World,” focuses on the Muhammad cartoon controversy—arguing […]
I worry about the future of bipartisanship in America. If our republic was perfect, no bill would become law without undergoing a rigorous process including, but not limited to, extensive research and rational, intelligent discourse on the part of our elected officials. From the introduction to the final floor vote, lawmakers would work together to […]
By now, most of you have probably gone to at least the majority of your classes. You’ve been handed your syllabi, scoured them for what torture your professors have in store for you and looked over the book lists. Some of you have already bought all of your books; some of you might be waiting […]
As Americans engage in what passes for a debate on the future of health care, attention has come to focus on the question of whether any changes will include a so-called “public option” for health insurance coverage. Given the size of the Democrats’ Congressional majorities, it is hard to explain why President Barack Obama’s health […]
Welcome to a new year at Brandeis University. I hope your summer was productive and relaxing and that you are having an easy transition into the new academic year. My name is Andy Hogan and I am the President of the Student Union. If you received my email on Thursday of this week, you saw […]
The sun flooded through the stained glass windows of Saint Pierre de Montmartre early that July morning. The weather – cool and sunny – was perfect. The church – picturesque. The backdrop – ideal. Outside, classical Romanesque architecture supported the famous church and tourists gathered to catch a glimpse of the happy couple inside, hoping […]
After ending the 2008 season on a very high note with a victory in the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Division III New England championship, the Brandeis women’s soccer team is looking to continue their success. Forward Melissa Gorenkoff ’10, the tournament MVP, will share the duties of captain this year with goalkeeper Hillary Rosenzweig […]
Coach John Evans will be leading the team for his sixth season this year. The men finished 20th at Nationals in 2008 and are hoping to do even better this season. In addition to six of the seven from that national level team returning this year, Devin Holgate ’11 will be joining the team. While […]
The men’s soccer team finished last season at 8-9-2 overall and are looking to improve their stats this season. Joining the men as head coach will be Coach Michael Coven, entering his 37th year in that position. He is the only current Brandeis coach to have lead a team to a national championship. Assistant coach […]
The women’s Cross Country team, like the men’s, will be coached by John Evans. “The women will really surprise people this year,” Coach Evans predicted. “While unranked in the pre-season poll, I think we have the potential to qualify for nationals and be a top 10 team in the country.” Marie Lemay and Grayce Selig, […]
