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Police look into alleged assault ■ An administrator reported

that the University is undergoing an independent investigation of the incident.

By ROBYN SPECTOR JUSTICE EDITOR

Waltham Police and Brandeis Police are currently collaborating to investigate an alleged sexual assault that occurred on Dartmouth Street during the weekend of Jan. 18 to Jan. 20, according to Waltham Police Sergeant Tim King in an interview with the Justice.

In a Feb. 4 email to the Justice, Brandeis Director of Public Safety Ed Callahan confirmed the ongoing investigation.

“Brandeis Public Safety staff, are aware of a Waltham Police investigation into an incident, that was reported as occurring within a Dartmouth Street residence,” Callahan wrote in the same email. “Brandeis Public Safety staff are assisting as requested.”

Waltham, Mass.

As of Feb. 4, no arrests had been made in relation to the investigations. The University declined to comment as to whether or not any administrative action has been taken in regards to the case at this point in time.

A University administrator familiar with the situation confirmed that the University is conducting its own investigation of the recently reported incident, independent of the Waltham Police. That administrator confirmed that the incident is the same as the one referred to by Callahan.

According to the 2012-2013 Rights and Responsibilities Handbook, should University action be taken, the special examiner’s process would first have to be initiated. The process allows Dean of Student Life Rick Sawyer to delegate investigation of a case of possible violations of Section 3 (Sexual Responsibility) or Section 7 (Equal Opportunity, Non-Discrimination, and Harassment) of the Handbook to an indi-

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OBituary

Ray, age 56, dies ■Music Department Chair

and Prof. Mary Ruth Ray lost her battle with cancer at 56.

By MARISSA DITKOWSKY JUSTICE EDITORIAL ASSISTANT

Prof. Mary Ruth Ray (MUS) passed away on Jan. 29, ending an on-going battle with cancer and leaving an imprint on the community, made over 30 years of teaching and performing at Brandeis.

Ray, a dedicated violist, was one of the original members of the Lydian String Quartet. Over the years, she has mentored student violists and worked with various composers and student ensembles on campus. In 2005, she took on the role of Music department chair.

“As dean of the faculty of arts and sciences, I gratefully appointed her chair of the Music department. I came to rely heavily on her

good sense, calm in the face of a storm, and good will towards everyone around her,” wrote Prof. Adam Jaffe (ECON), the former Dean of Arts and Sciences, in an email to the Ray Justice.

Ray worked to advance and maintain the Music department as the chair, and was a well-regarded and respected faculty member among her colleagues. “[Ray's] supportive, calm and positive demeanor in this position was proved an important element in the department’s stability during the recent economic downturn.

She will be missed greatly,” wrote Prof. Daniel Stepner (MUS), a violinist in the Lydian String Quartet, and Ray’s colleague of 26 years, in

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ON WAR: Prince Zeid Ra’ad Zeid al-Hussein of Jordan reflected on humanity and war crimes in a presentation last Wednesday.

Prince speaks on war and crimes ■ The event was funded by

Planethood Foundation, which gives grants for education and awareness.

By ALLYSON CARTTER JUSTICE SENIOR WRITER

Last Wednesday, Prince Zeid Ra’ad Zeid al-Hussein, permanent representative of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to the United Nations, addressed a full audience of students, faculty and guests in the International Lounge in a presentation titled “Beyond Nuremberg: The Future of International Criminal Justice” in which he discussed the role of humanity and remorse in war crimes.

The presentation was the secondannual Distinguished Lecture in International Justice and Human

Rights sponsored by the International Center for Ethics, Justice and Public Life. The event was co-sponsored by the International and Global Studies Program, the Legal Studies Program and the Coexistence and Conflict Graduate Programs at the Heller School for Social Policy and Management.

Donald Ferencz, director of the Planethood Foundation, acted as a moderator at the event. According to the Conference on International Justice’s website, the Planethood Foundation, which funded the Distinguished Lecture program, provides grants “primarily focused on issues pertaining to the International Criminal Court and efforts at educating to replace the law of force with the force of law.” Other Planethood Foundation grant recipients have included organizations such as Americans for Informed Democracy and Citizens

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Key speakers

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Gender Equality

A mother-daughter team are giving the silenced a powerful voice.

 The men’ s basketball team won against Emory but fell to No. 1 Rochester.

 Juhu Thukral spoke at the inaugural Anita Hill Lecture for Gender and Justice.

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for Global Solutions, according to the Conference’s website.

University President Frederick Lawrence introduced the event, stating that it is our “sacred mission” to leave the world “a little better than we found it,” and that he was confident Zeid’s lecture would touch upon the “elusive but vitally important solutions” to the complex issue of war atrocities.

Zeid began his presentation with accounts of his time in sites of previous genocides and other atrocities.

On visiting these sites decades after the fact, he said, “No matter how brilliant our achievements, whether artistic, scientific or technical, we still live in Albert Camus’ age of murder where, with shameful frequency, the evil and horrors some are capable of inflicting on many others would test severely our hopes for and belief in

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Scientists receive White House honors

Medical Emergency

WASHINGTON—President Barack Obama honored 23 scientists Friday at the White House.

“This is the most collection of brainpower we’ve had under this roof in a long time,” Obama said to laughter from both the honorees and guests in the East Room, “maybe since the last time we gave out these medals.”

Each researcher received either the National Medal of Science or the National Medal of Technology and Innovation, called the nation’s highest honor for research and discovery.

“In America, success does not depend on where you were born or what your last name is,” Obama said. “Success depends on the ideas that you can dream up; the blood, sweat and tears you’re willing to put in to make them real.”

The president didn’t just highlight such discoveries as photosynthetic organisms in the ocean or the far UV electrographic camera; he also pushed his proposals to increase federal spending for teaching and education.

“Right now, only about a third of undergraduate students are graduating with degrees in science, technology, engineering and math,” he said. “That’s why we’ve worked to make more affordable college opportunities and set a goal of training 100,000 new math and science teachers over the next decade.”

Obama also used the awards ceremony to promote his proposals for new immigration policies.

“One important piece of that reform is allowing more of the brightest minds from around the world to start businesses and initiate new discoveries,” he said. “We need to do something about all the students who come here from around the world to study, but then we send them home once they graduate.”

Among the honorees was Frederick Hawthorne from the University of Missouri. The director of the International Institute of Nano and Molecular Medicine has discovered the use of boron to fight cancer.

Doctors will be able to label cancer cells with the chemical element and bombard them with neurons.

The chemistry also may be useful elsewhere in the field of medicine and in everyday chemistry.

Allen Bard and John Goodenough from the University of Texas-Austin also received the award on Friday. Bard, the director of the Center for Electrochemistry, has worked on developing the scanning electrochemical microscope.

The tool can be used to identify new materials for technologies such as solar cells and batteries.

Goodenough, a professor at the school of engineering, had worked on developing the rechargeable lithium-ion battery.

“Thanks to the sacrifices they’ve made, the chances they’ve taken, the gallons of coffee they’ve consumed, we now have batteries that power everything from cellphones to electric cars,” Obama said.

Obama also bestowed a medal on Leroy Hood, the president and co-founder of the Institute for Systems Biology in Seattle. After Hood developed the automated DNA sequencer, the Human Genome Project was able to identify the 25,000 genes in human DNA. Before he started at his own institute, Hood created the University of Washington’s Department of Molecular Biotechnology with the help of a $12-million grant from Microsoft’s Bill Gates.

The National Medal of Science was created in 1959. Nominees are selected by a committee of presidential appointees.

The National Medal of Technology and Innovation was created in 1980. An independent committee from the public and private sector chooses the candidates.

Jan. 30—University Police received a report of a party in the Shapiro Campus Center with chest pain. The party was treated on-scene by BEMCo and transported to the hospital via ambulance for further care.

Feb. 2—A 70-year-old female fell in the Rose Art Museum and suffered a laceration above her right eyebrow. She was transported via ambulance to the Mount Auburn hospital.

Harassment

Jan. 29—A University staff member called to notify University Police that she would file a report of harassment regarding a person stalking a colleague of hers who possibly violated a restraining order by leaving a message on her voicemail. Investigation to follow.

Jan. 31—University Police received a report of a past harassment. They compiled a report, and an investigation will follow.

Drugs

Jan. 29—A community adviser in the Charles River Apartments stated he had a student with drug contraband. The community development coordinator for the area was notified.

University Police confiscated the contraband and compiled a report.

Feb. 1—The community development coordinator in Rosenthal South called University Police because the CDC checked on a registered party and discovered a keg of beer and a drug contraband. University Police responded and dispersed all non-residents. The CDC will charge residents of the area for all violations, and University Police compiled a report on the incident and then confiscated the contraband.

Larceny

Jan. 30—A staff member at the Sachar International Center reported the larceny of four books. University Police com-

piled a report, security camera footage will be reviewed and an investigation will follow.

Feb. 3—A party reported that her cell phone was stolen while attending a function in the Sherman Function Hall. University Police compiled a report.

Disturbance

Jan. 31—A reporting party in the Foster Mods stated there were several parties in a specific Mod causing a disturbance.

The reporting party had spoken with the residents earlier in the night about quieting down and sent the community adviser to speak with them, but the disturbance continued. University Police dispersed the unauthorized party.

Traffic

Jan. 31—There was a report of a hit-and-run by a green Volvo sedan with a Massachusetts license plate in the Theater parking lot. University Police compiled a report.

n The continuation of an article in Sports referred to the incorrect page. The articles on p. 13 were continued from p. 16, not p. 13. (Jan. 29, p. 13)

n In a Features article, it was stated that the Brandeis National, Committee has over 26,000 members, when in fact it has over 25,000 members. The BNC has donated $126 million to Brandeis, not $115 million. The sixth paragraph should have ended with “raising over $400,000 from both sales.” (Jan. 29, p. 8) The Justice welcomes submissions for errors that warrant correction or clarification. Email editor@ thejustice.org.

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Miscellaneous

Jan. 28—A student reported a past incident with a suspicious person in the Goldfarb Library.

University Police compiled a report, sent out a public advisory and reviewed security camera footage of the area.

Jan. 30—University Police received a call of an intoxicated, non-responsive male in the Carl J. Shapiro Admissions building.

The male was transported to the hospital for further care.

Feb. 1—The Department of Community Living called University Police reporting pry marks on an apartment door in the Usen Castle. The door was plugged due to residential issues. University Police compiled a report; no access was gained.

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Senate reports progress

CORRECTIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS

n A byline in Sports misspelled the name of an editor.

The author of the article is Henry Loughlin, not Henry Loughiln. (Jan. 29, p. 16)

Feb. 1—University Police received a report of vandalism to a parked car in the Athletics parking lot. They compiled a report.

SENATE LOG

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n An article in Sports did not end. The story should have finished, “face Rochester Sunday at noon.” (Jan. 29, p.

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Super Bowl Sunday Students watched the Baltimore Ravens defeat the San Franciscso 49ers 34-31 in Super Bowl XLVII on Sunday in the Shapiro Campus Center Atrium. The event was organized and funded by the Student Union.

The Senate recognized one club and denied another recognition at its meeting last Sunday.

Work in Progress, a club intended to educate members on improvisation technique, was unanimously recognized but denied charter in a seven to eight to one vote. The Brandeis Alliance for Cannabis Culture failed to gain recognition from the Senate in a five to 10 to two vote.

According to Executive Senator Ricky Rosen ’14, the Student Union spent $10,500 last semester. So far this semester, the Senate has $11,200 after spending $688 on Super Bowl parties.

He also announced that Dean of Student Life Rick Sawyer will be on the Launch Pad, the Union’s WBRS show, this week.

During Senate Committee Chair Reports, Class of 2016 Senator Andrew Chang of the Outreach Committee reported that the committee had a meeting on Thursday.

Senator at Large Theodore Choi ’13 reported on behalf of the Campus Operations Working Group Committee that he is currently looking for a time to meet with Stephen Romanelli of Facilities Services.

Rosenthal Quad Senator Biana Gotlibovsky ’15 and Class of 2015 Senator Danny Novak said that they will be meeting this week, as well as emailing Secretary Carlton Shakes ’14 about taking students who are not already on the committee.

Racial Minority Senator Amanda Pereira ’15 of the Diversity Committee reported that they had a meeting that day and also mentioned a letter to the student body from Students Organized Against Racism.

Class of 2013 Senator David Fisch and Class of 2014 Senator Annie Chen reported that they will be meeting with the Ways and Means Committee this upcoming week.

Senator at Large Charlotte Franco ’15 and Ziv Quad Senator Daniel Marks ’14 of the Club Support Committee reported that they had met with clubs.

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Make a connection with someone with a different perspective and test out your own emerging point of view. The conversation should be expected to be a lively contest of ideas across the generations. Refreshments will be served. This event will be moderated

by Shelby Magid ’15 and BOLLI Director Avi Bernstein. Before or after the event, stop into the one-day exhibit “Social Justice Show & Tell” in the Archives.

Today from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Rapaporte Treasure Hall.

Life After Death

In 1994, at the age of 18, Damien Echols was convicted of the horrific murders of three young boys in West Memphis, Ark. Echols was sentenced to death and spent 18 years on death row for a crime many believed he did not commit. After DNA evidence was found to be inconsistent with

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the defendant, Echols was released from prison. After his release, Echols wrote a memoir, Life After Death, chronicling his time on death row. Join Brandeis students who investigate wrongful convictions as they lead a discussion with Echols; his wife Lorri Davis; Lonnie Soury, a media expert with a particular expertise in wrongful convictions issues; and Erin Moriarty, a correspondent for CBS who interviewed Echols both on death row and after his release.

Today from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Rapaporte Treasure Hall.

Eliza Dushku and her mother Judy Dushku will be speaking about their work in Uganda. Judy Dushku, professor of politics at Suffolk University, is the founder of THRIVEGulu, addressing issues of child soldiers, sex slavery and other issues in Uganda. Eliza Dushku, star of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Bring it On, among other films and shows, has had a significant role in supporting THRIVEGulu.

Tomorrow from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Levin Ballroom in the Usdan Student Center.

Four Chaplains on Pluralism

Gendered Violence is Everyone’s Problem

The four Brandeis chaplains (Catholic, Jewish, Muslim and Protestant) and student representatives will discuss the necessity of pluralism and interfaith cooperation in working for peace and social justice in today’s world. Such a vision is grounded in the wisdom of faith traditions and rooted in shared dialogue and collective action.

Tomorrow from noon to 2 p.m. in Hassenfeld Conference Center, Levine Ross 1 and 2.

Join us for a two-part session where you will hear from a panel about what they do about gendered violence. Then participate in breakout sessions to discuss ideas like forces perpetuating violent culture, victims, victim blaming and being an ally, with the ultimate goal to prepare you to navigate these issues in a socially responsible way.

Thursday from noon to 2 p.m. in the Alumni Lounge in the Usdan Student Center.

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collegiate academic honor society are to take effect with the Class of 2015, adding both a mathematics and language component.

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WOMEN SPEAK: Juhu Thukral spoke about gender-based issues at Prof. Anita Hill’s inaugural Lecture for Gender and Justice.

Inaugural lecture inspires, gender issues addressed Advocacy at the Opportunity Agenda Juhu Thukral spoke at the Anita Hill Lecture for Gender and Justice.

By DANIELLE GROSS JUSTICE STAFF WRITER

This past Wednesday, Juhu Thukral, director of law and advocacy at the Opportunity Agenda, spoke on gender rights at the inaugural Anita Hill Lecture for Gender and Justice.

The lecture series was named after Prof. Anita Hill (Heller) due to her notoriety following her testimony against Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas at his confirmation hearings. Hill made allegations of sexual harassment against Thomas.

Following the hearings, Hill has constantly motivated victims of sexual harassment to speak out.

Provost Steve Goldstein ’78 made opening remarks in which he discussed the appropriateness of naming of the lecture series for Hill.

“Anita understands the deep connection between truth and justice, and between deceit and injustice.

She reminds us by her example that injustice is overcome only when it is exposed, and that this requires not just honesty, but courage,” said Goldstein.

Thukral introduced herself as an Indian immigrant, and explained that coming from a culture where

The lecture then went into a question and answer session. One of the questions focused on how society can shift its ways of thinking without contradicting itself, while another one questioned where we would be able to obtain funding for these proposed solutions, and yet another one asked how celebrities play positive or negative roles in the jobs of advocates.

In an interview with the Justice, Li Tian, a first year Ph.D student at the Heller School for Social Policy and Management, said that the lecture was inspiring.

“For social policy to play out in the real world, we need to integrate research and advocacy much better than how we do right now,” said Tian. “This whole lecture was really helpful and inspiring towards the necessary integration.”

Hill and University President Frederick Lawrence gave closing remarks for the lecture. Hill summed up the point of the lecture, saying, “Bravery is not something that you do just once; it’s the choices that you make in life, and how your live your life. It’s how you use your talents and how you see your work in advancing the lives of others.”

The series was sponsored by the Office of the Provost, the Women’s and Gender Studies program, the African and Afro-American Studies department, the Heller School, Soapbox Inc. and the Office of the President. Soapbox Inc. is one of the leading sources and advocate groups for feminism today.

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there are such large gender differences is one of the main reasons she was inspired to begin her crusade for gender justice.

Appropriately, her lecture was titled “Gender. Sex. Money. New Frontiers in the Fight for Sexual Rights.” The main subject was gender-based violence and sexual violence, specifically how they relate to human trafficking.

Currently, society is moving away from women’s rights and realizing that men too have gendered experience, said Thukral. Gendered experience means that men too get discriminated against and harassed, whereas law usually focuses on just women being oppressed. It is no more a fight for women’s rights, but a fight for gender and human rights, said Thukral. The experiences of one gender affect the other, so it is more prudent to focus on everyone rather than one group of the population, she said.

