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GIDEON AT 50

RESIDENCE LIFE

Students attempt to anticipate housing

■ This year’s housing

results left students with an unexpected amount of oncampus openings.

By MARISSA DITKOWSKY JUSTICE EDITORIAL ASSISTANT

Housing selection ended last Tuesday, eliciting mixed reactions from both students who participated in and those who pulled out of the housing lottery due to the uncertainty of the process.

Waltham, Mass.

Spaces in popular housing venues remained at unuaually high lottery numbers this year, possibly due to expectations that did not line up with housing results from previous years.

“We were definitely not expecting a Rosie because usually they go out,… and we had 157,” wrote Carly Chernomorets ’16, who was pulled into a suite in Rosenthal Quad last minute despite her initial plan to live in East Quad, in an email to the Justice.

According to the statistics on the Department of Community Living’s

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REVISITING HISTORY: Lewis and Leahy (left to right) discuss the right to counsel and its transformation since the Gideon case.

Panelists discuss Gideon ■ University President

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STRESSFUL PROCESS: Students selected housing for the fall semester last Sunday, March 10, through Tuesday, March 12, in Sherman Function Hall.

Frederick Lawrence spoke on the event panel, reflecting on Gideon after 50 years.

By ALLYSON CARTTER JUSTICE SENIOR WRITER

STUDENT LIFE

Police investigating alleged verbal abuse ■ Several students have

complained about verbal abuse by University Police.

By SAM MINTZ JUSTICE EDITOR

University Police are conducting an internal investigation into an alleged case of verbal abuse by a University police officer toward a student.

The student, who asked to be identified by only his first name, Brian, claims that the officer swore at him

and asked if he was “challenged” during a confrontation over a parking ticket. Brian had been parked in front of a fire hydrant for several hours, and when asked, told the officer that he had not realized he was parked in a prohibited area.

The officer then allegedly asked, “Are you [expletive] stupid? Are you challenged?”

A report of the incident provided by the Office of Public Safety mentioned different details of the account. According to the report, the officer initially had made several

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Four panelists convened yesterday in Rapaporte Treasure Hall for an event titled “Gideon at 50: The Future of the Right to Counsel” to mark the 50th anniversary of the Gideon v. Wainwright Supreme Court case and the continuing challenges of providing legal counsel to the poor and underserved communities.

The 1963 case granted those accused of criminal, rather than only capital, charges the right to be appointed an attorney should they not be able to afford one, citing the Sixth Amendment’s guarantee of counsel.

The panel featured Margot Botsford, Associate Justice to the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts, University President Frederick Lawrence, William Leahy, director of the New York State Office of Indigent Legal Services, and Anthony Lewis, author of Gideon’s Trumpet, the 1964 account of the case. Chief of Staff to the President David Bunis ’83 moderated the

event.

1n 1963, after being charged with breaking and entering with the intent to commit petty larceny, Clarence Earl Gideon requested a lawyer when asked at his trial if he was ready to proceed. After the judge denied his request, Gideon was sentenced to five years in prison; he appealed to the Supreme Court, which ruled that the denial of counsel was a violation of the Constitution.

The Gideon v. Wainwright case overturned the ruling in the 1942 Betts v. Brady case, which denied counsel to indigent defendants when prosecuted by a state.

Bunis directed the first question to Lewis, asking what prompted his passion for the Gideon case. Lewis responded with a passage from his book that marked the overturning of the Betts v. Brady decision. “It had a powerful emotional impact on me,” he said.

Lewis said that he wrote the book “with such obvious emotion and commitment” in part because of the details of the case. Gideon’s petition to the court was handwritten, he said. “He didn’t have a hope, did he?” Lewis continued. “It was quite amazing, and that was part of the romance, for me.”

Lewis added that the court even agreeing to take Gideon’s case indicated to him that they would likely

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Wait no more

Enduring hardships

Tuition worries

Students made an app that predicts the wait time at venues in any area.

 The baseball team suffered through a rough week on its annual spring trip.

 The proposed four percent tuition increase for next year has raised concern.

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overrule the Betts v. Brady ruling.

Leahy said that two major realities must be recognized for the Gideon decision to be fully implemented in practice: first, that the federal government, and not only states, must fund the efforts to provide legal aid, and second, that it must bridge the gap between the funding they provide to prosecution and police forces and the lack of funding for public defenders.

Botsford added that states that deal with enforcing the Gideon case on a local basis are worse off than those that deal with it on a statewide basis, such as Massachusetts. “We are incredibly lucky in this state,” she said, adding that Massachusetts representation is “excellent,” which is not the case everywhere.

Lawrence emphasized the importance of due process, noting that defendants must have their inalienable rights enforced and that the government has the responsibility to make those rights enforceable.

As Bunis opened the floor to audience questions, Leigh Swigart, director of programs in international justice and society at the International Center for Ethics, Justice and Public Life, posed a question about legal models of other countries that the U.S. could look to.

Leahy responded that societies that

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Senate funds SMRs with leftover money

Medical Emergency

With 19 senators present at Sunday’s meeting and approximately $3,500 left to allocate after spending on the Midnight Buffet, the Senate voted on three Senate Money Resolutions and discussed upcoming events and elections.

For the upcoming buffet on May 1, chair of the Services Committee Charlotte Franco ’15 reported that the Union would be allocating about $6,000. The committee is also considering inviting groups such as Brandeis Vegans and Vegetarians Club or culture clubs to make food for the event, which would help cut costs.

With that money set aside in anticipation of the buffet, the Senate voted on two Senate Money Resolutions. The first, for $2,000 for Midnight Buffet Tshirts, was unanimously approved by the senators in attendance. Another, allocating $52 for food and drinks for a ’Deis Impact follow-up event, was also unanimously approved.

The third SMR, written for $1,000 but targeted to be only partially approved, would have provided a caricature artist, cotton candy and a palm reader for Student Activities’ carnival-themed student leadership banquet this spring.

Although sponsoring senator Franco, and Class of 2015 Senator Danny Novak said that the event was partly intended to serve as a platform for voting on or revelation of the Student Union’s “club of the year” award, many senators expressed their hesitation to allocate any money to an event that was not clearly their own.

At the end of a long discussion, the Senate voted to not allocate any money to it, but rather to support it in other ways.

At this meeting, the Senate also heard a presentation on current and upcoming Brandeis Sustainability Fund proposals, from BSF representatives Padraig Murphy ’14 and Flora Wang ’15.

Executive Senator Ricky Rosen ’14 announced in his report that ’Deis Day, which will be part of Bronstein week, is tentatively scheduled for April 12. Elections for Student Union Executive Board positions, such as president, vice president and secretary, will be held April 18, with campaigning set to begin April 8.

Student Union President Todd Kirkland ’13 announced in his executive report to the Senate that he would be opening his weekly meetings with the Deans of Student Life to five rotating members of the Senate.

He also encouraged the senators to stay active on the Student Union’s Facebook group, interacting with students and creating events with it in order to “build this brand of Student Union” and create an “image” for it.

“It may say Student Union somewhere in that description, but a lot of people associate these things that are being created to individual people and not the Union as a whole,” added Kirkland.

March 13—A BOLLI staff member reported there was a female party, approximately 90 years old, who lost consciousness on Turner Street. BEMCo, an ambulance and University Police were dispatched to the scene, and the ambulance transported the patient to the NewtonWellesley Hospital.

March 14—The community development coordinator reported that a student in Deroy intentionally took an overdose of prescription medication. The student was conscious at the time, and the party was transported via ambulance to the hospital for further care.

March 16—An off-duty BEMCo member requested assistance with a male party who was intoxicated and had fallen and hit his head. The party was not responsive at the time of the call.

University Police responded, and the party was transported to the Newton-Wellesley Hospital via ambulance.

Traffic

March 11—A shuttle van got stuck under the walkway in East Quad. There were no reported injuries; a towing company was notified. University Police compiled a report on the accident.

Larceny

March 12—University Police received a report of larceny of artwork from the Shapiro Campus Center Atrium. The artwork has been assigned an approximate value of $3,000.

University Police compiled a report of security camera footage of the area; an investigation will follow.

March 14—A student at the Rabb School of Continuing Studies reported that her iPhone was stolen from the third-floor student lounge area when it was left unattended. University Police compiled a report on the theft.

Disturbance

March 15—University Police received a call regarding a loud

party coming from the fourth floor of Ziv 130. University Police checked the area, but all was quiet and they were unable to locate anything.

Drugs

March 15—University Police received a call from a community adviser in Cable that they found marijuana in a student’s room. University Police responded, and the contraband was confiscated. University Judicial charges will be filed by the police.

Miscellaneous

March 11—University Police received a call from a reporting party that he observed a grey Nissan SUV in the area of the Foster Mods. A black male, approximately 25 years old wearing a baseball cap was looking in the windows of a Mod. University Police checked for the suspicious vehicle, but it was gone prior to their arrival.

March 13—University Police

Univ service recognized

BRIEF In A Pickle restaurant moving to Moody In A Pickle, a popular breakfast and lunch destination in Waltham, announced on Facebook yesterday that it would be closing its current location on Main Street and opening a new, larger restaurant at 265 Moody Street.

“After nearly 9 years at the Main Street location it has come time for us to say goodbye and move to a larger location to meet the needs of our wonderful customers!” according to the announcement.

“Our new location will have double the seating capacity, beer [and] wine, more comfortable seating, a better atmosphere and a couple of other surprises,” it continued.

The Main Street location is expected to close March 25, with the new location slated to open the first week in April, but “we still have a couple of balls still in the air,” stated the announcement.

In A Pickle serves breakfast and lunch. It gets four out of five stars on Yelp.

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n An article in News misstated the title of Payam Mohseni. He is a junior research fellow at the Crown Center for Middle East Studies, not a Ph.D. Candidate. (News, p. 3) n An article in Arts incorrectly identified a piece composed by Karlheinz Stockhausen. The title of the piece is “Kontact.” (Arts, p. 23­) The Justice welcomes submissions for errors that warrant correction or clarification. Email editor@ thejustice.org.

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received several calls regarding a stray Husky dog running loose on Loop Road. University Police located the dog, which did not have tags on it. The Waltham Police Department was contacted and said it would take the dog.

March 14—A party reported a coyote running in the area of the Charles River Apartments and said she was afraid to exit her vehicle. University Police escorted the student to her dorm without incident.

March 14—University Police are investigating an off-campus incident regarding forcible fondling.

March 17—Waltham Police requested that University Police meet them at Dartmouth Street and South Street to assist in dispersing a large group of students from that location. University Police assisted without incident; Waltham Police will compile a report on the dispersal and disturbance.

Students and therapy dogs mingled at an event Sunday called Dog Day Afternoon, which was sponsored by the Pre-Vet Society and the Ziv and Ridgewood CAs. The dogs were from a non-profit pet therapy program called Caring Canines, which makes visits throughout the Boston area.

For the second year in a row, Brandeis is on the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. The 2013 recipients were announced by the Corporation for National and Community Service on March 4 at the “Leading Change” meeting of the American Council in Education.

“The presidential honor roll requires information about our community service initiatives and the capacity of our student involvement,” graduate assistant in the Department of Community Service Prayas Neupane, who helped with the honor roll application, told the Justice in an interview. This information includes reports on the community service programs offered at Brandeis, and the number of student and faculty involved.

“This year’s proposal included submissions and highlights of both Waltham Group ... and Clubs in Service,” added Department of Community Service Director Lucas Malo in an email to the Justice.

Initiatives like the Honor Roll exist to showcase the involvement of students and the impact they have on the community. “Many students say that service provides a means to evaluate personal values, explore careers, fulfill spiritual callings, and ... become better acquainted with the local community and ... make new friends,” Malo said.

Community service hours are tracked through the Commitment to Service Award Program. Students log in and register on the community service website, and enter their hours regularly. “We are able to use the data from this program to share the exact number of hours, how many students, and the types of service that our students are engaging in to qualify for the President’s Honor Roll,” Malo said. The Honor Roll relies on the statistics to determine the scope of the community service at a university and the percent of students participating.

Students are honored at graduation with a commitment to service pin, either bronze, silver or gold depending on the amount of hours they put in during their Brandeis career.

The Community Service Department will host a Celebration of Service event on April 29 to honor those who volunteered this year.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS How Old is too Old to Give up Womanhood?

Women often become silent victims of beauty practices created by their culture.

A longing for beauty carries physical and emotional pain for so many women around the globe.

This discussion will explore some of the female beauty practices that women follow in order to belong to their culture and respect their traditional values of living and spiritual beliefs.

The old unspoken tradition of Mongolian women shaving their heads at certain ages, particularly the stage where women proclaim the end of their fertility and sexuality will also be discussed.

Thursday from 12:30 to 2 p.m. in the Liberman-Miller Lecture Hall in the Epstein Building.

Winning the New Soft War on Women

Rosalind C. Barnett will discuss the highlights of her new book, The New Soft War on Women.

Her main focus will be the obstacles wom-

en face at work and what they can do about them.

Thursday, March 28 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. in Liberman-Miller Lecture Hall in the Epstein Building.

Trivia Night

Bronstein Week is approaching! Gear up for it with trivia and win a spectacular prize for you and your teammates!

Thursday, April 4 at 10 p.m. to Friday, April 5 at 1 a.m. in the Stein.

Medieval Murder Mystery Night

Hear ye, hear ye, All ye kings and queens, knights and nobles!

Join the Department of Student Activities for an evening of medieval murder mystery mayhem.

But beware, your life will depend not only on your innocence but your ability to defend it! Cosponsored by Game Knight.

Friday, April 5 at 6:30 p.m. to Saturday, April 6 at midnight in the Usen Castle Commons.

One Day Conference

In honor of the 26th Anniversary of the Intercultural Center, the ICC will be hosting a “One Day Diversity Conference” comprised of knowledge on cultural and diversity education and open dialogue.

Stay tuned for more information on this year’s theme, topics and guest speakers. If you’re interested in being part of the planning committee, feel free to contact Elba Valerio, ICC program coordinator, at evalerio@ brandeis.edu Sunday, April 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Intercultural Center, Rm. 103 and the Intercultural Center Multipurpose Room.

Sock Drive

Hunger and Homelessness is collaborating with Hospital Helpers to send students door-to-door in Waltham to collect clothing and brand new socks to help prevent severe foot disease in homeless people.

Sunday, April 7 from 2 to 8:30 p.m. Sign up this week at a table in Usdan Cafe from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m..

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Students react to proposal for cost increases announced a tentative plan to raise the cost of attendance by four percent.

By ilana kruger JUSTICE editorial assistant

Students have had mixed reactions to Senior Vice President Andrew Flagel’s announcement last month that the administration anticipates a four percent increase in the cost of attending Brandeis next year. The Justice interviewed several students about what they think about the potential cost increase.

This increase would bring the total cost of attending Brandeis to $59,000 from last year’s $56,500.

