Respect the privacy of Facebook users
Yesterday I had an interview for a prestigious internship at an organization I really admire. To say that getting this internship is important to me would be a minor understatement.
Leah Smith
Articles
Short-term service holds potential for tremendous impact
At a university dedicated to social justice, many of us frequently ask ourselves, "How can I make a difference in the world?" And in a world full of corruption, poverty, disease, hunger and a slew of other maladies, this question is becoming increasingly harder to answer.Making a difference is even more difficult from within our sheltered Brandeis "bubble." On campus, we are far removed from the suffering of humanity, and volunteering and raising money and awareness often seem futile when we cannot see the direct results of our efforts.Yet despite these limitations, 18 other Brandeisians and I got the chance to make a real impact over winter break.
Anthropology can be blended with science
My decision to become an Anthropology major was a bit of a fluke. I entered Brandeis dead-set on International and Global Studies, but I fell in love with Anthropology after taking the introductory course, a requirement for IGS.
Tolerate study abroad alcohol use
Before coming to Brandeis, I took a year off to travel. Although I spent the majority of my gap year in Israel, I also had several amazing opportunities to visit countries in Africa and Europe.
Don't hastily support cage-free initiative
About two weeks ago, I was sitting at Einstein Bros. Bagels when a representative from the Real Food Coalition came up to me with a petition demanding that Brandeis Dining Services start serving exclusively cage-free eggs.
Fully address risks: Improve campus security
Rshika Asomull/the JusticeI was born and raised in Brooklyn, so by nature I tend to be a little more aware of my surroundings than most people I know.
Don't award nice professors
We've all had that professor. You know what I'm talking about. That [insert expletive here] professor.
University should better assist disabled students
For those of you who don't know, the annual orientation leader game of capture the flag is intensely epic.
Ease transfer process
Man, I love college. Or so says Asher Roth, whose single "I Love College" seems to have become something of an anthem for students across America.
Don't restrict campus religious groups' choice of leaders
In the United States, a country whose history is fraught with all kinds of discrimination, the value of nondiscrimination is important but also a sensitive issue.
Brandeis Jewish Bund holds protest to go “All out for Palestine”
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