Thukral went on to discuss how to improve these issues. “There is always room to improve, and right now there is little agreement on how we solve these issues, and how we create a world where equality, dignity and justice are real for everyone, especially around sexual and gender-based violence.”

Thukral’s final point was on how we can make these changes. With more funding, mass mobilization and the means to rebuild lives after someone has been trafficked, said Thukral, a large part of these issues will be solved.

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An adjustment in the admission requirements to Phi Beta Kappa, the national collegiate academic honor society, will require students to complete a minimum of one mathematics course and demonstrate proficiency in a foreign language, first taking effect with the Class of 2015.

Brandeis’ own foreign language requirement satisfies the latter guideline, but there is a much more narrow scope of math courses that will qualify a student for Phi Beta Kappa consideration.

The new selection criteria was adopted this summer, according to the president of Brandeis’ chapter of Phi Beta Kappa Prof. Kathryn Graddy (ECON). It specifies that, in order to be eligible, students must take “at least one course in college-level mathematics, logic, or statistics, with content appropriate to a liberal arts and sciences curriculum” and complete an “intermediate college level in a second, or non-native, language, or its

equivalent.”

“It was sort of interesting that Phi Beta Kappa did this,” said Graddy in an interview with the Justice. “They felt foreign language was really important, and they wanted to support university departments of foreign languages, that is one of the reasons.”

According to the Phi Beta Kappa page on Brandeis’ website, a limited selection of courses from the Biology, Economics, Computer Science, Linguistics, Math, Neuroscience, Philosophy, Physics and Psychology departments may be taken to fulfill the Phi Beta Kappa math requirement.

All courses from the Math department count toward eligibility, including credit for Calculus AB or BC but excluding MATH 1a, MATH 3a and MATH 5a. Many popular introductory courses such as ECON 2a do not count.

“The wording is really quite strict” in the stipulation for the math courses, said Graddy. She added that she had reached out to the faculty to make sure to include all courses that may satisfy the newly implemented requirement.

“That is going to affect students, because ... it’s not the same as the quantitative reasoning requirement,” she said.

Of 77 new members elected into the honor society last year, Graddy proposed that between five and 20 students would not meet the new math requirement.

Administration

Birren’s term as dean extended to five years

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Susan Birren is to remain in her position until 2016, barring any unforeseen changes in her agreement.

By SAM MINTZ JUSTICE EDITOR

University President Frederick Lawrence’s administration is beginning to move out of its transitional phase, as Dean of Arts and Sciences Susan Birren reached an agreement last week with the University to stay on as dean for a fiveyear term.

Provost Steve Goldstein ’78 announced the extension at Thursday’s faculty meeting.

Birren’s tenure as dean began on July 1, 2011, so barring any unforeseen circumstances or another change in her agreement with the University, she will be in the position until 2016.

Birren said in an interview with the Justice that the decision to extend her term relates to the necessity for long-term planning.

“What it means is that I’m feeling comfortable in the job; I think that it’s an exciting job. It’s exciting to be able to work with the faculty, and the implementation of the strategic plan. I think that both [Provost Goldstein] and I agree that it’s best to be thinking in terms of a somewhat longer fiveyear period,” she said.

“I’m feeling as though I understand the job better, I have relationships with members of the faculty, I’ve been developing programs that I’m interested in and I’m excited to be here for a period of time that’s going to let us accomplish some of those things and put them into place,” Birren continued.

The previous Dean of Arts and Sciences, Prof.

Adam Jaffe (ECON), served for eight years.

Birren, who had a shorter contract before her recent extension, explained that the first year of her Birren tenure was a learning experience.

“It’s a cycle, you start in the fall, and different things happen all year,” she said. “So you go through it once, and it’s not until you’ve been here a full year that you’ve even seen everything.”

Birren did not specify the terms of her initial contract.

She also said that she has big plans for the rest of her tenure.

“I want to accomplish a lot, all of which has to do with providing support and strengthening the academic mission for students and faculty,” she said.

“I want to really be focused on the essential idea of Brandeis, which is that we’re a liberal arts university that’s small enough so students get the sense of a liberal arts education, but we’re also a major research education … that provides opportunities for students to become engaged in a type of research which isn’t possible in small colleges our size.”

Birren concluded by saying that she is still a member of the University faculty, and that she plans to resume teaching after her tenure as dean, following the precedent set by Profs. Irv Epstein (CHEM) and Robin Feuer Miller (GRALL), both of whom have served as Dean of Arts and Sciences.

“There’s definitely a tradition for that here at Brandeis,” she said.

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(ECON) will be the Fred and Rita Richman Distinguished Fellow in Public Life.

By tate herbert JUSTICE editor

In a recent shift in sponsorship of visiting professors and fellowships, the Richman family provided gifts that established an endowed chair in politics or economics, replacing the Fred and Rita Richman Distinguished Visiting Professorship. A program very similar to the visiting professorship was established in late December, awarding $25,000 to a visiting Richman Distinguished Fellow in Public Life for a term of two to three days in the 2013-2014 academic year.

At Thursday’s faculty meeting, Provost Steve Goldstein ’78 announced that Prof. Kathryn Graddy (ECON) would be the first Fred and Rita Richman Distinguished Professor of Economics.

Graddy said that she found out that she had been selected unofficially in a faculty chairs meeting in November, and then received the official news on Dec. 17.

“It’s a complete honor, and I am just thrilled ... to have been nominated,” said Graddy in regard to her endowed chair in an interview with the Justice.

“I really like Brandeis ... I like teaching, I like the students, and this just makes me feel even better,” she continued.

The only remaining Richman

vacancy lies in the new Richman Distinguished Fellow in Public Life.

The fellowship was created with the help of trustee Carol Richman Saivetz ’69, in honor of Graddy her parents, who were benefactors of the University.

A student and faculty selection committee, chaired by Prof. Adam Jaffe (ECON), will continue to take nominations for the Richman Fellow, according to an email sent out to the Brandeis community by University President Frederick Lawrence on Monday.

The criteria for the Richman Fellow is described in the email as “an individual active in public life whose contributions have had a significant impact on improving American society, strengthening democratic institutions, advancing social justice or increasing opportunities for all citizens to realize and share in the benefits of this nation.”

Nominations must consist of a maximum of 1,000 words, explaining why the nominee should be selected as the Richman Fellow.

Several students have created informal nominations on Facebook pages and change.org petitions, arguing for the selection of television personality Stephen Colbert as the first Richman Fellow.

The last day to nominate an individual is March 1. A selection date has not been announced.

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awards

Rosbash wins more plaudits ■ Prof. Michael Rosbash’s

(BIOL) research involved the circadian rhythms of flies.

By ilana kruger Prof. Michael Rosbash (BIOL), the Peter Gruber Endowed Chair in Neuroscience, and Prof. Emeritus Jeffrey Hall (BIOL), along with Dr. Michael Young of Rockefeller University, have won the 12th annual Wiley Prize in Biomedical Sciences for their research on the circadian rhythms of the fruit fly Drosophila.

The award is a culmination of 30 years of research at Rosbash and Hall’s laboratory at Brandeis and Young’s lab at Rockefeller. In an email to the Justice, Rosbash said that he and Hall were “working in parallel” with Young.

“At the outset, we were doing the same experiments at the same time, competitors one might say. And we

came up with largely the same results. Then our work diverged and I would call it complementary.

We both worked on rhythms but on different aspects, and made contributions on differRosbash ent sides of the problems,” wrote Rosbash.

His research on circadian rhythms, Rosbash said, deals with “the nature of the molecular machine that keeps time.” The term “circadian” comes from the Latin circa dia, or “about a day,” Rosbash explained. “This is a gene expression feedback loop, where a few proteins are synthesized and then act negatively to turn off their own synthesis. When synthesis rates are very low and these proteins then degrade and disappear, the whole cycle can begin again. The cycle takes about 24 hours to begin, stop and then start again.”

Rosbash said that he was “very surprised [and] very flattered” to receive the prize. Rosbash and Hall were also awarded the Louisa Gross Horwitz Prize for Biology or Biochemistry in 2011 and the Canada Gairdner International Award in 2012.

The three researchers will be receiving their award on April 5 at Rockefeller University.

Rosbash stated that the research on circadian rhythms is important because it applies to all animals, and not just fruit flies. “This clock governs almost every aspect of biochemistry and physiology in humans, from metabolism to our sleep-wake cycle and of course jet lag,” he said. The research can potentially lead to medicinal discoveries to treat conditions relating to these issues, including jet lag and sleep disorders.

Rosbash said that he plans to conduct research on fly sleep next. “No one knows how or why we sleep, and flies seem to undergo a similar process. Maybe they can lead the way once again.”

the binding contractual agreement written up by 2U. Whelan also added that in addition to the legal process, the University is working to examine financial models along with the other consortium schools.

“It’s a multi-variable model and right now there’s a sense that there would be schools that would provide courses, and there would be schools who … won’t provide the courses, but will allow their students to take the courses … trying to understand those relationships too is not simple,” explained Whelan.

Since November’s announcement, 2U has developed a website for the Semester Online program, which includes information about the program. According to the website, “beginning in the fall of 2013, Semester Online will be available to academically qualified students attending consortium schools as well as other top schools across the country. Additional information about Semester Online courses and the application process will be available in early 2013.”

Whelan referred to those dates as “a pretty tight timeline for all of these universities to think about.”

When asked if she thought the timeline could be met, she said she did not know.

“It is new. It is complicated. All the universities are trying to understand our responsibilities and duties in relationship to one another, and how 2U fits into that. It is a … complicated model,” she added.

Whelan also explained the purpose behind the University’s online summer courses initiative.

“The summer program will try to offer the online classes in the evening, so if students are working or doing internships, there’s still a way for them to pursue classes, and it allows them, obviously, to save room and board and be at home or wherever they are,” she said.

The framework for these classes is already in place, said Whelan, through a “full utilization of the LATTE model” and the fact that University already offers online master’s degrees through the Rabb School of Continuing Studies.

“Undergraduate students will meet virtually ‘in class’ synchronously with a faculty member” during summer evenings, said Whelan.

Whelan concluded by saying that both projects are part of a long-term plan for the University’s future in online learning.

“I think if there’s an overarching method, it’s how do we do online teaching and learning in a Brandeisian way,” she said.

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The Semester Online initiative which is being developed in collaboration with the University, a consortium of nine other schools, and a company called 2U, has reached a new stage as the company has provided a legal agreement for the schools to assess and sign, according to a statement made by Provost Steve Goldstein ’78 at last week’s faculty meeting.

The University is also moving forward this summer with a pilot program for online summer school classes, according to Vice Provost of Academic Affairs Michaele Whelan. The project is internal and unrelated to the collaboration with 2U. When the Semester Online initiative was announced in November, the University had signed a “nonbinding memoranda of understanding,” according to Whelan. Now, she said, the University has to “do due diligence” as they look over

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ALLEGATIONS: GAC advocates Greek solidarity CONTINUED FROM 1 vidual examiner, as opposed to the usual board of faculty and Student Conduct Board members.

An article printed by the Waltham News Tribune and The Hoot connected the confirmed Waltham Police investigation of an alleged sexual assault from the weekend of Jan. 18 through Jan. 20 to the suspension of a member of the Zeta Beta Tau chapter composed of Brandeis students.

While the Justice confirmed the suspension of a ZBT member following a recent incident, according to an email sent by ZBT President Dan Leisman ’14 to Greek Awareness Council president Leah Finkelman ’13, the Justice cannot independently connect the incident being investigated with the ZBT suspension.

Finkelman ’13 sent an email on Monday, Jan. 24 to the presidents of the various unrecognized Greek organizations, referring to a “rumor … of what allegedly occurred … this weekend.”

Finkelman wrote in the email that "the purpose of the GAC is to promote the reputation of Greek life and to bring us together into one cohesive community. This is important now more than ever. We must stand by ZBT through this, and that means not discussing the situation."

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wrote to her. He wrote, “As I have advised my brothers, by discussing specific persons and events, you are legally implicating yourself, on an individual level, in this matter.”

According to a Justice interview with Finkelman on Jan. 28, the GAC does not have an official policy on sexual assault.

Finkelman mentioned that “since all of this has started happening … the GAC is hoping to sponsor or cosponsor some sort of sexual assault awareness event. The GAC hasn’t done anything specific in the past.”

The ZBT Epsilon Phi chapter, which is composed of Brandeis students, is also planning educational initiatives relating to sexual assault, both for the allegedly involved ZBT Brandeis chapter and for the larger Brandeis Greek community, according to a member of the organization’s leadership.

According to the same ZBT member, the group will meet with the Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance to work on these initiatives. “[Sexual assault] does happen on college campuses way more than we think it does,” said Julia Dougherty ’15, the vice president of the Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance.

“This is not talked about very much, but it happens, and it happens here.”

—Jeffrey Boxer, Sam Mintz and Andrew Wingens contributed reporting.

ZEID: UN representative urges care, recognition CONTINUED FROM 1 humankind.”

According to its website, the International Criminal Court was founded in 2002 and is an independent international organization separate from the United Nations system. The very creation of the ICC, said Zeid, was “a miracle, really, given the realities of political inertia and the considerable opposition that once weighed against its creation,” including opposition from the administration of former President George W. Bush. But the ICC, he added, is “a court conceived not by governments but by individuals who so happened to represent those governments.”

“We built an international criminal court of this sort for the victims because it is they and their kin who ultimately will decide whether a society will ever recover from the brutality of war,” he said.

However, he added, he questions aspects of this criminal justice system that “offers little more than dressed-up retribution.”

“Should we not aspire to something even greater, deeper, than merely punishing the guilty?” he asked.

What an international criminal justice system should seek instead, he said, is “some acknowledgement on the part of the perpetrator that their conduct was malicious, profoundly wrong—wicked, even.” This “genuine recognition of wrongdoing” would “elevate the victim whose life at the moment of the crime meant nothing to the killer back to being of some value, worth something,” he continued.

War crimes and the criminals who commit them are linked strongly to circumstance and “the value we connect to it on how we perceive conduct and morality,” said Zeid.

“Most war criminals are not born

with a desire to murder,” he continued. “They are normal people who kill because in the strange cocktails of circumstances that can arise, fed by specific aspects of human evolutionary psychology, they feel they have no choice … but to obey thoughtlessly, reluctantly.”

Could the ICC, Zeid inquired, ever overturn the worldview that contributes to this situation? “The world becomes a kaleidoscope of relative impression,” he said, in which individuals justify their own actions and view those of enemies as wrong and in which “we classify people easily, almost without knowing it.”

“Produce that most unusual mixture [of] conditioning and conditions, and many, if not most of us, here would be capable of criminal conduct we could only qualify as barbaric,” he said.

Zeid proposed the incorporation of human rights into education as a primary element of the solution.

“Children would have to know what bigotry and chauvinism are [and] that blind allegiance can be dangerous when exploited for nefarious ends by authoritative figures,” he said.

“They should also not feel exceptional because of where they were born, how they look, what passport they carry or when they’ve been taught to believe ideologically.”

In the question-and-answer session following the lecture, a student asked about Zeid’s position as nobility and how it relates to his work in criminal justice. “I’m proud of where I’m from, but it doesn’t make me exceptional,” he replied, linking his response to his discussion of education reform and the evasion of the classification of oneself that can lead to extremism.

“We work for our people, and we have to listen to them very carefully,” he said.

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Members of Students for Environmental Action work on building a climate refugee camp outside the Shapiro Campus Center. The group is calling for climate change action.

RAY: Music professor leaves legacy as mentor, performer CONTINUED FROM 1 an email to the Justice.

Not only did Ray leave an impression on the Music department, but she also played a role in the community around her at the University.

“She was a great Brandeis citizen who contributed enormously to the well-being of the whole university, not only the arts community,” wrote Director of the Office of the Arts, and Ray’s colleague of 10 years, Scott Edmiston in an email to the Justice. “I used to think, when I heard the Lydians play together: ‘If justice was music, it would sound something like this. And if life was just, it would always be as glorious as the sound of Mary Ruth playing on her viola, and she would be with us still. She lives on in her music.'”

Students influenced by Ray reflected on her expertise and dedication as both an educator and a mentor. “[Ray’s] devotion to encouraging students to explore our dreams and work tirelessly to achieve our am-

bitions is a credit to her belief that all students are individuals and deserved her attention,” wrote Nicholas Brown ’10, who acted as assistant conductor and manager of the University Chorus and led the tour to Germany and Austria in 2008, to the Justice. “She touched generations of students by providing us with the opportunities to find ourselves as musicians, Brandeisians and human beings in a way that few educators can.”

In addition to her impact at the University, Ray was also an internationally acclaimed musician. She performed as a guest artist with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the Bard Music Festival and the Apple Hill Chamber Players, among others, and was a member and soloist with Emmanuel Music in Boston.

“I remember from the beginning that her playing was ... very good.

That’s what she wanted to do: she wanted to play music,” said Professor Emeritus Martin Boykan (MUS) in an interview with the Justice.

Boykan, who composed a few pieces that Ray performed, commented on her devotion to music and her objectives to improve the Music department.

“The thing that always hit me really hard…was that all she cared about was her music and was totally indifferent toward any kind of agenda,” he said. “She was really and totally fair. Her goal was to help the department and to make sure professors could teach what they wanted and how they wanted to.”

“Although Mary Ruth’s life ended too soon, it was one filled with accomplishment. She made an important difference in many lives, and was beloved by her students and colleagues,” wrote Provost Steve Goldstein ’78 in a Jan. 29 email to the community announcing Ray’s death. “She will be greatly missed by all those who knew her, worked with her, and learned from her.”

A memorial tribute to Ray is to be planned at a later date.

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In 1962, French President Charles de Gaulle called for Algeria to be granted Independence.

The face of Uncle Sam was modeled after a door-to-door salesman from Canada.

