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Friedman calls for a ‘green revolution’
Three time Pulitzer prize winning author Thomas Friedman ’75 told students to be activists in the “green revolution” and to use the government to make environmental technology widespread yesterday when he spoke at Spingold theatre in order to promote his new book, Hot, Flat and Crowded. Friedman, who is a columnist for the New York […]
Brandeis improves grades on sustainability report card
Brandeis’ environmental sustainability grade increased from a C to a B- from last year, according to a recently released “Green Report Card” from the Sustainable Endowments Institute. Brandeis’ grade raise is partially due to a new student involvement category on the report card in which Brandeis received an A. The university also received an A […]
Minding the budget gap
Administrators are examining the causes of the university’s $10 million budget shortfall for fiscal year 2009 and devising solutions to close the gap. While daunting, the $10 million shortfall could have been greater. Approximately five weeks ago, the university removed its money from the Common Fund, an endowment investment entity in which many college and […]
Union calls for Health Center review
In response to student complaints over several years, the Student Union is advocating for a comprehensive review of the health center’s performance before the center’s contract is reviewed. Union Director of Executive Affairs and Chair of the Health Center Advisory Committee, Jess Blumberg ’09 explained that contract negotiations between Beth Israel Hospital and the university […]
Letters to the editor:
To the Editor: If you ever have trouble explaining the stereotypical Brandeis student to someone, just forward them this article. After reading Jordan Rothman’s piece about the benefits of celibacy [the Oct. 3 article entitled “Voluntary Celibacy”], I couldn’t help but hope that this was somehow satirical. There are two main issues with the author’s […]
Follow Friedman’s words, sustain the revolution
When speaking at Spingold theatre yesterday, renowned journalist Thomas Friedman ‘75 urged student activists to join in a “green revolution.” If the results of the Sustainable Endowments Institute’s “Green Report Card” are any indicator, it appears that Brandeis students may be one step ahead of Friedman. Brandeis received an A in the newly created student […]
Pyle File: Responding to “hate mail”: Racsism and bigotry
“Now bring on the hate mail…” These words concluded my previous Pyle File. Hate mail was most certainly brought. Before getting into that though, I would be remiss in my responsibilities if I did not offer some form of an apology for not making my sarcasm clear enough for some readers. The column was meant […]
Book of Matthew: Dr. StrangeGOP or How I learned to stop worrying and love the earmark
Ever been to John McCain’s campaign website? You should. Why? Because he has a videogame! Yes, it’s true. McCain’s campaign website comes complete with a game called Pork Invaders, in which players blast cute little pink pigs out of the air with a “veto gun”, saving taxpayer dollars with every shot! Perhaps it’s a nostalgic […]
Last ditch effort: McCain’s failed strategy
With only four weeks left to the election, McCain is finding himself climbing an increasingly steeper hill to victory. The economy is receding, Senator Obama is perceived as the more knowledgeable candidate on the economy, and the Republicans and the Bush administration are receiving much of the blame for the financial crisis. Only a few […]
