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Medical Emergency Sept. 5-A man experienced chest pains outside Hassenfeld Conference Center and was transported to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center for further care. Sept. 7-A rider on the Joseph's Transportation bus reported a possible seizure. BEMCo had been notified and the student was transported to Newton-Wellesley Hospital for further care. Sept. 8-An intoxicated student was reported outside Massell Quad and treated by BEMCo. Sept. 8-An individual outside of the Rose Art Museum reported that he may be having an allergic reaction. Sept. 9-A male reported having a seizure outside the Shapiro Campus Center and was transported to Newton Wellesley Hospital. Sept. 9-University Police received a call that a student had suffered an injury while playing frisbee by Renfield Hall. The student was transported via ambulance for further care. Sept. 9-A student suffered a right ankle injury in Hassenfeld Conference Center and was treated by BEMCo. Sept. 11-BEMCo reported that a student had a seizure in Farber Library. BEMCo responded and an ambulance was requested. Sept. 12-A student reported that her roommate experienced a prolonged nose bleed and requested medical attention from BEMCo. Sept. 13-BEMCo staff and University Police addressed a woman who fell and lacerated her head outside of Spingold Theater Center. Traffic Sept. 10-A staff member reported bumping into a pedestrian with a University-issued van while driving out of the Village Market. Sept. 11-An escort supervisor reported that a University escort van struck a parked car. Disturbance Sept. 5-Two students engaged in a heated argument were advised to separate and clear the area outside 110 Angleside Road. Sept. 5-A student complained of loud music outside of the Charles River Apartments. Larceny Sept. 4-A student reported that her wallet was stolen from the cardio room in the Gosman Sports and Convocation Center. Miscellaneous Sept. 2 -A caller alerted University Police of four individuals outside who appeared to be intoxicated en route to campus. Sept. 3-A student notified University Police that he observed a possible incident of masturbation in Goldfarb Library. Sept. 4-A student reported that she was sexually assaulted in her residence hall. Sept. 5-A female student reported that an individual in the woods behind Scheffres Hall photographed her while changing. The suspect was not present upon the officers' arrival. Sept. 5-Waltham Police sought to locate four individuals who possibly smoked marijuana in the woods outside Theater Lot. Sept. 13-University Police reported that two students climbed into a window to reach the roof of Usen Castle. The students could not be located. Sept. 13-A loud, unauthorized party occurred in a suite in Rosenthal East, which also included a tampered fire alarm. University police immediately dispersed the gathering. Vandalism Sept. 14-An individual reported that his car's side door was damaged. University Police arrived to compile a report on the incident. -compiled by Adam Rabinowitz *
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The University installed a solar thermal system to supply heat for the Charles River Apartments over the summer. The project was completed in addition to several deferred maintenance projects, and is the first system of its kind in Massachusetts. The project, a part of the Brandeis Sustainability Fund, was originally proposed by a student, Nicole Litvak '12. "I was inspired by my study abroad experience in Israel, where virtually every household has solar hot water," wrote Litvak in an email to the Justice. "This technology is not very widely deployed in the [United States], where most of our solar is photovoltaic (using solar energy to create electricity as opposed to thermal energy for heating water)." In addition to receiving some funding from the BSF, the project received a large portion of its funding from Walden Renewables. According to Sustainability Coordinator Lea Lupkin, the organization has paid for a majority of the installment and maintenance. Litvak wrote that at first, the plan was just to install a small demonstration system on one building, because that is all the BSF would have been able to afford with the grant. However, a local company called Paradigm Partners provided Litvak with a solution that would require a private investor to buy and own the system, and Brandeis would buy the thermal energy from them. The muliple parties were unable to comment on the exact cost of the project. "We, to date, have never used an alternative system to supply heat to the campus, [and] it's also the first project of its kind in the state," said Lupkin in an interview with the Justice. The project was proposed during the 2011 to 2012 academic year, but only came to fruition this year. According to Litvak, after many meetings with Paradigm, Facilities Services, the BSF board and University President Frederick Lawrence, the project was finally approved, but "long after [she] graduated." Lupkin said that the solar power is supplying heat to the water in the building's water-heating system, whereas previously, oil was being used. However, the oil system is currently still acting as a supplement to the solar thermal system. According to Lupkin, the engineers did not remove the oil system to ensure that there is a backup in place. "What's considered by the engineers to be the best system is for it to supply about 60 percent of the thermal energy needed to heat the water," said Lupkin. "It's designed to have only about 40 percent heated by the oil. Obviously what's designed and what actually happens depends on what comes from the sun, but that's what it's designed for." According to Director of the Department of Community Living Jeremy Leiferman, there are now solar-powered panels on the roof that are feeding into the hot water heating system. Lupkin explained that these panels are actually shaped more like tubes due to the fact that they are a part of a solar thermal system. Charles River is not the only location that is powered by solar energy. Litvak was aware of the use of solar panels to provide electricity for Gosman Sports and Convocation Center, which have been functioning since February 2010, and wanted to bring solar thermal technology to Brandeis, as well. According to a Feb. 23, 2010 BrandeisNOW article, the system powering Gosman is 271 kilowatts and comprised of over 1,200 high-efficiency photovoltaic modules. This system is also owned by a third-party company, like the Charles River solar thermal system. The system is only supplemental, like Charles River's. "It's not supplying all of the electricity needed to support that building," said Lupkin. According to Lupkin, there are no current plans to expand the system to other locations on campus. Lupkin said that the choice to install the system for Charles River came out of a feasibility study that was funded by the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center and performed by Paradigm Partners. No other buildings on campus were deemed as proper candidates for this sort of project in the short term through the feasibility study. According to Lupkin, factors taken into account were the roofs of each building and their ability to support such a system, as well as the buildings' current heating systems. "For Charles River it made a lot of sense because that is actually the only building where the heating is still coming from oil. "The rest of the campus is on steam provided by natural gas, so for Charles River it made a lot of sense both to save money for the institution as well as to reduce the carbon footprint," said Lupkin. BSF receives about $50,000 a year through an additional student fee, and funds sustainability projects proposed by students. BSF asks students to submit ideas during the fall semester, and helps students develop formal proposals and projections of how the project could work. Proposals and final details are due by the end of the fall semester, and projects are funded and implemented over the course of the spring semester, according to Lupkin. "All of the projects that were proposed by students, they stay involved throughout the process of making decisions and so in the case of ... the solar thermal project, she helped to find the firm that did the feasibility study and then ended up installing the units in the system," said Lupkin. Litvak currently works as a solar analyst for a company called Greentech Media Research, completing research and consulting on the solar photovoltaic industry. "I was at Brandeis about a month ago and was thrilled to see the system finally being installed almost [two] years after I started the project," wrote Litvak. "I hope current Brandeis students take notice of the renewable energy that is powering/heating various parts of campus, but more importantly, I hope this serves as an example of how students can actually make major projects like this happen." In addition to BSF projects, the University has been working on an energy-efficiency program. Last year, according to Lupkin, the Board of Trustees invested five million dollars, and this year it is investing another five million dollars, toward improving the infrastructure of buildings across campus and reducing energy use. "Over the course of that year and a half we worked in basically a dozen different buildings working on upgrades, and that's estimated to save about $500,000 a year in utility costs and reduce our carbon footprint equivalent to taking over 300 cars off the road every year," Lupkin said. Projects have included replacing the underground steam pipes across campus, upgrades to replace lights with more efficient technology, installation of occupancy light sensors, replacing air chillers and the improvement of ventilation and pressurization in laboratories. "Upgrading those to be newer both reduces need for maintenance of those units and also often increases the efficiency of the units just because they're newer," Lupkin said. Projects have occurred or will occur in the following buildings this upcoming year: the Goldfarb Library, Gosman Sports and Convocation Center, Usdan Student Center, Hassenfeld Conference Center, Goldman-Schwartz Art Studios, Spingold Theater Center, the Bernstein-Marcus Administration Center, East Quad, Massell Quad, Rosenstiel Basic Medical Sciences Research Center, Rosenthal Quad, Robert D. Farber University Archives and Special Collections, Carl J. Shapiro Science Center and Shapiro Campus Center. *