“I know that the [U]niversity is in a bind,” wrote Student Union President Todd Kirkland ’13 in an email to the Justice. “Most universities that are considered Brandeis’ peers have been around for much longer and have stronger endowments and annual gifts.

Brandeis is already dipping into its endowment and it can not keep dipping into it for both sustainability and legal reasons.”

Liz Cohn ’16 believes that there should be significant changes before a rise in tuition costs. “This is already one of the most expensive schools in the county, and there are a lot of things that could be significantly improved, including the quality of the food and the general maintenance of dorms,” Cohn said in an interview with the Justice.

“Until I feel like the money that is being spent on my college education is actually being put to good use, I don’t think there needs to be an increase in tuition. I think there needs to be an increase in the overall quality of basic student services.”

“It is a complete shame that the Board of Trustees continues to in-

crease the burden of the students and their families while stating in their strategic plan that we stand for social justice,” wrote Student Union treasurer David Clements ’14 in an email to the Justice.

Some students, including Liat Zabludovsky ’13, say they understand the need for the increase. “In order to maintain a quality institution, you need a certain amount of money. I think the administration worked really hard to not have a tuition increase to avoid the backlash, so I’m sure there is a good reason and I trust them.”

Others understand that the University needs a certain amount of money to maintain itself, but do not necessarily accept the additional financial strain that it places on students.

“One of the unique aspects of Brandeis that makes it so great is that while we are a small liberal arts university with relatively few students, there is also a massive amount of highly academic and scientific research that goes on here,” Clements said. Since Brandeis is a research institution with a relatively small student body, the amount of research is hard to maintain financially. “Something has to give, and recently the Trustees have decided that the sacrifice will be the burden of the students,” Clements said.

The increase may be inevitable, according to Kirkland. “The University at the current moment has two options: raise costs or cut services. If Brandeis cuts too many services, Brandeis would not be Brandeis. I believe Brandeis understands that it cannot continue to raise costs at this level for years to come, but this seems to be the only option for the university at this time,” Kirkland said.

The Board of Trustees will meet this week to vote on the finalized budget for 2014.

—Sam Mintz contributed reporting.

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PROMOTING THOUGHT: Vivekanand Pandey Vimal shared his experiences traveling in India, meeting farmers and entrepeneurs.

’DeisTalks event highlights inspiring students, faculty ■ Based on the famous

TEDTalks, the event featured seven speakers, who discussed a wide range of topics designed to stimulate thought and debate.

By maya shemtov and sam mintz JUSTICE contributing writer and editor

Last Thursday, Brandeis students and staff spoke at a packed audience of mainly undergraduate students at the Shapiro Admissions Center at ’DeisTalks, a series of short minilectures modeled after the popular TED Talks, which spanned various issues and each featured a strong takeaway message.

The event was organized by Education for Students by Students, as well as the Brandeis Pluralism Alliance, Experiential Learning and Library and Technology Services.

Seven student and faculty speakers discussed issues such as the importance of attention, the contemporary need for art and the power of a single tweet.

The first speaker, Max Bernstein ’15, spoke about the power in small gestures. He discussed how his childhood experiences formed him to be very analytical and aware of

others’ behavior patterns.

“I love and always have loved watching people’s body language change from sadness to happiness,” Bernstein said. He went on to discuss his experience going on a free hugs campaign in Santa Monica, Calif., where he learned that the “smallest things, like a hug or a smile, can change someone’s life.”

The lone faculty speaker, Director of the Arts Scott Edmiston, spoke about art’s role today and the complex interplay between art and social change.

Physics Ph.D. candidate Andreas Rauch discussed his varying experiences playing role-playing games and teaching, and how the two connect.

Kelly Miao ’14 spoke about her family’s experiences with tuberculosis and how that influenced her passion for biology. Victoria Lee ’13 talked about the Jubilee Project, an organization that “exists to make videos for a good cause,” according to its website, and how it has shaped the person she is today. Elizabeth Fields ’13 spoke about facilities workers on campus and how they are often overlooked.

The final speaker, Ph.D. candidate in Neuroscience Vivekanand Pandey Vimal, discussed his resolution to change his destiny and benefit the world. He traveled to In-

dia, where he interacted with farmers and tribal entrepreneurs, from whom he learned a valuable lesson.

One of the organizers, Arun Sundaram ’15, described the complexity in putting the event together.

He said that the organizers decided they wanted to organize an event in a fashion inspired by TEDTalks, which are short lectures on a variety of topics where well-known speakers share “ideas worth spreading,” according to the organization’s website. Students and faculty applied and auditioned to participate in ’DeisTalks.

According to Sundaram, Vimal’s talk “was a visual journey that was the perfect ending to the event.”

“I liked that the talks were short, because it helped the speakers stay on track and it kept the presentations interesting,” said Nathan Feldman ’14 in an interview with the Justice.

According to both students who attended this event and the organizers, they would like to see more events of this format in the future.

Sundaram says ESS hopes to make this a periodic event. “’DeisTalks will be a sustainable event that we hope to run either every semester or every year depending on the reception we get from the Brandeis Community,” Sundaram said.

BRIEF University likely to lose federal research funding The recent, automatic, acrossthe-board federal government cuts, known as sequestration, will significantly impact university research, according to Paul O’Keefe, assistant provost for research administration. “[The National Institutes of Health] has been cut by 5.1 [percent] this year, and [the National Science Foundation] has already announced that it will fund 1,000 fewer projects this year, a decrease of around [nine percent] from the number they usually fund,” explained O’Keefe in an email to the Justice. “The impact on Brandeis will be significant, but it’s hard to predict exactly how significant at this point.”

“We’re working hard to produce a strategy for responding to whatever may come our way,” O’Keefe added.

Over the past three years, Brandeis has received an average of $48 million per year in federal research funding, according to O’Keefe.

Two thirds of those funds, about $32 million, come from the National Institutes of Health, while 12 percent, almost six million dollars, comes from the National Science Foundation.

The remainder of the federal funds Brandeis receives—about 21 percent, equaling about $10 million—comes from other federal agencies.

Within Brandeis, 76 percent of those funds goes to the sciences, while the Heller School for Social Policy and Management receives 21 percent of the funds, leaving about one percent to other departments.

“I think the sequestration business coming out of Washington is just a good example of [how] sometimes things are going to be out of your control, that can give us a pretty solid kick in the head,” said University President Frederick Lawrence at a faculty meeting earlier this month. “That’s not just a Brandeis story, that’s research universities generally. I can tell you that my inbox is filled with correspondence from fellow presidents in the [Association of American Universities] about how are we going to deal with this.”

“None of us is in a situation to simply absorb that without taking pretty careful attention,” Lawrence added.

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LALS celebrates anniversary with panel Library ■ The Latin American and

Latino Studies department invited three distinguished alumni to speak.

By MARISSA dITKOWSKY JUSTICE eDITORIAL aSSISTAANT

The Latin American and Latino Studies Program hosted an event last Wednesday titled “Our America/Nuestra America: The Future of Area Studies” in honor of its 50th anniversary. The event featured a panel consisting of three distinguished alumni who spoke on their experiences in the program: Frances Hagopian ’75, Peter Kornbluh ’78 and Jeff Arak ’07.

Hagopian, the Lemann Visiting Associate Professor for Brazil Studies at the department of government at Harvard University and faculty chair of the Brazil studies program of the David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies, spoke first.

Hagopian described her initial reason for becoming involved in Latin American studies. “I thought I was going to take a European politics class, and I went to the first class … and [the professor] said, ‘I don’t want you in this class if you don’t know X, Y and Z,’ and I thought, ‘I don’t know

X, Y and Z,’” she said during the event. “So I said to my boyfriend at the time, ‘What am I going to do?’”

Hagopian’s boyfriend at the time had been taking a Latin American history class, which he invited her to take with him. “It was the beginning of a lifelong love,” she said. “I dropped the boyfriend; Latin America has been with me ever since.”

Hagopian travelled to Chile in during the summer of 1974 as a part of her senior thesis, which focused on the fall of the Chilean regime in September 1973. Since then, she has written several books and continues with similar research. In addition, she advises and educates both graduate and undergraduate students, with emphasis on democratization, political representation, political economy, religion and politics.

Kornbluh, director of the National Security Archive’s Chile Documentation Project and of the Cuba Documentation Project, writes and researches U.S. foreign policy in Latin America. As a writer and an awarded journalist, he has been featured in such publications as the Washington Post and the New York Times.

Similar to Hagopian, his senior thesis discussed the situation in Chile; however, his focus was on U.S. intervention. According to Kornbluh, he noticed an article written

by former U.S. ambassador to Chile, Edward Korry, regarding his discontentment with President Richard Nixon and then-Secretary of State Henry Kissinger.

Kornbluh immediately sought to contact Korry to interview him for his senior thesis. “I saw the opportunity and thought, ‘This will get me highest honors,’” said Kornbluh.

Kornbluh drove to meet Korry in Connecticut, prepared only with a 60-minute cassette tape. Seven hours after the tape ran out, Korry was still reading confidential documents to Korbluh. Kornbluh was able to use these confidential documents that Korry had shared with him in the interview. “I got highest honors,” Kornbluh said.

Arak, an up-and-coming documentary filmmaker, directed video portraits, as well as his newly-released film Life on Death Beach about a group of volunteer lifeguards in a town on the cost of Oaxaca, Mexico.

Arak plans to pursue a career in filmmaking and producing documentaries. “Documentaries can really be a catalyst for conversation,” Arak said.

Arak emphasized the importance of working in Latin America to gain cultural competence. “Working in Mexico added a style of closeness to my work,” he said.

During the question-and-answer session following the panel discussion, several inquirers asked about the panelists’ thoughts on the small number of students enrolled in area studies programs such as the Latin American and Latino Studies Program.

It was asserted during the event by both the panelists and participants that students who would be interested in Latin American and Latino Studies have been choosing to major in International and Global Studies for a broader education. However, the importance of area studies and the continued existence of the program were defended by the panelists.

“Area studies help us understand reality in the arts as opposed to holding onto stereotypes,” said Arak.

As the panelists persistently mentioned throughout the discussion, Brandeis’ program was initiated during a time when such emphasis on Latin American area studies was uncommon in universities. “Never forget that this program was founded in a very special context,” Hagopian said.

“It was one of the most exciting intellectual experiments in the history of higher education when it started, and creating programs like this one was part of that intellectual ferment,” Hagopian added.

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Genetics Stephen Elledge received the Rosenstiel Award for his research.

By Sara Dejene JUSTICE Editor

DNA provides the body with an extremely intricate blueprint by which it functions, but how does it notice and correct itself when it is damaged or filled with errors?

Professor of Genetics at Harvard Medical School Stephen Elledge is working to answer that question.

Last Thursday, he talked about his progress as the latest recipient of the 2012 Lewis S. Rosenstiel Award for Distinguished Work in Basic Medical Science.

The Rosenstiel Award is given to recognize researchers whose work has made a significant impact in the field of basic science research by a panel of Boston-area scientists who are appointed by the director of the Rosenstiel Basic Sciences Research Center.

In an interview with the Justice, Elledge said he was “deeply honored” to receive the award.

“I looked at the list of previous awardees and it’s a stellar group of scientists, and it’s really an honor to be considered among them,” he said.

Prof. Jim Haber (BIOL) opened the lecture by introducing Elledge as “one of the most creative inventors of technology that [researchers] all use.”

Elledge himself then took over, presenting an overview of the work that led to his involvement in researching the DNA damage response.

Elledge had originally studied DNA damage and repair as a Ph.D. student at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. “I decided after doing that and getting my Ph.D., the last thing in the world I wanted to do was work on DNA and repair,” he joked at the event. “And so I went as far away from it as I possibly could.”

Eventually, Elledge said that he found himself interested in working on gene targeting. In an interview with the Justice, Elledge explained that he had located a gene in E. coli that coded for RecA, a protein involved in genetic recombination, the process by which new genetic information is produced by the crossing over of segments between alleles or homologous chromosomes.

Elledge intended to locate and clone the equivalent of the gene in yeast cells, and eventually in mammals.

“I thought genome engineering would be a great thing to study and I would just see where that would

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OUTSTANDING RESEARCH: Harvard Professor Stephen Elledge spoke about his research at the Rosenstiel Award Lecture Thursday. take me from there,” he said.

However, Elledge discovered that the yeast gene he cloned did not code for RecA, but rather for ribonucleotide reductase, a protein important in the synthesis of deoxyribonucleotides, the building blocks of DNA. “Of course, I found this to be incredibly depressing because I didn’t want to work on nucleotide synthesis,” said Elledge. “That wasn’t the goal.”

However, Elledge said that he noticed the RNA of the gene was activated in response to ultraviolet light, which causes mutations in DNA and agents that block DNA replication.

This observation led Elledge to the idea that there must be a large response that transmits information about these errors to these genes.

This pathway, according to Elledge, is referred to as the DNA damage response.

Elledge said that each person’s DNA undergoes tens of thousands of “events” or modifications each day,

providing plenty of opportunities for mistakes to occur. The cell must be equipped to respond to these errors, either by correcting them if possible or by killing off the cell in order to prevent it from dividing and amplifying the damage.

According to Elledge, the response to this damage is more adaptive than innate, meaning that the cell must be able to transmit information about the type of damage in order to generate a specified response rather than having one general response for all types of damage.

In short, Elledge said that sensors circulating the DNA pick up information regarding the DNA damage and send the information to a control center in the cell, much like the brain. Here, information about the error is processed and a response is activated.

The response, said Elledge, must be highly specific, as many enzymes that can be activated by the response can also be destructive to the gene itself if turned on at the wrong

time or place.

Elledge went on to summarize his work, focusing on two specific proteins that are involved in some pathways of the DNA damage response, SMARCAL1 and ZRANB3.

According to Elledge, both of these proteins seem to be related to each other, as parts of their DNA sequences are similar. They also share common functions. Both SMARCAL1 and ZRANB3 appear to be involved in restarting one of the steps of DNA replication.

Elledge’s work also showed that SMARCAL1 is required for resistance to DNA damage and that ZRANB3 is necessary for the cell to survive after its DNA has been damaged during replication.

Elledge said in the interview that he hopes his work will provide the scientific community with a “different way of looking at how cells recognize and utilize” information about damage to DNA when they attempt to correct the genetic information affected.

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■ LTS initiated a new equipment loaning program to meet student demand.

By SCARlett Reynoso JUSTICE STAFF WRITER

On March 5, Goldfarb Library started loaning iPads to students through Library and Technology Services as part of their equipment loan program that lends equipment ranging from cell phone chargers to laptop lockers.

The iPads are kept behind the main desk in the library and can be checked out for 24 hours. After the iPads are returned, any information saved on them is cleared, but they can be renewed after one hour. The library currently owns seven iPads with keyboards and eight without.