LIFE-CHANGING TRIP: The Dushkus traveled to Gulu in 2004 to meet former child soldiers.

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Connecting for recovery Judy and Eliza Dushku built a healing center for war victims By jaime kaiser JUSTICE editor

The words “social justice” are ingrained in the Brandeis vocabulary. They show up when first-years consider applying for social justice pre-orientation and the term endures throughout our time at this school. They are sprinkled throughout course syllabi, inspire themed housing options and are used to advertise activist organizations of various kinds with the phrase, ‘Do you believe in social justice?’

But for actress Eliza Dushku and her mother Suffolk University Professor Judy Dushku, social justice isn’t a concept; they have committed a part of their professional lives to promoting equality and affecting social change through their work with former Ugandan child soldiers.

The Dushkus are the keynote speakers for this year’s ’Deis Impact Festival, an 11-day event presented by the International Center for Ethics, Justice and Public Life and the Student Union that attempts to define social justice and showcase how different groups of people express that theme.

Judy Dushku is a government professor at Suffolk University and the founder of the organization THRIVEGulu. A nonprofit created in 2010, it works to rehabilitate trauma victims of the Ugandan civil war through educational programs at their healing and rehabilitation center. The name was changed from THARCE-gulu (Trauma Healing and Reflection Center). “We changed the named to THRIVE — not just surviving but thriving,” said Judy.

Before THRIVE began, in 2009, Dushku took a group of her university students on a trip to Uganda, an experiential component of a class she was teaching called “The Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Former Child Soldiers.” Her daughter Eliza accompanied them on the trip.

Security reasons made it impossible for Judy to take her students to Gulu, a city in the north of the country and the center of a civil war with the Lord’s Resistance Army, of which infamous leader Joseph Kony was the head. As a non-student, Eliza was allowed to go. “The university wouldn’t let me take the kids up to Gulu ... It was still a dangerous area,” said Judy.

Instead of going to Gulu, arrangements were made for two groups of former child soldiers to be brought down from Gulu to the capital city of Kampala, approximately 200 miles south of Gulu, to meet the class.

“I remember these young teenage boys coming into the room and you sort of have that moment of trying to imagine what this child could have possibly seen and if something in them was changed,” said Eliza.

“Is it still an innocent child or are you sitting in the presence of a killer who has lost any kind of compassion? It was sort of uncomfortable, in a way.”

During downtime, Eliza and her boyfriend Rick Fox went outside and kicked around a soccer ball with a boy named James. The moment dispelled her doubts. “They really are just kids,” Eliza said.

Since then, the Dushkus have made multiple trips to Uganda. On their second visit they met Rose, who was abducted at the age of nine. “She had a

number of her family members killed and brutally raped right in front of her. She became one of Joseph Kony’s wives. She was in the Congolese Bush, the headquarters for the LRA, for 10 years and had three children during that time,” Eliza said.

One day Rose found an opportunity for escape, and she took it. “She ran on foot with her five-year old barefoot running next to her, a one-year old on her back and six months pregnant,” Eliza said. “She ran from south Sudan back to Uganda.”

Yet Rose is only one of the many women taken from their families. In addition to being made slaves, many of the women also were made into soldiers along with the boys. “I’m a real feminist but I didn’t know that half the child soldiers were women,” Judy said.

Since 2010, THRIVE has raised money to buy land and build a center for these war victims, and they recently received a grant for 20 more computers which they use to teach computer literacy classes to people that were abducted and taken to the Bush.

The classes play a vital role in their recovery.

“They felt so isolated, and they were out of touch with the world for so long and now they wonder if the world will understand them and accept them,” said Judy. “Having a friend outside of Gulu and saying ‘I have friend and writing to her is very empowering.”

Rose is no exception. “[She] always says things like ‘I want to get a Facebook page’ and ‘I want to go to the U.S.,’” Eliza said. “Through everything she is just this beautiful young woman that wants a lot of the same things that anyone would want, that I would want,” she said.

Seeing the trauma victims’ need to connect on a global level, the Dushkus are in the process of expanding on a storytelling project in which they give the kids at the center full creative control. “We encourage the kids to take flip-cams and share their stories. What do you want to say to the world?” said Eliza.

For Eliza, imagining herself in a global context comes naturally: She has traveled the world for as long as she can remember. “My mother would bring my three brothers and I on trips to meet people on the other side of the world,” she said. “The biggest first step is just to go there and you will realize how close you are and how alike you are.”

The mother-daughter duo’s commitment to the Ugandan war victims doesn’t reflect a newly realized responsibility to promoting social justice. “We’ve always been committed to social justice all of our lives, it’s part of our family value system, but you find different ways of doing it at different times in your life,” Judy said. This is the first time Judy has ever worked in an administrative way at a nonprofit.

Eliza, who starred in the series Dollhouse and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, is currently shooting the pilot for The Saint, a reboot of the 1960s TV show. She costars as Patricia Holm with actor Adam Rayner. “It’s about being involved and making voices that aren’t heard, heard, given that I have this opportunity to have a platform and be a role model,” she said.

“I do not feel hopeless” said Eliza. “We can provide resources and really be part of facilitating a safe place within the community.”

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TRAUMA TRIUMPH: Judy, Eliza and Eliza’s boyfriend Rick are making an impact.

Eliza and Judy Dushku will be speaking about their social activism tomorrow, Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. in Levin Ballroom.

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Equality by the numbers Rachel Satterlee investigates success of rural Bolivian students

By ALEXA BALL JUSTICE STAFF WRITER

For Freddy Villca Huanoca, a Bolivian college graduate, access to higher education meant an early warning system for severe weather for his small Bolivian community. For many other Bolivian students, the opportunity of education means progress and development in their rural towns. For Rachel Satterlee, these are the reasons that she fights daily to provide equal access to higher education to all people of the world.

As a second year student of the Sustainable International Development master’s program at Brandeis University’s Heller School of Social Policy and Management, Satterlee has embarked on a six-month work practicum to study the effects of higher education on members of rural communities in Bolivia.

Located at the Unidad Académica Campesina — Carmen Pampa, she has b e e n worki n g with

graduates to create a comprehensive understanding of the impact of the college on rural living.

Satterlee first became involved with the help of the Carmen Pampa Fund, an organization dedicated to the growth and development of UAC-CP. After graduating from The College of St. Scholastica in Diluth, Minn., Satterlee knew that she wanted a program connected both to Minnesota and to Bolivia. As the main funding arm for the college, she says she commends the fund for being “incredibly supportive” throughout her work practicum.

The UAC-CP, which has about 700 current students and around 400 graduates, focusses on helping students from indigenous families earn degrees related to their livelihoods. The students are then able to use their degrees to further develop their rural home communities and promote economic and social change.

As the impact evaluation coordinator, Satterlee is helping the college gauge how graduates are implementing their degrees, and “use suggestions that graduates have in order to promote the college and in order to gain more funding,” she says.

Satterlee breaks down her work practicum into three phases. The first phase consisted mostly of database work, including “cleaning up the current database and surveying information on graduates,” she says.

Currently, she is nearing the end of the second phase, a research period focused on gathering information about the impact of UAC-CP. In order to complete her research, Satterlee explains that she is finding graduates of the college to interview and survey, “to see what they’re doing now, if they’re using their degrees and how their degrees have helped them get

STORM WARNING: A graduate named Freddy Villca Huanoca designed and manages a system that predicts severe weather emergencies to ensure the community’s awareness and safety.

to where they are today,” she says.

The only way to do this, she explains, is by taking long bus rides to rural towns where graduates currently work, outfitted generally with only a few phone numbers and her own determination. “Basically, if it was a really small town, I would show up and call a few people, and start asking around to see if people knew any graduates of UAC,” she says.

“It turned out to be a pretty grassroots method of finding people, but it actually worked very well in smaller towns,” Satterlee explains.

After finishing this research, Satterlee will begin the third phase, in which she will enter all of her gathered data into a database. Since it is not feasible to use electronic surveying in the field, Satterlee must convert the data into electronic form and compile it “so that the college can use it in future fundraising and analysis efforts,” she says.

The goal of the research is to be able to present data to stakeholders of the college in order to have a wider outreach, a larger funding base and provide feedback to previous and current funders, such as the United States Agency for International Development. Satterlee also explains that they hope to be able to improve UACCP’s programs based on the suggestions of the graduates.

Satterlee says she has come to gain much appreciation for the people she has worked with and their commitment to the betterment of their communities. An encounter with a graduate named Freddy Villca stands out. As a graduate of UAC-CP, he currently works for the government in Charazani, located nearly 160 miles northwest of La Paz. He is also the designer and manager of a severe weather emergency alert system, a community-led project built to warn people of upcoming weather events.

Because of climate change, Satterlee explains, his community has “been experiencing draught, frost, heat, hail, and heavy rains.” Not only will the new system help predict weather and protect farmers’ crops and animals, but it has also served as “a really empowering, communitybuilding project,” she says.

“They now feel that they have some sort of control over their future that they didn’t have before,” Satterlee explains.

Although she is still in the midst of her research, she offers advice about the experience of a work practicum in another country. “I have realized that early on when I was uncertain about what I was doing … I spent a lot of time tweaking the survey,” she concedes. Looking back, she says, “I would advise people to just jump right in and use the knowledge that you’ve gained in your program and in your work experience.”

For Satterlee, that knowledge came from the Sustainable International Development pro-

TRACKING GRADUATES: Satterlee hunted down many of the UAC graduates she interviewed herself by talking to locals. gram, a two-year masters program at the Heller School. Students have the option to complete two years of course work, or a year of course work and a year of field experience.

Satterlee says that she chose the Heller School because “I knew that I wanted a program that would give me the solid training and the skills and tools that I would need for the job, but then also give me some work experience,” she says.

Satterlee explains that she was also drawn to the diversity of the classroom. “It was a group of people from all over the world who had all sorts of experiences and levels of work experience… I learned a lot from my classmates, as well as my professors,” she says.

Now that she is in the last year of her master’s program, Satterlee says that she is ready to continue forward into a career. Having always been involved in the field of higher education, she hopes to find a place with an international nongovernmental organization that supports this cause. “A lot of my work has been focused on higher-education and higher-education access.

That’s been my passion and what continues to be a driving force behind my work,” she says.

As a model for social justice and activism, Satterlee has truly found her place as an advocate for all those who deserve access to higher education, but who often lack the resources. Not one to sit on the sidelines, Satterlee offers some simple, yet powerful, advice to those striving to be a force in the global fight for social justice.

“Contribute your best,” she says, “and don’t be afraid to dive right in.”

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ACADEMIC ANALYSIS: Satterlee is carrying out research for her work practicum that she will use to attract more funds for the school.

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Divest for social justice Brandeis regards itself as a school built on the notion of social justice. This week, the University is holding the second annual ’Deis Impact, a conference designed to promote Brandeis as “a university uniquely committed to social justice since its founding.” Brandeis’ chapter of Students for a Just and Stable Future is honoring that social justice legacy in an attempt to promote divestment from fossil fuel companies.

SJSF members have previously acted as advocates in environmental causes, protesting in Washington, D.C. as well as using chains and super glue this past month to protest the building of the Keystone XL pipeline.

SJSF has most recently launched itself at the forefront of the divestment movement on campus, building a climate refugee camp near the Shapiro Campus Center for ’Deis Impact.

Their efforts to protect the environment and prevent climate change through divestment from fossil fuels are noble, but yet, they will go unnoticed without widespread student support.

The divestment campaign goes beyond Brandeis; it is a national movement that has expanded to over 200 campuses and has sparked the beginnings of a national debate. Unity College and Hampshire College were among the first to siphon off their funding of oil companies, and from there, this board hopes that the movement will continue to grow on a large scale across the country.

Brandeis University is uniquely situated as a leader in the field of social justice to promote divestment in a way that maintains the University’s economic viability while also sending a potent political message against destroying the environment. There is a general scientific consensus that anthropogenic global warming will have severe consequences unless greenhouse gas emissions are curbed in the near future.

The negative effects of global warming, according to many experts, could have dramatic consequences for future generations by causing severe natural disasters, rising sea levels, extinction of various species and rising global temperatures.

As a result of these potential consequences, our generation has a moral obligation —and a well-founded incentive—to promote substantive efforts to reduce damage to the environment.

Although experts, including the organizers of the SJSF divestment campaign, admit that the economic impact of universities divesting from fossil fuel giants would be small, the social and political impact of this potentially national campaign could be significant.

Divestment would ideally create a social stigma against big oil and allow the movement to snowball into real change.

State and federal governments would consequently be forced to respond and promote legislation and regulation that would have real impact on the amount of carbon emissions. If the movement were to intensify and expand to numerous universities, corporations and governments would be compelled to action by the consequent public outcry and its corresponding ramifications.

According to Chief Investment Officer Nicholas Warren, Brandeis invests between seven to 10 percent of its endowment in businesses that “might be consid-

Create concrete change ered directly linked to oil and natural gas energy companies.” The stock in these companies is used to prevent the adverse effects of inflation, according to Warren.

However, at least one report has shown that divestment would not have a substantial negative impact on universities.

According to a recent study reported on by the Chronicle of Higher Education, the investment-management firm Aperio Group found that “while divesting from fossil-fuel companies does not necessarily add value to a portfolio, it does not subtract value from it either, and it increases the risk to investors at such a modest level as to be negligible,” according to the Chronicle.

Therefore, divestment from fossil-fuel companies can be a realistic option for the Unveristy without raising the risk of the endowment portfolio.

Moreover, investing in fossil fuel companies could carry financial risks, according to an article in Forbes by Mindy Lubber, president of Ceres and director of the Investor Network on Climate Risk.

Lubber writes that the long-term risk of holding fossil fuel companies is high due to potential for future legislation.

Members of SJSF as well as chapters throughout the country should all be compelled to advocate and lobby their representatives, leading to potential landmark political change.

While additional analysis must be done to evaluate the financial impact on the University, a practical approach to divestment could allow the University to significantly withdraw its investments in fossil fuels.

Brandeis is no stranger to divestment on moral grounds, particularly during the turbulent 1970s and 1980s.

In 1973, the University adopted an investment policy that states that divestment should be considered “where a corporation’s conduct is found to be clearly and gravely offensive to the university community’s sense of social justice and where it is found that the exercising of shareholder rights and powers is unlikely to correct the injury.” In the 1980s, the Board of Trustees divested from apartheid South Africa.

Based on this policy, we not only urge the SJSF to continue to promote awareness of climate change but also show the student body that destroying the environment would be “gravely offensive” to our “sense of social justice.” It is, in fact, antithetical to the image we promote as a university.

SJSF aims to have a referendum question on the Student Union spring elections ballot to measure students’ opinions on divestment. Moreover, the group plans to meet with the Board of Trustees to voice its requests.

We hope that SJSF provides the student body with educational material to bolster its position and proposes ideas to a receptive Board of Trustees.

By taking this firm stance on such a crucial environmental issue, we can achieve the social justice that is integral to our reputation as a University.

The threat of climate change is very real. This community should take it as a serious threat to social justice, and in turn, advocate for action.

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Just days after the presidential election, Sen. Charles Schumer of New York, the third-ranking Senate Democrat, and Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina said they would officially restart immigration reform talks that had crumbled two years ago. More recently, Schumer told NBC’s Meet the Press that he and Graham designed a plan to appeal to interests on all sides of the highly contentious issue, and eventually pass through a Congress hobbled by political gridlock. Moreover, Pres. Obama has expressed hopes of enacting new legislation by the summer. What do you think comprehensive immigration reform should look like, and why?

Joe Lanoie ’15 Although we must consider the causes of illegal immigration, coming into this great country illegally is a crime and should remain so. I believe the USA is the freest nation on Earth; that’s why my Quebecois ancestors immigrated here. My ideal reform would be cracking down on illegal immigration by having troops guard both borders to prevent illegal immigration. However, I believe in cutting down governmental regulations, which would ease the burdens of becoming a citizen and allow more legal immigration. Legal immigration is wondrous and illegal immigration demeans it. Every person who cuts the line devalues those waiting patiently in it, those “huddled masses” yearning to breathe free.

Joe Lanoie ’15 is the president of the Brandeis Tea Party.

Geneviéve Zucchetto de Oliveira ’15 Immigration reform should allow those that have been in the United States for extended periods of time and have committed no major violations to be eligible for the same benefits as current U.S residents.

While the DREAM Act is a great first step in promoting equality for first-generation youth, its strict requirements leave many behind.

Moreover, family reunification should be prioritized, especially so close relatives overseas should not have to wait several years for a permanent residency card. The time gap created by bureaucracy makes it difficult for recent immigrants to assimilate to U.S society, creating a social trap that holds back many young people from taking advantage of what this country has to offer.

Geneviève Zucchetto de Oliveira’15 is an International Global Studies major and a citizen of Brazil.

Yasmin Yousof ’15 The legal immigration system in our nation is tattered, damaged, and in ruins, and as President Obama beautifully reiterated “now is the time” for immigration reform. If anything, immigration reform should recognize the innocence of the children of undocumented immigrants, hence allowing them a pathway to citizenship. Subsequently, the dismantling of the system of repression created in the last few decades must be overhauled. Despite being a heated debate, bipartisanship is also desperately needed if anything is to be done. This is a nation of immigrants, for immigrants and by immigrants. While the traditional entry point of Ellis Island has changed, we as a nation need to continuously remember that our values and foundations have not.

“Give me your tired, your poor...the wretched refuse of your teeming shore...I lift my lamp beside the golden door.” Those are our nation’s values and immigration reform needs to reflect that.

Yasmin Yousof ’15 is a member of the Brandeis Immigration Education Initiative.