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Medical Emergency Sept. 5-A man experienced chest pains outside Hassenfeld Conference Center and was transported to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center for further care. Sept. 7-A rider on the Joseph's Transportation bus reported a possible seizure. BEMCo had been notified and the student was transported to Newton-Wellesley Hospital for further care. Sept. 8-An intoxicated student was reported outside Massell Quad and treated by BEMCo. Sept. 8-An individual outside of the Rose Art Museum reported that he may be having an allergic reaction. Sept. 9-A male reported having a seizure outside the Shapiro Campus Center and was transported to Newton Wellesley Hospital. Sept. 9-University Police received a call that a student had suffered an injury while playing frisbee by Renfield Hall. The student was transported via ambulance for further care. Sept. 9-A student suffered a right ankle injury in Hassenfeld Conference Center and was treated by BEMCo. Sept. 11-BEMCo reported that a student had a seizure in Farber Library. BEMCo responded and an ambulance was requested. Sept. 12-A student reported that her roommate experienced a prolonged nose bleed and requested medical attention from BEMCo. Sept. 13-BEMCo staff and University Police addressed a woman who fell and lacerated her head outside of Spingold Theater Center. Traffic Sept. 10-A staff member reported bumping into a pedestrian with a University-issued van while driving out of the Village Market. Sept. 11-An escort supervisor reported that a University escort van struck a parked car. Disturbance Sept. 5-Two students engaged in a heated argument were advised to separate and clear the area outside 110 Angleside Road. Sept. 5-A student complained of loud music outside of the Charles River Apartments. Larceny Sept. 4-A student reported that her wallet was stolen from the cardio room in the Gosman Sports and Convocation Center. Miscellaneous Sept. 2 -A caller alerted University Police of four individuals outside who appeared to be intoxicated en route to campus. Sept. 3-A student notified University Police that he observed a possible incident of masturbation in Goldfarb Library. Sept. 4-A student reported that she was sexually assaulted in her residence hall. Sept. 5-A female student reported that an individual in the woods behind Scheffres Hall photographed her while changing. The suspect was not present upon the officers' arrival. Sept. 5-Waltham Police sought to locate four individuals who possibly smoked marijuana in the woods outside Theater Lot. Sept. 13-University Police reported that two students climbed into a window to reach the roof of Usen Castle. The students could not be located. Sept. 13-A loud, unauthorized party occurred in a suite in Rosenthal East, which also included a tampered fire alarm. University police immediately dispersed the gathering. Vandalism Sept. 14-An individual reported that his car's side door was damaged. University Police arrived to compile a report on the incident. -compiled by Adam Rabinowitz *
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Correction appended. On Sept. 18, the Student Union will hold its fall elections. The positions to be filled include treasurer, associate justice and many senators, including both quad senators and class senators. Harry Greenberg '15 and Micah Lehmann '15, both former assistant treasurers, are running for the treasurer seat recently vacated by the resignation of Sunny Aidasani '14. Lehmann said that his experience with the treasury, as well as his time as vice president and treasurer for the Brandeis Orthodox Organization, make him prepared to step up to a more important job. "All of this experience makes me feel confident in my leadership skills and my ability to bring organization to the treasury of the Brandeis student body," Lehmann wrote in an email to the Justice. Greenberg spoke specifically about his plans to deal with any potential lag created by the resignation of Aidasani. "If elected, I plan to meet right away with my fellow assistant treasurers, [University Budget Analyst] Steve Costa ... and the E-Board in order to get the treasury up and running as soon as possible," he wrote. "Additionally, I will increase the treasury office hours for the first month in order to make up the lost time. Every new treasury faces obstacles during the beginning of the year and while this is a [particularly] large one, I believe that I can get us through this hiccup and have a productive year." Three candidates are running for senator-at-large: Naomi DePina '16, Theo Goetemann '17 and James Polite '15. DePina wrote in an email to the Justice that she wants to improve dining and shuttle services on campus, and help the University embrace diversity. Goetemann wrote that he "will be the most direct voice between our student body and the Brandeis Administration ... I love meeting and talking to new people, joking around with everyone, and hearing what we all have to say." Polite wrote that he wants to extend library hours and solidify Brandeis' position as a leader in sustainability. Class of 2017 There are seven candidates for two Class of 2017 senator seats. David Heaton said that he wants to introduce environmentally friendly initiatives, Class of 2017-specific events, diversified dining options and reasonable Usdan prices. Cindy Xu wrote that she wants to unite the Class of 2017 with field trips, camp fire nights, sports contests between North and Massell and class T-shirts. Erica Barnett wrote in an email to the Justice that she would bring fresh ideas such as proposing enrichment programs that allow students to give back to the community, events that promote cross-cultural communication and outlets for students to de-stress. Liz Washington wrote that she hopes to improve Brandeis' sustainability efforts and make the campus greener. Hee Ju Kang's ideas range from promoting more morale-boosting student activities throughout the year to fighting for better serving sizes in the Usdan Cafe, she wrote in an email to the Justice. Emily Conrad wrote that she wants to try to improve cell phone service on campus and lower food prices in Usdan, as well as adding a link on the Brandeis website homepage to the Brandeis UNet login. Daniel Jaffe said he is looking to take a pragmatic approach and try to solve everyday problems that the Student Union can impact. Quad Senators Victor Zhu '16 and Brian Hough '17 are running against each other for North Quad senator. Zhu said he wants to "spice up life at North" with movie nights and a Halloween trip to Salem, Mass., and says that he wants to "create a connection between me and everyone else who lives in North." Hough wrote he has plans in four specific areas: "regular meetings with faculty members/administration, community service and social justice, quad events and the promotion of a fun and cohesive quad for all." The residents of Massell Quad have proven to be more interested in student government than their North counterparts, as six are running to represent their quad. Among the candidates, Annie Abrams '17 could not be reached by press time. So Jin Chon '17 said he wants to implement movie nights and more interaction between dorms within Massell. Kathryn Semerau '17, a member of the women's soccer team, said she wants to attempt to get better cell phone service in the dorms, create a fitness room and make a listserv to directly communicate with Massell Quad residents. Dennis Averin '17 said he hopes to work on sustainability around campus and any other issues his constituency thinks and decides are important. Jianshuo Qin '17 said he would like to build Massell into a comfortable and harmonic quad, and try to deal with any problems in the quad that arise. Henry Snow '17 will try to improve cell service in dorms, improve dining and library hours, and possibly introduce hammocks. Wei Qian '17, the sole candidate for racial minority senator, talked about promoting communication and understanding among Brandeis students. "Bias and labels can be eliminated only if people truly know each other, not just know as a race, a group, but individually," he wrote. Of the two candidates for two Class of 2016 senator seats, Marlharrissa Lagardere and Kathy Nguyen, only Lagardere could be reached by press time. Lagardere, a Posse scholar, said that she wants to bring a southern