“A lot of libraries do similar things. Some lend them for three days, some lend them for seven. We started with 24 hours, and that could change. We really want people to test them, try them, see what they’re good for. … We want to figure out what you all want with them, then move forward,” said Access Librarian and Commons Coordinator Dennis Smith in an interview with the Justice.

According to Smith, the funds for the iPads were requested by Associate Director of Public Services Patricia Flanagan a year in advance. He also said that the iPads were bought not only to keep up with what other libraries such as those in the Boston Library Consortium—including Tufts University, Boston College, Wellesley College and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology—are providing, but also to respond to student requests reflected in online surveys.

According to one survey conducted by LTS, 100 percent of students who said they would likely borrow an iPad also owned a laptop. The survey also showed that the top three uses for iPads by students are surfing the web, reading ebooks or articles and taking notes.

“I use them every day. I take my notes and write my papers on them; I save everything to their Cloud.

And they’re small, they’re portable, they’re lighter to carry around than my computer,” said Iosefa Percival ’15, who works for LTS, in an interview with the Justice.

The iPads feature a few purchased apps as well as other free installed apps.

Among the apps are: Ebrary, YouTube, Adobe Reader, Dropbox, Firefly, Keynote and Kindle. The iPads also have direct links to Loufind, RefWorks, Academic Search Premier, JSTOR and other resources.

User Experience Librarian Jennifer Giordano emphasized in an email to the Justice that LTS is open to suggestions from students on apps they would like to have installed.

Accordingly, a scientific calculator app is set to be added this week.

Since the iPads are more fragile than other technological equipment, a protection plan was purchased for them by the library; a student would only need to pay $50 if damage, such as cracks to the screen, should occur during the borrowing period.

“I think it’s really great because I didn’t expect something like that,” said Leia Ruseva ’15 in an interview with the Justice. “I knew about the laptops, but they’re really old and kind of outdated. I rented one when mine was broken, so I needed to. But the iPads, that’s really convenient, you don’t have to have your bag stuffed, … which is really nice.”

The library posts announcements on their website and on their library advertisement screen.

Smith added that in a few weeks the library will be adding six Macbook Airs, which will be available for four hours at a time. The laptops are now in the process of being configured. The library is also looking into purchasing Chromebooks in the future.

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HOUSING: On-campus living still available after selection website, suites in the Rosenthal Quad ran out at number 73 in 2011. “I think that a lot of people assumed that they would not be able to get a Rosie because of their numbers, so they just decided to try for East pull-ins,” Chernomorets said.

Many students’ decisions regarding housing were made based upon results from previous years. The unpredictability of housing has led students to remain cautious in anticipating housing choices prior to selection.

As a senior, Missy Mandell ’13 did not participate in the housing process.

However, she was forced to live off campus this year. Mandell attributed this year’s unexpected results to the experience students had with housing last year. “I predicted before housing appointments this year that numbers would take much longer to run out because of the high number of current juniors forced to live off campus last year,” she wrote in an email to the Justice.

However, DCL warns students to be wary that statistics from previous years cannot always project the results for each succeeding year. “When reviewing [these statistics], be aware that many variables change each year including designations and class size, and the order that housing is selected and completely taken varies from year to year,” reads the DCL website.

Jacob Aronson ’15 said he waited inside Sherman Function Hall, where housing selection took place, for about

five and a half hours before he was able to find someone looking for an extra person to fill a suite in the Ziv Quad.

“I had number 1667, which wasn’t bad. But judging from the scale of housing the last two years, it wouldn’t be good enough to get me on campus housing,” Aronson wrote in an email to the Justice. “I had made plans previously with several friends and would have had several options for off-campus housing if I went immediately to them instead of going on the wait-list.”

Despite his difficulty in finding on-campus housing after a plan to obtain a six-person Ridgewood suite fell through because there were only five people in his group, Aronson is content with the housing process.

“With proper forethought, planning, and quick thinking on your feet, it’s actually a rather enjoyable activity. … I went into housing this year knowing the chances of my first housing plan were not strong, and so when the Ridgewood didn’t pan out, I wasn’t overly disappointed,” he wrote.

According to Yedidya Mosche BenAvie ’15, he entered the housing lottery “but pulled out when I started forming a group to live off campus.”

Ben-Avie’s number was 2198. “We assumed we weren’t getting in,” he wrote in an email to the Justice.

Although some upperclassmen assumed that they would not receive on-campus housing, housing is still available.

According to the tracking page for fall 2013 housing availability, as of

yesterday, four Charles River twoperson apartments, three singles and 11 doubles in East Quad, one Village C double, two doubles and one single in Schwartz Hall, one double and one single in Usen Castle, 17 singles in Massell Quad, nine singles in North Quad and four six-person suites in Ziv Quad remain.

According to the DCL website, there are about 1,200 beds on campus for upperclassmen. “Students who do not receive housing during room selection have a very decent chance of receiving housing through the wait list. For the last three years, all students on the wait list were offered on-campus housing,” the site reads.

Although housing selection has closed, anyone who requested housing but did not receive it can contact the DCL. “Some spaces are intentionally held from room selection to allow us to accommodate any unforeseen circumstances that may arise over the summer months for students, such as new medical needs related to injuries. Any spaces that were unassigned at room selection will be assigned to students who remain on our waitlist,” wrote Senior Director of Community Living Jeremy Leiferman in an email to the Justice.

According to Leiferman, only about 100 rising juniors and seniors were unable to select housing. All rising sophomores were able to select housing. “At this point, we anticipate that roughly the same percentage of undergraduates will be living on campus next year,” he wrote.

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have implemented laws providing universal access to counsel tend to experience “significant pushback” and added that, despite challenges, the British system is “worth emulating.”

Jassen Lu ’15 asked the panelists why people might be deterred from entering public service. Leahy responded that it is less of an issue of attracting new lawyers to the work than retaining them over time as they work to support their family.

In his conclusion, Lewis said that the way to fully realize the Gideon decision is to educate members of Congress and to encourage a dialogue.

He added that Gideon’s surname

helped to romanticize and bring attention to the case, as it echoes the Biblical Gideon, whose trumpet brought down the wall of the enemy.

“Here’s the ancient Hebrew trumpet blowing down the castle walls, and that’s what we need,” he concluded.

The panel was sponsored by the International Center for Ethics, Justice and Public Life and the Legal Studies Program.

Later in the evening, the Brandeis Law Journal hosted a screening of the made-for-television film version of Gideon’s Trumpet in the Mandel Center for the Humanities.

Editor’s note: Jassen Lu ’15 is a Justice staff writer.

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According to the report, the officer then gave the student a citation, and waited for the student to return to the car, at which point there was a confrontation.

The report said that the officer’s words to the student were, “What are you, specifically dispensated [sic] to park in front of fire hydrants?”

He then later told the student that if he found him next to a fire hydrant in the future, he would “not give him the courtesy of telephoning him.”

“It’s always tough to mediate and mitigate hearsay,” said Director of Public Safety Ed Callahan in an interview with the Justice, speaking in general about complaints such as this one.

“We’ll do our best to assess the situation and if we feel that the officer was wrong, then obviously we’ll say we believe the officer had mis-

judgement and we apologize, and we’ll move on,” he added.

Callahan added that the department uses a “progressive form of discipline.”

“If [an] officer had a recidivist employment personnel file, if that wasn’t the first incident, or there were many incidents in that person’s file, they could be subject to [punishment],” he said.

“We usually initiate a verbal warning, then go to a written warning, then to a suspension and a possible termination. Depending on what the officer had in his or her personnel file, if it was just the first instance, we would have to assess it and go from there.”

Brian said he felt that he was mistreated by the officer. “The way I was feeling was that it was not necessary for him to yell at me,” said Brian in an interview with the Justice. “I was moving my car, he gave me a ticket, and that’s pretty much what you’re supposed to do, so I could drive away.”

“There are certain steps to take other than to yell at a student who made an honest mistake, in front of other students,” he added.

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Three students create an app to predict long lines

By ALEXA BALL JUSTICE STAFF WRITER JOSH HOROWITZ/the Justice

COMBINED TALENTS: Yuval Galor ’15 (left), Eugene Goncharov ’13 (center) and Alex Bardasu ’15 (right) each contributed their skills to the success of the project, from devising the idea to web and software development to marketing and P.R.

PHOTO COURTESY OF EUGENE GONCHAROV

BETA STAGE: A version of the app was released on Sunday, allowing 100 users to download it to their mobile devices.

When time is limited and caffeine is required, 20 minutes in line at the local coffee shop can be disastrous. Life is often far too busy and far too brief to be spent waiting. That’s why students Yuval Galor ’15, Eugene Goncharov ’13 and Alex Bardasu ’15 created LineSaver, an iPhone application designed to allow users to wait less and do more.

LineSaver, which became available in its tester form to 100 members of the Brandeis community on Sunday, allows users to predict how long they can expect to wait in line at any venue in the Brandeis area and beyond, including clubs, restaurants and even college cafeterias. According to Galor, who initially came up with the idea, the application will encourage users to employ available technology to become more productive. This is especially relevant, he says, in a generation that relies heavily on cell phones to share and connect.

The app, which will be free in the Apple app store, works by taking information from public feeds such as Facebook and CityGrid and transferring it to a map that is centered around the users’ location. The map will include information about surrounding venues. Below the map will be a list of those relevant locations and the time a user can expect to wait at any particular hour. On the next screen, Bardasu explains, the user will see reviews and a history of past line lengths.

Accurate information is currently available through crowdsourcing, a method that relies on a large group of people contributing to the data. Once the user arrives at a venue, he or she will be able to use the app to “checkin.” “That’s where the active part of the user comes in,” Bardasu says “He has to check the line length, and he can either specify how many people are in front of him or estimate how long he’s going to wait in line.” This information is fed back into the application presented to other users. “[Crowdsourcing] is one of the reasons we think our app is going to be very effective in delivering accurate results,” Bardasu says. Galor agrees with him, saying that “crowdsourcing can be more accurate than it seems. People want to be a part of this. People want to be a part of this community.”

Users will not be the only ones benefiting from LineSaver, however, as Galor explains that “businesses who do implement the app will have an automatic advantage because even if the business

has a long line, it’s better to have some information [available through the app] than none at all.” “In the long term, this might even decrease lines because there will be a bigger incentive to do so.

We are going to have an effect on the world,” Goncharov says.

Although the app, which the students plan to have available in the App Store

by June 5, is still in its beginning stages, future plans include allowing venues to upload data directly to the app. This will add another layer of accuracy to the project by allowing businesses to become directly involved.

For Goncharov, who is mainly in charge of the public relations and marketing aspect of the project, LineSaver presents an opportunity to reach users from all over the world. “I envisioned a target audience,” he says, a group that includes young students searching for clubs on the weekends as well as CEO’s looking for a quick cup of coffee on the way to work. “There’s a huge audience,” he emphasizes, “and so far to our great surprise, nobody has really employed technology in this way.”

While it is true that there is no app quite like LineSaver, Galor explains that there was in fact an app based on a similar concept. The original app failed because it only targeted five cities, and users were required to manually add locations, according to Galor.

Bardasu, who was introduced to Galor and Goncharov through Prof.

Antonella Dilillo (COSI) to become the software developer of the operation, explains that the success of this, or any product, lies in the ability to “deliver it to the users in the best packaging possible.” “That means creating a neat user interface and making sure that it delivers the right information to the user.”

Despite having to work around the rigorous schedule of a Brandeis student, Galor, Goncharov and Bardasu all agree that several staff, including Dillilo and Prof. Timothy Hickey (COSI), have been instrumental in the process. They also agree that the “biggest aid so far is being able to talk to people who know more about this industry than we do and learn from people who have gone through similar experiences,” Galor says.

If all goes as planned, LineSaver will be a time saver for everyone. “I think what’s really driven us this far is that we know we will really make the world a better place,” says Galor, “and maybe just by saving a few minutes for people every day, we can really make a difference in somebody’s life.”

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DYNAMIC DIET: Usdan Student Center is one of the main dining locations on campus where students on a meal plan can get food. However, many students are unsatisfied with food in campus dining halls.

Dietary advice makes eating on a dining meal plan manageable

By AMANDA WINN SPECIAL TO THE JUSTICE

Whether it’s going to the Usdan Boulevard for an Asian chicken wrap for dinner or grabbing a quick bagel with lox at Einstein Bros. Bagels, Brandeis students get their food (and nutrients) from a few main places, so the significance of having both satisfying and healthy options on campus is immense for those on a meal plan.

Knowing what to eat, however, can be tricky. Golding Health Center Nutritionist Laura O’Gara recognized the need for better nutrition education on campus and a couple of years ago proposed the idea of hiring an Aramark Registered Dietician, to the administration. “Because I’m not an Aramark employee, I was not able to deliver the specific information to the students that they were interested in because physically, my office is not [in the dining halls],” O’Gara explained.

To solve the problem, they hired Katherine Moran, who received her degree through Framingham State University. One of Moran’s chief priorities as dietician is consulting with

FEEDING THE MIND: O’Gara (left) and Moran (right) collaborate on ways students’ dining experience can be more nutritious.

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the chefs on campus and dining services. “If students ask, ‘I really want this’ or ‘We don’t have that’, I have direct access to all of that, so it’s easy for me to answer those questions,” Moran said.

Moran described how their roles fill in the other’s gaps to provide comprehensive guidance. O’Gara uses medical information and can help students figure out a diet satisfactory for them based on their medical needs at the health center. O’Gara can then share that kind of information with Moran and help the student with what they want to eat.

Moran and O’Gara’s presences are also felt through other resources on campus, helping with organizations such as the Student Advisory Council, Brandeis University Health and Fitness and the Senate Dining Committee.

Since coming to Brandeis, Moran has completed a “healthy options assessment” in Usdan and both sides of Sherman Dining hall, giving suggestions to them for having certain items. For example, instead of plain pizza, whole-wheat and low-fat mozzarella pizza are now offered in Usdan and Sherman.

This is part of Aramark’s “Healthy for Life” initiative, its “commitment to improve the health and academic potential of our students,” according to its website. To implement this idea on campus, Moran suggests using MyPlate, the replacement for the food pyramid of how to regulate portion control and well-balanced meals, at dining locations like Sherman. “If people want to do this in their life, we can make it happen for them,” Moran said.

In addition to Moran and O’Gara’s routine coordinating efforts, they teamed up for Registered Dietician Day, which took place last Wednesday as part of National Nutrition Month.

Throughout lunch and dinner, Moran and O’Gara walked up to students informally in Sherman and Usdan, explaining how they can serve Brandeis students and passing out various handouts with healthy tips.

“It was cool that she was trying to connect with students and say she was a resource here,” Ruairi SmithDewey ’13 said.

Not all students, though, are satisfied with nutrition on campus today.

Many are unhappy with the avail-

ability of options and freshness, prices at locations and dining location hours. “Not everyone on a meal plan has enough points or can afford the food that might be healthier for you. Students will end up picking the foods that are bad for them,” Nusrath Yusuf ’13 said.