Michael Abrams ’15 Like Senator Schumer said, comprehensive immigration reform has to appeal to all political interests. That will be the only way to overcome the hyper-partisanship currently obstructing progress in Congress. Such inclusive reform needs to include both a path to citizenship for many illegal immigrants and a strengthening of current laws to better secure our borders. This will ensure the problem does not begin anew once most of our nation’s current illegal immigrants are assimilated. A path to citizenship is necessary because we cannot practically deport millions of people and it would be unjust to try to. Illegal immigrants, although clearly criminals, are not bad people.

They are essentially refugees, fleeing impoverished, and often times, violent conditions in their home countries. We should acknowledge these honest motivations and recognize the positive contributions many of them can make to America if they are given a path to citizenship.

Michael Abrams ’15 is a founder of Brandeis No Labels.

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Military embraces equality with new combat policy

By Catherine Rosch JUSTICE STAFF WRITER

Australia. Canada. Denmark. Eritrea. Estonia. Finland. France. Germany. Israel. North Korea. Lithuania. Netherlands. New Zealand.

Norway. Poland. Romania. Sweden. The one thing that unites this group of 17 countries is their military policy. Women can serve in military combat roles in all of these countries. At long last, the United States is joining their ranks.

Women have been part of the United States military since the Revolutionary War. Some worked as nurses and others disguised themselves as men to fight for their country.

During both World War I and World War II, women joined the army as nurses and intelligence officers. By the time of the first Gulf War, more than 40,000 women were deployed in foreign combat, 15 of whom were killed by enemy combatants.

Today, women make up around 15 percent of the armed forces. They serve in almost 95 percent of all army occupations. Two brigadier generals are female. Over 100 women have died in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Yet, up until just last week, women were prevented from officially serving in closecombat roles even though thousands of women have fought in close combat with enemy troops.

It is time for women to be recognized as a major part of the United States military and in turn, allow them to take these combat roles.

Women already serve as fighter pilots, artillery experts, engineers, sailors, everything but front-line soldiers. They have fought valiantly alongside their male counterparts, and have died for their countries.

I applaud Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta and leaders at the Pentagon for ending the archaic ban on women in certain combat positions. This is the 21st century. The United States is a global leader. We should be setting examples for the rest of the world, especially when it comes to gender rights and equalities.

Women and men work side by side in factories, schools, law firms, government and in the armed forces and combat service, it should be no different. As a country, we should be able to move from discrimination in employment that is based simply on gender. Our troops are from all backgrounds, races and religions.

Gay troops can openly serve. Gender should no longer be an obstacle to service.

A common argument against women in combat is the physical strain required of soldiers. However, the military has certain physical requirements. If a man or a woman can meet them, he or she can enlist. This new policy change isn’t going to do away with the

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physical requirements or make our soldiers less physically fit. In fact, studies by the Pentagon have found that while women have less upper body strength than men, they do have stronger legs and are less likely to get injured in the line of fire. I may not be a soldier, but I hope that in the line of fire, there are more important things to worry about than what gender your comrade is.

There is also a clear and present positive externality that could come from having

women serve to the same extent as men. The military has a strict code of conduct and obviously, adding women is not going to weaken it. If anything, this new policy change should strengthen that code. Rape is endemic among the armed forces, and in fact is still underreported. Women who are sexually assaulted can be dishonorably discharged and their attackers never receive punishment. Perhaps if more women serve in combat positions and rise in the ranks, the military will be more fo-

cused on the issue of sexual assault, and will have to address it and help the victims more than they do today.

Once women serving in combat is the norm and not the exception, men will hopefully see these women as their comrades and will treat them with due respect.

The United States has been slowly but steadily moving towards gender equality. Allowing women in combat positions is just one more step.

Cloning Neanderthal would be both ineffective and immoral

By Jennie Bromberg JUSTICE STAFF WRITER

Time travel—impossible. If it were possible, there would be people from the future visiting us in 2013 today, right? It’s a pretty cool concept; we would be able to meet people from the past and get insight into what really happened throughout history, as well as know where we’re headed in the future. But, it has been fairly evident that time is a dimension that we won’t be able to navigate outside of books and movies.

But, in an interview with German magazine Der Spiegel, Harvard School of Medicine genetics professor George Church suggested that it is potentially scientifically possible to do what may be the closest thing to traveling through time—cloning a Neanderthal.

And, yes, that would involve finding a surrogate human mother to carry the Neanderthal baby—if this ever gets the approval.

Of course, this garnered attention from the scientific community as well as the general population around the world. But, the main point Church was trying to get across was misconstrued, according to Reuters. What Church actually wanted to say was that studying Neanderthals would be an excellent way to learn more about how humans work and function, and help to solve the mystery behind some contemporary diseases. Nevertheless, his original article spurred many ethical debates, and it is a great example of where sci-

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ence has the ability to take us, but also where morality needs to come to play.

Neanderthals became extinct around 30,000 years ago, and, while they were similar to the human species, they are actually a different species. They were intelligent, used tools and had a language which they used to communicate. Size-wise, they were slightly larger then modern-day humans, and had a different cranial structure.

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It would be the only living creature of its whole species, and one that hasn’t lived in thousands of years As Church said, learning about Neanderthals would give insight into how we function as people, and yes, in this, life-saving treatments and cures could be discovered. Not only that, but it would be incredibly interesting to see how a Neanderthal would fair today. But, ethically speaking, cloning a Neanderthal is not going to happen any time soon.

Even if it were possible, bringing a Neanderthal into the world today would not be fair

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to it. For one obvious reason, it would be the only living creature of its whole species, and one that hasn’t lived in thousands of years.

While Church did suggest cloning two Neanderthals so they would have an idea of self, there is still a lack of a group of the species, which could be especially confusing to the Neanderthal as it grows up.

This also hinders the ability to actually study it as it would have behaved over 30,000 years ago when Neanderthals did exist—they were brought up by their own species and not by humans. The conditions of how the Neanderthals used to live cannot be duplicated since we do not know enough about them, and they would have no parents to follow in the footsteps of—everything they do would be either innately learned or copied from what humans do.

Another issue is that 30,000 years ago, the diseases that existed were different from those of today. The cloned Neanderthal would be exposed to so many new strains of viruses and bacterial infections that it would have no way to fight.

Not only do we not know what diseases the Neanderthal would be infected with, we also don’t necessarily know how to treat it, and if we should treat it. The Neaderthal might react differently to modern medicine than we do, and it would be cruel to bring a new species into the world and not know how to care for its physical well-being.

Additionally, although cloning seems to

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mean that the DNA of the cloned Neanderthal would be exactly the same as the DNA of the original Neanderthal it was cloned from, that’s not completely how it works.

When an organism is cloned, it retains the original nuclear DNA, which accounts for the vast majority of DNA passed on from parent to child, but the mitochondrial DNA is not retained during cloning; rather the mitochondrial DNA would be passed down from the surrogate mother. And, although there are a handful of diseases that can be passed from mother to child through mitochondrial DNA, they are rare and we can expect proper screening would be implemented before the mother of the future Neanderthal clone is impregnated. While mitochondrial DNA only represents a small fraction of DNA, it brings up the question of whether it would really be cloning if a minute fraction of the DNA is passed down from the surrogate human mother to the Neanderthal.

Cloning a Neanderthal is not going to happen in the foreseeable future. Though the technology may exist, no scientific or governmental organization would ever fund it for the aforementioned reasons.

While I would never support the cloning of a Neanderthal, I can’t say I wouldn’t follow the story if it did ever happen. Despite the many complications and ethical dilemmas, it is a pretty interesting concept, and one that goes to show the power of what science has to offer in the near future.

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Boy Scouts should be open to all, gays included Noah M.

Horwitz Civil Affairs

This past year, as a culmination of a 12 year commitment, I became an Eagle Scout— the highest rank achievable within the Boy Scouts of America. Most of my years with the Boy Scouts of America were sponsored by Reformed synagogues, which were progressive and tolerant towards all scouts and parents, regardless of their sexual orientation. However, something that always marred my experience was that the national organization was—and still is—openly bigoted against the homosexual community.

When I was a young scout, my family and I were involved in a troop that was unofficially sponsored by a progressive Episcopal school.

One year, the troop wanted to actively recruit membership from the school, and the school responded that they were not comfortable engaging with an organization which discriminates. In reality, all the troop leadership needed to assuage these fears was to admit that the national policy is nonsensical, and in turn assure the school that the discriminatory policy was not being actively enforced. Instead, the conservative troop leadership, sticking to its guns, sent back a condescending letter to the school elucidating on the difference between “morals” and “principles”. Burning the last bridge towards gaining new members, and alienating many current members as well, the old troop slowly withered and died. I hope the same will not be said of the national organization for similar reasons.

This past week, the national executive board of the Boy Scouts of America announced that it was reviewing their discriminatory policy, which currently excludes any gay people from being members or leaders.

This even applies to children who had joined the organization at a very young age. According to the national board, if these boys come out at a later point, they are immediately dismissed from the program.

The policy is wrong for two distinct reasons. First, the rationale used for the exclusion of gay scouts is that lesbian gay bisexual and queer leaders, or gay scouts, may not be “appropriate role models,” according to the BSA’s website. Essentially, the age old cliché is that there is something wrong with being a homosexual, and thus, we must save our children from being exposed to it. Such a frame of thinking is dangerously reactionary, seemingly still stuck in a 1980s era of homophobia. Second, the exclusion is possibly illegal.

Though the Supreme Court affirmed in the right of the BSA to openly discriminate in

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Boy Scouts of America v. Dale in 2000, when a gay Eagle Scout sued the organization after being dismissed following his coming out, the court also forced to recognize how the Scouts are subsidized by tax dollars from the government.

The BSA regularly holds meetings at public schools and other government buildings, hosts conventions on military bases for littleto-no rent. This means that our tax money is indirectly being used to fund this discriminatory organization, and with it, its discriminatory policies.

I maintain great respect for the Boy Scouts, both for its members and as an institution, just how I have always maintained great respect for this country’s armed forces, even in spite of a similar prejudice held against

homosexuals until 2010. Scouting provides myriad benefits for young boys, teaching them valuable leadership skills. Unfortunately, that message has been hijacked by the religious right in favor of conservative-style family values.

This would not be the first time the BSA has updated its membership qualifications behind the rest of the country. It was not until 1974 that the last segregated scout troop was integrated.

Further, women were not allowed in leadership roles until 1988. In both of these instances, societal pressure finally overcame discriminatory policies, which the organization insisted was absolutely necessary to the survival of Scouting. Black scouts and white scouts can now attend meeting side-by-side,

and women may now become leaders; homosexuals should be able to follow suit.

The original scouting organization, in the United Kingdom, has no similar ban on homosexuals. Neither do the Boy Scouts of Canada, Australia or Germany, to name a few. Additionally, the Girl Scouts of America maintain no such policy. However, the Boy Scouts of America, in perhaps one of the sadder examples of American exceptionalism, still sticks to the delusional idea that homosexuals are not “morally straight” or clean. For the record, the term “morally straight,” with regard to scouting, is not in any way related to sexual orientation. It is with great hope that the Boy Scouts of America executive board votes to end this discriminatory policy once and for all.

Stigma against nullification stands in way of proper uses Aaron

Fried free thought

For some reason, people treat “nullification” like it’s a dirty word. Nullification is a legal procedure taken by states to ‘nullify’ a federal law that the state deems unjust or unconstitutional. The state then uses its governing apparatus to prevent federal enforcement of the unconstitutional law. This concept, while technically rejected by the United States Supreme Court, is still discussed and regularly used today.

Thomas Jefferson first discussed nullification, claiming it was necessary to prevent federal overreach into the states’ authorities.

Jefferson saw this as a proper application of the Tenth Amendment, which states that “the powers not delegated to the United States [federal government] by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.” Allowing the states a legal mechanism to enforce the Constitution, Jefferson reasoned, would assist in providing checks and balances to federal power. Often times, people conflate nullification with secession, thus lumping it in with the stigmas of slavery, the Confederate South and the Civil War. As a result, people often inject unnecessary emotion into “states’ rights” type arguments, mistakenly construing such arguments as pro-slavery.

This leads to nullification advocates, most notably among them Tom Woods, to be smeared as a neo-confederate who favors slavery. Woods—a libertarian, whose views are by nature antithetical to slavery—is a respected historian and senior fellow at the Ludwig von Mises Institute, which teaches Austrian economics inexpensively to many students worldwide.

Benevolently-named groups such as Media Matters and Think Progress often attack nullification advocates for such reasons, deeming Woods’ and the Tenth Amendment Center’s discussions of the issue as “irresponsible.”

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Nullification could prove to be an essential part of America’s checks and balances system.

They claim that, since the Supreme Court has dismissed nullification, and crystallized its supposed negative connotation, the idea ought to be abandoned.

Such smears are immature and distract from the real discussion. Furthermore, they are wholly inaccurate—the Southern states never used nullification to defend slavery. In fact, some Northern states attempted to nullify the federal Fugitive Slave Acts, which mandated the return of any escaped slaves from the South to their owners.

When Pennsylvania nullified this federal law by forbidding the forcible removal of any

black person from their state, the Supreme Court dismissed nullification and sided with the slave-drivers in the 1842 landmark case Prigg v. Pennsylvania.

It should be obvious that nullification is anything but pro-slavery. Further, since nullification is merely a process, one cannot judge its moral value. Legal processes can be used for either good or evil, and from there, the policies they enact are what should be morally judged. And, given the nature of the Supreme Court’s decisions against nullification, should we not reconsider?

In the past and in the present, nullification has been used as a tool to lift oppression. For example, every law that expands a state’s definition of marriage to include homosexual couples is an act of nullification against the Defense of Marriage Act. Abridging two consenting adults’ freedom to associate ought to be construed as unconstitutional, and nullification allows the states who realize this to allow their citizens to fully express their rights.

State laws legalizing the practice of medical marijuana, which allows millions of sick patients safe access to affordable herbal medicine, nullify the Controlled Substances Act, as well as several other federal and international regulations prohibiting the sale of cannabis.

Surely, even if the Constitution’s protection of the right to self liberty does not provide people with the freedom to harm themselves, it at least protects their ability to freely heal themselves.

Colorado and Washington believe that the federal government has no business preventing you from harming yourself, and have completely legalized marijuana—in absolute

defiance of both the federal government and United Nations. This important act of nullification will help residents of Colorado and Washington to live within their rights, without fear of incarceration.

Several states, including Wyoming, are moving to nullify Section 1021 of the 2012 National Defense Authorization Act, which suspends habeas corpus for American citizens suspected of being affiliated with Al Qaeda.

The Constitution guarantees all Americans’ right to a trial to prove their guilt before they are treated as criminals; this act of nullification is preserving the Fifth Amendment.

In other states, juries are being encouraged to judge whether or not a crime that a defendant is being charged with ought to be a crime at all. Members of the Free State Project in New Hampshire, as a method to prevent innocent marijuana users from becoming incarcerated in a violent prison system by corrupt federal laws, have promoted this method.

If the immature, emotional and unfounded arguments against nullification were abandoned in favor of reason, nullification could prove to be an essential part of America’s checks and balances system. The debate must weigh the benefits of this against federal supremacy, and thus, check all of the boogeymen associated with “states’ rights” arguments at the door.

Justice Louis Brandeis described how a “state may, if its citizens choose, serve as a laboratory; and try novel social and economic experiments without risk to the rest of the country.” I, for one, cannot think of a better application of Jefferson’s and Brandeis’ interpretations of the Tenth Amendment than nullification.

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Haverford and NYU on both the men’s and women’s sides at the annual competition.

By ADAM RABINOWITZ JUSTICE EDITOR

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NOT BACKING DOWN: Guard Janelle Rodriguez ’14 dribbles during Friday’s game against Emory, which the Judges lost 66-52.

WBBALL: Rodriguez leads Judges to Rochester win lead of the game. The Judges kept it close for the first seven minutes of the half, trailing by just one.

However, the Eagles dominated the Judges in all areas, going on an 18 to eight run to end the half with a 31-18 lead.

The beginning of the second half was not much better for the Judges, as they had a tough time containing Eagles’ junior point guard Savannah Morgan, who went four-for-five from the field in the second half, making three of four three-pointers.

The Eagles’ largest lead came with 11 minutes left, when they went up by 25 points. With the game all but won by their opponents, it became a mission of keeping the score at a respectable difference for the Judges.

With just under nine minutes to go, Simon called a timeout in an attempt to rally her team.

The Judges then played evenly with the Eagles for a few minutes, holding the deficit to around 23 points.

With a bit over four minutes to go, center Angela Miller ’13 recorded a huge block, energizing her team. After the block from Miller, Brandeis went on a 10 to two run to end the game, cutting the deficit to

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Judges battle top opponents at Invitational ■ The Judges beat Yeshiva,

back with fire,” she said, adding that “[Coach Simon] told us to stay disciplined and we listened and just did it.”

Guard Kasey Dean ’14 scored ten points and snagged a team-high five steals. Dean struggled a bit from the field, going three for 14, but was perfect from the free throw line, hitting all four of her free throws.

One of the toughest obstacles for the Judges to deal with was the play of Rochester junior foward Loren Wagner. Wagner went three-forfive from the field and went threefor-four in free throws. She also collected seven defensive rebounds, limiting Brandeis’ second chance opportunities.

Leading Rochester in rebounds was senior forward Amy Woods, grabbing a massive total of nine offensive rebounds and two on the defensive end. Sophomore guard Breanna Madrazo led the YellowJackets in points, with 11, yet she had a difficult time shooting, hitting only three for 14 from the field.

The Judges started off on the right foot against Emory, scoring the first basket; however, that would prove to be the Judges’ only

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14 points.

However, even with the Judges’ strong play towards the end of the game, the earlier lead built by the Eagles was too much for the Judges to overcome. It was a case of too little, too late for the Judges; they succumbed for their seventh game in a row.