flair to campus. "I am running for Class of 2016 senator because I believe in the Class of 2016. There are so many talented individuals just within the Class of 2016 and I've had the pleasure of having several one-on-one encounters with my fellow scholars of various backgrounds," she wrote. The sole candidate for Rosenthal Quad Senator is Eden Zik '16. Ameline Limorin '16 and Ellen Parker '16 are running for Castle Quad senator. Limorin kept it simple in her response to the Justice, saying, "I love the Castle and it's the best place on campus ever. It would be amazing to be the queen, I mean, Castle Quad Senator." Parker, too, expressed her love for the Castle. "I've learned that there's simply too much to say about our quirky character as a dorm-our pie-shaped dwellings, sinks in the rooms, spectacular views of Boston, [Cholmondeley's] and even our own pottery studio," she said. Like the Castle, Ziv Quad will be looking forward to a one-on-one election between Wonhee Choi '15 and Guy Morag '15. Choi said his campaign revolves around adaptability and openness. "While I would function as the voice within the Student Union as senator, what I'm looking to do is [make] it a group effort ... where I look towards other members of the Ziv community to want to talk with me about what they would like to see happen for our quad," he said. Morag, a former combat officer in the Israeli Air Force, shared three specific goals he has if elected: ensuring timely maintenance from facilities, organizing a quad-wide event and working with the Village senator to expand the Village gym. Haley Orlofsky '14 is running unopposed for Foster Mods senator. Jennifer Almodovar '17 is running unopposed for Myra Kraft Transitional Year Program senator. Kira Levin '17 , Jonah Samost '17, Jason Schaff '17 and Tony Tran '17 are running for the one open seat as an associate justice. The candidates for East Quad senator and Charles River Apartments senator could not be reached by press time. - Ellie Benjamin, Brian Budik and Marissa Ditkowsky contributed reporting. Editor's Note: This article has been amended to accurately identify Hee Ju Kang '17. The original text identified Kang with the pronoun "he" when in fact, it should have read "she."
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Medical Emergency Sept. 5-A man experienced chest pains outside Hassenfeld Conference Center and was transported to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center for further care. Sept. 7-A rider on the Joseph's Transportation bus reported a possible seizure. BEMCo had been notified and the student was transported to Newton-Wellesley Hospital for further care. Sept. 8-An intoxicated student was reported outside Massell Quad and treated by BEMCo. Sept. 8-An individual outside of the Rose Art Museum reported that he may be having an allergic reaction. Sept. 9-A male reported having a seizure outside the Shapiro Campus Center and was transported to Newton Wellesley Hospital. Sept. 9-University Police received a call that a student had suffered an injury while playing frisbee by Renfield Hall. The student was transported via ambulance for further care. Sept. 9-A student suffered a right ankle injury in Hassenfeld Conference Center and was treated by BEMCo. Sept. 11-BEMCo reported that a student had a seizure in Farber Library. BEMCo responded and an ambulance was requested. Sept. 12-A student reported that her roommate experienced a prolonged nose bleed and requested medical attention from BEMCo. Sept. 13-BEMCo staff and University Police addressed a woman who fell and lacerated her head outside of Spingold Theater Center. Traffic Sept. 10-A staff member reported bumping into a pedestrian with a University-issued van while driving out of the Village Market. Sept. 11-An escort supervisor reported that a University escort van struck a parked car. Disturbance Sept. 5-Two students engaged in a heated argument were advised to separate and clear the area outside 110 Angleside Road. Sept. 5-A student complained of loud music outside of the Charles River Apartments. Larceny Sept. 4-A student reported that her wallet was stolen from the cardio room in the Gosman Sports and Convocation Center. Miscellaneous Sept. 2 -A caller alerted University Police of four individuals outside who appeared to be intoxicated en route to campus. Sept. 3-A student notified University Police that he observed a possible incident of masturbation in Goldfarb Library. Sept. 4-A student reported that she was sexually assaulted in her residence hall. Sept. 5-A female student reported that an individual in the woods behind Scheffres Hall photographed her while changing. The suspect was not present upon the officers' arrival. Sept. 5-Waltham Police sought to locate four individuals who possibly smoked marijuana in the woods outside Theater Lot. Sept. 13-University Police reported that two students climbed into a window to reach the roof of Usen Castle. The students could not be located. Sept. 13-A loud, unauthorized party occurred in a suite in Rosenthal East, which also included a tampered fire alarm. University police immediately dispersed the gathering. Vandalism Sept. 14-An individual reported that his car's side door was damaged. University Police arrived to compile a report on the incident. -compiled by Adam Rabinowitz *
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Medical Emergency Sept. 5-A man experienced chest pains outside Hassenfeld Conference Center and was transported to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center for further care. Sept. 7-A rider on the Joseph's Transportation bus reported a possible seizure. BEMCo had been notified and the student was transported to Newton-Wellesley Hospital for further care. Sept. 8-An intoxicated student was reported outside Massell Quad and treated by BEMCo. Sept. 8-An individual outside of the Rose Art Museum reported that he may be having an allergic reaction. Sept. 9-A male reported having a seizure outside the Shapiro Campus Center and was transported to Newton Wellesley Hospital. Sept. 9-University Police received a call that a student had suffered an injury while playing frisbee by Renfield Hall. The student was transported via ambulance for further care. Sept. 9-A student suffered a right ankle injury in Hassenfeld Conference Center and was treated by BEMCo. Sept. 11-BEMCo reported that a student had a seizure in Farber Library. BEMCo responded and an ambulance was requested. Sept. 12-A student reported that her roommate experienced a prolonged nose bleed and requested medical attention from BEMCo. Sept. 13-BEMCo staff and University Police addressed a woman who fell and lacerated her head outside of Spingold Theater Center. Traffic Sept. 10-A staff member reported bumping into a pedestrian with a University-issued van while driving out of the Village Market. Sept. 11-An escort supervisor reported that a University escort van struck a parked car. Disturbance Sept. 5-Two students engaged in a heated argument were advised to separate and clear the area outside 110 Angleside Road. Sept. 5-A student complained of loud music outside of the Charles River Apartments. Larceny Sept. 4-A student reported that her wallet was stolen from the cardio room in the Gosman Sports and Convocation Center. Miscellaneous Sept. 2 -A caller alerted University Police of four individuals outside who appeared to be intoxicated en route to campus. Sept. 3-A student notified University Police that he observed a possible incident of masturbation in Goldfarb Library. Sept. 4-A student reported that she was sexually assaulted in her residence hall. Sept. 5-A female student reported that an individual in the woods behind Scheffres Hall photographed her while changing. The suspect was not present upon the officers' arrival. Sept. 5-Waltham Police sought to locate four individuals who possibly smoked marijuana in the woods outside Theater Lot. Sept. 13-University Police reported that two students climbed into a window to reach the roof of Usen Castle. The students could not be located. Sept. 13-A loud, unauthorized party occurred in a suite in Rosenthal East, which also included a tampered fire alarm. University police immediately dispersed the gathering. Vandalism Sept. 14-An individual reported that his car's side door was damaged. University Police arrived to compile a report on the incident. -compiled by Adam Rabinowitz *