Heleena Mathew ’15 is frustrated with the lack of quality in healthy foods. “Recently, I’ve been trying to eat much healthier, and I’ve realized it’s incredibly difficult. The only healthy thing I enjoy is the salad bar, but even that occasionally isn’t fresh. … It’s very expensive to eat healthy,” she said.

The frustration is true of both domestic and international students.

Aramark and the University are conscious of the dietary needs of students such as those who have glutenfree allergies or are lactose intolerant, but some, like Chen Liang ’14, feel the diets of students of various cultural backgrounds are deemphasized.

“I’m an international student, so I’m not used to all raw vegetables and salads. Sometimes, I like it cooked. But sometimes there’s a limited choice. I found myself walking

around lower Usdan not being able to find anything I liked,” Lai explained.

Even when it’s not RD day, there are ways of making these students’ grievances heard. In Sherman and Usdan, areas are set up where students may write down their concerns.

“The management team is reading those, and they’re being answered,” Moran said. The management team will seek Moran’s help when needed, and as a team, she’ll work with them and the executive chef to react to suggestions and complaints.

Moran understands how difficult it is to eat healthy while upholding a busy undergraduate career. “College is different because you have all of this food available all the time.” Moran said. “It’s not like the kitchen’s closed.”

Students and staff alike will have to reach out to one another and communicate in order to effectively bring the nutrition on campus today to the high standards we all desire.

“There’s a lot going on. Food’s not the only thing you’re going to think about here. But unfortunately, you have to think about it every day. Everyone has to,” Moran said.

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Secretary oversteps boundaries Comments on “Brandeis Hookups,” a Facebook page where people can anonymously post their “raunchiest, craziest Brandeis hookup [stories],” have exploded recently following an opinion article published in The Hoot that said the page promoted “sexism, body-shaming and rape culture.”

The author of the opinion piece proceeded to repost her article to “Brandeis Hookups’” Facebook page, which elicited a flurry of feedback and comments.

While the article has generated a number of comments concerning the validity of its argument, the comment that particularly concerns us is that of Student Union Secretary Carlton Shakes ’14. In response to The Hoot writer’s post, Shakes used profanity that we feel served to intimidate, denigrate and provoke the author, and by extension, those who merely question the Facebook group.

Students elected to the Union serve as representatives of the Brandeis community. We rely on them to listen to the wide array of student opinions present on this campus and expect that they will be receptive to viewpoints that differ from their own. Shakes’ use of offensive, coarse language explicitly undermined this commitment, and the position he is meant to hold.

As the Union Secretary, Shakes is required to be one of the most accessible contacts to the student body, sending weekly email announcements and communicating as a mouthpiece for the student body.

However, his comment concerns us as an affront to the value of civil discourse.

Even if he were not the Student Union secretary, using profanity to degrade another person’s viewpoint is not the proper

Respect constituents manner of discourse that we expect from our fellow Brandeisians.

We recognize that Shakes’ comment is protected by the First Amendment, and as a newspaper, we deeply believe in the value of free speech. Legally, Shakes is allowed to speak freely, but as an elected official and a Brandeisian, his public speech in a public forum is not beyond reproach by his constituents. As a public official, Shakes must represent the best interests of this diverse and multi-faceted student body, regardless of his personal positions.

Shakes’ position as secretary makes his choice of words in this situation all the more serious an offense. Shakes’ comment represents a serious lapse in judgment that left many Facebook commentators angry and offended.

This board hopes that Shakes recognizes the need for civility and respect in all discussions and conversations—whether it be online or in person. Shakes must come to his own conclusion about the appropriateness of an apology, but we hope he realizes that his position carries heightened responsibilities and a more exacting focus on propriety.

We urge Shakes—and those Facebook commentators defending him—to realize that even on Facebook, Shakes must uphold the standards of the office that he represents.

The comments he makes from his personal Facebook page in a public forum, such as “Brandeis Hookups,” are subject to the same moral standards as would be an op-ed piece written by him in the pages of this newspaper.

Think ahead for Formal This past Saturday evening, many students from the Classes of 2013 and 2014 participated in a staple event, the Junior and Senior Formal. The formal is a night when the senior and junior classes gather together for an evening of formal attire, delicious food and an elegant atmosphere.

Unfortunately, this year’s formal drew more criticism and angst than it has in previous years. The invitation to the event was sent out a mere 12 days in advance, leaving many students in a frenzy, eventually determining they would not be able to attend on such short notice.

In addition, the formal was scheduled on the same night as other Brandeis events such as the Posse Plus retreat and the SKIN fashion show. The baseball and softball teams were in Florida, adding to the growing number of students who were unable to attend.

Surely, if planned far enough in advance, the formal could have been scheduled for an evening with fewer conflicts. The short notice and the subsequent scheduling conflicts caused a noticeable impact on attendance. Only about 17 percent of the junior and senior classes, roughly 350 students, attended.

The shortcoming of this year’s formal calls the standard of a formal committee into question. Evidently, the process is flawed and must be reformed.

Seniors and juniors alike should have the opportunity to spend the evening together with their peers and classmates.

Reform committee process Unfortunately, the poor planning in the lead up to the formal left many upperclassmen unable to share the evening with their classmates. This board encourages the formation of the student steering committee far before the potential date of the formal.

This would ensure adequate time for planning and reserving the necessary facilities and services.

The potential for a staff adviser to play a stronger hand in the process is clear. That way, in light of a rapid turnover of the student committee, an experienced mentor will be present to guide students throughout the entire process.

Moreover, this board proposes that the formal committee fall under the umbrella of Student Events, similarly to how events such as SpringFest are run. This way, the Formal will undergo the same thorough planning process that is fitting for such an event. Regardless of how the committee is organized, we encourage a re-evaluation of the process.

This board hopes that a popular event at Brandeis like the Junior and Senior Formal is not compromised in future years by a lack of proper planning. We hope that future committees, whoever they may be, give proper time and commitment to the event.

As the invitation stated in bold print, “plan ahead.”

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This past Wednesday, the long awaited white puff of smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel, signifying the selection of the 266th Pope, Jorge Mario Bergoglio, now known as Pope Francis. Francis was born to Italian immigrant parents and was raised in the Argentinian capital, Buenos Aires, where he has served as the archbishop. What do you think of Francis’ appointment? What do you hope to see from the new leader of the Catholic faith?

Reverend Walter Cuenin I think the fact that this is the first Pope from South America has deep significance for the Catholic Church globally. It is very important for American Catholics as we are about 40 percent Hispanic presently. I love that he took the name of Francis, a saint dedicated to the poor. I also am pleased that he is a Jesuit with their history of involvement in higher education and that he is a scientist.

Rev. Cuenin is the Catholic chaplain and coordinator of the Interfaith Chaplaincy at Brandeis.

Mathew Kuruvinakunnel ’15 One can always wonder about the politics behind Jorge Mario Bergoglio’s election to the Papacy. But perhaps asking why he was elected is less important now than asking what he can (and is willing to) do? Above the mire of speculation, the Catholic Church’s selection of Pope Francis is also the selection of his stance on numerous contemporary issues— austerity, economic equality, openness to interfaith dialogue and perhaps most controversially, opposition to homosexuality but respect for homosexuals—and I think this is a good representation of what the Catholic Church is willing to do today.

Mathew Kuruvinakunnel ’15 is a Politics major with a focus in International Relations.

Prof. Maura Jane Farrelly (AMST) As someone who was educated by Jesuits —and takes the idea that the purpose of a Jesuit education is “to create men and women for others” quite seriously—I was delighted to learn that Francis is a member of the Society of Jesus. The Jesuits were actually suppressed by the pope in 1773, in part because the work they were doing with the indigenous poor in South America did not mesh with the exploitative agendas of the Spanish and Portuguese monarchs who had colonies there. Make no mistake: Francis told us something when he chose to take the name of one of the greatest advocates for the poor the Church has ever had (Francis of Assisi). I have high hopes that this pope will be a man who is “in the world,” so to speak, getting his hands dirty as he works to combat the effects of the global polarization of wealth.

Prof. Maura Jane Farrelly is the director of the Journalism Program and an Assistant Professor of American Studies.

Geneviève Zucchetto de Oliveira ’15 Having a Latino pope for the very first time in history represents a huge achievement for Catholics in Latin America, as the region is home for 40 percent of all baptized Catholics.

Even though the choosing of a new pope is a time of happiness for the Catholic community, there is significant controversy surrounding Pope Francis. Unfortunately, even though his Jesuit background and nationality are unique to his Papacy, his views on controversial issues such as abortion and gay marriage remain the same as his predecessors. Hopefully, with time, his policies will reflect the changing mentality of many Catholics across the world and engage the Church in healthy dialogue. As a Catholic woman, I would like to see more gender equality in the Catholic Church, allowing anyone that wishes to take on important roles, despite their gender. Moreover, hopefully Pope Francis will create an environment of transparency and fairness, allowing us Catholics to remain proud of our church and its leadership.

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

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Obama fans must realize that dissent is needed Noah M.

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Last autumn I voted to re-elect President Obama and, when he was announced the winner on election night. I too was one of the hundreds of students giddy with joy, celebrating in the Shapiro Campus Center. Despite this, both before and during the election season, and now after the election and into Obama’s second term, I have made no secret of the fact that there are a number of issues in which I sharply disagree with the President—namely his positions on civil liberties issues and his weakness in negotiations. However, worse than any of Obama’s shortcomings, are the shortcomings of many of his supporters—specifically, those who are intolerant of dissent toward the President.

It has become almost political heresy to criticize Obama within most progressive circles. I have alienated colleagues, friends and family, simply by stating a way in which the President has failed to deliver on part of his election agenda.

Counter to what Fox News or other allegedly conservatively-biased news outlets would have you believe, this is not because Obama has instituted a cult of personality, instructing his supporters to worship him. Instead, the intolerance of dissent that has formed was spontaneously created because progressives are still naïvely waiting for their man on a white horse to lead them into the promised land.

Obama has continued most of police-state policies of the previous Bush administration, such as the continued use of Guantanamo Bay and the USA PATRIOT Act. Orwellian measures, such as ubiquitous wiretaps and surveillance, have been extended from George W. Bush’s presidency. In addition, Obama has added a few authoritative measures of his own, such as the recent Defense department appropriations act, which gives the right to indefinitely detain American citizens, and the notorious drone program. However, Obama, when running for president in 2008, never actually claimed to be against these sorts of measures. Obama voted to renew the Patriot Act while in the Senate in 2005, and voted to extend blatantly unconstitutional National Security Agency Wiretaps in 2008.

However, progressives and other Democrats still flocked to support him, seeing Obama through his lens of hope and change, as an inspi-

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rational figure, rather than the fallible politician he is.

Yet if one dares to criticize the President for continuing these policies and legislation that, historically, have had no place in the Democratic Party, they are unfairly called out by fellow progressives for splitting the party. For example, when Senator Rand Paul recently filibustered President Obama’s nominee to lead the Central Intelligence Agency, only one Senate Democrat, Oregon Senator Ron Wyden, publically came to his support.

Senator Wyden was not punished by his party in any direct way; his influence on powerful Senate Committees was not diminished. However, the 54 other Senate Democrats, many of which have otherwise friendly records in Civil Liberties, were painfully silent, out of fear of publicly

rebuking Obama. The frightening zeal that has developed among many of Obama’s supporters is eerily reminiscent of President Bush’s frequent charges of “us vs. them.” As Television host Bill Maher said in 2009, when discussing this very problem, “I like Obama too, [but] let’s not make it a religion.” Indeed, many of Obama’s supporters have developed an almost cult-like reverence for the man, seeing his actions as infallible and his errors are nonexistent. Last year, former Democratic Representative Arthur Davis even commented upon this phenomenon, remarking in a Politico.com op-ed that “the Obama camp looks ominously like a cult of personality that tolerates no dissent.”

However, this is not actually Obama’s fault. He simply has a set of political views, which he did not especially hide when running for office, and

is now implementing his agenda based on those views. Just as how Republicans measure up their current politicians to Ronald Reagan like a yard stick, as some sort of perfect conservative demagogue, I fear that progressives will do the same with Obama.

Progressives are wrong to see Obama as anything more than he is: a fallible politician.

In our country, dissent should be celebrated, even from sources usually in agreement with each other. The Democratic Party’s internal debates and divisions in the 20th century are what brought the current centre-left party of today into existence. Unwavering support of any politician is wrong, and it is disquieting to see that some progressives seem to care more about an individual person than the policies they supposedly stand for.

Student union treasurer addresses questions on club plan

By DAVID CLEMENTS SPECIAL TO THE JUSTICE

In response to your editorial “Club Proposal Concerns” (March 12, 2013): Like the editorial board, we too are excited about a change in the club structure at Brandeis, which will improve collaboration, communication and fiscal efficiencies for all clubs.

In your editorial, you presented a number of questions that must be answered before any new plan is voted. We understand that these questions are ones that are a concern to many club leaders, including ourselves. As we mentioned in the presentation to the Senate, this proposal is still a work in progress and we appreciate the input we have received.

Prior to answering your questions, we want to reiterate that the primary objective of this proposal is not to save money and cut wasteful spending; rather, the ultimate goal is to create a culture of collaboration, communication, shared ideas and organization. The fact that money will be saved and used more efficiently is a mere byproduct of the proposal. Therefore, even if no money is saved, the execution of the plan will be successful given that it creates a new culture on campus of communication and organization among clubs.

This clarification of the overarching goal also leads to a greater understanding of the role of the Council members: while there is a financial aspect to their job descriptions, their main roles will be to foster a community of clubs with similar interests and needs through programming, advice and dialogue.

In response to your concern of how “it is unclear how this plan actually remedies the current situation,” it must be noted that by having

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275 independent and disconnected clubs, there is no structure ensuring that clubs communicate with each other and share ideas and resources.

By grouping them in associations, a system that promotes a norm of communication and collaboration will be created, thereby improving the overall student life. This is our goal.

You also note: “If the council deems these requests illegitimate, the club, according to the plan, can still go directly to the F-Board and request the funds they seek. In theory, all that is being accomplished is adding an extra layer of decision-making and approval seeking.” This is a misunderstanding. Early and regular marathon requests will always go through the council.

However, in the event that a club feels that it was misrepresented or mistreated by the council, they will be able to appeal the decision directly to the F-Board. This direct request will only be available during appeals. This is an extra layer of protection of the proper treatment of the autonomous clubs within an association.

In your editorial, you present a number of questions regarding the makeup of the councils and how the council members are elected. This process needs clarification.

The council will be comprised of seven individuals. Two seats will be reserved: one for someone representing a secured club and another for a representative of an unchartered club. The other five seats are available to anyone who can run as individuals, not representatives of the clubs to which they belong. Each club within an Association will have one vote per seat—seven votes in total. By nature of the fact that they run as individuals (and not club members), the Council members will serve as a representative of the clubs within the association, not merely the club

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to which they belong. Regarding the concern of a Council member having his or her own club interests at heart: during allocations meetings with the clubs, if a council member feels that there is a conflict of interest, then that person can remove himself or herself. This same process is done by the current F-Board with great success and honesty; consequently, we anticipate similar results with the councils.

