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WALTHAM BRIEF Waltham Public Schools announce new superintendant The new superintendent of the Waltham Public Schools will be Dr. Brian Reagan of Wilmington Public Schools, according to a Feb. 28 Waltham Wicked Local article. The School Committee voted unanimously for Dr. Reagan, whose intended start date is July 1. Dr. Reagan is currently the assistant superintendent for Wilmington Public Schools, according to the article. It also mentioned that he is a graduate of the Waltham School District, having graduated from Waltham High School in 1990. Waltham has been without a permanent superintendent since Nov. 2018, when the former superintendent of four years, Drew Echelson, announced his resignation, according to a Nov. 7, 2018 Waltham Patch article. It was later reported by a Nov. 8, 2018 Waltham Patch article that Echelson had stepped down in order to take a job at his alma mater, Harvard University. The interim superintendent is George Frost, according to an April 26, 2019 Waltham Patch article. The article also reported that Frost was previously the human resources administrator for the Waltham Public Schools. The search previously experienced a complication in November when one of the unannounced finalists unexpectedly withdrew their application, forcing the committee to adjust their timeline, according to a Nov. 22 Waltham Patch article. The search was then narrowed down to four finalists, including Frank Hackett, Brad Morgan and Sergio Paez, out of which Dr. Reagan was chosen, according to the Waltham Wicked Local article. The same article reported that, although Dr. Reagan will still need to honor his commitment to the Wilmington Public Schools, he will be in Waltham as much as possible over the following months. —Jason Frank
MEDICAL EMERGENCY Feb. 18 — In Ziv 127, a party reported stomach pain. University Police responded with Cataldo Ambulance staff who treated the party with a signed refusal for further care. Feb. 24 — A party in the Mandel Center for the Humanities fell down the stairs. BEMCo staff treated the patient, and University Police transported the party to Urgent Care. Feb. 24 — BEMCo staff treated a party in Spingold Theater who was not feeling well and generally lightheaded with a signed refusal for further care. Feb. 25 — A party in Village C called BEMCo for a nosebleed. They were treated with a signed refusal for further care. Feb. 25 — At 60 Turner Street, a party had a seizure. BEMCo and University Police responded and the party was transported to Newton-Wellesley Hospital via Cataldo Ambulance for further care. Feb. 27 — A party in Ziv 130 reported suffering from hives. BEMCo staff treated the patient and Cataldo Ambulance transported the party to Newton-Wellesley Hospital for further care. Feb. 27 — BEMCo treated a party with a knee laceration in the Humanities Quad with a signed refusal for further care. Feb. 28 — In Gordon Hall, BEMCo responded to a party who was intoxicated. Cataldo Ambulance transported the patient to Newton-Wellesley Hospital for further care. The Area Coordinator on call was notified and a Community Standards Report was filed. Feb. 29 — A caller in Cable Hall stated that a party was intoxicated and vomiting. BEMCo and University Police arrived on the scene. Cataldo Ambulance transported the party to Newton-Wellesley Hospital for further care. The Area Coordinator on call was notified and a Community Standards Report was filed. Feb. 29 — A party came to the University Police station complaining of a possible concussion while playing sports. BEMCo checked out the party and requested transportation. Cataldo Ambulance transported the party to Newton-Wellesley Hospital for further care.
The Area Coordinator on call was notified. Feb. 29 — At 567 South Street, a party reported not feeling well and BEMCo was called. Cataldo Ambulance transported the party to Newton-Wellesley Hospital for further care. The Area Coordinator on call was notified. March 1 — A non-student party in Rosenthal North was intoxicated. BEMCo staff responded and the party was transported to Newton-Wellesley Hospital for further care. March 1 — In Village A, a party was not feeling well. BEMCo staff treated the party with a signed refusal for further care. LARCENY Feb. 17 — A party in the Shapiro Campus Center reported items missing from an unlocked area since January. University Police compiled a report on the incident. Feb. 27 — In the Mandel Center for the Humanities, a staff member reported a missing purse from a common area. University Police compiled a report on the incident. Feb. 27 — A party in Kutz Hall reported a missing wallet. University Police compiled a report. The reporting party was advised the next day that the wallet was recovered. DISTURBANCE Feb. 17 — There was a report of loud music in the Charles River Apartments. University Police spoke to the residents who lowered the volume without incident. Feb. 19 — A party in the Charles River apartments contacted the University Police stating there was loud “heavy metal” playing. University Police spoke to the residents and advised them to lower their music which they did without incident. Police notified the Area Coordinator on call who followed up with the residents. Feb. 22 — Loud music was reported in the Charles River Apartments. Occupants were advised by University Police to lower their music without incident. Feb. 23 — A party in the Charles River Apartments reported that someone below her apartment was having a verbal altercation.