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Imagine having cars that don't rely on gasoline and plugging them in to charge, just like cell phones and laptops. Picture having these charging stations for cars ubiquitous in public places, not confined to the garages of a few people who make a special effort to acquire them. Seem futuristic? Not to Vivian Zeng '14, who spent her summer planning and overseeing the installation of three charging stations for electric vehicles on Brandeis' campus. The charging stations, which Zeng fondly calls her "brainchildren," have three locations: the parking lot at the Gosman Sports and Convocation Center, in the Tower parking lot near the Mandel Center for the Humanities and in the Admissions parking lot next to the Slosberg Music Recital Hall. They are free and open to the public. Zeng, a senior majoring in Environmental Studies and Health: Science, Society, and Policy, and minoring in Legal Studies, first became interested in electric vehicles in Prof. Laura Goldin's (AMST) "Greening of the Ivory Tower" class, but charging stations were not her original focus. One of the components of the class is to do a greening project, the focus of which is to "think of ways you can improve Brandeis' campus sustainability." Zeng's first project was not related to charging stations, but about getting an electric vehicle for Media and Technology Services, where Zeng works. "To get around, we use this gasoline golf cart. I applied to get an electric vehicle, and I was rejected on the grounds that it's too department-based and it should be more of a campus thing," she said. Goldin suggested switching the focus to acquiring a charging station, and Zeng carried the project from there. Zeng officially began the project eight months ago. In order to fund the purchase and installation of the charging stations, she received money from the Brandeis Sustainability Fund and from the U.S. Department of Energy, which funded the project after approving a grant proposal for it. Once she obtained funding, the project involved "a lot of coordinating with the contractor, the campus electrician, the representative from the company ... it was a lot of meetings and meetings and meetings and then finally the shipment arrived for the stations," Zeng said. Though the process took approximately eight months to come to fruition, Zeng says that the administration was helpful in implementing the project: "The administration's been really supportive. For EV stations it was really easy because all you needed was an electric source from a building, so we chose the new location of these stations to be close to buildings so that we could tap the new electricity grid there". Despite the limitations of old buildings, Zeng thinks that Brandeis is "trying to be a lot more sustainable. And you can see that with a lot of the other BSF projects". For instance, one BSF project involves installing outdoor water fountains so that people don't have to buy water bottles. "It's an awareness issue, I think," she says, "A lot of students don't really know that we're trying hard to be more sustainable." Since the charging stations were installed just two weeks ago, it is not yet clear how much use the they will get. However, Zeng hopes that the visibility of the stations on campus will inspire students, faculty and staff to be more aware of alternatives to cars that run on gasoline, and encourage them to choose an electric vehicle when they purchase their next car. The stations are also free to use in order to incentivize the purchase of electric vehicles. Zeng explains "I think people really need to see change in order for them to be inspired to do more change. I really think electric vehicles are one of those things that are unfortunately the stepping stone to a better, more sustainable mode of transportation". Zeng acknowledges that most college students will not own electric vehicles because of the high costs, but notes that the stations will be useful to individuals other than Brandeis students as well. In the past, Zeng has received multiple calls from visitors, including guest lecturers, "asking if we have an EV [charging] station on campus". We had to say no, "and we couldn't even give much information about the sites in Waltham" she said. There are three EV charging stations already located in Waltham, so the three new ones added at Brandeis double the number of stations available for local use. In the long-term, though, Zeng hopes to move beyond the specific focus of electric vehicles. "I like seeing sustainability in action," she says, "I'm a huge fan of trying to do projects like this, but what I am seriously passionate about is environmental justice issues." In particular, Zeng would like to change the fact that minority neighborhoods often bear most of the impact from pollution and other environmental issues: "I grew up in a minority neighborhood in New York City, so I've seen that; I grew up in that." Zeng hopes to go to graduate school for public health with a focus in environmental health or environmental epidemiology. "Hopefully once I get the science down, I can then tackle the policy," she said. "Nowadays, policymakers are often ignorant of the science in their own policy plans-I refuse to make that mistake."
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In recent political news, our U.S. legislators shot down a law forcing companies to label all foods that contain genetically modified organisms. According to the World Health Organization, a genetically modified food is one that has been modified by inserting a gene from a different organism into its genetic code. This process allows businesses to profit from a food that was not made naturally. GM research is a very new science and the real health risks of consuming foods that are not naturally-occurring have not been confirmed. Research from the U.S. National Library of Medicine further reveals how some GM foods may have toxic effects on the hormonally-sensitive parts of our bodies, but that many more years of research must be conducted before we know for sure. According to he Grocery Manufacturer Association, 80 percent of the conventional processed foods we eat in America contain GMOs. Consumers have been unknowingly eating them and in light of recent news, this could be detrimental for people who have dietary restrictions. In this last orange season, a bacterium called C. liberibacter destroyed nine percent of the total orange groves in Florida. It sounds like a very small portion; but, Florida's orange industry is the second largest in the world and this loss has put even more pressure on the farmers. Given the hope that genetic modification could potentially produce orange trees that are resilient to this devastating bacterium, farmers have begun working with GMO researchers. Dr. William O. Dawson at the University of Florida has been a key researcher, testing a dozen different bacteria-fighting genes to add to oranges. The most successful gene was doomed from the beginning and came from the least comforting source: the pig. Dawson's article states that there is nothing scientifically dangerous about this; however, it does present an ethical dilemma for all the non-pig eaters of the world. From a religious standpoint, there are Muslims, Jews and Hindus as well as vegetarians and vegans, all of whom conservatively do not consume pigs or pork products. If this technology ends up passing the muster of our nation's legal system, will genetically modified oranges become off-limits for all of these groups? Without legislation mandating that companies label foods containing GMOs, will these groups of people be able to safely eat oranges? Why have we as a society come to a point where even our fruits and vegetables are genetically related to pork products? How is this accepted as the best solution to stop the destruction caused by C. liberibacter? This bacterium has evolved to become so strong that it is resilient to all of the various pesticides, herbicides, fungicides and other chemicals that are sprayed on orange groves. It is our own fault for having exposed our environment to so many deleterious chemicals that by the process of natural selection, C. liberibacter is now a formidable opponent. If this unsettling research becomes our nation's last resort to save the orange groves of Florida, what could that mean for all of the other agricultural sectors in America that are threatened by deadly bacteria? Only a non-pork eater himself can dictate whether or not this type of orange will be ethically sound to consume. But if the U.S. government does not give its people the option to decide by not mandating companies to label their foods, will we be able to eat oranges anymore? When it comes to oranges, which are so central to American life-present on breakfast tables and in little league sports snacks, genetic modification is a frightening solution. If researchers cannot stop C. liberibacter and it eradicates the fruit altogether, will we survive without the orange? Tampering with Mother Nature's creations for temporary fixes to our agricultural problems does not seem to be the best solution. If I may present an alternate solution to the orange quandary, I would suggest all cities adopt a community-supported agriculture, which is much smaller in scale and more sustainably sound for our environment. CSA is a fairly new system for which communities come together to fund and support local, organic, seasonal produce, which ultimately combats this unnatural demand most societies have for wanting everything available to them at all times. We, as Brandeis students, are fortunate to have multiple CSAs around Waltham that support a significant number of people. But if we expand this sustainable system to a national level and cater to this mindset of only eating produce that is in season to change our demanding dietary needs, could that be the easy solution to the case of the Florida oranges? *