The discretionary/emergency funds will be made available for use within certain guidelines established by the association. Additionally, in the event that these funds run out, the Council can request additional funding from Finance Board. F-Board’s decision of whether or not to allocate additional discretionary/emergency funds to a council will be based on a review of the worthiness, efficiency and effectiveness of the council’s prior spending.

Another concern raised is the feasibility of dividing every club into 12 associations. We, the planning committee, were able to successfully (and tentatively) place every club into an appropriate and fitting association. While many clubs have broad scopes, we anticipate that every club will be able to fit into one group. In this plan, if a club does not feel they belong to a specific one, they can petition to switch associations. Similarly, this plan does not prohibit clubs from cosponsoring events with clubs in other associations.

For instance, TAMID: Israel Investment Group would be placed in the Pre-Professional/Academic Association but will be free to work closely with not only the clubs in its Association with which it shares similar goals and missions, but also with the culture clubs as well.

We, in conversations that we have had with various members of staff and administration,

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believe that there is significant interest from current staff and faculty members to serve as association advisers. Such positions could also be offered to graduate students as well.

These advisers will by no means threaten the autonomy of the individual clubs or the associations. This was made very clear in the proposal’s text. The role of an adviser is to provide professional and expert input to the club leaders and Councils. However, it must be stressed that the clubs will never be required to adhere to the advice of the adviser. This dynamic is in place with the current F-Board, which has Stephanie Grimes present at all allocations meetings. While she is able to provide professional input, the FBoard is by no means required to follow it. And it doesn’t always. But it must be noted that with her insight and guidance, F-Board allocations have never been this efficient. Therefore, while the adviser can serve as a great asset to the association and its clubs, the position will not threaten the autonomy of the student-run clubs.

We believe that this adequately answers your questions and provides you with a great understanding of the proposal’s goals of creating a culture of collaboration, communication and organization that will be able to sustain the number and quality of clubs we have at Brandeis.

In the next couple weeks, we will be releasing the finalized version of the proposal to the student body and will be hosting a forum for any comments and concerns.

We look forward to continuing this conversation further.

David Clements ’14 is the treasurer of the Student Union and one of the architechs of the new club proposal.

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University must reassess its financial investments

By JASSEN LU JUSTICE STAFF WRITER

At the end of March, the University’s Board of Trustees will make its final decisions about next year’s budget. Currently, the Board plans to vote on a raise of the cost of attendance for the second year in a row by roughly four percent for the coming school year, raising incoming student costs to about $59,000.

Even before this anticipated price hike, the Boston Business Journal ranked Brandeis as the second-most expensive college in Massachusetts based on last year’s cost. It is clear the University must be more frugal and resourceful in its spending. This need is amplified by the effects of the economic crisis as families are still struggling to recover and obtain basic needs.

During his recent State of the Union address, President Barack Obama announced a tool, the College Scorecard, that intends to help families with limited budgets find “where [they] can get the most bang for [their] educational buck” when picking colleges.

This approach of cost-based analysis is not only appropriate for comparing schools, but also appropriate for a variety of fields.

For example, in the realm of health care, health economists use cost-based analysis to compare different treatments. They would assign a monetary value to the benefits of one treatment, and perform a benefit-cost ratio calculation. They perform the same calculation on the other treatment as well, and the one that yields the higher ratio would be the smarter investment for society.

Cost-base analysis is not only implementable for health care technology, but it may also be a pragmatic approach for allocating scarce budget resources in universities that face constraints and have few other solutions other than raising prices. Evident in the constant increase in cost of attendance, Brandeis seems ripe for such an analysis.

Some of the investments that Brandeis undertook in recent semesters suggest that the time for proper spending analysis and allocation is long overdue. For instance, while I have nothing against last year’s reopening of the Rose Art Museum or the pool in the Joseph M. Linsey Sports Center, realizing that they add to Brandeis’ heritage and prestige, I question whether they were the most pressing investments to make during a time of high costs and economic stagnation. The museum’s renovation cost the University about $1.7 million, while the pool’s renovations cost $3.5 million (although donor Thelma Linsey did contribute $1 million to the latter initiative).

A considerable portion of last year’s cost increase can be attributed to these projects.

In April 2012, former Student Union President Herbie Rosen ’12 voiced his concerns about these investments. He thought that “it [was] unsettling that the University [was] relying on [students’] tuition for prior financial situations” such as the repairs of the museum and pool.

Although the museum and the pool are useful resources for many members of the Brandeis community, an investment in campus housing, a resource used by all students, would have been more appropriate. The funds could have been dedicated to refurbishing

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and reinforcing infrastructure such as older residence halls, which include the first-year and sophomore dormitories. Almost every first-year and sophomore student lives yearround in dormitories that are not in strong condition and need modernizations.

More resources could be dedicated to repairing the Castle and modernizing East Quad, both of which are aging and deteriorating. Both quads have known problems with insects, infestations and leaks, among other issues.

Taking on these projects would require resources, but their benefits can produce a higher benefit-to-cost ratio, because they will help almost every resident and visitor of East Quad and the Castle, where an overwhelmingly high percentage of students will live at some point during their Brandeis careers.

Furthermore, the distinguishing feature be-

tween such investments and the museum or the pool, is that they would resolve the most salient issues that students face on a daily basis, rather than add an extra investment that students may not utilize as much.

In a time of limited resources, we need to wisely choose the investments that are truly important and will yield a larger benefit for their cost.

We must decide which investments really matter to our everyday lives, and those that we can put off until we have more stable and abundant financial resources.

I still say that the most pressing investments for Brandeis’ resources should be its high-caliber undergraduate education, as well as quality, but economic, living conditions for its students. Brandeis families pay large amounts of money every year for an excellent education, and they expect that the

most basic products that the University offers them meet high standards.

Andrew Flagel, senior vice president for students and enrollment, has criticized the Boston Business Journal’s state ranking of Brandeis’ costliness, saying that Brandeis cannot be perceived as a state institution when it is actually a national institution, and should be compared instead to colleges nationwide.

I do want to point out however, that with the Class of 2016, more than one-third of its students are from the New England region, and when those families make decisions between attending a cheaper state school or Brandeis, the comparison of Brandeis’ costs versus state school’s costs does matter. As costs are about to rise for most families, the University needs to make better considerations in setting its investment priorities.

Gun legislation should not limit focus to mentally ill

By CATHERINE ROSCH JUSTICE STAFF WRITER

In the year 2012, the United States experienced two mass shootings barely six months apart. On July 20, James Holmes killed 12 and injured 58 at a midnight screening of The Dark Knight Rises in Aurora, Colo. On Dec. 14, Adam Lanza killed 20 children, seven adults and himself at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. Both men were young, in their early 20’s, and were described as incredibly intelligent by their families and friends. Both men used semi-automatic weapons that were legally purchased. Both men had mental disorders.

It is hard to define what a mental disorder is. The most recent version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders includes everything from anxiety and depression to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and dyslexia to paranoia, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, as well as brain injuries, post-traumatic stress disorder, and autism. There is no one consensus of which disorders should qualify as mental illness and which should not. Each of these disorders is serious, but in varying degrees.

The National Institute for Mental Health estimates that more than one in four Americans over the age of 18 suffer from at least one

mental disorder. Nearly half of those afflicted have two or more mental disorders. I am one of them. I have depression and severe anxiety and am currently on medication.

I am not comparing myself to Adam Lanza or James Holmes by any stretch of the imagination. I was fortunate enough to receive help and medication for my mental problems, and now I am fully in control of my anxiety and depression. Adam Lanza and James Holmes are very disturbed young men with violent fantasies and intense mental problems that had not been seriously addressed, magnified by their easy access to guns.

The United States needs to have a serious discussion about mental illness and how to help the 26 percent of Americans who suffer from mental disorders.

I can attest from my own experience how hard it is to tell people, even my friends, about my depression and anxiety, and how sometimes people will treat me differently once they find out. Medication, such as Prozac, is not considered to be preventative, and is not necessarily covered by health insurance. Some insurance companies, including Harvard Pilgrim Medical Care, used to put a cap on how much patients could spend on mental health care in a single year. Individuals with serious mental disorders, who are a danger to themselves and others, can easily

purchase guns.

Congress needs to pass legislation to make sure seriously mentally ill individuals are not able to purchase guns. However, this legislation is not enough. There also must be gun control laws that do not only target members of the mental health community, but also would make sure assault-style weapons and armor-piercing ammunition cannot be easily bought or sold in the United States.

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There must also be gun control laws that do not only target members of the mental health community.

Mentally ill individuals are not the only ones who commit violent gun crimes. Last August, in Oak Creek, Wis., a Sikh temple was attacked by Wade Michael Page. Page killed six and wounded four before he killed himself. Page was also a white supremacist who had ties to two white power music groups that

the Southern Poverty Law Center considers to be hate groups and are under investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

He was able to legally purchase the gun and the 19-round magazines he used at the shooting, and he was never formally diagnosed with a mental disorder. Thousands of other people who commit gun violence, be it in a gang shooting or in a drunken disagreement, do not have mental disorders either, and yet they too are dangerous and should not have easy access to guns.

Congress should pass laws that make background checks stricter, so people on terrorist watch lists or who are members of groups investigated by the FBI cannot easily purchase guns. Congress should require background checks and waiting periods for all gun purchases, without exception, and should require stricter penalties for those who violate gun laws and not just punish people who suffer from a mental disorder.

It goes without saying that we need to make sure that those who are at risk to both themselves and others cannot, and do not, have access to weapons.

However, limiting the mentally ill’s access to guns is not the only answer to the growing gun violence problem. We have to make sure our gun control measures target everyone, not just the mentally ill.

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Although the Judges are currently on a five-game losing streak, they defeated Case 4-2 in 10 innings last Tuesday, which put them on a twogame winning streak. That result followed a big win against Rochester 5-3 on March 11.

The game was deadlocked 1-1 going into the top of the 10th, but the Judges scored three runs. With the bases loaded and one out, Ing hit a sacrifice fly that scored shortstop Rob Trenk ’15.

Seaward then hit a two-run single to right field to give the Judges a three-run lead.

Case did score once in the bottom of the inning, but the Judges held on to secure a very important conference victory.

In the win, starting pitcher Dylan Britton ’13 went nine innings, allowing eight hits as well as both runs.

Britton came out to pitch the 10th, but after allowing a leadoff single,

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relief pitcher Craig Rothenberg ’16 was called in to record the final three outs.

Rothenberg allowed one hit and one walk, but he recorded the first save of his career at Brandeis.

With the team about to begin to play opponents in New England, Seaward said that they must focus on the upcoming games instead of dwelling on the hardships they encountered on the road.

“We just really want to focus and keep our heads up and try to win as many games as we can in Massachusetts,” he said.

Given that the team had two of its games slated for today and tomorrow postponed due to the impending snowstorm, the team will next play at Suffolk University on Sunday at 1 p.m.

Additionally, the Judges will play several games over break, including home tilts against Salem State (Monday, March 25) and Tufts University (Tuesday, April 2).

Nelson Figueroa ’98 hurls Puerto Rico to victory over United States Brandeis alumnus Nelson Figueroa ’98 was dominating in his semifinal round start for Puerto Rico against the United States at the World Baseball Classic on Friday night. The former Judge, currently a member of the Arizona Diamondbacks organization, held U.S. bats in check through six innings, allowing just two hits, striking out two and walking one.

Figueroa left the game at the end of the sixth inning with a 4-0 lead.

He threw 85 pitches, 57 for strikes, and faced just two batters over the minimum. Figueroa ended up earning the win as Puerto Rico hung on to defeat the U.S., 4-3, to advance to the championship round starting Sunday in San Fransisco.

Figueroa has pitched in a number of clinching games since the start of last season. He was on the hill for the Pawtucket Red Sox

when they earned their first International League title since 1984, as well as when they clinched their regular-season playoff berth and their semifinal series win over the Scranton-Wilkes Barre Yankees.

Figueroa, a native of Brooklyn, has played for nine different Major League Baseball organizations since being drafted by the New York Mets in 1995 after his junior season at Brandeis. He made his major league debut with Arizona in 2000 and in 2001 was part of a fiveplayer trade that sent Curt Schilling from Philadelphia to the Diamondbacks. He has since appeared in the majors for the Phillies, Milwaukee Brewers, Pittsburgh Pirates, Houston Astros and the Mets, throwing the first shutout in Citi Field in 2009.

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FAST PITCHER: Nelson Figueroa ’98 pitches against the United States.

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ANTICIPATING THE CHALLENGE: Marissa Lazar ’14 (foreground) and Alexa Katz ’14 compete in the team’s match against Bates.

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by a score of 7-5, 7-6 (7-3).

Bates junior Lucy Brennan took the match at third singles over Vasser 6-2, 6-0, while Bobcats senior Nicole Russell beat Schlesinger 6-1, 6-2 at fourth singles.

With Bates only needing one singles victory to win, a pair of firstyears won their matches at the last two singles spots to give the Judges an unlikely victory.

Emily Eska ’16 bucked the trend of Bates wins, downing Bobcats sophomore Audrey Grauer at fifth singles 7-6 (7-4), 6-0, while Hannah Marion ’16 sealed the win by beating junior Kristin Doerer 6-4, 6-3.

“The girls do a heck of a job training for that kind of stuff,” said Lamanna of the women’s ability to perform throughout the long day. “They work a lot, getting ready for matches like that. It was a long day with three indoor courts. We got down 4-2 and we came back. Emily Eska took charge at number five singles, and Hannah Marion was unbelievable at sixth singles.”

The men’s match against Tufts followed a similar nature. The duo of Josh Jordan ’13 and Steven Milo ’13 won 8-5 at first doubles.

Jumbos senior Mark Westerfield and freshman Nick Telkedzhiev downed Mitch Krems ’16 and AlecSiegel ’15 at second doubles by a score of 8-4, and Danny Lubarsky ’16 and David Yovanoff ’16 took their match at third doubles with a 9-8 (75) victory.

Holding a 2-1 lead going into singles action, Milo took his match against Tufts senior Ben Barad by a score of 7-5, 6-4. Telkedzhlev then downed Jordan 5-7, 6-4, 1-6, while senior Andrew Lutz beat Krems at third singles 6-0, 6-3.

Siegel then restored some parity by beating junior Austin Blau 1-6, 6-4, 6-4, but Tufts sealed the win when freshman Rob Jacobson downed Yovanoff by a score of 7-6 (7-3), 4-6, 6-3. Lubarsky lost to Jumbos sophomore Brian Tan at sixth singles 7-5, 6-4.