Despite the loss on Friday, Simon was energized by the team’s performance during Sunday’s victory over Rochester.

“I want us to continue to play this way and understand the type of team that we are and what we’re successful at,” she said. “I tell my players every day to put themselves in a position to be successful.”

“Today, that’s what they did.”

The women will look to build off their success in their next game when they travel to Carnegie Mellon University on Friday at 6 p.m.

And with further important UAA contests against Case Western Reserve University, the University of Chicago, Washington University in St. Louis and New York University slated for the coming weeks, the timing of the success against the UAA’s top team couldn’t have been any better.

The good times continue to roll for the Judges.

The men’s and women’s fencing squads made a statement against their Division I foes at the Eric Sollee Invitational on Sunday, securing four and three victories respectively.

The impressive result followed a collective eight-win performance at the second Northeast Fencing conference Meet at Brown University on Jan. 26.

Men’s épéeist Michael Zook ’13 noted that the squads fought well and displayed great persistence, especially against top squads such as No. 8 Duke University and No. 9 University of Pennsylvania.

“We definitely won all the matches we should have and even dominated some of them,” he said.

“It was a hard-fought effort against Penn and Duke, and of course, I don’t think anyone feels bad about that. Overall, the day was a good success.”

The Judges looked to channel their momentum into a heated first-round bout against the Stevens Institute of Technology.

The men’s saberists started on the right foot with an 8-1 victory. Épéeists Zook and Ari Feingiersch ’16 then earned another two wins to continue the successful campaign. It appeared that the Judges were well on their way to a seismic victory that would set the tone for the rest of the day’s bouts.

However, the rest of the journey proved to be quite formidable.

While the épéeists and foilists struggled in defeats to Stevens, the men prevailed by a 16-11 margin.

Foilist Caroline Mattos ’16 reeled off four successful bouts in a 6-3 victory over Stevens, but from here, the women lost the momentum in a 16-11 loss to the Ducks.

Brandeis proceeded to encounter a much more imposing challenge, then squaring off against top-ranked Duke. While the men and women ultimately failed to procure a win, losing by 15-12 and 20-17 margins, respectively, several individual fencers turned in strong performances. Saberist Jess Ochs-Willard ’15, foilist Julian Cardillo ’14 and épéeist Zoe Messinger ’13 each earned two crucial victories against the Blue Devils, which proved a good measuring stick which the Judges were able to measure their progress.

The Judges sought revenge on New York University. And they were able to extract the justice that they sought, defeating their University Athletic Association rival by 17-10 and 15-12 margins.

Messinger and foilist Noah

Berman ’15 defended their UAA honors from the previous week with match-clinching bouts. Mattos earned another three victories while the men’s saber squad cruised to an 8-1 victory, earning seven straight individual wins.

The men continued to gain steam, defeating Haverford College by an 11-point margin. Épéeists Harry Kaufer ’13 and Justin Kwon ’16 recorded three wins en route to an 8-1 victory. Saberists Adam Mandel ’15 and OchsWillard also paved the way for an imposing 7-2 win. These two scores contributed to an impressive 19-8 victory.

Mattos and Messinger each contributed three victories en route to a 17-10 defeat of Haverford.

Meanwhile, the Judges breezed past Yeshiva University with an imposing 51 victories, conceding a mere four points in the process.

Brandeis looked to make the finishing blow in a duel against the premier UPenn squad. However, the Judges still had work to do. While the women’s foilists and épéeists contributed a total of three victories, the saberists gave the Quakers a run for their money.

Messinger and Emmily Smith ’13 displayed their experience, closing to within one point of UPenn.

Ultimately, though, Brandeis could not complete the comeback, losing by a tight 5-4 margin in the closing hours of the tournament.

Berman, Cardillo and foilist Ethan Levy ’15 each earned two victories against the Quakers, but from there, the Judges’ weapons could not pierce UPenn’s seemingly impenetrable armor.

Zook noted that this experience against Division I opponents would prove to be crucial in future meets, especially against key opponents in the Beanpot Tournament such as Boston College and Harvard University.

“We have shown we can definitely pull weight against our Division I opponents,” he said.

“It’s a smaller sport, and with a lot of experience, you learn from quite a variation of skill levels.”

The women will next travel to the New Jersey Institute of Technology this Saturday to square off against the hosts, Stevens, Temple University and Fairleigh Dickinson University.

Both squads will join together to compete in the Beanpot Tournament on Feb. 12, hosted at Boston College.

Zook concluded with a belief that the Judges have the requisite skill to succeed against their regional foes.

“It would be great to have a strong performance at the Beanpot,” he said. “If we can take out BC and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and give Harvard a good fight, that’d be wonderful. We’ve certainly got the talent.”

— Henry Loughlin contributed reporting.

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Seniors gather wins in home competition ■ The swimming and diving

squads had a home meet to remember, winning a combined 27 events.

By ADAM RABINOWITZ JUSTICE EDITOR

The men’s and women’s swimming and diving squads could not have envisioned a better end to the 2012-13 campaign, racing out to a season-high 27 individual victories in a non-scoring meet against Regis College on Saturday.

Yet, the meet on Saturday also marked the end of an era.

Holly Spicer ’13, Antonio Cancio ’13, Niko Karkantis ’13 and Jared Goldman ’13 all competed in 2009-10, a season in which the Judges were forced to compete at other local colleges.

At the end of their first year, following the indefinite suspension of the program, these five swimmers suddenly did not have a team to call their own.

Fast-forward to April 2011.

The University announced that the swimming and diving program would be reinstated for the spring 2012 semester, and following the hiring of coach Michael Kotch in July 2011, the road to recovery was initiated by the athletes.

Cancio noted that the seniors worked tirelessly to re-create and revive a once-vibrant program, especially for future Brandeis swimmers and divers.

“From the moment Coach [Jim] Zotz told us that the team was being suspended at the end of our season in 2010, we’ve been working hard to bring BUSDT [Brandeis swimming and diving] back,” he said. “It was surreal to actually be able to swim again for Brandeis.”

After the development of a talented core of underclassmen and a resounding statement against Regis, the Judges are nearing the end of the road.

In a ceremony preceding the meet,

Kotch noted that the guidance and support of his senior class were instrumental in the swimming and diving squads’ success.

“These individuals really bought into everything that I brought onto the pool deck,” he stated. “Overall, these five were just tremendous at helping us get this program restarted and getting us heading in a great direction for the future.”

The five seniors proceeded to make the most of the occasion, securing individual victories in several events. Esther Tandetnik ’13 won the 200-yard freestyle in two minutes, 15.93 seconds, almost 20 seconds ahead of the second-place finisher.

Cancio was the next to make a statement, earning victories in two key races. He won the 50-yard backstroke and 500-yard freestyle, finishing in 32.20 seconds and six minutes, 20.51 seconds, respectively.

Spicer then earned two victories, winning not only in her standard breaststroke event, but also in the 100-yard butterfly, finishing in one minute, 11.21 seconds.

Goldman won the men’s 100-yard fly in 1:00.84 while Karkantis rounded out the seniors’ success in the 50yard freestyle event.

Spicer stated that this meet led to the conclusion of a storied career for these five seniors, especially following an opportunity to instruct and guide future Brandeis swimmers and divers.

“It has been great to share all of my experiences from my freshman year with my team and carry on the traditions of Brandeis swimming and diving,” she said.

Cancio further noted that the Regis meet marked the culmination of a rewarding and memorable rebounding season.

“This year I was able to share with BUSDT 2.0 the history and traditions that make the team great,” he said.

“The season has been long and both mentally and physically exhausting, but I wouldn’t have wanted it to unfold any other way.”

The next generation of Judges

also made its mark, featuring two triple-winners and five other individual first-place finishes.

Padraig Murphy ’14 not only won the 200-yard backstroke in 2:09.15, but then raced to another victory in the 50-yard butterfly in 25.43 seconds. He ended the day’s action with another formidable victory in the 100-yard individual medley, finishing in 58.95 seconds.

Lauren Cruz ’16 ended her rookie campaign at the pool in Linsey Sports Center on a high note, securing yet another three victories for the Judges. After finishing in 1:06.63 and 2:21.48, respectively, in the 100yard and 200-yard backstrokes, Cruz also won in the arduous 500-yard freestyle with a time of 5:47.04.

Eliza Kopelman ’15 continued to shine as the Judges’ foremost diver, winning the diving portion of the meet with a total score of 322.50.

The seniors will race their last laps for the Judges on Feb. 13 at the University Athletic Association Championships hosted by the University of Chicago.

Max Fabian ’15 noted that the squads will look to channel their team chemistry and persistence into a successful showing at UAA’s.

“The team has done a very good job of supporting one another and working hard this season,” he said.

“I think these are both attributes that we can build on and use in the weeks leading up to UAAs and at the meet itself to benefit both our individual performances and the performance of the team as a whole.

Cancio reflected that even after the seniors graduate, the Judges will have the numbers and strength to win in dual meets for years to come.

“Either way, I think the seniors and the coaches have definitely built a great foundation this year for many years to come,” he said.

“As our current freshmen get even stronger and more experienced, and we get a couple of strong recruiting classes, winning dual meets will not be a problem.”

The Judges are already well on their way.

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TRACK AND FIELD

Squads race to finish at the Tufts Stampede ■ Mik Kern ’13 won the

1000-meter run at the Tufts Stampede to highlight the Judges’ participation.

By BEN FREUDMAN JUSTICE STAFF WRITER

While the Brandeis men’s and women’s track and field squads were by no means the largest at the Tufts University Stampede on Saturday, they certainly made a statement, resulting in quality performances on both sides.

The women placed in 14th out of 24 teams, while the men finished in 13th out of 20 competing squads.

The women’s sprinting contingent had numerous competitors.

Brittany Bell ’13 finished seventh in the 60-meter dash with a time of 8.21 seconds. Melissa Darling ’16 took 35th in the event, running the distance in 8.60 seconds. Michelle Fry ’15 finished the 200 in 28.58 seconds, good for 27th place. Casey McGown ’13 earned a 17th place result, finishing the 400 in one minute, 2.70 seconds.

While the sprinters posted quality results, the middle distance and distance runners also put forth valiant efforts in a variety of different events.

Kelsey Whitaker ’16 ran the women’s 1000-meter run in 3:04.72, good for fifth overall. She was the top first year to finish the race, providing the Judges with four crucial points.

Rachel Keller ’16 finished 11th in the event, running 3:13.65, ahead of Nora Owens ’16, who finished 23rd in 3:31.90.

Gabriella Guillette ’15 took 19th in the women’s 800-meter run, completing the four-lap race in 2:43.64.

In the women’s mile, Amelia Lundkvist ’14 and Victoria Sanford ’14 finished fourth and fifth, respectively, in 5:10.05 and 5:11.15, combining for nine team points. Maggie Hensel ’16 finished 16th in 5:34.61, while to round out the Judges’ effort, Molly Paris ’16 finished in 30th in 5:55.58.

While Lundkvist failed to break the elusive five-minute barrier, she was satisfied with her performance.

“I got out much faster in the first half of the race than I normally do,” she said.

“It was a step in the right direction

and gave me another chance to race.”

After finishing the 60-meter dash, Bell and Darling finished in ninth and 14th, respectively, in the long jump, going 4.81 and 4.69 meters.

Alyssa Fenenbock ’15 placed 36th in the shot put, hurling 7.20 meters.

Vincent Asante ’14 was Brandeis’ top sprinter, contributing for eight out of 21 of Brandeis’ total points.

Asante snuck into the 60-meter dash finals after completing the preliminary round in 7.20 seconds, which gave him the seventh seed going into the final.

Asante had a successful race in the finals, finishing behind Worcester State University sophomore Duy Truong for second place. Asante came back for the 200, completing the race in 23.67 seconds.

Joshua Hacunda ’16 was the Judges top finisher in the 400-meter dash.

His time of 52.96 seconds was good for 15th overall.

Brandon Odze ’16 took 40th, completing the two-lap race in 58.86 seconds. Odze also took 33rd in the 60-meter hurdles, going the distance in 11.69 seconds.

In the men’s mile, Ed Colvin ’14 took sixth out of a competitive field in which the top 11 finishers were separated by six seconds, finishing in four minutes, 24.99 seconds. Grady Ward ’16 ran 4:35.99, good enough for 20th overall.

Mik Kern ’13 grabbed the Judges’ lone victory at the meet, winning the 1000-meter run in 2:33.93. Kern, who ran 4:18.65 in the mile last week at the Boston University Terrier Invitational, gave the Judges 10 points with his victory.

Brandeis boasted one competitor each in the throws and jumps. Kris Stinehart ’14 finished 12th in the shot put throw and Adam Berger ’15 placed 11th in the triple jump. Stinehart threw for 12.42 meters; Berger jumped 12.28 meters.

Sanford noted that the Judges’ biggest meets have yet to come.

“The Valentine meet at Boston University will be a big meet for our team,” she said. “And, of course, the [University Athletic Association] Championships (at Case Western Reserve University on Feb. 22-23) are very important.

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jUDGES BY THE NUMBERS Men’s BASKETBALL UAA STANDINGS

TEAM STATS

Points Per Game

Not including Monday’s games UAA Conference Overall

W L D W L D Pct. Rochester 8 1 0 19 1 0 .950 WashU 6 3 0 16 4 0 .800 JUDGES 6 3 0 15 5 0 .750 Emory 6 3 0 14 5 0 .737 Chiago 4 5 0 10 10 0 .500 NYU 3 6 0 13 7 0 .650 Case 2 7 0 9 11 0 .450 Carnegie 1 8 0 4 16 0 .200

UPCOMING GAMES Friday at Carnegie Sunday at Case Friday, Feb. 15 vs. UChicago

Gabriel Moton ’14 leads the team with 15.1 points per game.

Player PPG Gabriel Moton 15.1 Ben Bartoldus 10.4 Derek Retos 9.6 Alex Stoyle 9.0

Rebonds Per Game Gabriel Moton ’14 leads the team with 6.0 per game.

Player RPG Gabriel Moton 6.0 Alex Stoyle 5.4 Youri Dascy 3.8 Ben Bartoldus 3.0

WOMen’s basketball UAA STANDINGS

TEAM STATS

Not including Monday’s games

Points Per Game

UAA Conference Overall

W L D W L D Pct. Emory 8 1 0 18 2 0 .900 WashU 7 2 0 17 3 0 .850 Rochester 7 2 0 15 5 0 .750 Case 5 4 0 13 7 0 .650 Carnegie 3 6 0 11 9 0 .550 Chicago 3 6 0 7 13 0 .350 JUDGES 2 7 0 8 12 0 .400 NYU 1 8 0 8 12 0 .400

Kasey Dean ’14 leads the team with 9.0 points per game.

Player PPG Kasey Dean 9.0 Hannah Cain 8.2 Erika Higginbottom 5.8 Janelle Rodriguez 4.9

UPCOMING GAMES Friday at Carnegie Sunday at Case Friday, Feb. 15 vs. UChicago

Rebounds Per Game Hannah Cain ’15 leads with 5.4 rebounds per game.

Player RPG Hannah Cain 5.4 Erika Higginbottom 4.7 Samantha Anderson 4.2 Kasey Dean 3.4 LIONEL HAHN/MCT

RAISING THE TROPHY: Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco celebrates winning Super Bowl XLVII on Sunday night.

SWIMMING AND DIVING Results from Saturday’s meet against Regis College.

TOP FINISHERS (Men’s)

TOP FINISHERS (Women’s)

200-YARD BACK Padraig Murphy David Lazarovich

TIME 2:09.15 2:11.00

200-YARD BACK Lauren Cruz Gabby Drillich

100-YARD FLY Jared Goldman Manu Wendum

TIME 1:00.84 1:11.96

100-YARD FLY Holly Spicer Theresa Gaffney

TIME 2:21.48 2:25.62 TIME 1:11.21 1:13.09

UPCOMING MEET: The men’s and women’s teams will next compete at the University Athletic Association Championships at UChicago on Feb. 13-17.

TRACK AND FIELD Results from Saturday’s Tufts Stampede at Tufts University.

NOTABLE FINISHES (Men’s)

NOTABLE FINISHES (Women’s)

1-MILE RUN Greg Bray Grady Ward

1-MILE RUN Amelia Lundkvist Victoria Sanford

400-METER DASH Josh Hacunda

TIME 4:24.99 4:35.99 TIME 52.96

400-METER DASH Casey McGown

TIME 5:10.05 5:11.15 TIME 1:02.70

UPCOMING MEET: The men’s and women’s track and field teams will next compete on Friday at the Valentine Invitational at Boston University.

Ravens down 49ers in tumultuous encounter

■ A late comeback by San Francisco wasn’t enough to overtake Baltimore in a game interrupted by a power outage.

By JONAH PRICE JUSTICE STAFF WRITER

Super Bowl XLVII proved to be a battle of the brothers, pitting coaches Jim Harbaugh of the San Francisco 49ers and John Harbaugh of the Baltimore Ravens against one another.

However, it was the latter who delivered the killing blow as the Ravens defeated the 49ers 34 to 31 on Sunday night in the National Football League’s season finale.

The game got off to an ideal start for the Ravens as quarterback Joe Flacco drove 51 yards in just six plays, eventually throwing to wide receiver Anquan Boldin for a touchdown and a 7-0 lead.

As the end of the first quarter neared, the Ravens faced a third-andseven in their own territory. Flacco aired the ball out for Boldin for a 30yard gain.

Flacco then quickly found tight end Dennis Pitta wide open in the end zone, leading to an imposing 14-3 lead.

The 49ers continued to lose control of the game. On the first play of the next drive, San Franciso quarterback Colin Kaepernick overthrew wide receiver Randy Moss, spiraling the football right into the arms of veteran safety Ed Reed. Ravens wide receiver Jacoby Jones then had the play of the half, splitting the secondary for a wide-open 30-yard touchdown. The Niners were able to salvage a field goal before the half, stretching the halftime lead to 21-6.