University Police compiled a report on the incident. Department of Community Living staff were on scene to assist. Feb. 25 — University Police responded to the Charles River Apartments for a noise complaint and spoke to the residents. Feb. 28 — Upon receiving a report for a noise complaint in Ridgewood C, University Police requested the Area Coordinator on call for assistance. No police action was taken. Feb. 29 — A noise complaint in the Charles River Apartment was reported. The Area Coordinator on call spoke with the individuals who registered the party. Feb. 29 — In Rosenthal North, there was a noise complaint on the fourth floor. University Police checked the area, but all was quiet upon arrival. Feb. 29 — A party reported a car playing loud music in the Charles River Apartments. University Police responded, but the vehicle had already departed the area. HARASSMENT Feb. 19 — A party in the Heller School of Social Policy and Management reported being harassed via phone messages from an unknown caller. University Police compiled a report on the incident. Feb. 26 — A community member off campus reported to the University Police of an incident of a possible peeping person. The Waltham Police are conducting further investigations. VANDALISM Feb. 24 — Graffiti was discovered in the lower level of Lown Center for Judaic Studies. University Police compiled a report on the incident and facilities staff were advised to remove it. DRUGS Feb. 24 — DCL staff confiscated drug paraphernalia from a party in Massell Quad. University Police took custody of the item and compiled a report. —Compiled by Jen Geller
SENATE LOG Senate announces amendment, discusses campus transportation
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The Senate met for its weekly meeting on Sunday, where it discussed an amendment to grant funding to exclusive clubs and brainstormed solutions for problems with campus transportation.
CORRECTIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS
n An earlier version of a News article incorrectly implied that Elizabeth Nako made a statement, when she had declined to comment. It was corrected to remove this implication (February 11, Page 3). n Senate Log was ammended to correct the spelling of Trevor Filseth’s name (February 11, Page 2). n A Features article did not credit the graphics to Creative Commons (Feb. 11, Pg. 8). The Justice welcomes submissions for errors that warrant correction or clarification. Send an email to editor@thejustice.org.
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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY SENATE MONEY RESOLUTION
Period@Brandeis previously had a probationary club status, and the Club Support Committee voted to keep Period@Brandeis’ probationary status for another 12 weeks.
Social Justice and Diversity Committee Chair Priyata Bhatta ’22 introduced an SMR to buy a poster and postcards for an International Women’s Day tabling event. The Senate voted to suspend the rules, and voted by acclamation to pass the SMR.
EXECUTIVE OFFICER REPORTS
EXCLUSIVE CLUB CHARTERING AMENDMENT
CHARTERS AND DECHARTERS
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post bins will be distributed on a sign-up basis.
The Lyft subsidy will be launching as soon as the Department of Student Activities signs the contract with the company, said Union Vice President Kendal Chapman ’22. The subsidy will apply to rides to and from campus, and will cover $5 off the original ride. Illanysh Rodriguez ’23, the unconfirmed director of outreach, resigned because “she had a lot on her plate,” Chapman reported.
COMMITTEE CHAIR REPORTS
Dining Committee Chair Nancy Zhai ’22 said that the committee would be tabling for Dining Employee Appreciation Day on Monday and Tuesday. The committee will table in Sherman Dining Hall on Monday and in Lower Usdan the following day. The presentations for the final four dining vendors in the running for the University’s new dining contract will take place on Wednesday and Thursday. Community Emergency and Enhancement Fund Chair Krupa Sourirajan ’23 encouraged senators to promote SipChip, a chip designed to test for daterape drugs which she called “one of our most successful CEEF initiatives.” Health and Safety Committee Chair Leah Fernandez ’22 reported that free menstrual products will be distributed to bathrooms around campus within the next two weeks, and that she may apply for CEEF funding to cover future batches of these products. She will also be meeting with Vice Provost of Student Affairs Raymond Ou to discuss the Plan B machine. The machine ran out of Plan B and other products long ago, but there is a stockpile of Plan B waiting to be put in the machine that hasn’t been put in because the Union has been unable to schedule a meeting with Facilities Services. Senate Sustainability Committee Chair Oliver Price ’20 announced that the committee will be distributing compost bins to the Foster Mods. These com-
Club Support Committee Chair Joseph Coles ’22 introduced an amendment to allow funding for acapella and comedy groups that were previously denied funds because of their “exclusive nature” since these groups require prospective members to audition for roles. The funding would cover on-campus performances, for which the groups currently have to fundraise to hold. “Oftentimes when they’re performing, they’re performing at a loss,” Coles said. The funding would not cover offcampus performances or competitions because the Brandeis community would ostensibly not benefit from these performances. Several senators expressed concerns about the clubs’ abilities to pay for these off-campus competitions, to which Coles replied that the rationale behind this amendment was to “start small,” and eventually propose greater funding privileges for these clubs. The Senate tabled the resolution until next week’s meeting.
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TRANSPORTATION PROJECT
The Senate will be launching a project to improve transportation services on campus, including implementing improvements to the BranVan and the Market Basket and Boston/Cambridge shuttles. The Senate discussed the possibility of expanding hours for the Market Basket and Boston shuttles, putting reservation numbers on the Branda App and signage in Waltham for BranVan stops.
SENATOR REPORTS Sourirajan reported that the Area Coordinator for North Quad Josh Adlerman has stepped down and will be leaving within the week. She will be working with the Department of Community Living in the wake of Adlerman’s departure. —Emily Blumenthal and Jen Crystal
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