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On Sept. 20, Jamele Adams sent the 2013-2014 copy of Student Rights and Responsibilities to the entire campus. While some updates were minor wording changes, we commend the university on the creation of the position of Sexual Assault and Prevention Services Specialist. The description, in Section 3, is written as follows: “The position of Sexual […]
As an institution accountable to its students, Brandeis University should attempt to communicate its administrative prerogatives in a more accessible manner. Rifts between administrators should be part of the school’s public discourse, such that disagreements on key issues can be respectfully moderated. Recently, we have been given reason to believe that tensions simmering between key […]
The administration prides itself for its ability to quickly and effectively communicate with faculty and students. Students are frequently reminded of the many channels through which administration promotes its message. These channels include snail mail, email, text alerts, and various blogs across the internet. One of the most commonly used methods of issuing administrative directives […]
This week, Andrew Flagel, Senior Vice President for Students and Enrollment, met with campus tour guides for the Office of Admissions to propose that the tour guide position will no longer be paid. Instead, the office will be creating a volunteer-only program in the hopes of decreasing the budget and simultaneously increasing the number of […]
Vital to the health of a University is the quality of student life. Candidates for admissions will not attend a school that does not promise a rich, vibrant and wholesome college experience. Foremost among the barbs frequently lodged at Brandeis’ management of campus life is its food service. Students complained that food provided by the […]
It’s an exciting time for the Student Union as new and old candidates run to fill open seats and participate in their government. But it would be even more exciting if the student body took it seriously and more students voted in elections. With only 1,360 students voting in this week’s second round of elections, […]
Just as the Brandeis and Greater Boston community began to mourn and recover from last week’s marathon bombings, the area was forced into a lockdown and for an entire day, the commonplace everyday activities of our lives came to a sudden halt. The university administration, including but not limited to public safety, communications, student life […]
This editorial board congratulates all incoming Student Union officers, including the newly elected President Ricky Rosen ’14. The incoming administration will face a multitude of issues affecting the student body. The following agenda includes the items we believe should be a priority for new officers in the coming year. First, as Rosen has already demonstrated, […]
Student Union elections are around the corner, signaled by flyers on dormitory doors and new Facebook notifications to join groups in support of different candidates. However, these are some of the only signs that the student body receives during elections. At this point in the spring, with finals creeping up on everyone and spring festivities […]
Responding to an opinion article in The Hoot about Brandeis Hookups on Facebook last week, Student Union Secretary Carlton Shakes wrote a comment filled with profanity to address our writer’s post. Prior to Shakes’ comments, administrators of the Brandeis Hookups Facebook page had engaged in a respectful discussion, explaining the points they disagreed with while […]