If Jones wasn’t already in the running for MVP, the first play of the third quarter helped to make his case. He returned a 108-yard kickoff into the end zone, setting the all-time record for longest kick return.

After a 35-minute game delay, the 49ers came to life, as wide receiver Michael Crabtree caught a 31-yard touchdown from Kaepernick to cut the lead to 28-13. From there, Baltimore’s problems began to snowball.

Suddenly, it was a five point game going into the fourth quarter, and from

there, the 49ers were poised to strike.

Baltimore was unable to capitalize in the red-zone for the second time in the game, forcing kicker Ryan Tucker to make the score 31-23. San Francisco got a 15-yard touchdown scramble. San Francisco was unable to make the two-point conversion, but the game was still tight.

The Ravens finally salvaged the game on a third down pass interference call, keeping their drive alive.

However, they were held to a field goal, making the score 34-29 with only four minutes remaining in the game. The Niners drove down the field with a 24-yard catch by Crabtree and a 33-yard run from running back Frank Gore. However, Kaepernick failed to capitalize, lobbing the ball up out of the reach of Moss, who appeared to have been held by a Ravens safety. However, no call was made and the Ravens got the ball back with two minutes left. After a safety, the 49ers had one more opportunity for a miracle. However, the 49ers could not score on the return and the Ravens won the Super Bowl by a 34-31 margin.

BOSTON BRUINS BEAT Bruins beat Devils but can’t stop Buffalo’s Vanek in first home loss of abbreviated NHL season In the Buffalo Sabres’ first six games this season, left wing Thomas Vanek had scored three goals. Against the Boston Bruins Thursday night, Vanek matched his season total.

Vanek’s hat trick—in addition to two assists—fueled the Sabres’ 7-4 win at TD Garden, which also gave the Bruins their first regulation loss of the new season.

Despite defeating the New Jersey Devils 2-1 in a shootout last Tuesday night, the Bruins surrendered four third-period goals and three secondperiod scores against Buffalo.

“I didn’t expect this type of game because it wasn’t our type of game,” said Bruins coach Claude Julien after the loss. “It was really a disappointing, I guess, loss in a way, where our guys defensively were just totally, totally out of it.”

After a quiet first period, in which neither team scored, the second period featured three goals from both teams.

The Sabres tallied the first goal on a one-timer from center Cody Hodgson to Vanek just one minute and 38 seconds into the period. The Bruins responded with three unanswered goals, two of which came off the stick of left wing Brad Marchand and the other from center Rich Peverley.

Peverley’s successful wrist shot came at 5:12, and Marchand’s first goal of the period was scored just 2:31 later.

On the goal, Marchand brought Sabres goalie Ryan Miller down to his knees when he switched from his forehand to his backhand. Marchand picked up his second goal on a wrist shot 3:11 later.

Despite the Bruins’ offensive attack in the second period, the Sabres answered with two goals of their own.

With 3:14 remaining, Vanek scored his second goal of the night off a deflection from defenseman Christian Ehrhoff.

The Sabres tied the game just 1:39 later on a wrist shot from center Tyler Ennis. Ennis was left alone on the right-hand side of the net, and a sprawling attempt from Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask could not stop the shot.

Although Bruins center David Krejci’s goal at 1:45 in the third period gave the Bruins a 4-3 lead, the Sabres answered back just 47 seconds later on a goal from defenseman Tyler Myers.

Hodgson then scored on a one-timer from Vanek at 6:54.

Vanek completed the hat trick with 1:11 remaining in the game when he skated on a breakaway. Vanek stopped right at Rask in the crease and extended the lead to two goals. Buffalo added an empty-net goal from right wing Ja-

son Pominville with 14 seconds left.

Tuesday’s game was an exciting encounter between the Devils and the Bruins. After a first period that featured little goalmouth action and an impressive display from New Jersey reserve goalkeeper Johan Hedberg (27 saves). Right wing David Clarkson gave the Devils a 1-0 lead 8:30 into the second period.

It appeared that the Devils were about to put the game to bed. However, Bruins right wing Nathan Horton slotted home the equalizer, finally beating Hedberg with 4:05 left in the game to send the game to overtime. In the extra session, there was no scoring, resulting in a shootout.

Right wing Tyler Seguin scored first for the Bruins, before New Jersey left wing Ilya Kovalchuk scored. Center Patrice Bergeron was stymied by Hed-

berg; Devils center Patrik Elias was then stopped by Rask. Horton and center Travis Zajac both had efforts saved, resulting in “sudden death” rounds.

In the third round of sudden death, Marchand scored. Rask then saved defenseman Marek Zidlicky’s effort, resulting in a dramatic 2-1 final score.

While a bit unhappy with the performance, Julien was quick to hail the importance of picking up the 2-1 victory.

“We’ve played some pretty good hockey so far,” said Julien. “And the games that weren’t quite as good as we should have been, we found a way to win. And to be a good team you’ve got to be able to do that.”

The Bruins next play at the rival Montreal Canadiens tomorrow at 7:30 p.m.

— Josh Asen and Henry Loughlin

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SUCCESSFUL AT SOLLEE The men’s and women’s fencing squads battled top foes at the Eric Sollee Invitational hosted by MIT, p. 13.

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

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INTENSE FOCUS

Women defeat top foe in big match ■ The Judges downed

Rochester, who are top of the UAA, after losing to Emory on Friday night.

By JEFFREY MASER JUSTICE CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The women’s basketball team made amends for a tough 66-52 home loss against Emory University on Friday with a 62-49 victory against the University of Rochester at Red Auerbach Arena, snapping its seven-game losing streak.

After enduring a tough stretch in which the team failed to score more than thirty points on two consecutive occasions, the win was vital for the team’s confidence.

“We were more composed than during Friday’s game,” said coach Carol Simon of her team’s performance during Sunday’s game. “We were better on the offensive end, and defensively we stayed within our game plan and were able to execute what we needed to do.”

In Sunday’s game, the Judges dominated early, opening the game with a 13-4 run which momentarily stunned the visitors.

However, midway through the first half, the YellowJackets turned it on.

At this point, the Judges still led the game 17 to nine; yet multiple steals and offensive rebounds from the YellowJackets paved the way for an 11 to zero scoring run in the span of five minutes, which resulted in the hosts falling behind by three points in front of a boisterous home crowd.

The scoring then went back and forth between the two teams for the final five minutes, until the half ended with the teams at 25 points apiece.

Going into the second half, the two teams were locked in a tie, but it didn’t take long before the Judges were able to break away.

The YellowJackets scored first, giving themselves a two-point lead, but the Judges quickly responded with a six to zero run.

From there, the Judges did not let up, and they never trailed the rest of the game.

In the final few minutes, the YellowJackets committed a few fouls against the Judges in an attempt to regain possession and cut the lead; however, the Judges went seven-for-10 in those free throws, defending their lead to win the game.

Guard Janelle Rodriguez ’14 had a team-high 13 points, which was one shy of her season best set during the Judges’ first game against Emory on Jan. 25.

Against Rochester, Rodriguez went six-for-eight from within the three-point line and hit an additional free throw.

“We were all a little upset after the loss [to Emory] and we came

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DRIVING FORWARD: Guard Ben Bartoldus ’14 drives to the hoop during Sunday’s 72-67 loss against the University of Rochester YellowJackets at Red Auerbach Arena.

Men split UAA games at home

■ After beating Emory on

Friday night, the Judges lost to No. 1 Rochester after a furious second-half rally.

By JACOB MOSKOWITZ JUSTICE STAFF WRITER

The No. 25 men’s basketball team entered Sunday with a chance to tie the No. 1 University of Rochester atop the University Athletic Association standings.

After falling behind by 12 points at halftime, the Judges came roaring back to cut the lead to one point, but they could not overtake the YellowJackets, ultimately falling 66-59 at Red Auerbach Arena.

With the loss, the Judges fall to 15-5 (6-3 UAA).

On Friday, the host Judges defeated Emory University, 72-67.

Forward Alex Stoyle ’14 recorded career-highs of 27 points and 13 rebounds, including four 3-pointers.

He knocked down big shots down the stretch to lead the Judges past the Eagles.

Stoyle, who plays in the post, has been knocking down his 3-pointers recently and is shooting 40.4 percent from beyond the arc this season. He shot just 27.8 percent and took just 18 3-pointers last season.

“I have felt much more confident lately shooting the ball and haven’t been thinking too much about my shooting and my shots have just been going in,” Stoyle said. “Once in a while, [guard] Derek [Retos ’14]

will give me a tip or two which I think helps a lot as well.

“It’s easy to take shooting advice from a guy when he’s one of the best shooters in the country.”

The Judges traveled to Emory and Rochester a week ago before facing them again last weekend.

However, guard Ben Bartoldus ’14 doesn’t think that had any effect on the team’s play.

“I don’t think it affects the game when we go back-to-back weekends,” he said. “However, our mentality coming into home games is amped because we get to play in front of our great fans and student support.”

The game against Rochester began slowly, as the teams traded turnovers and played sluggishly out of the gate.

Stoyle picked up his second foul at the 14 minute, 38 second mark and took a seat next to coach Brian Meehan for the rest of the half. The precaution was done to ensure that he would not put himself in foul trouble early—however, it had a negative impact on the game. After he was substituted, Rochester outscored the Judges 26-13 and took a 32-20 lead into the halfway point.

The first 10 minutes of the second half mirrored the first. The Judges traded baskets with Rochester, but the YellowJackets controlled the pace, as they ran their offense scheme through senior guard John DiBartolomeo.

With 10:26 left in the game, Rochester held a 48-34 lead and, given its first half dominance, the Yel-

lowJackets looked as if they would cruise to an easy victory.

However, it wouldn’t be that straightforward for them. Meehan called a timeout, which resulted in the Judes beginning their frantic run to get back into the game. Retos nailed a 3-pointer right out of the timeout in an attempt to regain momentum.

Five minutes later, Stoyle capped off a 17 to four run with a jumper, resulting in a 52-51 Rochester lead with 5:35 to go in the game.

The teams traded baskets over the next minute, but DiBartolomeo was too good down the stretch. He scored 11 of Rochester’s final 14 points over the last five minutes of the game, outscoring the Judges 11-8 over that stretch. His steal and subsequent layup with three minutes left was the key momentum shifter for Rochester.

DiBartolomeo led Rochester with 22 points, eight rebounds and four assists. Rochester’s offense ran through him and his play was crucial throughout the game for the YellowJackets.

Bartoldus lauded DiBartolomeo’s play despite the Judges’ efforts to limit his effectiveness on offense.

“We had a certain scheme that we executed well, however, it had multiple flaws at certain points,” he said. “You have to give [DiBartolomeo] credit, he is in the running for [UAA Player of the Year], that speaks for itself for his game.”

Guard Gabriel Moton ’14 led the Judges with 17 points. Stoyle contributed 15 points and nine re-

bounds, with 15 points and seven rebounds coming in the second half.

He played all 20 minutes of the half.

Last Friday against Emory, the Judges also got off to a lethargic start. They fell behind eight to two early and it looked like the game would be similar to last week’s game against the same opponents.

The Judges turned the game around, however, backed by Stoyle’s nine points and seven rebounds in the first 10 minutes. He finished the half with 14 points, eight rebounds and three blocked shots. The Judges entered halftime with a 29-26 lead.

The second half featured much more scoring and a faster tempo.

The Judges fell behind, 46-45, with 9:11 to go.

Center Youri Dacy’s ’14 jump hook fell through on the next possession and the Judges never looked back. Dascy, Bartoldus, Stoyle and Moton’s six free throws combined to score the Judges’ final 27 points, and Stoyle’s and Dascy’s stellar defense fueled the Judges victory.

Stoyle led the way with his 27 points, 13 rebounds and three blocks. Dascy scored 15 points, with 13 of those coming in the second half. Bartoldus contributed 20 points, his second straight 20-point game.

“The team has confidence in me,” Bartoldus said. “Lately, I think things have just been clicking, that’s all.”

The Judges next play on Friday night at Carnegie Mellon University at 8 p.m.

JustArts

Volume LXV, Number 18

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Your weekly guide to arts, movies, music and everything cultural at Brandeis and beyond

Waltham, Mass.

Cultural Convergence Student performances help fundraise for flood relief in Filipino communities

In this issue:

Art Exhibit:

‘Pillowman’

Play Premiere: ‘Pillowman’ directed by Jeremy Fiske presents an unprecedented artistic statement.

P. 20.

“Dimensions 2”

‘Half the Sky’ Movie review:

Documentary film advances the cause for women’s rights. P. 21

Janine Antoni Artist Talk P. 19

P. 19

Beyoncé at the Super Bowl P. 22 This week’s PHOTO CONTEST:

P. 19

“Landscapes”

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INTERVIEW

What’s happening in Arts on and off campus this week

ON-CAMPUS EVENTS “Social Justice Around Us”

In order to raise awareness about members of the Brandeis community fighting for social justice, the Student Union Social Justice Committee is displaying an art exhibit.

The exhibit will help shed light on individuals’ fights and causes and will help present a variety of ways to approach social justice.

On display until Friday in the Shapiro Campus Center Art Gallery.

“Inventory:” The Artist As Advocate For Social Justice

Jeremy Fiske Film and theater director reflects on his career and experiences in the industry.

JOSH HOROWITZ/ the Justice

This past week, JustArts sat down to chat with Jeremy Fiske about directing ‘The Pillowman,’ and working in both theater and film production.

JustArts: How did you first get involved in theater?

Jeremy Fiske: Actually, to be honest, this is the first directing job I’ve ever had in theater. I come from movies. I come from the film world. I went to Emerson [College] for film and I’ve been working in the industry for about six years now. I just actually happened to read this play because I’m a huge fan of Martin McDonagh who wrote it and he also has done some movies, specifically In Bruges … I am a huge fan of his and I happen to read The Pillowman. I honestly was just blown away by it and then found out that the grad[uate] students were doing The Pillowman and it kind of just worked out that way.

JA: What have been some of your most interesting experiences in the film industry and now in the theater industry?

JF: In film, I kind of break it down two ways. I like to think of myself as a more creative type of writer and director. But to pay the bills I’ve been doing a lot of location managing, specifically stage-managing for the bigger movies that have come into Boston for the last six years like Shutter Island, Zookeeper, R.I.P.D., Grown Ups, those films I’ve been the stage manager for, so that keeps me pretty busy.

JA: The Pillowman is a very dark play. It’s about totalitarianism and suppression of free speech. So what drew you to [direct] Pillowman?

JF: Martin McDonagh. I mean, he is very, very good at blending the extraordinary with the mundane. His jokes come out of the fact that we’re starting in this totalitarian state talking about child murders. Once you go from there you have such a longitude of dramatic ability in that ... He’s such a good writer and so funny. He’s one of those writers [whose work] I totally respond to.

JA: How does working with college students differ from working with professionals?

JF: It’s really interesting because these MFA actors are so professional … The biggest difference between working with film and theater is working with the actors ... I wouldn’t have had such a great experience had these actors not been as professional and as good as they were because in film it’s like, “Alright, did we get enough takes, did we get all the different angles?” but [in] theater, [you are] trying to get the moment through the actors ...

That’s what was so great about it. This play has so much dialogue and they learned all their lines and they were so responsive to everything I had to say even though I knew what I was trying to say, [but] I wasn’t articulating it well enough ... They still were able to figure out what I was trying to say and were able to make the adjustments that were needed. Again, if it were lesser actors, this play wouldn’t work because it is so driven by character.

JA: Do you think you enjoy theater more than you enjoy film?

JF: They’re so different. I mean, really, they are. What I really enjoyed about theater was working with the actors but ironically, what in theater then becomes, not necessarily the worst part ... but the part that is a little hard for anybody creative because in theater, when the performance is on, you hand it over to the actors and it’s all them and they deserve all the credit in the world. As a film director, that’s your piece. People will give you the credit. In theater: not so much. It’s all about the actors, which is, like I said, the thing I also liked the most about theater.

JA: Then what is your approach as a director? Is it more hands off?

JF: No. I think my approach in film is to surround myself with the best people I can for things like makeup and costumes and set dressing and all that sort of stuff and lighting and cinematography, because my biggest interest is making sure that every moment works as it’s supposed to work. Then I can fully concentrate on working with the actors as long as I know everything else is taken care of. ... Theater has sort of shown me that I like working with actors.

—Eli Kaminsky

“Inventory” is a participatory art installation by Women Studies Resource Center Scholar Linda Bond that displays 190,000 images of assault rifles and Glock pistols that have gone missing in the Iraqi war.

The exhibit is part of Bond’s larger art project that distributes pictures of the weapons and tracks their dispersion across the world. Attendees receive a card and then record its location online.

Open until Feb 15. in the Women’s Studies Research Center. Free admission to the general public.

Social Justice Show & Tell: A Special Exhibit of Rare and Archival Material

This one day exhibit will showcase rare material related to student activism across Brandeis history. Collections include materials on the Ford Hall takeover, Leo Frank Trial and various protests.

Today from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Archives and Special Collections Reading Room of Goldfarb Library.

Queerologues

This show is a variety of performances, including monologues and spoken word, about queer-related issues that give voice to this often-marginalized population whose human rights are often threatened.

Today from 5 to 7 p.m. in the International Lounge in Usdan.

Playing for Change: Playback in Action This interactive event will explore improvisation as a tool for conflict resolution, social change and community building in addition to artistic expression. The workshop will be led by Theater Arts graduate Will Chalmus ’07.

Tomorrow from 5 to 7 p.m. in Merrick Theater. Open to all skill levels.