Though not quite as close as Saturday’s match, last Friday’s match against Bates proved to have many close points. At first doubles, Jordan and Milo dropped a 9-8 (7-5) loss to a pair of All-Americans—seniors Matt Bettles and Rob Crampton. Junior Tim Berg and sophomore Pierre Planche downed Krems and Siegel 8-4 at second doubles. Bates complet-

ed the sweep in doubles by having junior Ben Bogard and sophomore Henry Lee beat Lubarsky and Yovanoff 9-8 (7-4).

Milo then picked up a big win at first singles, gaining a measure of revenge by downing Crampton 7-6 (12-10), 6-1. Bettles then defeated Jordan 7-6 (7-4), 3-6, 6-1 at second singles, before junior Timmy Berg beat Krems 6-4, 7-6 (9-7) in the third singles matchup.

Planche compounded the Judges’ misery at fourth singles, handing Yovanoff a 6-1, 6-2 loss at fourth singles. Fifth singles saw Lee beat Michael Secular ’15 6-3, 6-4, while Siegel downed Bogard, 8-6, at sixth singles.

Moving forward, Lamanna is eager to see how his teams compete against new opponents.

“We’ll be playing a couple of good teams over spring break,” he said.

“They should be good matches and we should have good chances to win them. It’s time for us to step up.”

Both teams will receive a stern test later this week from cross-town rival Bentley University. The women will take on the Falcons at home on Thursday at 3 p.m., while the men will do battle on Friday at home at the same time.

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which only ranks behind senior infielder Jenny Hess of the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire.

The Judges were blown out by WashU last Tuesday, losing 14-6 in only five innings.

Defense was the difference in the game, as the Bears committed no errors throughout the game, whereas

the Judges’ seven errors led to nine Bears’ runs.

The Judges had to shake off some of the rust in their first game against Emory last Tuesday, and it was another five-inning game for the Judges, as they ended up on the losing side by a score of 16-7.

However, if it weren’t for allowing a plethora of hits in the early

stages of the game, it might have been a completely different story for the Judges.

The Eagles combined for 12 runs in the first two innings, which proved to be more than enough to secure the win. The largest source of Emory’s scoring came from freshman third baseman Hannah Sendel, who drove in five runs.

Things were about to get worse for Brandeis, though. After the Judges decided to walk freshman catcher Melody Carter in order to load the bases, her classmate, Sendel, made the Judges pay by blasting a grand slam. The tactical move ultimately backfired for the Judges.

Members of the softball team could not be reached for comment

by press time.

Despite the taxing nature of the trip, the softball team cannot afford to rest on its laurels, as it begins the portion of its schedule when it will play solely in Massachusetts.

Brandeis returns to action this Saturday, as they welcome the Salem State University Vikings for a doubleheader at Marcus Field.

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ATHLETE PROFILE

baseball TEAM STATS

UAA STANDINGS

Runs Batted In

Not including Monday’s game.

UAA Conference

W L Case 5 3 Wash 5 3 Emory 4 4 Rochester 4 4 JUDGES 2 6 Chicago 0 0

W 7 9 10 4 4 0

Overall L Pct. 4 .636 6 .600 9 .526 4 .500 10 .286 1 .000

UPCOMING GAMES: Sunday at Suffolk Monday vs. Salem State Tuesday, Mar. 26 vs. WNEC

Ferro ’13 and O’Connor ’13 leads the team with eight RBIs. Player RBI Chris Ferro 8 Liam O’Connor 8 Tom McCarthy 6 Kyle Brenner 5

Strikeouts Mike Swerdloff ’13 and Kyle Brenner ’15 lead with 11 Ks. Player Ks Mike Swerdloff 11 Kyle Brenner 11 Colin Markel 5 Dylan Britton 4

SOFTBALL TEAM STATS

UAA STANDINGS

Runs Batted In

Not including Monday’s game.

UAA Conference

Emory WashU JUDGES Case Chicago Rochester

W 8 5 3 3 1 0

L 0 3 5 5 7 0

Overall W L Pct. 32 1 .970 17 5 .773 7 6 .538 7 8 .467 1 11 .083 0 0 .000

UPCOMING GAMES: Saturday vs. Salem State (DH) Wed., March 27 at Wellesley (DH) Fri., March 29 at Emerson (DH) *DH = Double Header

Danielle Novotny ’16 leads the squad with 11 RBIs. Player RBI Danielle Novotny 11 Madison Gagnon 9 Amanda Genovese 8 Anya Kamber 6

Strikeouts Nikki Cote ’15 leads all pitchers with 32 strikeouts.

Player Ks Nikki Cote 32 Casey Ducinski 18 Melissa Nolan 9 PHOTO COURTESY OF JEREMY PACHTER

HITTING IT HOME: Jeremy Pachter ’14 focuses during the National Collegiate Table Tennis Association Regional Competition.

FENCING Overall results from the fencing squads this season.

TOP PERFORMERS (Men’s)

TOP PERFORMERS (Women’s)

SABER Adam Mandel

RECORD 45-9

SABER Zoe Messinger

RECORD 56-17

ÉPÉE Mike Zook

RECORD 26-20

ÉPÉE Gwen Mowell

RECORD 28-22

FOIL Julian Cardillo

RECORD 21-9

FOIL Caroline Mattos

RECORD 63-12

EDITOR’S NOTE: Cardillo, Mandel and Mattos qualified for the NCAA Championships.

Pachter slams his way to the top of the table ■ Years of practice have

seen Jeremy Pachter turn into one of the nation’s foremost collegiate table tennis players.

By ADAM RABINOWITZ

TENNIS

JUSTICE EDITOR

Updated season results.

TOP PERFORMERS (Men’s)

TOP PERFORMERS (Women’s)

MEN’S SINGLES Mitch Krems

RECORD 5-4

WOMEN’S SINGLES Carley Cooke

RECORD 4-4

MEN’S DOUBLES Jordan/Milo

RECORD 8-6

WOMEN’S DOUBLES Cooke/Broderick

RECORD 4-4

UPCOMING MEET: The men’s tennis team will host Bentley University Thursday at 3 p.m., while the women’s squad faces off against Bentley on Friday at 3 p.m.

For Jeremy Pachter ’14, table tennis serves as more than just a hobby.

It has become a lifestyle.

At six years old, he practiced for five hours a day in his basement, looking to defeat his father, a regular player, at every opportunity.

As a first-year, Pachter lost in his very first match at the Brandeis Tennis Table Club, falling to a graduate student from India. Even in the face of defeat, though, he had much to gain from the outcome—he re-discovered his passion for the sport.

“I hadn’t played table tennis in a while, and after that match, I was immediately determined to beat him,” he said. “The goal was to become better from that moment…and I did.”

Since then, Pachter has smashed his way through countless regional tournaments, rising to a No. 137 national ranking. After securing second-place finishes in both the New England Regional Tournament and the New York Regional Division, he will compete for the New York and New England regions at the National Collegiate Table Tennis Association (NCTTA) Championships. The NCTTA Championships is a 48-player tournament from April 11 through 14 in Rockford, Ill. With three weeks to prepare for the competition, Pachter noted he must maintain a consistent playing schedule and work on fundamental skills.

“At this point, I’ll just be playing every day, mostly at the Boston Table Tennis Club [in Medford, Mass.]” he said. “I know what I have to work on and how to compete against the highest level of competition in the sport.”

Pachter noted the journey would not have been possible without his coach, Liyung Liang. As an active player, Liang attained a top-75 nation-

al ranking and, following retirement, has coached collegiate table-tennis squads in the Boston area.

“Liang was my primary inspiration,” he said. “He coaches for premier squads such as [Massachusetts Institute of Technology], and having the opportunity to learn from him as coach of the Brandeis table tennis squad has really been great.”

Pachter stated that one of Liang’s most important lessons has been to benefit from one-on-one competition.

“When you see yourself against a superior opponent, you use them as stepping stones, and the goal is to eventually become better than them,” he said.

At the NCTTA Championships next month, Pachter will look to make the most of that strategy.

“I’ll work as hard as I can for this tournament, and from there, I’ll see how far I can go,” he said. “Sponsors and the US National Table Tennis squad appear at this tournament, and if I do well enough, the Olympics may even be a possibility one day.”

BOSTON BRUINS BEAT Bruins spoil Capitals coach Adam Oates’ homecoming with big St. Patricks’ Day victory at T.D. Garden Washington Capitals head coach Adam Oates experienced déjà vu last Saturday against the Boston Bruins.

Oates, an All-Star center for Boston from 1992-1997, looked to make a statement at TD Garden, but the Bruins spoiled the homecoming, surging to a 4-1 victory to improve to 19-4-3.

Bruins coach Claude Julien noted his team excelled because it returned to what they do best: initiate a determined, unrelenting offense.

“We have to start playing closer to our identity,” he said. “We are known for being aggressive and physical in most areas, and today, we played a lot better physically.”

Entering Saturday’s game, the Bruins did just that.

The two squads engaged in a heated defensive battle for much of the first period, unwilling to concede

that critical first goal.

At the 14 minute, 12 second mark, though, the Capitals defense was the first to fall apart. Left wing Milan Lucic curled a pass to right wing Nathan Horton, who slotted it home for his eighth goal of the season.

Three minutes later, Lucic did it again. As he barreled through the Capitals defensive line, center David Krejci surged to the crease for a prime scoring opportunity. Lucic then fired the puck off to Krejci, who ripped a one-timer past the outstretched hands of Washington goalie Michal Neuvirth for a 2-0 lead.

By the end of the first period, the Bruins held a 2-0 lead and were in cruise control.

Washington struck at the 1:24 mark of the second period, taking advantage of a timely bounce in the crease.

Capitals center Marcus Johansson emerged out of a large scramble of players, just managing to sneak the puck past the weak side of Bruins reserve goalkeeper Anton Khudobin.

The Capitals suddenly emerged within striking distance, cutting the lead to one goal.

With 11:58 remaining in the period, Krejci fed the puck to Horton, who issued a precise back-hand flick to defenseman Andrew Ference. Ference then capitalized, firing off a shot from the left circle to score his first goal of the season.

At the 6:01 mark in the second period, defenseman Adam McQuaid dropped his gloves for a brawl with Capitals center Matt Hendricks.

While the referees quickly broke up the fight, the Bruins’ physicality continued to manifest itself.

In the last two minutes of the period, Horton and Lucic both engaged in fights, asserting their dominance on the ice.

At the 17:28 mark in the third period, the Bruins were beneficiaries of a vital power play.

In just seven seconds, the Bruins recorded their fourth goal of the game. Lucic shot right at the heart of the goal, leading to a costly deflection. Yet, center Rich Peverley burst through, tipping the puck into an exposed part of the net to put the game out of reach.

The sequence marked a milestone for both parties. Lucic tied a career high with three assists, and with the goal, Peverley secured the 300th point of his career.

The Bruins also won by an identical 4-1 margin against the Florida

Panthers last Thursday, but with an entirely different cast of characters.

As the three minute mark in the first period passed, Krejci opened up the scoring spree, curling the puck past Florida goalie Scott Clemmensen. Just 30 seconds later, defenseman Zdeno Chara slammed a one-timer into the net for a 2-0 lead.

The Panthers pulled to within one goal early in the second period, but left wing Shawn Thornton and center Patrice Bergeron added onto the scoring in the final period, securing the victory.

After a 2-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday to start a fourgame road trip, the Bruins will square off against the Winnipeg Jets tonight at 8:00 p.m.

— Adam Rabinowitz

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PACHTER HEADED FOR NATIONALS Jeremy Pachter ’14 punched his ticket to the National Collegiate Table Tennis Association Championships, p. 15.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

TENNIS

BRINGING THE HEAT

Women win, men lose in home tilts ■ The women’s tennis team pulled out an exciting 5-4 win over Bates, while the men fell 7-2 to the Bobcats.

By HENRY LOUGHLIN JUSTICE EDITOR

While the men’s and women’s tennis teams have yet to face off against University Athletic Association rivals, they tested themselves last weekend against strong New England Small College Athletic Conference foes.

Hosting all of their matches this weekend indoors at the Gosman Sports and Recreation Center, the No. 23 women downed No. 29 Bates College 5-4 last Saturday. The men, however, fell to Tufts University by a score of 5-4 on Saturday, while they also lost to No. 21 Bates on Friday 7-2.

“When you’re playing good teams—like Bates, who is number 21 in the country, for example—the windows to win aren’t very big,” said head coach Ben Lamanna of

Waltham, Mass.

the men’s performance. “You might get a few points here and there. We got swept in doubles and lost two tiebreakers. We got closer versus Tufts; we’re improving our level of competing but that doesn’t mean that we’re going to get it done. We’ve got to learn to step up in the big moments.”

Given that the women’s match took nearly seven hours, it would be safe to say that there was no shortage of excitement.

Faith Broderick ’13 and Maya Vasser ’16 won their match at first doubles 8-4, but second doubles yielded the first loss of the day for the Judges, as Alexa Katz ’14 and Marissa Lazar ’14 fell 8-5. Third doubles yielded a similar result, as Dylan Schlesinger ’15 and Sarita Biswas ’16 lost a tough 9-7 decision, leaving the Judges down 2-1 going into singles action.

Playing at first singles, Broderick downed Bates sophomore Elena Mandzhukova 6-2, 6-2.

Katz took her match at second singles against senior Ashley Brunk

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SOFTBALL

Softball ends spring trip with Case victory ■ Competing mostly against

conference foes while in Florida, the softball team won its last two games.

By JEFFREY MASER JUSTICE STAFF WRITER

The softball team played eight games against University Athletic Association opponents last week, going 3-5 in that span. The squad struggled early on during their time in Altamonte Springs, Fla., losing both of their first two consecutive games and five of their first six games, but finished the week with two wins to end the week with a record of 7-6.

The team squared off against Case Western Reserve University on last Saturday in the teams’ second matchup of the week, following a 10-2 Case victory on Wednesday. However, the Judges didn’t let the bad memories of the earlier encounter hang over them, as they erupted for a six-run third inning on the way to an 8-5 win over the Spartans. Second baseman Danielle Novotny ’16 was the star of the day, as she went three-for-four at the plate with three runs batted in for the team.

Last Friday, the Judges eked out a one-run victory over the University of Rochester YellowJackets for the second time that week. Earlier in the week, it was a much higher scoring affair, resulting in a 7-6 Judges win.

This time, however, the Judges were only able to put one run on the board. However, a strong performance from starting pitcher Casey Ducinski ’13, made sure that the one run was enough for the Judges to emerge with the victory.

Ducinski pitched a one-hit shutout, and recorded three strikeouts in the win.

The Judges also took on the Bears from Washington University in St. Louis last Friday, and the

Judges’ offense had a strong outing, scoring seven runs.

It looked like that total would be enough for the win, until the top of the seventh inning. The Bears took the lead from the Judges, posting a seven-run total in the seventh to make it an 11-7 ballgame.