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Medical Emergency Aug. 26-The Golding Health Center requested an ambulance for a female in respiratory distress. The student was transported to Newton-Wellesley Hospital for further care. Aug. 26-A female with stomach pains was transported to Golding Health Center from Sherman Dining Hall. Aug. 27-A female fell and hurt her leg during move-in into Rosenthal North residence hall. Aug. 27-A student was transported to the emergency room due to mud in her eye at the Mud Party event. Aug. 28-A student reported that she experienced pain in her appendix. She was consequently transported to Newton-Wellesley hospital for further care. Aug. 31-A student reported that his friend had fallen and hurt his ankle. He was then transported to Newton-Wellesley Hospital with a BEMCo unit. Aug. 31-A student in Renfield Hall reported that her roommate was not feeling well. BEMCo then transported the student to Newton-Wellesley Hospital. for further care. Aug. 31-A student by the Shapiro Campus Center called to state there was a drunk female by the food truck on the pathway. BEMCo was then dispatched and transported the female to the Newton-Wellesley Hospital for further care. Sept. 1-A community advisor in Pomerantz Hall called University Police to state her resident was sick, possibly due to intoxication. Sept. 1-A nurse from the Health Center alerted University Police to a student with acute physical discomfort. That student was then transported to Newton-Wellesley Hospital for further care. Sept. 1-A student in Cable Hall reported that she had a rash and requested that BEMCo assist her. The student was then transported to Newton Wellesley-Hospital for further care. Assault Aug. 31-A student reported that someone had thrown a bottle directly at her head. * Harassment Aug. 31-A student noted that her email was compromised and wished to file a report. * Traffic Aug. 26-A student reported that his car had been hit outside of the North Quad parking lot. * Disturbance Aug. 30-A complaint arose regarding loud music in the upper Foster Mods. * Larceny Aug. 26-A banner at the main entrance was taken. Aug. 28-Staff reported that a Brandeis laptop had been stolen at the Library and Technology Services vehicle parked at Rosenstiel Basic Medical Science Research Center. Aug. 31-A student reported that a laptop was stolen from her room in Ziv. Later that day, the student called to notify University Police that, through a Facebook application, she discovered someone in Waltham conducted a Facebook photo search of her friends. * Miscellaneous Aug. 28-A suspicious person was spotted outside the steps of Rabb School of Continuing Studies but could not be located. Aug. 28-A student notified University Police that a fellow student observed a snake in the bottom floor of Gosman Sports and Convocation Center. Sept. 1-An officer from University Police noted that several students were engaged in suspicious activity upon entering a wooded area outside Sachar International Center. * -compiled by Adam Rabinowitz *
(09/02/13 4:00am)
Games between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees arguably represent the biggest sporting rivalry in the United States. Yet, there are also matches between two English soccer teams that may be even more intense and passionate.
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Once every four years, athletes join together on an international stage to display their skills and showcase their country's colors. In addition to the Olympics, though, there are the Maccabiah Games, which are held once every four years in Israel and feature some of the top Jewish athletes from more than 30 countries. This past summer, Brandeis sent two of its top volleyball players, Becca Fischer '13 and current co-captain Yael Einhorn '14, to the 19th Maccabiah Games to compete for the United States, display their national pride and even dominate a few volleyball matches along the way. Einhorn reflected that her most memorable moment at the games was the opening ceremony. "It's a huge area, all the seats are filled with parents and athletes," she said. "You walk around; it's amazing. We're like stars over there." The feeling at the games extended to life around the volleyball court as well as on it. "Being a Division III athlete, I still think that Division I is a whole other world," explained Einhorn, "so that was cool for me, being able to compare myself with them." The U.S. team, squaring off against athletes from Chile, Brazil, Ukraine and host Israel, stormed out to a 3-0 win over Chile in their opener before suffering defeats at the hands of Israel, Ukraine and Brazil. While Team USA dropped the third place match against Brazil, they still statistically rested at the top of the pack. Unlike most of the other teams, who used professional players, Team USA was composed mainly of collegiate athletes. While the final standings may reflect the disparity, the reality of the situation was much closer. Team USA scored 252 points for the tournament, less than 50 points behind tournament leader Ukraine and gave up 272 points against, a figure lower than both Brazil's and Chile's teams. "Unlike other teams who have played together for a long time, we're just meeting with a week to practice." said Einhorn. "It's tough, you can't expect too much, but there's a fun aspect, meeting new people and new athletes." For Fischer, the tournament was more of a last hurrah than anything else, and in the end, she was more than happy to go along for the ride. "The Maccabiah Games were my way of getting one last chance to play volleyball at a highly competitive level," she said. Fischer, who spent four years as a member of the Judges and is set to begin law school this fall, has used volleyball as a way to shape her life. "It was one more opportunity to play a sport that has been an extremely large part of my life for the last eight years," she explained. "Volleyball helped shape my high school and college years, so having this opportunity to play overseas right before starting law school is one that I'm extremely thankful for." At the end of it all, Einhorn, Fischer and the rest of Team USA had plenty of memories from their time at the 19th Maccabiah Games.
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Last season, on August 24, 2012, the Boston Red Sox were in unfamiliar territory. The Sox secured a 4-3 victory at home against the Kansas City Royals-yet, it was utterly meaningless. Boston once treasured late August victories, each proving to be essential for the team's potential playoff prospects. Instead, the Red Sox held a 62-67 record and limped to a last-place finish in the American League East under manager Bobby Valentine. Fast-forward to one year later. The Red Sox are 75-55 and tied with the Tampa Bay Rays for first place under manager John Farrell, who formerly served as a pitching coach for the team. Boston has officially returned to normalcy-but how? The pitching staff, with the exception of starting pitcher Clay Buchholz, who is currently nursing a neck injury, has been healthy and dominant. The Red Sox's ace, Jon Lester, leads the team with 11 wins and 135 strikeouts. John Lackey, a starting pitcher who has often struggled in his three years at Fenway, is currently sporting a 3.17 earned run average and 135 strikeouts. Highly touted pitching prospect Felix Doubront has shined in his first full season in the major leagues, recording a 3.79 ERA and 122 strikeouts. General Manager Ben Cherington also negotiated a blockbuster trade for Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Jake Peavy and crafty relief specialist Matt Thornton on the July 31 trade deadline, vital acquisitions for a team in need of pitching depth. Koji Uehara has also earned 12 saves and a sparkling 1.27 ERA in his first month in the closer's role. Junichi Tazawa and Craig Breslow continue to support their starters. How critical can a strong pitching staff be for a team's playoff chances? Ask the 2012 Red Sox. Boston averaged a team ERA of 4.70, falling to 12th place out of 14 American League teams. Lester and Doubront both held ERAs that nearly approached 5.00 while John Lackey lingered on the disabled list for the entire year. Alfredo Aceves, the team's closer in 2012, struggled en route to a 5.36 ERA. Yet, the formidable Boston lineup has emerged as the primary catalyst for the team's success. The Red Sox lead nearly every statistical offensive category, ranking first in runs, extra base hits and even walks. Players are waiting for their pitches and improving their on-base percentage. The Red Sox ranked 10th among the 14 teams in walks last season. More importantly, though, the Red Sox have immensely improved in their plate discipline. The squad has recorded a .274 batting average this season, while ranking fourth in the league with 1,033 strikeouts. As has been the case since 2003, when the slugger first arrived from Minnesota, designated hitter David Ortiz has led this offensive surge with a .318 batting average, 24 home runs, and 78 runs batted in. Five other Red Sox players-including first baseman Mike Napoli, shortstop Stephen Drew and third baseman Will Middlebrooks-have more than 10 home runs. Center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury has outpaced the rest of the league with 46 stolen bases while second baseman Dustin Pedroia has already recorded 70 RBIs. This well-rounded offense has made quite the difference for the Red Sox this season. Now, with one month remaining in the regular season, Boston must keep a surging Rays squad at bay. The Sox will have the opportunity to move ahead of the pack, though, in an AL-East filled September. Boston will square off against Baltimore for nine games, duel with the Yankees for seven games, and conclude with a critical three-game series against the Rays. While Boston, barring a late-season collapse, looks to compete for its third World Series in 10 years this October, there is even more exciting news for the Fenway Park faithful.