Gulag Nation: North Korea and Crimes Against Humanity In response to human rights violations in North Korea, there will be a screening of Seoul Train, an awardwinning documentary that tells the stories of endangered Koreans fleeing their homeland. The screening will be followed by Tufts University professor Dr. Sung-Yoon Lee discussing human rights atrocities and what can be done to help alleviate the situation.

Thursday from noon to 2 p.m. in Levin Ballroom.

‘In the Heart of America’

Brandeis Theater Company presents this play about a Palestinan-American woman who is searching for her brother after he went missing while serving in Iraq.

Thursday to Saturday at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. in the Spingold Theater Center.

Tickets are $20, or $5 for students.

‘ANITA’ This film by Argentine filmmaker Marcos Carnevale tells the story of Anita, a young woman with down syndrome and how her life was disrupted by a 1994 bombing in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

The inspirational film shows how Anita learns to take care of herself and touches the lives of those around her.

Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Mandel Center for Humanities Atrium.

The Vagina Monologues

The Vagina Club presents the annual Vagina Monologue performance that features a collection of monologues from the original book by Eve Ensler.

Pop Culture Happy February, pop culture-ites!

But is it really happy when there’s no news in celebrity land?! No bombshell cheating scandals, no baby-bump speculations, not even a little engagement rumor! For the longest time, the only news I was working with was Fox’s announcement of the summer’s new talk show, Kris, hosted by none other than Kardashian matriarch Kris Jenner (no joke, they’re taking over television). So, forgive me for the slow news week folks, but here goes!

Shocker, shocker everyone—Rihanna and Chris Brown are an item … again.

In this past week’s Rolling Stone, the Barbadian songstress acknowledged the renewal of her relationship with the guy who physically assaulted her less than four years ago. Ri-Ri told the mag that “if it’s a mistake, it’s my mistake,” and explained that she reunited with Brown because it was “important” for her happiness. This interview marked the first time that the 24-year-old singer publicly discussed the possible public reaction to her coupling. I’m all for supporting girl power and following your heart rather than the opinions of an anonymous mob of fans, but I don’t have such a great feeling about this duo…

With the Academy Awards in sight (Feb. 24 for those of us who have the patience for it), Disney has officially released “Paperman” for free viewing on YouTube. The animated short, posted on the web last Tuesday, is nominated for Best Animated Short Film and has already racked up over nine million views! The black-and-white film follows a man, a woman and a swarm of paper airplanes, combining traditional illustration with computer animation—I’d recommend it as a definite must-see.

In some not-quite-pop-culture news, Lindsay Lohan’s a big sis again … kind of. This past Wednesday, Landon Major Lohan joined the eclectic fam. Landon is the son of Michael Lohan, Lindsay’s dad, and his girlfriend, Kate Major, making the tyke Lindsay’s half-brother. But this isn’t her first half-sib; Michael fathered a daughter with another

Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Shapiro Campus Center Theater. Tickets are $5.

‘When Rebellion Becomes Revolution: A Play of Protest, Murder, Denial and Atonement’ Join the Free Play Theater Cooperative for its social justice theater production that tells the story of Brandeis students Susan Saxe ’70 and Kathy Power ’71 after being placed on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted list for their anti-Vietnam War actions in the 1970s. The play was written by students in Prof. Joyce Antler’s ‘History as Theater’ class.

Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.and Sunday at 3 p.m. in Schwartz Hall Auditorium.

Folk Opera: “Love in Schlossberg Village”

Based on the music of Johannes Brahms, “Love in Schlossberg Village” weaves together charming choral works and folk songs into a “folk opera” about mismatched lovers. Conceived and directed by Pamela Dellal, with the Brandeis University Chorus and Chamber Choir.

Saturday at 8 p.m. in the Slosberg Music Center.

Peacemaking Beats: Prof. Cynthia Cohen, director of the University’s Peacebuilding and the Arts program, will discuss the contributions of the arts to social justice and peace.

The discussion will be followed by an interactive community drum circle led

by Brandeis Beats and teaching artist Jeremy Cohen.

Sunday from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. in Schwartz Hall Auditorium.

Spring exhibitions opening celebration Three new exhibitions will open at the Rose Art Museum featuring the work of Walead Beshty, Ed Ruscha and Sam Jury.

Wednesday, Feb. 13, from 5 to 8 p.m. in the galleries of the Rose Art Museum.

By Erica Cooperberg

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LEADING LADY: Beyonce performs at the Super Bowl after a controversial inauguration show. woman while still married to Lindsay’s mother. Talk about a mess. Anyway, while Lindsay’s pop was busy welcoming his newest child into the world, Linds was at court in Los Angeles—no surprise there.

I hate to beat a dead horse, but I can’t leave you folks without mentioning the biggest water cooler gossip of the past few weeks—the lip-sync. Don’t pretend you think I’m talking about the Ashlee Simpson Saturday Night Live debacle; I’m referring to Beyoncé’s err … karaoke performance during President Barack Obama’s inauguration on Jan. 21. Everyone was blown away by

the diva’s rendition of America’s national anthem—until a representative for the U.S. Marine Band revealed that the musicians played live for every song except B’s. MAJOR UH-OH. With her anticipated Super Bowl half-time performance just around the corner, it seemed like Beyoncé was really in a mess. But during a news conference this past Thursday, the Grammy-award winner made sure the public didn’t get the wrong impression. She stepped on stage, asked the audience, “Would you guys mind standing?” and belted out a live performance of “The Star Spangled Banner.” #WINNING

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Artist Talk

Antoni’s talk illuminates dynamic works By aliza gans justice Staff writer

On Friday afternoon, Mandel classroom G03 was filled with the simmer of nearly 60 people whispering, anticipating Janine Antoni’s Artist Talk, part of the new Art in Dialogue series sponsored by the Brandeis Arts Council. Prof. Jonathan Unglaub (FA), and member of the Arts Council, opened the lecture by welcoming Prof. Gannit Ankori (FA) to introduce the main speaker.

Ankori presented the sculptress and performance artist, praising her ability to artfully use “the body to understand our own lives. She can walk on a tightrope … and make the rope from scratch … she has peed from the top of the Chrystler building,” Ankori stated.

Antoni was born in 1964 in the Bahamas; she earned her BA from Sarah Lawrence College and Master of Fine Arts from Rhode Island School of Design, where she was awarded many distinctions including the MacArthur Fellowship and a Guggenheim Fellowship.

Antoni began her PowerPoint lecture with a slide of the first sculpture she created in 1989 fresh out of RISD, titled “Wean.” The all-white plaster cast displayed a woman’s breast, followed by a nipple, two baby bottle tops and a stack of packaged baby bottle caps. It sounds unimpressive on paper, but Antoni convincingly explained its significance as the “separation from our bodies as we are weaned into our cultures.”

In fact, the intersection of the body, selfhood and consumerism permeates her artistic career. Her fascination with humans creating culture explains her obsession with “handmade and readymade” ob-

jects. Antoni’s sculpture, “Gnaw,” not only exists as a sculpture, but also as a process of getting to know how we interact, possess and consume. In order to make “Gnaw,” Antoni chewed a three-cubic-foot block of lard and one of chocolate.

She melted the chocolate shavings to create a mold of a chocolate box, and melted and dyed the nibbles of lard to make 50 tubes of lipstick. She displayed these decadent chewed treasures in glass cases, marking her place in “the 80s school of consumer critique,” she said.

She described the “happy accident” that occurred when her giant lard cube from “Gnaw” crumbled once displayed in the gallery. “I was going to reconstruct it,” she said, “but then I realized this accident was more interesting than the original cube.” When we eat chocolate, and consume in general, “it is the fat that we try to control, but can’t,” she elaborated. Antoni seemed to say that when we try to command the excessiveness in our lives, we collapse along with it.

However, our body doesn’t always succumb to such a dramatic cave-in.

“Eureka,” another lard-influenced sculpture, is much more tender than her teeth-scraping marks in “Gnaw,” and is inspired by the story of Archimedes, who calculated the weight of his golden crown through the displacement of his bathwater.

The sculpture process involved Antoni burying her body in a bathtub of lard, then hoisting herself out with a harness, creating an impression of her body, almost Pompeiilike, in the tub. She mixed the displaced lard with lye to create soap and washed herself with this cube of soap for two weeks. “Like Archimedes, I came to an understanding through the experience of the body,”

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SPEAKING UP: The artist shares her inspiration and vision with an eager audience. she said. Antoni was also fascinated with the thought of dissolving away her image: “Through this loving act [of bathing] I am erasing myself,” she said.

The same message of being nourished while erasing oneself carries through to Antoni’s piece, “Lick and Lather,” where she molded chocolate and soap into a traditional bust resembling her likeness.

She washed with the soap bust, and licked the chocolate bust until her features began to dissolve. I have never seen such creative, gentle self-cannibalism.

But sometimes, the licking translated to creepy rather than warm and affectionate feelings. The photograph, “Mortar and Pestle,” depicting Antoni licking her husband’s bare eyeball was uncomfortable

and Antoni said, “freaked people out.” I didn’t quite understand the visual metaphor here, as well as in the aforementioned pieces she presented.

Her sculpture “Gargoyle” also did not portray the body as sensitively as in her other pieces. Antoni casted a penis-sized copper gargoyle to funnel her urine off of the top of the Chrysler Building in New York City.

The photograph shows Antoni with her dress hiked up to reveal the statuette leaking drops of urine.

The photograph didn’t look as drastically chauvinistic as the description may suggest, but it does force us to look at the fundamental biological differences that make men more dominant than women. Is the ability to “go” standing up the only act truly separating boys from girls?

I enjoyed the descriptions of Antoni’s work often more than the visual aspect of the work itself. Antoni was truly masterful at conveying the personal connection between her self and her art.

Before attending the Artist Talk, I watched PBS’s feature on Antoni in the Art-21 series to get some hints about what the lecture would be about. In fact, the PBS episode on Antoni seemed to be the script for her talk. I was disappointed to find that during the Brandeis Artist Talk, she showed almost every piece featured in the documentary, and even recited explanations of her art verbatim from the video.

In spite of this, Antoni did keep her audience engaged through her whimsical, fresh and selfexploratory approach to art.

Antoni’s talk will be followed by more installments of the Art in Dialogue series, made possible by the Brandeis Arts Council.

EXHIBIT OPENING

Student art exhibit shows prowess By peri novICk

justice contributing writer

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EYE OF THE BEHOLDER: Viewers, including Danielle Friedman ‘09 flocked to the exhibit to appreciate the work of undergraduates.

Wednesday, Jan. 30, marked the opening night of the Dimensions 2 art exhibit featured in the Dreitzer Gallery of the Spingold Theater Center where it will be shown until Feb. 27. This exhibit displays the varied spectrum of Brandeis students’ talents. The pieces range from the work of younger students who are taking beginning-level art classes to older undergraduates with a Studio Art major. The pieces were grouped together by class, each section exhibiting assignments from different classes last semester.

As one walks through the exhibit, specific pieces stand out. There is a painting of what seems to be three naked wild men. It appears as if they have found something and have stopped to look at it, resting their tired and wrinkled bodies. If one keeps walking, one’s attention is drawn to the vibrant colors that stand out in display of a night out on the town. The reds and yellows bring to life the dancers on the floor while the contrasting dark blues and white draw one’s eyes to the troubled girl sitting aside from the crowd at a table. A man stands behind her, possibly the cause of the troublesome look the girl is wearing, inspiring a mixture of colors between the blues of the girl and the bright vibrancy of the dancers.

Teaching assistant Danielle Friedman, a post-baccalaureate student in Studio Art, provided insight on the benefits of taking an art class during one’s time at Brandeis. She also emphasized the effects a student’s daily life can have on his or her work. This was particularly palpable in a set of drawings that seemed to reflect a student’s day-to-day life at Brandeis. The pieces show the student drawing in class, looking at the campus, getting coffee at Einstein’s Bros. Bagels, and then a picture that stands out within the set— the student using the rest room. These drawings were put out along one wall, almost resembling a comic book strip.

The self-portrait section of the exhibit is another clear representation of a students’ life affecting his or her work.

Self-reflection is often done inwardly, but through these dynamic self-portraits, a student’s reflections on his or her self-image were put forward for all to see. Sophomores completed these portraits last semester in a beginning painting class, intended for Studio Art majors. Not all students chose to even portray their faces in these portraits.

However, amongst those students, most showed themselves in the reflections of the items within their paintings. Their reflections were shown in objects such as: computer screens, camera lenses, a ski mask, cell phones and even through the reflection of a mirror. The other

sections that were emphasized created the whole of the person beyond their physical self-image.

A picture of a broken man is displayed prominently in the center of the exhibit. This piece was created by students who took the course FA 3a: Introduction to Drawing class last semester. Each student created three or four pieces, displaying random squares of the image with the intent to bring forth the dialogue between representation and abstraction, as well as the difference between realism and photo-realism. From a distance, the face in the picture looks whole, yet while walking towards it the pieces start to come apart and the details of this man begin to feel wrong. Yet, the toll time has taken on this man’s face are immediately evident in every piece of the picture.

After one spends time looking at the picture of the broken man, the pieces begin to come together, and when stepping back away from it, the broken man becomes whole once again.

It is a shame that, due to the fact that this was not a senior art show or exhibit of a well-known artist, attendance at the opening was low. Nonetheless, this exhibit was an impressive collection of first-years, sophomores or juniors’ ability to excel. These students were able to portray an array of emotions through their art using different mediums.

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theater review

Provocative play captivates audiences

By ARIELle gordon justice contributing writer

There is a fine line between humor and horror, and the Department of Theater Arts’ production of Martin McDonagh’s The Pillowman, directed by Jeremy Fiske skillfully tight-roped across that precarious line during its performances this week. From the horrifying content of protagonist Katurian’s stories—a little girl who is forced to swallow apples with razorblades, a little boy whose toes are chopped off by the Pied Piper, a sadist who chops off the faces of his victims and stores them in jars— to the violent childhoods of all the characters in the play, you can’t help but think: “Who comes up with this stuff?”

The story, set in a totalitarian dictatorship, begins with the interrogation of a young writer, Katurian, after three children are found murdered in the same manner described in his stories, and unfolds to reveal the inspiration behind his gruesome tales. It explores his relationship with his mentally challenged brother Michal, who was tortured for seven consecutive years by their parents as an artistic experiment meant to inspire Katurian’s writing. As the plot reveals the murderer of the children, the play questions and seriously examines the accountability of all involved.

As Katurian, Jonathan Young, a Masters in Fine Arts student, capa-

bly navigated the tumultuous emotion and experiences of the play, but struggled in undergoing some of the more subtle shifts in character. His tone began as childish and somewhat whining, which to some degree can be attributed to the obliviousness of his character, but was often slightly irritating. However, the juxtaposition of the quality of his voice with the horror of his stories elicited an eerily bizarre effect that terrified and excited.

Alex Jacobs, a Masters in Fine Arts student, also began worrisomely, with an unvaried interpretation of policeman Ariel as foolishly hotheaded and callous, but as his own narrative began to unfold, he adeptly conveyed the emotional fluctuation of a vengeful adult seeking justice for his traumatizing childhood.

Yet the standout star of the show is undeniably Sam Gillam, a Masters in Fine Arts student, as abused and mentally challenged Michal.

With a subject so controversial as mental illness, Gillam performs truthfully, brutally and with unvarnished intensity. Unnerving, disturbing and utterly tragic, he demands compassion and sorrow from the audience even as he discloses his role as a savage murderer. He courageously delivers a nuanced and heart-wrenching performance, combining dark humor, innocence and unprecedented barbarism to reveal a terrifying truth about the human condition.

The play boldly confronts sensi-

PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER: Department of Theater Arts’ production of ‘The Pillowman’ showcases the thought-provoking childhood stories of Katurian, played by Jonathan Young.

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tive social issues such as race, sexual abuse and mental illness, and riskily exploits their comedic value.

It sheds light on the power of the written word, questions culpability for the consequences of those words and asks: What are we willing to sacrifice in the name of “artistic expression?”

The play is as incendiary as Katurian’s stories, and with lines such as, “the retarded little Chinese deaf kid” eliciting nervous laughter, expects that the audience not blur the lines between fiction and reality.

But is that too much to ask? Can we even differentiate between the abstract and the concrete, between what is real and what is not? Can we really even know what is story, and what should always remain just story? How many bloody wars have been fought over the provocative, contentious and inflammatory word of the Bible? Has humanity ever been able to distinguish between fiction and reality?

The Pillowman illuminates some of the harshest questions that we still don’t have answers to. It is tricky to navigate between political correctness and the human right to free speech, and this is something that humans have grappled with, are still grappling with and will grapple with for many years to come. Whether it bravely excites or perversely offends, The Pillowman raises critical questions that are relevant, meaningful and ultimately timeless.

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MOVIE REVIEW

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TALK TO ME: During his travels, Kristof spent time talking with locals to better understand the problems being faced.

PHOTO COURTESY OF Half The Sky Movement/David Smoler

Film fights to end oppression of women

By EMILY WISHINGRAD justice Staff writer

PHOTO COURTESY OF Half The Sky Movement/David Smoler

GAINING PERSPECTIVE: Renowned New York Times journalist and author of ‘Half The Sky,’ Nicholas Kristof, takes a step back during his travels.

On Thursday night in the Mandel Center for the Humanities, Brandeis’ Poverty Action Coalition screened 40 minutes of the four-hour long Public Broadcasting Station documentary based on Nicholas Kristof’s book, Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide. The film follows Kristof, his wife, Sheryl WuDunn and various other American celebrities through Sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia as they talk with locals and professionals about women’s oppression in these areas.

The film discussed issues such as human trafficking, female genital mutilation and the general lack of education for women.

As WuDunn says, these issues constitute the “moral challenge of this century” and after seeing the film, it is hard to argue with her. Girls in Somalia, Thailand, Cambodia, Kenya and other countries are sold into sex slavery at a very young age without power to do anything about it. The film is full of the heartbreaking stories of such girls, once in sex slavery, who have turned their lives around with the help of various organizations.