WashU junior catcher Stacy Berg, who played for the Judges as a first-year at Brandeis in 2010, was the difference in the game. She hit three home runs and recorded four RBIs in four at-bats.

The squad suffered a tough loss against No. 2 Emory University last Thursday. Emory freshman pitcher Sydney Carpenter and Ducinski dominated the opposing sides in the first four innings on the mound, allowing no runs during that time. Eagles’ junior right fielder Ally Kersthold broke the tie in the bottom of the fifth with a home run off Ducinski, and the Judges were unable to respond in the following inning, consigning them to a grueling defeat.

Brandeis met Case Western for the first time during the week on Wednesday, falling by a score of 10-2 in a game where cold bats proved problematic for the team.

The Judges were only able to record five hits on the day, while the Spartans combined for 17. Left fielder Anya Kamber ’15 was the main offensive source for the Judges in the defeat, as she drove home both runs with two hits in three at-bats.

Brandeis secured its first victory over Rochester by a score of 7-6 last Wednesday. The YellowJackets led 5-4 going into the bottom of the sixth inning, but cost themselves the game following two defensive errors in that inning.

Center fielder Amanda Genovese ’15 stole two bases in the inning and totaled three stolen bases over the course of the game. She is currently ranked second in the nation with 1.6 stolen bases per game,

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JOSH HOROWITZ/Justice File Photo

LOOKING FORWARD: Left-handed pitcher Mike Swerdloff ’13 pitches against Roger Williams University on April 20, 2012.

Baseball squad slumps in final Florida games ■ The baseball squad fell in

its final five UAA encounters, but it did manage to beat Case Western and Rochester.

By JOSH ASEN JUSTICE SENIOR WRITER

The Judges got off on the right foot in their second Florida road trip, defeating Case Western Reserve University 4-2 last Tuesday.

Yet, the squad’s bats soon went cold, resulting in five consecutive losses, all to University Athletic Association rivals.

The Judges, now 4-10 overall and 2-6 in UAA play, lost to the University of Rochester, Emory University, Washington University in St. Louis and Case last week.

“Unfortunately, our hitting wasn’t really too stellar while we were down there, but we definitely know some things that we need to work on and some things we need to execute better,” said first baseman Pat Seaward ’13.

The Judges committed three errors in a 7-3 loss against Rochester last Saturday.

With the score 2-2 in the bottom of the fifth inning, Rochester scored two

runs, and although the Judges answered back with a run in top of the sixth, the YellowJackets scored one in the sixth and two in the seventh to preserve the win.

Starting pitcher Mike Swerdloff ’13 logged six and two-thirds innings in the loss; however, only four of the six runs he allowed were earned. He struck out two Rochester batters and walked only one.

Shortstop Brian Allen ’15 recorded three singles in three at-bats, while third baseman Kevin Barry ’14 and left fielder Nick Cortese ’13 each had two hits. Barry drove in two runners, while Cortese had the other RBI. Brandeis also lost to Emory 9-4 last Friday. Emory scored runs in five of nine innings, including three in the first.

The Judges responded by scoring two runs in the first. However their momentum was short-lived, as from there they only scored one run in the sixth and one in the eighth.

Barry led the offensive attack for the team, going three-for-four with two RBIs as part of a 12-hit effort. Center fielder Liam O’Connor ’16 contributed with four singles in the leadoff position.

Last Thursday, the team was shutout 12-0 by Case. The Judges recorded

five hits and three errors in the loss.

All of the hits were singles, and no player had more than one hit in the game.

The Spartans used four pitchers to secure the shutout, scoring one run in the first, six in the second, one in the fourth and four in the ninth inning.

The Judges began their losing streak, though, by dropping a doubleheader to Emory and WashU last Wednesday.

In the 8-6 defeat to Emory, the Judges led 5-4 going into the bottom of the seventh.

However, the Eagles scored four runs, including one on a throwing error and one on a wild pitch, to take the lead.

The Judges did score once in the top of the ninth, but they failed to make a complete comeback.

In the loss to Emory, O’Connor went three-for-five with three RBIs. Barry had three hits and two walks, while right fielder Brian Ing ’14 also recorded three hits.

Against WashU, the Judges surrendered 16 hits in a 13-5 loss versus the Bears.

The Judges trailed 10-0 going into the bottom of the sixth, but they scored five runs in the inning, two of

See BASEBALL, 13 ☛

JustArts

Volume LXV, Number 22

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

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

Waltham, Mass.

Hillel Theater Group’s

‘Seussical’ 1960s inspired adaptation of Broadway musical shows grown-up side of Seuss

In this issue:

POP CULTURE:

Fiddle’Deis

Celeb Breakup

Toby Singer Coffeehouse: Brooklyn Singer-Songwriter at Chum’s P. 19

“Dimensions 3” Exhibit : Folk music festival surveys string history P. 19

Student art exhibit addresses emotional strife P.22

‘Oz’ Review New movie features sub-par plot P. 23

This week’s PHOTO CONTEST: P. 18

“Spring”

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TUESDAY, march 19, 2013 | THE JUSTICE

CALENDAR

INTERVIEW

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

ON-CAMPUS EVENTS Liquid Latex 2013

Brandeis’ Liquid Latex club presents its 2013 show: “PAINT Even Unto Its Innermost Parts.” The show will feature 10 different dance and runway perfomance pieces that encourage individuals to embrace their own bodies and push their limits.

Today at 8 p.m. in Levin Ballroom.

Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets issued for free at the Brandeis Ticket Office. $5 donation suggested.

College Humor: Jake and Amir

Helena Raffel & Bethany Greenbaum Students direct HTG’s production of ‘Seussical’ OLIVIA POBIEL/The Justice

This week, JustArts spoke with Helena Raffel ’14 and Bethany Greenbaum ’16, the directors of Hillel Theater Group’s production of Seussical.

JustArts: How did you two first learn about Seussical?

What compelled you to bring the production to Brandeis?

Helena Raffel: Well, I was in Seussical when I was 12, so I feel like I’ve come full circle. I’m actually on the Hillel Theater Group Executive Board, so I was a part of deciding what show to bring to Brandeis. I know that at least one of our other E-Board members was also in Seussical, so we were all really excited that Seussical was a possibility.

Bethany Greenbaum: And then it got proposed. The girl who proposed it is an actor. I was also in Seussical—I think I was the same age, 12—and even at rehearsals then, I already knew that I wanted to direct when I was older, so I used to sit next to the director. And then I heard that it had been proposed and I was really happy, because I thought “Oh, I get a chance to direct something, and have Seussical be my first production.”

HR: We’ve both loved the show from the beginning.

JA: How does your production of Seussical differ from the Broadway show or the original production?

BG: I have not seen the Broadway production, but it’s very different from the version that I was in. From the version that I was in—a lot of the songs from this version were not in it. It was very much a happier show, whereas this one is meant for an older audience. We wanted to make it more college student-appropriate.

HR: Yeah. We know that there was some backlash about the idea of doing a show that’s based on children’s books at college, but we both realized how adult it is and what important messages Seussical has to offer, even for college ages, so we did things like dressed General Genghis Khan Schmitz like Sergeant Pepper, and tried to bring some 60s themes into it too to make it a little more adult and add in some elements that you wouldn’t really appreciate if you saw it as a kid.

JA: Was there any reason that you chose the 1960s? Or just because it was a tumultuous era and is very much in the Brandeis consciousness?

HR: Ah! Well it was my idea at first because, when I think of Seuss, I think of a lot of colors, and when I think about Seussical—it’s very much about fighting for what you believe in even when nobody else will believe in the same thing you will—I think that that really is emblematic of the 1960’s as well. That revolution and really fighting for what you believe in, and also the colors. So I just thought that there were really a lot of similar associations BG: And just overall—because we had been in it—we wanted to have it be different from what we’d been in, and be able to add our own personal flair.

JA: What was your biggest challenge in directing the show?

BG: Honestly? Really … there were very few things that we had to deal with. Just because it’s such a big group, communication was a challenge, and there were some times when it wasn’t as effective as it should have been, but overall, it turned out really well! I’m happy with it!

HR: The hardest thing, for me, was figuring out how to direct some of my best friends. I think that that was really hard for me to figure out how to distance myself from that and figure out how to interact in a different way. And the other thing was just, sometimes, figuring out what exactly I wanted to do with certain songs. Some of them, I knew exactly what I wanted to do and had a really great vision and it just came to me, and some of them took a bit longer to envision how I wanted a song to look.

JA: Was this your first directing experience?

BG: It was my first. I’ve assistant directed, but it was the first time I was one of the directors.

HR: I directed HTG’s fall play last year, but this was a very different experience—an incredible one! Very different.

JA: Do you two hope to make theater into a career, or is your directing experience a college endeavor?

BG: For me, it definitely is just a college endeavor. But because of that, I want to do it as much as possible in college.

It’s a hobby that I don’t want to let go of.

HR: I’m actually not sure! I know that I want to teach English, but it’s very very easy to also get certified to teach theater, so I’m thinking I might end up teaching both. So who knows! Maybe I’ll end up teaching theater and directing in my future career. We’ll see.

JA: What do you hope that audiences will take away from the production?

BG: Definitely a powerful message, you know, “a person’s a person no matter how small,” which we certainly believe in. But also just to have an afternoon or an evening to just enjoy watching your friends, or for people who are coming to visit, relatives, or whatever; just to see all of their hard work is really special.

HR: I hope that people take away the message and really appreciate the performance as well and really enjoy looking at Dr. Seuss in maybe a way that they haven’t looked at his stories before.

Student Events, WBRS, BTV and the Student Union are bringing Streeter Seidell, Jake Hurwitz and Amir Blumenfeld of CollegeHumor to perform on campus.

Tomorrow at 8 p.m. in Levin Ballroom.

Tickets are sold-out.

Bach’s Birthday Sing

On this day, famous composer Bach would be 328 years old. Come celebrate the occasion with The University Chorus and Chamber Choir in a community sing.

Chocolate birthday cake will be served.

Thursday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in Slosberg Music Center. Admission is free and open to the public.

Many Voices, One Beat

Brandeis Beats in conjunction with Waltham Group presents its second inspirational drum workshop with professional precussionist Jeremy Cohen. The event will teach how to build community through music and rhythm while playing authentic Ghanaian drums. No experience necessary.

Thursday from 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in Levin Ballroom. Open to all.

Prawn and Gates

Brandeis’ Punk Rock n’ Roll club is bringing the rock band Prawn and Gates to campus to perform at Cholmondeley’s.

The concert will be followed by a dance party.

Thursday at 9 p.m. in Cholmondeley’s.

Admission is free.

Ollie’s Coffeehouse 2013

Come check out a set of diverse performance acts from hidden gems in the Brandeis student body while celebrating the 2013 year.

Thursday from 10 p.m. to 12 a.m. at The Stein. Admission is free.

Swift Technique

The people at Cholmondeley’s Coffeehouse present the funk music of rising band Swift Technique.

Thursday at 11:45 p.m. in Cholmondeley’s. Admission is free.

Camp Bronstein 2013

Student Events presents its annual Spirit Week, this year with a classic camp theme. They will be holding a variety of events throughout the week, including a trip to Six Flags on Sunday, with lots of free food and beer throughout all events.

Events held Monday, April 8 through Sunday, April 14. Six Flags tickets are $25 at the Brandeis Ticket Office.

Theater Text and Theory Performances

The class projects of Prof. Arthur Holmberg (THA) will be presenting their theater projects. The two performances are Crave and 4.48 Psychosis by Sarah Kane.

Tuesday, April 9 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Spingold Theater Center.

Senior Festival

The Department of Theater Arts is sponsoring a festival that features the work of graduating Theater Arts students. They will present a culmination of their studies through a collection of performances that feature their work as actors, directors, stage managers, playwrights, designers and more.

Tuesday April 9 at 7 p.m. in the Merrick Theater in the Spingold Theater Center.

Admission is free.

Mr. Brandeis Pageant

Presented by Relay for Life, Student Events and the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, come watch 20 Brandeis men compete for the title of Mr. Brandeis

Pop Culture Fellow pop culture-ites, I don’t mean to be critical … but the world of celebrity failed to interest me this week. With no unexpected outbursts, no high-profile scandals and no crazy hook-ups, we were only left with the scraps of easily-anticipated Hollywood gossip (even the beloved Justin Timberlake’s stint on Saturday Night Live, as anticipated as it was, recycled old fan favorites that follow the same formula every time). Don’t believe me?

Listen up.

Our week begins with some notso-surprising news from mom-to-be Kim Kardashian. The fashionista who keeps herself busy 24/7 admitted this past weekend that being pregnant is proving to be a hindrance on her lifestyle. “Being pregnant is not as easy as my sister [Kourtney] or as my mom has made it look,” she told E! News. “It’s a little painful. I’ve gotten sick a couple times. It’s getting a little bit more difficult [to get around].” Oh. Well, generally when you’re five months pregnant, things do tend to get “a little bit more difficult,” Kim. Sheesh.

In related pregnancy news, the media has been all up over Jessica Simpson and her baby bump. Us Weekly wrote it most explicitly—“Simpson reveals her huge baby bump”—but other magazines and websites are following suit, all implying that Jessica is some sort of alien creature for gaining weight during a pregnancy. While some sources, like People Magazine, are applauding Simpson for shedding the 50 pounds she gained while pregnant with 10-month-old daughter Maxwell, they seem to be criticizing her for gaining the weight back again so quickly. Maybe the shutterbugs need to lay off Jessica for a few months until she’s given birth (to what’s rumored to be a son named Ace) and then they can really appreciate her dramatic weight transformation.

Shifting from babies to breakups, news of the Ryan Seacrest-Julianne Hough split isn’t something I explicitly expected … but come on, is anyone

while raising money for cancer awareness and research.

Thursday, April 11 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the Gosman Athletic Center. Tickets are $5, at the Brandeis Ticket Office.

OFF-CAMPUS EVENTS P!nk The Truth About Love Tour

For the first time in four years, pop singer P!nk is touring North America in support of her latest album, The Truth About Love. Since her debut in 2000, she has released seven albums, won three Grammys and produced countless Billboard top hits.

Thursay, March 28 at 7:30 p.m. in the TD Garden. Tickets available online at www.ticketmaster.com.

Muse

British music sensation Muse will make its only area performance in Boston to support their latest release, The 2nd Law released on October 2.

Friday, April 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the TD Garden. Tickets available online at www. ticketmaster.com.

Art Exhibit: “New Blue and White”

This selection of works from international designers and artists has been brought together to forge a collection based on the simplest of themes: blue and white. The selected pieces on view in this exhibition tackle diverse issues, ranging from public to personal to aesthetic problems.

On view through July 14 in the Foster Gallery of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. Tickets range from free up to $25. Museum admission is free with a student ID.

Music Festival: Boston Calling

With a killer lineup, Boston’s spring music festival is one weekend to be sure not to miss. Come see music groups such as fun., The Shins, Of Monsters and Men, Marina and the Diamonds, MS MR and others perform.

