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Source relationships and ethics in journalism

Journalists can spend weeks, months, and even years with sources getting to know their everyday habitual routines, their familial relationships, and even their darkest fears. Within this process, reporters may share certain personal information to relate to their sources and make conversations feel less one sided. However, for this relationship to function ethically, it is imperative that journalists follow the Society of Professional Journalists code of ethics and are transparent and forthright not only with their sources but also with their readers. 

Engaging the Department of Student Engagement

Brandeis prides itself on its student-driven clubs and organizations, but this board believes that the Department of Student Engagement struggles to facilitate the infrastructure necessary to aid student organizations. The department has set  goals for the 2022-2023 academic year, with items such as “Establish itself as a new department” and “prioritize efficiency in operations, program, policy, technology, and budget management.” This board is very conscious of the fact that the Department of Student Engagement is a newly-reconfigured department and requires some time to create effective infrastructure. With that being said, there continues to be a severe disconnect between the department and students. 

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Letter to the Editor: SafeBae CDC

Content Warning: Metions of sexual assult, self harm and suicide 

Brandeis counseling, we need better help

Brandeis purports itself to be a supportive place for those struggling with mental health issues; however, students on this campus lack trust in the Brandeis Counseling Center due to a wide range of issues. The University should be obligated to inform any and all current and prospective students of the limitations of its resources. The University offers a large number of publicized mental health events such as therapy dogs and de-stressing events such as Sleep Week, but they are not vigilant in terms of individual personalized care even though they claim to be. The University administration prides itself on offering these resources without acknowledging the shortage of the ones that students really need, which is misleading and potentially dangerous. 

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A meditation on climate change

Over the past century, powerful individuals have made decisions that have irreversibly destroyed the planet. The exigent state of our climate is something that has been brushed off by world governments for decades. This reality is, understandably, incredibly overwhelming for the majority of people to hear. 

It is Women’s History Month, so what?

I was sitting in the library scrolling through YouTube shorts. Yes, I know, the library is where you are supposed to be productive, but alas, this is my life. I stopped when I saw a video in response to International Women’s Day.  The video was of Kriti Sanon's powerful message  about the contradictory nature of this day. Her message was delivered unconventionally, where she literally said nothing while using placards to say everything. 

A conversation on transportation: Brandeis options don’t meet student needs

The Boston/Cambridge shuttle service was reinstated on Feb. 17 after being suspended since the shuttle accident  on Nov. 19, per a Student Union email. This board would like to acknowledge that many members of the Brandeis community are still dealing with the aftermath of the accident. 

Letter to the Editor: Ethics Center

Letter to the Editor: Student Accessibility Support

To the Editors,

Admin, please create a safe environment for protestors

Brandeis University as an institution is constantly encouraging students to think beyond their comfort zone and to speak their mind. The University is supposed to be a safe and comfortable space for students to share their experiences and thoughts on things they are passionate about. However, these alleged values held by the University are in direct opposition to its actions against student protesters. 

We need the Student Union to better suppport all students

The Student Union is intended to be a supportive organization to better students’ experiences while at Brandeis by representing and advocating for the interests and needs of the student body, and they provide a variety of programs and services that enhance the student experience. However, recent protests on campus have highlighted important shortcomings surrounding the Union’s response to student activism on campus. Even if protests are met with controversy and criticism, it is crucial that we continue to support student protestors and their right to express their opinions.

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor,

Black History Month: A celebration of Black Joy

When I was a child, I was always immersed in Black history. My mama always wanted me to know the women and men who sacrificed so much to make changes in society. Learning about Ida B. Wells-Barnett, Madame C. J. Walker, Frederick Douglass, and W. E. B. Du Bois was the tip of the iceberg. I vividly recall hours spent browsing encyclopedias and writing about these incredible people. The pages of Maya Angelou’s poetry have become ingrained in my memory, and I was always trying to memorize them as a child. I would listen to her read them and try to pause when she paused and inflect when she did. Learning and reading poetry from people like Paul Laurence Dunbar and Phillis Wheatley inspired me to write my own. You see, Black history for my mother was not reserved for one month but rather was celebrated throughout the entire year. Unfortunately, as I have become older I lost touch with my roots and all the knowledge I once had. Thus, this Black History Month I wanted to reflect upon and discover the history behind the month as well as shed light on some amazing people.

Valentine’s Day’s importance for the Black diaspora

This may be a wild take to  some, but Valentine’s Day is unironically my favorite holiday. I’ve loved the holiday since I was a child. 

Brandeis is failing to accommodate students

As the University continues to transition back to its pre-COVID-19 status quo, professors’ willingness to comply with their students’ academic accommodations has continued to decrease. During the pandemic, professors were encouraged to be more lenient with extensions and absences, but lately, that has not been the case for many students. 

Campus life is becoming increasingly unaccommodating for students

Housing applications for the 2023-2024 academic year recently went live on the Brandeis MyHousing portal. We would like to remind students to fill out the application before the March 15 deadline and wish them good luck. The editorial board would like to urge Brandeis to be more transparent about the housing selection process for current first-year students that have never experienced it and feel uninformed as far as the next steps. 

Remember: Dining workers are human too

On nearly every weekday — usually in the late morning — the line for the Dunkin’ Donuts in Upper Usdan can be seen extending from its counter to midway through Upper’s booths as dozens of people wait to order coffee or food. Simultaneously, Starship orders placed online chime in one after another after another behind Dunkin’s counter, loud enough to hear from the front of the line. The Dunkin’ staff move incredibly quickly, but the sheer number of customized orders compared to the number of people working behind the counter is overwhelming.