One story followed Kristof, WuDunn and the actress Meg Ryan to Cambodia where they met a woman, Long Pross, who was trafficked at age 10. At 12 she got pregnant and was forced to abort the baby. The afternoon after her abortion, she was

expected to take on a client. When she refused, the brothel owner gauged her eye out. Long has since been rescued from the brothel and has changed her name to Semana, or “forgiveness.”

Semana now works to provide health checks for women in brothels and to teach men about sexual safety.

Kristof and WuDunn, traveling with another actress Olivia Wilde, uncovered a similar heart wrenching, yet inspiring story in Kenya. Jane, a former prostitute, contracted HIV while working on the street. Since then, she has left the sex trade business and has started a dressmaking business, sewing old material into new dresses and selling them at a local outdoor market. Jane was happy to talk to Wilde about her experience, but she became ecstatic when she saw Kristof. She told him that she is reading his book and loves it. Jane is now trying to give her children a better life but finds that it is not easy. She struggles to put her four children through school. In order to raise the money, she tells Wilde that she may need to go on a fast. Jane tells Kristof that she hopes she can keep her children in school as her son is number one in his class and her daughter is usually number two or three.

The screening was followed by a discussion, led by Aditya Sanyal ’13 and other members of the Poverty Action Coalition. The group asked why people in the United States are not very aware of these major global issues. Answers encompassed everything from the fact that these coun-

tries are not powerful enough to be recognized to the idea that sex is an uncomfortable subject to the notion that if we did discuss these issues, there might be a tendency to put the blame on the victim.

The group talked about micro-lending programs such as Kiva, a program in which a person loans as little as $20 to an entrepreneur in one of these struggling countries and helps her start her own business. Because business is money and money is power, women are able to become a powerful force in their communities, changing their own lives as well as the prospects of their communities.

The event, as serious as it was, made an effort to put an action-based spin on the subject. Attendees were encouraged to write letters to Congress, encouraging them to pass legislation to help sex trafficking victims around the world. There were also bracelets for sale that were made by women previously in the sex trade who are trying to rebuild their lives.

The problem of human trafficking and the general abuse of women is not an easy topic to discuss or think about.

Because of this difficulty, it is crucial that we make a conscious effort to address these problems and think about ways in which we can help. To start with, we can all help by liking Half the Sky’s Facebook, following Nicolas Kristof on Twitter and by going to halftheskymovement.org in order to educate ourselves on this crucial topic and learn what we can do.

SOUTH EAST ASIA CLUB PRESENTS AYALA

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The annual extravaganza featured dance and cultural performances, all in support of a charity to help flood victims.

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music

Showcase of women in music resonates By rachel hughes

justiCe editorial assistant

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SWEET MELODIES: The evening concert at Slosberg Recital Hall featured performances of revolutionary works by remarkable female composers.

This Sunday, the Women’s Studies Research Center kicked off a new year of musical scholarship and performance with a dynamic lecture and concert program, Women “Making Music: Honoring the Work of Judith Tick.” The hallmark events paid tribute to the lifetime of pioneering work that musicologist Judith Tick has done in the interest of women’s participation and legacy in music.

On Sunday afternoon, the WSRC hosted a talk by Tick, who shared the inspiration for the day’s events: the 25th anniversary of the publishing of an anthology of essays, compiled by Tick and her colleague Jane Bowers, entitled Women Making Music: The Western Art Tradition, 11501950. The heavy attendance of Brandeis alums contributed to an atmosphere of reverence and belovedness for the music and movements that Tick discussed.

WSRC scholar and accomplished historical musician Vivian Montgomery introduced Tick to the eager, packed audience, sharing that her work encompasses “performers who have unearthed and represented women in music.”

Tick gracefully commanded the room, and began to tell the audience about the process behind the creation of the anthology, which has become both a teaching tool and an industry standard in musicology studies. “This book,” she started, “came out of the civil rights movement, and what was then called ‘women’s liberation.’”

While completing graduate studies at the University of California, Berkeley, the progressive Tick and Bowers “turned our focus from political activism to social feminism.” While at the UC, she said, “We practiced very traditional musicology. We needed to gain control over the data.”

Tick and Bowers began to study female composers and musicians from the last millennium who, though they possessed great musical genius, were prevented by social, societal and familial norms from rising to success amongst their male contemporaries. As they created the anthology, they were “sustained by cultural feminism and saw gender as a historical cat-

egory, right up there with race.”

The musicians and composers featured in the anthology span several centuries and musical periods, so the final publication is not meant to be a history book, but rather a retributive look at several women who were born in the wrong time, if you will. “Even though it wasn’t a survey, it was a representation of musical history—baroque, medieval, romantic, classical and modern,” Tick shared.

She delved into detail about several of the women whose musical careers were analyzed in the anthology. One particular example that showcased the historical obstacles between women musical success is the case of Fanny Mendelssohn, sister to popular German composer Felix Mendelssohn.

While Fanny was a brilliant composer, and the harmonies in her quartet pieces were quite ahead of her time, her success was stifled by the stigma surrounding women having professional careers, instead of being fixtures in the home.

Tick said: “She became a sort of ‘poster child’ for a resurrected figure who brings up all the complexities of class and gender. I think the quality of her work was recognized in a limited circle in her lifetime, but now it’s getting up.”

This is the exact conflict that has impeded countless women from becoming figures of musical consequence, and the very standard that Tick’s trailblazing work in musicology has defied. “We are watching the field widen. We are watching minds change,” she says.

The afternoon lecture was followed by an evening concert at Slosberg Recital Hall, which was attended by a densely packed audience of Brandeis alumni, students and musicians alike. This particular performance was also part of a series sponsored by the WSRC, called “Women & Music Mix,” which will last through the spring season.

The concert featured performances of landmark pieces composed by the musicians whom Tick included in the anthology, as well as premieres of pieces written by WSRC scholars. From the eye-opening lecture to the absolutely sublime concert, the entire day of events were a victory for women in music everywhere. Perhaps Tick puts it best: “If you don’t believe in the power of music, a vital link is broken.”

CONCERT REVIEW

Super Bowl lost power, but Beyoncé was on fire

By MARISSA DITKOWSKY justice EDITORIAL ASSISTANT

The intensity of the battle between the San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens during Super Bowl XLVII on Sunday could not have been any more exciting, as the game ended in favor of the Ravens by a mere three points. What could more accurately epitomize the American Dream than winning the Super Bowl and imagining that you are the quarterback who will be telling viewers all around the nation that you are going to Disney World? The obvious answer: being Beyoncé Knowles-Carter.

The 31-year-old’s stellar halftime performance left spectators in awe, so much so that her performance was succeeded by a power outage— the cause of the 35-minute blackout is still under investigation, but we all know that Beyoncé took the power and ran with it. I was halfexpecting Beyoncé to come back out during the outage and perform again, and then run away with the Vince Lombardi Trophy herself.

Following the controversy that ensued after she was accused, and found guilty, of lip-syncing, using a pre-recorded rendition of “The StarSpangled Banner” during her performance at the presidential inauguration, Queen B was sure to respond with a superb performance—sung live, of course—at the Super Bowl.

The setlist commenced with her hit “Love on Top” and transitioned right into “Crazy in Love.” She proceeded to perform “End of Time,” flawlessly and effortlessly. Not surprisingly, she performed the older but never forgotten 2003 hit “Baby Boy”—the voice of Sean Paul was pretty much the only pre-recorded soundtrack to be detected during the performance, other than numbers during which Beyoncé was dancing. Beyoncé did not need Sean there; she had holograms of herself projected on the stage showcasing the investment in outstanding tech and lighting.

Destiny’s Child reunited on the stage, which seemed fitting considering the recent release of the group’s new song “Nuclear.” The group performed the popular hit “Bootylicious,” followed by fan favorite “Independent Women (Part 1),” which was featured on the soundtrack of the Charlie’s Angels 2000 adaptation. Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams remained on stage with Beyoncé to help her with “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on it),” and left Beyoncé to finish up the set solo with “Halo.”

Despite the fact that Beyoncé’s performance was so entrancing, fans, such as myself, were left with an unresolved yearning for Beyoncé to perform her hit “Countdown.”

The deception was conjured by the multitude of advertisements put out

by Pepsi, which sponsored the half-

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PUT A RING ON IT: Beyonce and Destiny’s Child bandmates perform “Single Ladies.” time show, featuring the song. In addition, Jay-Z, Beyoncé’s husband of almost five years, did not make an appearance during the halftime show. Perhaps he was off playing daddy and watching Blue Ivy Carter, the couple’s daughter, whom I have come to know as “Destiny’s Child.”

The Pepsi Halftime contest results were also a bit of a letdown, especially considering I did not win.

Contest participants were asked to submit photographs of them-

selves completing certain tasks, such as puckering up or posing as a clock, for the chance to appear in the slideshow put out by Pepsi prior to the halftime performance.

However, our hopes were certainly met when Destiny’s Child did make an appearance and performed old favorites, thankfully omitting “Nuclear” from the setlist since it is not of the classics and does not live up to the group’s previous work.

Obviously Beyoncé’s talents and

ability to put on a show exceeded our expectations. Her energy was such that I could not even sense her becoming tired throughout the whole performance, although I became drowsy just watching her.

The lighting and effects used throughout the performance certainly met the standards of a Super Bowl-meets-Beyoncé performance.

The use of fire and pyrotechnics; fog; the multi-colored illuminations and a huge, lit structure in the shape of Beyoncé herself—a new world wonder I like to call the Colossus of Beyoncé.

The most empowering part of the entire performance was not even Queen B’s singing and dancing: surprisingly, it was the fact that every performer on the stage was female. The dancers and musicians—which included a guitarist, bassist and saxophonist among others—all happened to be female.

The theme of independence and strength for women and its importance to Beyoncé was evident in her song choices and clearly in her choice of performers. Perhaps that is a major contributing factor as to why Jay-Z did not make an appearance, but that is just my own theory.

Now that Beyoncé has set such a high standard, I am curious to see who will want to follow her next year at Super Bowl XLVIII. I wish those musicians luck.

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BOOK REVIEW

Roth classic discusses controversial themes By philip gallagher special to the justice

In some Jewish circles, it’s taboo to admit to having read Portnoy’s Complaint, given its raunchy content and negative portrayal of Judaism. But it cannot be denied that Philip Roth’s 1969 novel is still compelling and relevant more than 40 years later. Roth, one of the most respected authors in 20th century American Jewish literature, made his name known nationally with the publication of Portnoy’s Complaint, a novel that details a fictional account of the difficulties of growing up Jewish in 1960s America.

Alexander Portnoy, the title character, narrates the entire story from a therapist’s couch and details, usually quite explicitly, his sexual escapades with gentile women, his (believed-tobe) difficult childhood with his family and his challenge in fulfilling his perceived social expectations as an American Jew. The book begins by chronicling Portnoy’s conventional but traumatic youth, where he describes his mother “threatening” him with a knife when

he wouldn’t eat his dinner, and follows this trajectory through his teenage years and into the turmoils of his adult life, in which he develops an unfulfilling sexual relationship with a former prostitute whom he calls “the Monkey.” Given that the story could easily become dull as a 270-page monologue, Roth has interwoven into the book several clever remarks and introspective musings, ranging from the offensive to the hilarious. In one scene, Portnoy, obsessing over the ramifications of contracting syphilis, imagines his penis falling off in his family home. This thought is complete with dialogue and vivid imagery as Portnoy’s father screams in panic that nobody should touch it and they should call the humane society.

“Like for a rabies dog?” his mother sobs incredulously.

Roth paints a dark picture of American Judaism in this book: a simultaneous envy and distaste for Christianity, a persistent anxiety about anti-Semitism and a validation of negative Jewish stereotypes. The introduction of these themes in the late 1960s, very soon after the Holocaust,

angered many members of the American Jewish community who felt that Roth was airing dirty laundry and, consequently, labeled him a selfhating Jew. Furthermore, Roth’s inclusion of sexually explicit material that would still be considered risqué by today’s standards made the book controversial among the mainstream public. It almost goes without saying that the book quickly became a bestseller as a result of this controversy.

Regardless of its reception at the time of its publication, Portnoy’s Complaint has several qualities that make it relevant to contemporary society. Almost all readers can relate to Portnoy’s anxiety of fulfilling his parent’s expectations while developing his own independent identity and interests (albeit his independent identity is based in an unhealthy sexuality). Similarly, Portnoy’s occasional longing for Christianity speaks to a more universal desire to conform and fit into the majority, especially if the majority is perceived as a better alternative to the current state.

The candidness and directness with which Portnoy approaches these top-

ics and others is quite refreshing in comparison to approaches in other literature.

The book does have some flaws.

For those who do not enjoy Roth’s style of writing, which involves a substantial amount of cynicism, the book can feel like a long and unnecessary rant about Portnoy’s personal problems.

In fact, by the end, the voice of the same narrator for 250 plus pages began to get a bit tiring. Portnoy’s attitude toward women and sexuality is offensive and, a few times, horrifying, which makes some readers uncomfortable.

Nonetheless, the book offers a provocative angle on what it means to be Jewish. Roth impressively weaves different themes and conflicts together into a package that surprisingly works and poses important questions about American religious identity that no one wanted to ask.

Editor’s Note: This book is being read in NEJS 176A: Seminar in American Jewish Fiction: Philip Roth and Cynthia Ozick. Philip Gallagher is a former editor of the Justice.

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NO COMPLAINT HERE: Judaism, sex and family antics all combine to tell compelling story in Roth’s Portnoy’s Complaint.

movie review

Grohl erupts in directorial debut, ‘Sound City’ HUMAN TOUCH: Sound City hones in on the importance of collaborating with other musicians in the studio.

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By eli kaminsky

justice editorial assistant

Sit down and listen to your favorite record. What went into the creation of that group of songs you so totally enjoy?

Who wrote that music? Who played it?

But what you might have overlooked is the question of how and where this particular track was actually created. Where did the magic literally happen? What was that exact moment like?

Dave Grohl, drummer for Nirvana, Queens of the Stone Age, Them Crooked Vultures, Tenacious D and front man of the Foo Fighters begs this question in his cinematic directorial debut, Sound City, a documentary that premiered at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival. In 2011, Sound City, one of California’s premier analog recording studios announced its closure due to increased demand for digital music production. Often, we listeners overlook the actual recording process which many artists would argue is the most important portion of the musical journey.

Though a song may have already been written, the song may change somewhat as the band works in the sound booth.

Grohl’s purpose for Sound City is to emphasize that very moment of creation.

If Sound City had been some little, unknown studio, this might not have caused any drama. However, since some of the most influential rock albums including Neil Young’s After the Gold Rush, Fleetwood Mac’s eponymous release, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ Damn the Torpedoes, Rick Springfield’s Working Class Dog, Nirvana’s Nevermind and Rage Against the Machine’s self-titled debut were all recorded at the studio, the news caused quite a fuss. As one of the most respected contemporary musicians today, when Grohl becomes ambitious and calls out for support for one of his many musical endeavors, everyone comes running.

The film starts with an introduction to Sound City, embellishing the detailed history of the studios with anecdotes from various administrators and employees of the studio, including Tom Skeeter, its major owner from 1969 to 1992. Sound City, a studio not to be judged at first glance, as almost every musician admits, experienced an upsurge in popularity in the 1970s and early ’80s.

However, the studio almost closed down until Nirvana’s 16-day Nevermind session created an extremely high demand for studio time that was only ended by the advent of Pro Tools, Auto-Tune and other innovative recording technologies. The film also touches upon the Sound City’s unique control panel and the studio’s unrivaled ability to capture a perfect drum sound. The first, more historical and less personal section of the movie is somewhat more difficult to

follow, especially for viewers who do not have prior knowledge of rock and alternative music.

As the section continues, everyone from Tom Petty to Rick Springfield to producers Rick Rubin, founder of Def Jam records, and Butch Vig, who produced Nevermind, spoke about their relationship and experiences with the recording studio. When the mere descriptions of a building are as personal and touching as those said by countless musicians, producers, administrators and technicians, you know that you are going to be in for a special journey.

And that’s really the kind of feeling Grohl strives for with Sound City. During the production stages of the previous Foo Fighters album, Wasting Light, the front man was very explicit about maintaining a “human” feel by recording on analog tape instead of using any digital programs.

Though Sound City is the general background for the film, Grohl also focuses on the idea of collaborating with others and establishing a sense of family between fellow musicians. “Chemistry is something that happens between people” says Lars Ulrich, drummer of Metallica, when asked about his approach to music.

The allure of Sound City Studios was its familial and homey vibe.

Perhaps the most special section of the movie was the final 30 minutes, which show Grohl leading several live recording sessions with major names of the music industry, further emphasizing the importance of human contact in music.

Sessions with Stevie Nicks of Fleetwood Mac, Josh Homme of Queens of the Stone Age and Paul McCartney of The Beatles, among others were included in the film.

However, an album titled Sound City— Real to Reel, chronicling the entire series of sessions, including those not show in the film, will be released on March 12.

Although Sound City is by nature a documentary, Grohl’s fabulous directing and careful production allows it to feel like a cohesive story from beginning to end. Grohl employs no real narrator but he organizes every quote so it seems as though a narrator is reading a script.

The fluidity that Grohl worked so hard to promote comes through even in the telling of his tale, partially because of his organizational and directional skills but probably more importantly because of Grohl’s selection of people to include in the documentary.

Everyone involved in the production of the movie was extremely passionate about what Sound City stands for—honesty in music and finding beauty. That means allowing yourself to make mistakes, allowing yourself to be less than perfect. As Rubin insists in the film, “Be true to yourself and make that music that you love.” There is no other way.

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