Brandeis University's Community Newspaper — Waltham, Mass.
There’s usually little talking done in a library. In the spring of 2006, though, speech in a library became a big issue, and not because loud voices were preventing students from getting their studying done. Created as an art project for the Coexistence and Conflict course “The Arts of Building Peace,” an exhibit entitled “Voices […]
In an effort to improve housing options for transgendered and gender queer students, TransBrandeis Chair Emily Burd ’08 and Village Quad Senator Mike Kerns ’09 have organized an effort to create gender-neutral housing options on campus. According to Kerns, he and Burd have three primary goals, the first of which is mixed-gender housing options for […]
In light of Barack Obama’s successful campaign run including an 11 state winning streak, his status as a black man, has sparked debate about whether or not his electoral victories signify a profound break from how Americans view the nature of race.
In Rapaporte Treasure Hall on Monday, a panel of professors discussed the “Obama Phenomena: Changing Ideas of Race,” one in a series of events centered on the 2008 Campaign.
According to Charles Radin, Director of Global Communications for the Office of Communications, the idea for the panel discussion “arose organically”…
Despite plans in October to renovate the Charles River apartments as well as install sprinkler systems, Grad will not undergo repairs and renovations this summer, said Vice-President of Campus Operations Mark Collins. Instead, Usen hall in Massell Quad will be renovated as part of the program to renovate the first-year quads. Renovating Grad was “among […]
Helaine Allen of Palm Beach recently donated $2 million to Brandeis University in order to create the Helaine and Alvin Allen Professorship in Literature. This gift will endow an Assistant Professor in Literature, the first of whom is Assistant Professor Harleen Singh in the Department of English and American Literature. Prof. Singh holds a joint […]
Speech encompasses much more than spoken words. According to Supreme Court rulings, everything from artwork to profanity written on the back of a jacket can be considered speech, and thus constitutionally protected. Most importantly, for free speech purposes, the written word is equal to the spoken. When Gravity Magazine printed a satirical ad entitled “BlackJerry” […]
After weeks of planning, a student delegation from Brandeis University visited the Palestinian Territories over February break. The $28,500 trip was largely funded by former President Jimmy Carter, who challenged students in 2007 to “visit the occupied territories for a few days to determine whether I have exaggerated or incorrectly described the plight of the […]
Due to the unforeseen consequences of the subprime mortgage crisis currently plaguing the national economy, Brandeis is in the process of restructuring its construction debt. Despite the extra financial burden, neither students nor construction will be adversely affected, maintained Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Peter French. In order to finance construction projects like […]
Following the Valentine’s Day shooting at Northern Illinois University, Associate Dean of Student Life Maggie Balch sent an e-mail to students from Illinois expressing sympathy and informing them of campus resources open during February break. Similar e-mails were sent to students from Virginia following the shootings at Virginia Tech and students, according to Balch. After […]
Bolstered by the university’s notification systems as well as student-oriented services such as Residence Life and the Brandeis Emergency Medical Corps, the Mailman Counseling Center is one of several mental health options for community members. Over 550 students visit the center per year, and approximately half of every graduating class has visited Mailman before leaving […]