(08/26/13 4:00am)
The 2012-13 season didn't end the way that Boston Bruins fans or players would have liked. After winning two of its first three games against the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2013 Stanley Cup Finals, the B's dropped three straight to lose the best-of-seven series in the National Hockey League's showpiece occasion. To make matters worse, Boston led with just two minutes left in the sixth game-only to surrender two late goals to lose 2-1. "We had more reasons than just ourselves to win a [Stanley] Cup this year," said head coach Claude Julien, who was referring to the team's desire to win the big prize for citizens of the greater Boston area, who had collectively felt the impact of the Boston Marathon bombings. However, while the ending was heartbreaking, the abbreviated season-which, for many, was about more than hockey-showed many positive signs for the Bruins in the upcoming season. Center David Krejci had a year to remember. He scored 19 goals (nine of which were in the postseason) and chipped in with 40 assists (17 in the postseason). Left wing Brad Marchand led the team in points during the regular season, scoring 18 goals and providing 18 assists for 36 points. Center Patrice Bergeron, who had a notable campaign last year with 42 regular season points, will have to step up his game to help negate the loss of former right wing Tyler Seguin to the Dallas Stars. Yet, despite the loss of Seguin, the team has plenty more in its offensive arsenal. Right wing Nathan Horton is a more than capable attacker. Furthermore, Bruins fans would be unwise to forget about left wing Milan Lucic, whose play improved dramatically in the postseason. And while right wing Jaromir Jagr, an NHL veteran who joined the Bruins last season, didn't score any goals in the postseason, he did set up 10 goals in that time. Despite all its offensive prowess, Boston also sports a solid rearguard. Captain Zdeno Chara, who suffered a stretch of below-par play in the Stanley Cup Finals, still proved to be a domineering presence on the rink last season. Defensemen Dennis Seidenberg and Dougie Hamilton were quick and ruthless at coming up the ice and scoring, chipping in four and five regular season goals, respectively. Goalkeeper Tuukka Rask's save percentage went from 92.9 percent in the regular season to 94.0 percent in the postseason. Many Bruins fans were quite worried when veteran goalkeeper Tim Thomas decided to take a year off last season, but it has been proven that Rask is a more than capable prot?(c)g?(c). A longer season may prove more demanding for the Bruins-after all, last year was significantly shorter than a normal season due to the infamous NHL lockout. And while the end of last season was less than ideal, the fact that the team made it to the Finals-along with its solid lineup-puts Boston in the running to get the job done this year.
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Medical Emergency June 26-A faculty member reported that he was having chest pain. University Police evaluated the man and transported him to Newton-Wellesley Hospital in the police cruiser. July 30-A party reported that he was injured stepping off of a wall. The party was transported to Newton-Wellesley Hospital for further treatment. Traffic June 7-A reporting party stated that he backed into a vehicle. The party stated that there was minor damage. Larceny June 5-A student reported that a bicycle he had rented from 'Deis Bikes had been stolen. University Police compiled a report on the theft. June 6-A party reported that the building manager keys and $10 had been stolen from the Gosman Sports and Convocation Center. The keys were later found; they had been misplaced. Aug. 13-A party using the Gosman gym facilities reported that a lock was cut off the locker and cash was taken from the party's wallet. University Police compiled a report on the incident. Disturbance June 7-A party reported that someone was drinking alcohol at an event. University Police responded, searched the suspected party, and cleared the scene. June 22-A motion detector in the Gosman Sports and Concocation Center was activated. University Police responded and found two intoxicated students in the pool in the Joseph M. Linsey Sports Center. Judicial charges were filed. Harassment June 21-Police compiled a report on a disturbing YouTube video posted on the Class of 2017 Brandeis University Facebook group. Miscellaneous June 6-University Police received a call from a life guard in the Linsey Pool that a male was taking pictures of the swimming and diving team. The party left the area walking toward the gym. Responding officers were unable to locate him. June 7-University Police received a report of a disturbing photo on Instagram. A female student working at alumni weekend was pictured standing in a dorm room holding what appeared to be a revolver-type firearm with the caption "Going to Grab Some Dinner with the Brandeis Alumni." The student was located at the event, and the item, a toy gun, was confiscated. June 10-University Police received a report of a white male wearing gray shorts and carrying a sword on his back. University Police investigated and found that the item on his back was an umbrella. June 26-University Police noticed a man on the Bassine roof. Police spoke with the party, who was a summer school student sightseeing. The party was asked to leave the area. Aug. 3-University Police received a call from Waltham Police that they had received a report of an elderly white male with a white beard wearing a robe seen carrying an eight inch knife walking toward Brandeis campus. Waltham Police units and University Police checked the area, and found a male doing yard work on Shakespeare Road, wearing the garments described. Aug. 12-A member of the Brandeis community reported a past sexual assault. University Police are investigating the incident. -compiled by Sam Mintz
(05/20/13 4:00am)
On May 19, the Justice officially said goodbye to 10 graduating editors and many beloved staff members as they departed campus after Commencement. This board extends its sincerest gratitude to the graduating editors and staff who have contributed to this paper in so many ways over the past four years. Marielle Temkin lightened the mood in the Justice office with her exuberant personality and beaming presence. After serving as Copy editor, Marielle spent her senior year as Managing editor. She showed her dedication to the paper for many years, having written for News, Arts and Features. Eitan Cooper, who served as Forum editor, Production editor and Associate editor, brought his selfless nature and wisdom to the paper. Eitan was always willing to lend a helping hand, and he served as an intellectual and ethical role model to all editors. Jeffrey Boxer made his mark on the paper as Sports editor, Associate editor, Forum columnist and Deputy editor. He also showed his versatility by contributing to many important News stories and was a trusted resource for all. Fiona Lockyer's enthusiasm for journalism was more than evident during her term as News editor. She was smart and passionate about the paper and a good friend to every staff member. Fiona went on to serve as Associate editor and Deputy editor, where she continued to display her dedication to the Justice. Robyn Spector's impressive term as Photography editor began only months after she stepped onto the Brandeis campus. She went on to serve as Associate editor and Deputy editor and organized the first ever Justice Alumni Reunion and Media Conference. Robyn was fearlessly outspoken and committed to improving all aspects of the paper. Nan Pang served as both Layout and Associate editor for the Justice. His most visible contributions to the Justice were his smart, sleek infographics, cartoons and overall design skills. Nan also brought generosity, an energetic spirit and a contagious sense of humor. Yosef Schaffel exhibited his commitment to the Justice through his time as Photography editor and Associate editor. He maintained the high quality of the newspaper's photos and brought new perspectives to the editorial committee. Tali Smookler served as Photography editor and came back to the paper as an Associate editor. She was a reliable and friendly presence in the office during several busy production nights. Josh Asen's dedication and tenacity were clear when he took on the role of Sports editor just months into his college career. Afterword, he became a senior writer, a position he held for two-and-a-half years. His presence and his kindness always made the office a better place to work. Dafna Fine, who served as Features editor, carried the Features section's legacy of quality writing and had good relationships with her staff. Her kind demeanor shone in the office on late Monday nights. Debra Friedmann served as Layout editor for the Justice early in her Brandeis career. She created beautiful layouts, which displayed her artistic abilities. Her sweet personality was a great addition to the office. Emily Salloway served as Arts editor and successfully navigated the section during her term. She was dedicated to improving the quality of writing, constantly communicating with her staff members. We also congratulate Senior Writers, Photographers and Columnists: Allyson Cartter, Erica Cooperberg, Jon Edelstein, Alex Margolis, Liz Posner, Leah Smith and Avi Snyder. We thank them for their tireless devotion to the Justice. *
