I think that The Blowfish is sometimes funny, and it’s a cheerful sight to see them in orange jackets handing out copies on the Rabb steps. But they’re definitely not above criticism, even when they’re ‘trying to be funny’. Case in point: this week’s column entitled “Happy Dating Violence Awareness Week!”, which offered ideas and [...]
As my girlfriend might tell you, the best part of Halloween is definitely wearing costumes and Trick or Treating. You know what would kick so much ass? Trick or Treating to save gay marriage. It works like this: A. Go to DriveForEquality.org to hitch a ride (or drive yourself) to Maine. B. Stand in wonder [...]
The news that matters from this week’s the Justice: -So remember how Richard Goldstone is the chair for an advisory board at the Ethics Center? Well those connections are going to bring him here to Brandeis on Novermber 5th to talk about his famous report about the Gaza war. Be there or be rectangular. – [...]
Below is the text of Jehuda Reinharz’s response to the Brandeis article in the November issue of Harper’s magazine. Dear Colleagues, In their November 2009 issue, Harper’s Magazine published a story entitled Voodoo Academics: Brandeis University’s hard lesson in the real economy. In addition to being factually inaccurate, the article is insulting to all members [...]
The latest issue of Harper’s magazine (November 2009) has a two-page article on Brandeis’s finances written by Christopher Beha, which is highly critical of the University. It’s sparked a great deal of controversy among the faculty and administrators, and Pres. Reinharz has personally responded to it. Below is the article in its entirety. I’m not [...]
Number of people who actually live at Brandeis choosing the next President: 0. Number working-class people who toil here every day who get to choose: 0.
