Univ sues over SmartBalance patents
Brandeis is suing more than a dozen national food companies for patent infringement and resulting monetary damages, contained in a Sept. 9 filing in the federal district court in Madison, Wisc.
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September 2011 Issue
Dining services union negotiates with Aramark over contract
Dining Services workers met in Usdan Tuesday to solidify their position regarding contract negotiations with Aramark, which stagnated last week over health care, 401k benefits and wage increases. The Union bargaining committee met with management during the summer for a routine renegotiation of the contract. Staff wanted a pay raise and management wanted to significantly […]
Two weekends result in six alcohol-related hospitalizations
As new students arrived on campus and acclimated to Brandeis party life, the first two weekends of the semester left nine students requiring treatment by the Brandeis Emergency Medical Corps (BEMCo) for alcohol poisoning, with six of them needing transports to Newton-Wellesley Hospital. These cases come after a year when Pachanga, the International Club’s fall […]
‘Wedding Tzinger’ impresses under duress
After missing last year’s 24-Hour Musical, I made sure to see this year’s performance. I got in line in front of the SCC at around 5 p.m., three hours before the curtains rose, and still found myself only halfway through line. From what I’ve heard, this year’s show was much better organized than last year’s. […]
The case for a more ‘kosher’ debate
Time and again, this editorial board has condemned the acerbic rhetoric that has at times engulfed all sensible discussion of the Israel-Palestine conflict. In April, this newspaper called for a “cease-fire for protests” following disruptions made by students at a campus event with prominent Knesset members. We wrote, “Student leaders and advocates on all sides […]
The dorm damage fees you’ll want to avoid
Remember how clean your dorm room looked last week? Take note. If you don’t want to end up paying Brandeis more than you budgeted, it’s worth keeping your room in its original condition this academic year to avoid paying hefty fees. Even if that means tossing out furniture. According to the department’s website, “To avoid […]
Falling for autumn films
Late summer has never been a great time for cineastes. Just take a glance at your local movie listings: “Shark Night 3D,” “Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark,” “Conan the Barbarian.” Combined, they’re enough to make you swear off movies for good. Thankfully, things should be changing pretty quickly. The fall is always a good […]
Strong opening for women’s soccer
Brandeis women’s soccer was victorious in the season opener on Thursday night, beating Clark University 2-0 under the lights of Gordon Field. On Saturday, Brandeis followed up with an encore, beating MIT 2-0. The hero of the two games was midfielder Mary Shimko ’14, who scored the go-ahead goal in both contests. Looking to build […]
Coach Kotch: the new man at the helm
During the summer Brandeis named Mike Kotch the new head coach of the recently reinstated swimming and diving team. He will lead the program, which in a state of flux, as Brandeis begins repairs on the pool’s mechanical problems, which forced the team to alternate practices between facilities at Weston College and Bentley University the […]
Volleyball goes 2-2 in first week of play
Last Friday the Brandeis volleyball team’s season began with the Western Connecticut State Invitational. The Judges started on a high note, taking a 3-0 lead from Johnson and Wales on Friday and another 3-0 lead against Kean to start off Saturday’s games. The Judges took second place in the tournament, with a 2-1 record, after […]