(05/20/13 4:00am)
Personally, I'm not much of a baseball fan and know very little about the sport, but the summer premiere 42, directed by Brian Helgeland and starring Chadwick Boseman as Jackie Robinson, is about much more than running the bases. The film's emotional journey builds up to the penultimate game of the season, where Robinson stands at bat, focused and determined. The pitch comes fast and he nails it-the ball flying as he casually jogs the bases in victory. The movie tells a gripping story about love, sacrifice and bravery in post-World War II America. Based on the story of Jackie Robinson's life, the movie explores his 1946 initiation into the Montreal Royals and subsequent move to the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947. Robinson is confronted with bitter racism, but also showered with support by both black and white fans as he pioneers the desegregation of baseball in the United States. The film begins in 1946 when Branch Rickey, the Dodger Baseball Club president, decides that the best chance the Dodgers have of winning the year's World Series is to recruit an African-American player. In doing so, Rickey mindfully breaks the unspoken rule of segregating baseball teams, and Jackie Robinson joins the team. The film eloquently gives the audience a glimpse into Robinson's spirit from the moment he is introduced: Robinson and his all-black baseball team, the Kansas City Monarchs, are filling up their vehicle's gasoline tank on their way to a game in Chicago. When Robinson heads to the restroom, the owner of the gas station stops him. Apparently the restroom is for whites only. Robinson casually replies that his team will take their business elsewhere. The owner finally relents and reluctantly points him toward the restroom. Robinson is innately outspoken and not afraid to stand up for what is right, both traits that help him along his journey to the major leagues as a racial minority. Immediately after this scene, Helgeland integrates a historically well-known episode into the script-a conversation between Robinson and Rickey. Rickey warns his new recruit of the criticism and hatred that he will be forced to deal with as the first African-American to play on a traditionally white team, and implores him not to fight back. Robinson defensively asks: "You are looking for a Negro who is afraid to fight back?" to which Ricky replies that he is looking for a player with the "guts not to fight back." Fighting back in 1946, roughly a decade before the civil rights movement even began, could mean not only the end of Robinson's career, but possibly even the end of his life. This scene allows the audience to realize the severity of the danger in which Robinson experiences. Throughout the film, Robinson struggles to resist the urge to fight back in the face of hatred, resentment and prejudice. In every game crowds boo Robinson as he comes to plate. In a Dodgers game against Pittsburgh, even the Pittsburgh coach taunts Robinson from the dugout, as Robinson is about to hit. The coach's slew of racial slurs was, for me as an audience member, extremely uncomfortable to listen to. As history shows, however, by the end of the film, even the players most opposed to playing alongside Robinson come around, putting their teams before their prejudices. One of the most touching moments in the film is during a game against the Cincinnati Reds when Pee-Wee Herman, a player who, just days before, was worried about criticism from his family and friends at home for playing with a black man, stands on the field and puts his arm around Robinson, looking the crowd-and his family-right in the eyes. Jackie Robinson is a heroic legend in this day and age, known for breaking a precedent by initiating the desegregation of baseball-long before the civil rights movement even started. The film, however, considers more than his historic legacy, and attempts to make Robinson a more relatable character; the glorification of Robinson's career was not the focus of the film. Instead, Boseman's portrayal of Robinson expresses the very human emotions of fear, anger and resentment, making both his character more relatable and the film all the more moving. For someone who is not interested in baseball whatsoever, this film was unexpectedly enthralling. 42 tells a story not just about a man's journey through the minor and major leagues of American baseball in the 1940s, but of drastic societal change and the strength of one man to pioneer that change.
(05/20/13 4:00am)
Family, friends, alumni, current students and the candidates of the graduating Class of 2013 gathered in the Gosman Sports and Convocation Center to witness the 62nd annual commencement ceremony on May 19, during which 850 bachelor's degrees, 803 master's degrees and 93 doctorates were awarded. Dr. Rick Hodes, medical director of Ethiopia for the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, presented the commencement address to the Class of 2013.
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In the sporting world, it's always more fun to root for the underdog. That's why last spring, on May 13, 2012, the majority of England's football neutrals celebrated when Manchester City-minutes away from losing the Premier League title to rivals Manchester United-scored two goals in stoppage time to snatch the title from their greatest foes, who were in pole position to win. However, City would find itself the favorite going into the F.A. Cup Final at London's Wembley Stadium on May 11. So when Wigan Athletic-which only entered professional competition in 1978 and boasts a budget of far less than the Blues-beat City on an added-time goal from midfielder Ben Watson to win the FA Cup, the Blues found the country seemingly celebrating a victory over them. Wigan coach Roberto Martinez was fully aware of the scale of the victory. "When you are a football club you dream of playing at Wembley, and today we saw the underdogs play with incredible bravery, incredible belief and they defied the odds again," he said. "That's the F.A. Cup." Though billed as the underdog, Wigan exerted control over the opening stages of the game. And it should have been ahead on nine minutes, when winger Callum McManaman cut in from the right wing and fired a shot toward the City goal with just Blues goalkeeper Joe Hart to beat. His effort flew wide of the post, though, and the Latics had spurned a glorious chance. City then had a chance of its own on 29 minutes, when striker Carlos Tevez sent an effort on goal from the top of the penalty box. Unfortuantely for Tevez, Latics goalkeeper Joel Robles somehow got his boot to the effort to make a miraculous save, which deflected the shot over the bar. McManaman continued to make his presence known, and would likely have scored if not for a flying block from City right back Pablo Zabaleta. Meanwhile, the Blues could only muster a 20-yard effort from midfielder Samir Nasri, as the teams went into the break scoreless. The game was turned on its head with less than 10 minutes to go. With McManaman bearing down on goal, Zabaleta threw himself at the Wigan winger in an attempt to halt his attack. That challenge ultimately proved costly for his team, as he was shown a red card, reducing City to 10 men with less than 10 minutes to play. Just before the start of injury time, the Latics, who boasted a man-advantage, had a claim for a penalty when McManaman was knocked over by City right back Gael Clichy as he bore down on goal. And while Andre Marriner didn't award a spot kick, he did signal for a corner kick as the game ticked past the 90-minute mark. Any justice that Wigan sought was then delivered. Midfielder Shaun Maloney sent an out-swinging corner toward the penalty spot. Watson rose highest to power home a header toward the far corner, sending the Wigan section into bedlam. From there, the Latics held on to secure undoubtedly the biggest victory in the club's history. For City, it proved to be a taste of its own medicine. What's more, both injury-time games occurred on the second week in May in successive seasons. However, given that the club ended its 44-year Premier League title drought last year, most Blues fans would have accepted losing this year's F.A. Cup Final before last year's season if it meant winning the Premier League, given the latter's increased significance-a case of accepting the lesser of two evils. Both teams suffered in the days following the Final-City fired manager Roberto Mancini on Monday, while Wigan was relegated from the Premier League to the second-tier English Football Championship after a 4-1 loss at Arsenal on Wednesday. For Wigan, though, the F.A. Cup Final was a victory to savor, and will likely stay in Latics folklore for many years to come.
