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Back from a semester abroad, Daria Fogan ’17, Ashley Simmons ’17 and Oyemen Ehikhamhen ’17 discussed the observations they made about race and identity as Black women in new cultural landscapes in a talk on Friday.
The campus needs unity, reflection and action in light of the recent election, a panel of professors and administrators said last Tuesday at a town hall-style discussion.
Waltham resident Keana-Grace Danier competed for the Miss Massachusetts USA 2017 crown this weekend, ultimately losing to Julia Scaparotti, a Peabody native and New England Patriots cheerleader.
In recent years, the liberal arts education has been criticized for being impractical and distinctly non-vocational. The claim that reading Homer’s “Odyssey” and debating Kant’s ethical theories do not lend themselves to a career in engineering or medicine is undeniable, critics of liberal arts education say. Especially following the 2008 stock market crash, politicians and activists have promoted what is now amounting to a surge in science, technology, engineering and math education.
The Brandeis Asian American Students Association examined taboos around mental health, specifically in the Asian American community, at an event in the Intercultural Center this past Monday night. The event, titled “Break the Silence: AAPI Mental Health,” included group discussion and private conversations about individuals’ experiences with mental health and Asian identity.
Animal abuse comes in many shapes and forms. I tend to live by the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals motto: “Animals are not ours to eat, wear, experiment on, use for entertainment, or abuse in any way.” On Nov. 2, PETA debuted a controversial video that reflects this message. The ad features survivors of rape and sexual assault who echo messages of feeling worthless and powerless before their assaulters. At the end of the video, the women hold up signs with images of a cow who has to go through a similar horror. The ad ends with one message: “Every year, billions of animals are born into the meat, egg, and dairy industry. Almost all of them are a result of forcible artificial insemination. Almost all of them are a result of rape. Don’t participate. Go vegan.”
It’s morning in America again — a new day. I can’t help but be reminded of the political climate in Israel when Prime Minister Menachem Begin won for the first time. The Labor Party elite was sure of its impending victory and its ability to maintain control over the government, and it downplayed the role of the working class. Just as the Likud Party shocked the Labor elite in 1977, the victory of Donald Trump in America’s 2016 presidential election shocked America.
The Justice asked the president of Brandeis Democrats, Jacob Edelman ’18, and the president of Brandeis Conservatives, Mark Gimelstein ’17, about a variety of polarizing issues. Their back-and-forth dialogue about immigration is included below.
On Thursday, the University inaugurated its next president when Ronald Liebowitz took office. In light of a new administration, the Brandeis community can reflect on past leadership and consider future goals. In your opinion, what have been the strengths and shortcomings of past presidents, and what should Liebowitz prioritize during his term?
It is easy to feel powerless in this election cycle, but one way in which Massachusetts voters can have a real voice is through their answers on the four ballot questions. One of the most important ballot questions this November is Question 3, which, if passed, would require that farm animals — egg-laying chickens, veal calves and pregnant pigs — are given enough space to fully extend their limbs, turn around and lie down.
Brandeis is known for its array of performing groups, from dance to music to comedy. However, while many students probably have a friend or two within some of these groups, there are many amazing performing troupes on campus that do not get enough recognition.
This week, justArts spoke with Rachel Josselsohn ’17, who is directing Brandeis Ensemble Theater’s “She Kills Monsters,” to be performed at Brandeis this weekend.
“How the hell did we get here? I’m sure Lenny Bruce would have something to say. The only problem is that if he said it back at the time he was alive, it would have landed him in court or in jail,” Arnie Reisman said after considering the current state of American politics. Reisman spoke at the dinner which concluded day one of “Comedy and the Constitution: the Legacy of Lenny Bruce.” He graduated from Brandeis in 1964 and has worked as a playwright, screenwriter, documentarian and activist. On Thursday night, he introduced Lewis Black (pictured left), renowned comedian, to the crowded Faculty Club.
Under the display labeled “Family” in the Brandeis University Archives, an abundance of black and white family photos gaze up at the viewer. In some of the photos, Kitty Bruce, daughter of Lenny Bruce, is only a toddler. “I am extremely relieved and very proud that the archives have found a home at Brandeis,” Kitty Bruce wrote in an email interview with the Justice. She hopes that scholars, fans, students, lawmakers and educators from all over the world will utilize the archives to learn from the extensive achievements Lenny Bruce accomplished in his lifetime. One of the most important legacies Lenny Bruce leaves behind is, of course, his fight for First Amendment rights.
In the upcoming election, Massachusetts voters will have the chance to vote yes or no on Question 2, which would permit the creation or expansion of up to 12 charter schools in Massachusetts each year. This ballot measure has raised discussion of the potential merits and drawbacks of charter schools and has sparked debate about how America ought to structure its education system. According to an Oct. 18 Boston Globe article, opponents of Question 2 argue that charter schools drain money from traditional public schools, but supporters dispute this claim and advocate for parents' right to have more choices for their children's education. What do you think of Question 2, and how would you describe charter schools' effect on the American education system?
In the last century, music has changed; we have seen the birth of jazz, rock, hip hop, modern and contemporary classical music, to name just a few. At the same time, attendance at classical music concerts -- particularly by young people -- has dwindled in the United States.
"I've been told I'm not supposed to say this – however, women should avoid dressing like sluts in order not to be victimized," Toronto police officer Michael Sanguinetti said when addressing a group of law school students on personal safety, according to a May 8, 2011 BBC article. Aside from the fact that this is an example of classic victim blaming, it also perpetuates the culture of shaming women for their bodies and the clothes they choose to wear.
Alongside her role as a professor at Brandeis for the course Latinos in the United States, Prof. Madeleine Lopez (HIST) also encourages learning about different cultures at the Intercultural Center as its new director. Home to 16 student organizations and the Gender and Sexuality Center, the ICC will celebrate its 25th anniversary this upcoming spring.
What a week for visuals! When it comes to movies that I anticipate to have stunning visuals, I find myself purchasing an IMAX ticket. This week’s entries did not disappoint. “Deepwater Horizon,” directed by Peter Berg, stars Mark Wahlberg, Kate Hudson, John Malkovich and Kurt Russell. Russell is having a renaissance of his own a lá Matthew McConaughey with his recent hits “Bone Tomahawk” and “The Hateful 8,” as well as the upcoming “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.”
Museums are the pivot of a city; by attracting tourists and locals to their fine collections of art — ranging from Renaissance Europe to Medieval Asian art — they allow us a peek into the rich cultures of the East and the West.