(05/19/13 4:00am)
In a split second, the Boston Marathon became a crime scene. As locals began to pick up the pieces of their lives in the hours after the tragedy, one community in Dorchester, Mass. had already started collecting something together to ease the burden of loss. Tim Deihl '04 has lived in the Boston area for much of his life, including his time at Brandeis, where he received a degree in American Studies. He is a neighbor and friend of the Richard family. His son, eight-year old Martin Richard was killed, while Martin's mother and sister remain in critical condition. Bill Richard and Deihl are both involved in the St. Marks Area Main Street organization in Dorchester, a group that focuses on the commercial revitalization of the St. Mark's Area business district. Richard is on the board of directors and former president, while Deihl is currently the acting president of the St. Mark's board. Deihl was at home with his wife when the explosions happened. They had family members running in the marathon that day whom they were tracking online; they were about to finish the race. Once they were aware of the explosion, "[i]t was a full wave of emotions going from nervousness about your family, to feeling relieved that they were OK to absolute shock that some of the victims were people that you knew ... that were active members in your community," Deihl said. "People were trying to figure out how to help," Deihl said. Almost immediately after the tragedy happened, Deihl began filling out the paperwork that would allow him to open an account under the St. Marks Area Main street non-profit status in which all donations would go directly to the Richard family. "We decided to become the connection between those inquiries... [and] connect people to an opportunity to pass along those gifts." The account was nearly ready for business, but Deihl still had one problem: he needed to figure out how to make people aware of the fund's existence. He needed a way to get the word out to a large audience through some kind of online platform. Luckily, another friend of the Richards family, Chris Peterson, was working with a team at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Center for Civic Media on a website at the same time. Peterson found out about the fund and got in contact with him."I had no idea how to connect to any kind of webpage platform so it was a blessing that he happened to call," said Deihl. The family needs money to offset the steep health costs they will incur over the next few years. Many people were immediately trying to figure out how to donate, but as Deihl explained, there was a period of a couple days between when the website was ready to be launched and when the family gave its permission to open the site. "Initially the need was for privacy and space so there was a delay in launching the website," he said. "In these moments of tragedy the most important thing anyone can ever remember is to not just act to satisfy your own desire to help but act to satisfy and fulfill the needs of those going through the tragedy." Through word of mouth and social media, the Richard Family Fund took off. Local sports teams such as the Boston Bruins reached out, but there was also an "outpour of love from all around the world," said Deihl. He explained that people from countries around the world were calling him saying they had held a private fund-raiser and were hoping to find a way to donate that money directly to the family. In this way, the Richard Family Fund became a direct, safe and reliable way of giving back. When the account was first opened, Deihl did not have a specific amount of money in mind; he merely acted "in response." So far, the website has raised over $726,330.29, and that number continues to rise. They chose to use an independently-run website as opposed to a large fund-raising site to avoid the costs associated with that method, which might cut into the money that would otherwise end up in the wallets of the Richard family. Deihl said he was totally impressed by the community response to the unfortunate circumstances of the Richard family. "Dorchester as a community is by far and away one of the strongest neighborhoods I've ever lived in," Deihl said. Deihl reminds us that as uncomfortable as it may feel to admit, the marathon bombings brought out the best in many people, especially himself. "The way these people pull together to help this family is one of the beautiful things that comes out of something so tragic." Corrections appended: It was previously stated that Bill Richard was runner in the 2013 Boston Marathon. Richard was not a participant of the Boston Marathon.
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Medical Emergency April 14-A party in the Gosman Sports and Convocation Center requested BEMCo for a 20-year-old female who injured her ankle. The party was transported to the Newton-Wellesley Hospital via Cataldo ambulance for head pain and the ankle injury. April 15-A party in Hassenfeld Residence Hall stated that he experienced a traumatic brain injury over the summer and got hit in the head with a softball two hours ago. He was treated on-scene by BEMCo and refused further medical aid. April 16-A staff member reported that a female student fainted in the Shapiro Science Complex after donating blood. The student regained consciousness and was treated on-scene and refused further medical aid. April 16-A female student in Olin-Sang felt nauseous after donating blood. She was treated on-scene by BEMCo and refused further medical aid. April 16-University Police received a report of a female student feeling dizzy in Ziv 127 after donating blood. She was treated on-scene by BEMCo and refused further medical aid. April 17-University Police received a report of an 82-year-old female party who fell down in the Shapiro Campus Center. BEMCo and Cataldo ambulance were requested to respond, and the party was transported via ambulance to the Newton-Wellesley Hospital for treatment. April 17-A male party in Bernstein-Marcus reported a finger laceration. He was treated by BEMCo and refused further medical aid. April 17-University Police received a report that a 20-year-old male fainted at the International Business School. He was treated by BEMCo and refused further medical aid. April 19-University Police received a report of a female student vomiting in Ziv 128. She was treated by BEMCo and refused further medical aid. April 21-A female student in the 567 apartments reported that her earring was stuck in her ear and was bleeding and swollen. She was treated by BEMCo and then transported to the Newton-Wellesley Hospital via police cruiser. Disturbance April 16-University Police received a report of a verbal dispute in the Epstein building. Police units spoke with both parties, one of whom was a Brandeis student and the other from Suffolk University. Both parties departed together on the train. There was no physical violence. University Police sent the parties on their way. April 21-A student in Ridgewood B complained of loud music. The offending party complied with the University Police request to turn down the music. April 21-A caller in the Charles River Apartments reported that people were being loud in a room above him, which he believed was the third floor. The noise was coming from a nearby apartment; the group was dispersed without incident. Larceny April 17-A student left his belongings in an unlocked locker in the Linsey Pool locker room. He reported that his wallet was stolen while he was swimming. Miscellaneous April 18-A party at the main entrance reported seeing a coyote near the main gate. University Police officers were dispatched to check on the situation, but the coyote could not be located. April 19-A student in Scheffres reported being pushed by another student. A report on the incident was composed. The student is contemplating a judicial referral. -compiled by Marielle Temkin