Performances throughout the weekend of May 25 and 26. Tickets range from $75 to $ 350, at www.bostoncalling.com.

By Erica Cooperberg

Los Angeles Times/MCT

HAPPIER TIMES: Seacrest and Hough pose for the cameras at the Golden Globes. really surprised? Julianne is a bubbly 24-year-old singer-dancer who rose to fame by waltzing, stepping and twirling on Dancing with the Stars. Ryan, on the other hand, is 14 years her senior and is, for lack of any other more fitting description, a business mogul.

While their age differences and backgrounds are vastly different, the duo actually made their relationship work for a while: the pair dated for over two years. But sources claim that busy schedules got the best of the couple, ultimately forcing them to choose between love and lifestyle. Regardless of the reason, I’m convinced this split has

been a long time coming—aren’t you?

The most unexpected news of the week comes from—you’ll never guess—Hilary Duff. She’s the girl you knew as the star of the Disney Channel’s Lizzie McGuire and who is now a mom to 11-month-old son Luca and married to former ice hockey player Mike Comrie. It’s that knowledge that makes this news so “shocking.”

The innocent Disney star got tattooed! Before you get all upset, they were small: one is a tiny heart on her wrist, the other a matching “two cents” coin with a friend. Who ever thought Lizzie McGuire would get inked?!

—Rachel Hughes ARTS COVER PHOTO: Josh Horowitz/the Justice, From left: Olivia Pobiel/the Justice, Disney/MCT Campus, Los Angeles Times/MCT Campus. DESIGN: Olivia Pobiel

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MUSIC FESTIVAL

Fiddle’Deis plays on string variety

By JESSIE MILLER justice EDITOR

My knowledge of stringed instruments is strictly limited to the few guitar lessons I took in fifth grade and listening to the screeches as my sister attempted to learn how to play violin. Why am I at Fiddle’Deis, a weekend dedicated exclusively to the great variety of fiddle music?

I had no clue what I was getting myself into, but despite the lengthy four-hour runtime, the Saturday night performance in the Slosberg Recital Hall was an eyeopening experience to the enchanting music of fiddles.

Each of the four performances that took the stage had its own distinctive style, and I was pleasantly surprised by the diversity a seemingly monotonous instrument could create. I had really only heard the classical drone of violins and the Southern drawl of country fiddle music.

The first performance featured visiting performer Meena Kothandaramen on the violin who was accompanied by her brother on a simple, two-sided drum.

Kothandaramen explained that much of the Southeast Asian music she played honored the Lord Ganesha and another specific song was a sort of preemptive apology to the Mother Goddess in case the musician made any mistakes. Kothandaramen was more than just a performer— she interacted with the audience and educated them about her musical style, which was especially important because many members were violin players (toting their instruments around). Though completely foreign to me, she taught about the rhythmic cycles that form the base of any song and were embellished with fancier overlays. Overall, her music had a mystical and deeply moving quality that was relaxing and melodic.

After a brief intermission, Lousianabased duo David Greely and Chris Stafford took the stage to perform energetic, authentic Southern fiddle songs and even featured Stafford playing the accordion in one piece. Recently, I’ve been listening to country music so this set filled my country fix, though it was more reminiscent of the Charlie Daniels Band’s “The Devil Went Down To Georgia” than Toby Keith’s or Brad Paisley’s latest hit. Compared to Kothandaramen’s performance, Greely and Stafford were equally engaging, though much more lively, with Greely telling several anecdotes about his experiences in fiddle music.

I really enjoyed the song they played which, as Greely explained, was about two lovers who can’t make things work, despite how much they love each other.

Like many of the songs Greely sang along to, it was entirely in French, but this language barrier did not detract from my amusement. The emotionally charged tune conveyed a sense of romanticism laced with tragedy. It was followed by a song titled in English “You’ll Never See Me Again” about a man who goes to pris-

on that was part of what Greely described as “family music.” It was surprisingly happy and upbeat for a song about being incarcerated. Stafford, who is in his mid 20s, was incredibly talented at both the accordion and fiddle, and the duo played a cover song of an old Creole singer off of Stafford’s album.

Up next was the Ben Powell Jazz Quartet, led by violinist Ben Powell who came to Berklee College of Music from his native England after becoming enchanted with jazz music. He was accompanied by Tim Ray on piano, Prof. Bob Nieske (MUS) on bass and Bob Tamagni on drums, all of whom excelled at their respective instrument. The tone of this piece transported me to a swanky jazz club with the soulful crooning of a live band. Powell was incredibly animated when interacting with the other musicians, especially during Ray’s piano solos, in which Ray’s passion for music exploded out of the keys. The songs were generally violin and piano based, but the last song they performed had a highly deserved drum solo. In a particularly touching moment, the quartet played a song called “Judith” that Powell wrote for his godmother.

In my opinion, the last musician was the most unique. Casey Driessen took fiddle playing to an entirely new level by using several music pedals to overlay different tunes while he played them live, essentially composing a song on the spot.

It was incredibly innovative and I enjoyed watching how Driessen went through this process. I especially appreciated how he referred to the pedals as “his band,” which was accurate because it allowed him to “play” multiple parts of a song at the same time.

As he began this process for one particular song, I started to recognize the beat.

Was that really “Billie Jean” by Michael Jackson or was my obsession clouding my judgment? I was right—Driessen explained that he had first composed this song the summer that Jackson passed away and it was one of the many covers that he had in his repertoire. Besides covers, Driessen performed amazing improvisational songs that were more traditionally upbeat and energetic. It’s hard to describe his unique sound, but it is like Greely and Stafford’s music with a modern, edgy technique spin—taking the fiddle to a whole new level. One of his most innovative ideas was a song that he built around a recording of his unborn child’s heartbeat.

Despite the overwhelming musical diversity that consumed the recital hall, I did leave with one overall theme—the intensity of interactions between the performers in each piece, including Driessen with his mechanical counterparts. There was a passion that flowed between each of them, whether it was Kothandaramen and her brother’s rhythmic drumming; the complementary notes of Greely and Stafford’s fiddles; or the bonds that tied together Powell’s quartet.

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STRUNG ALONG: During the Saturday performances, violins were proven to be an instrument that is anything but traditional.

Fiddles tell music history

By RACHEL HUGHES justice EDITOR

This past Sunday evening, the “Daniel Stepner Baroque Project” closed a weekend of musical exploration, instruction and appreciation at Brandeis. As the final performance in a series of concerts during the Fiddle’Deis music festival, the “Baroque Project” provided a graceful conclusion to the weekend.

The “Baroque Project” was sponsored by the Brandeis Department of Music and featured several distinguished musicians: Prof. Daniel Stepner (MUS), Julie Leven and Danielle Maddon played baroque violins; Laura Jeppesen played the baroque viola and viola da gamba; Guy Fishman played the baroque cello; Anne Trout played the violone; and Charles Sherman played the harpsichord.

The Fiddle’Deis festival was organized into an itinerary of performances and workshops that allowed attendees to come away from the weekend having not only experienced a niche of musical culture but also having learned about the history behind the fiddle as an instrument. The concerts were organized in a specific order so that the greater collection of pieces that were performed fell into a chronological progression that lead audiences through the history of fiddle mu-

sic. Starting the weekend with a performance called “Welcome Jam” that featured Scottish, Irish, Old-Time and Bluegrass traditional songs, the progression concluded at the “Baroque Project,” at which the performed pieces were selected from the Baroque period.

The “Baroque Project” was performed in the warm, resonant atmosphere of the Slosberg Recital Hall. Even though it was not particularly heavily attended, the other events throughout the weekend had already drawn a great number of audience members. Just after 7 p.m., the group of musicians took the stage, positioned spaciously about the large performance area so that each musician in the group stood apart from the rest when they began playing.

The group played a total of four pieces, showcasing Baroque pieces from several prominent composers of the period.

A lively rendition of “Three Parts upon a Ground,” a work of English composer Henry Purcell, kicked off the concert, illustrating the exceptional range of emotional depth that the violin and its family of instruments are capable of conveying. Three violins were central to this piece, accompanied by a harpsichord and a violone, together creating a harmonically complex work.

Until the theme of the song was

established, the minor keys involved in variations on the theme were a bit dissonant at moments as the three violins harmonized, but the piece was overall both pleasant to listen to and a wonderful representation of the Baroque style. “Three Parts upon a Ground” transitioned from a shaky minor key harmony to a joyous, bombastic major key sound and finally ended in an emotionally contemplative minor and major key harmony that drew in the audience effortlessly.

The musicians moved on to perform three more Baroque period pieces before the end of the night. Italian composer and violinist Pietro Locatelli’s Concerto grosso (“Il pianto d’Ariana”), Op. 7, No. 6 followed “Three Parts upon a Ground.” The group then played German composer and musician Johann Sebastian Bach’s “Concerto in D Major” and concluded the performance with a piece by modern American composer Leroy Anderson named “Fiddle-Faddle.”

As Stepner said at the beginning of the performance, “There was song, there was dance and then there was fiddling.” An elegant closing to a remarkable weekend of musical festivities, the “Baroque Project” both educated and entertained attendees and was an exceptional performance to see.

CONCERT REView

Toby Singer’s coffeehouse charms Chum’s

By ROBERT LUNA

justicE CONTRIBUTING WRITER

This past Thursday, singer and songwriter Toby Singer made his Brandeis debut. I hadn’t heard his music before, so I felt inclined to befriend some people who knew him. Firstly, I chatted with the sponsor of the event, Fred Berger ’15, while Singer and his new acquaintances congregated by the bar. Berger stated that he and Singer “had been in contact for awhile and that Toby was more than excited to perform at [Cholmondeley’s].” Berger looked enthusiastic about the production he had set up and simply wanted Singer and the crowd to have a pleasant evening. Another Brandeisian, Eli Kaminsky ’16, also knew Singer.

He mentioned that Singer taught him

a lot about stage presence and vocal tones while they worked together. Following camp Singer sent him a demo tape of his new music. It initially surprised Kaminsky because of its “serious, toned-down style” but he went on to describe it as “very beautiful, very spiritual, and very honest.” With that said, I grew more intrigued about the talent we would witness that evening.

The set promptly began at 9:30 p.m.

Singer approached the spot-lit stage and opened with one of his songs, titled “Carol’s Garden.” This song was filled with upbeat acoustic riffs coupled with Singer’s soft voice. “Carol’s Garden” was a sadder song than I had anticipated—it touched upon feelings of loneliness and despair, as expressed in the lyrics “There is nothing left in here/my shoulders can feel the

burn.” After the song Singer paused to chat with the crowd and express that Chum’s had a “really cool campfire feel,” and he jokingly mentioned that most of his songs are “sad in nature.”

I had to agree with both of these comments.

The campfire vibe was getting cozier as people filled the couches while the second song entitled “Cinderella” sustained the sad nature. This song had a softer rhythm than “Carol’s Garden,” and touched upon notions of captivity and striving for individuality. Consider the lyrics: “Never go back there/I hope you know what you’re running for/Get out of this town and go and find another way.”

From the first song to the last song, Singer embraced the intimate setting and delivered a performance high-

lighted by a combination of his pure tone and soothing falsetto vocals.

After the performance, Singer and I chatted about his move to a solo career. It was a change he made a year ago and one that he has really been enjoying. His transition from his former indie-pop band Go Go Ghost, in which he played a Vox Continental & Fender Rhodes Piano Bass was a little rough at first. However his experience as a musical director and singer at synagogues has boosted his confidence as a solo artist. In addition, he opened up about some fun trips he and his friends have made road tripping from New Orleans, La. to Michigan after their performances. Following our conversation, I was left with the impression that Singer was a very easy-going performer while his music

reflects a more serious and thoughtful part of his personality. When I first walked into Chum’s, I didn’t know what to expect from Toby Singer. It certainly had a different vibe than any other show I’ve attended that usually involve an open dance floor and intoxicated people.

The campfire setting was perfect for his full acoustic riffs and soothing tones. I definitely give Singer credit for coming to Brandeis and showing off his talent. His awesome voice and creative guitar playing should serve him well as he progresses as a solo artist. Make sure to look out for his new album Here Comes Saturn releasing this spring.

Editor’s Note: Eli Kaminsky is a Justice staff writer.

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theater

Childhood meets the stage in ‘Seussical’

NO MATTER HOW SMALL: Horton the elephant (Aaron Hentoff ’16) learns valuable life lessons in his journey thoughout the musical.

By Jassen lu justice Staff writer

There are two things to know about Dr. Seuss, and they are “Thing 1” and “Thing 2.” Believe it or not, the first time I was exposed to a Dr. Seuss story was in fourth grade, when a teacher read my class the story of How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Still, as the Cat in the Hat (Jason Haberman ’15) would tell us in the Hillel Theater Group’s production of Seussical, we should always expand our horizons and thoughts when we are in the world of Horton and the Whos.

Before the show started, the two famous Things from the Cat in the Hat, Thing 1 and Thing 2 (Abby Kirshbaum ’16 and Courtney Comart ’16), sought to liven up the audience as they cartwheeled around the theater and even stole the band conductor’s (Alex Faye ’15) baton. The show began wildly with a loud yet playful musical ensemble singing about the wonders of imagination, accompanied by the Things, who played joint roles in the show as assistants, and playful, acrobatic clowns.

Soon, the Cat and his guest (Nicole Wittels ’15), who act as narrators, transport the audience to the Jungle of Nool, where a sad elephant named Horton (Aaron Hentoff ’16) lives a solitary life. Gertrude McFuzz (Kristi Freedman ’14), a bird with a onefeather tail, constantly tries to seek his love and attention, but loses her confidence because she doesn’t sport extravagant plumage like her friend Mayzie La Bird (Caley Chase ’16).

The story comes into focus as

Horton hears invisible cries for help emanating from the air. Although the other inhabitants of the Jungle brand Horton as delusional, the sad elephant was still determined to find the beings in distress, and he eventually does. He soon discovers the beings that cried for help, known as Whos, on a speck of dust. With his signature lyric, “a person’s a person, no matter how small,” Horton promises to protect the Whos even if the other jungle inhabitants think he’s crazy.

Hentoff manages to capture Horton’s lonely yet determined attitude in his singing, combining a fine mix of perseverance and occasional dejection.

Meanwhile, in a subplot of the show, the audience gets to see a magnified version of the Whos’ world, which comprises the Mayor and his wife (Robbie Steinberg ’13 and Valarie Timms ’16); General Schmitz (Matt Crowley ’15), who uses a spoon as a weapon and playfully folds “green eggs and ham” into his marching chants; the Grinch (John Schnorrenberg ’14), dressed in a Santa suit; as well as other Whos. While all the actors captured the peculiar character of the Whos, the main focus of the Whos’ world was a young boy named Jojo, who is, funnily enough, portrayed by the Cat’s female companion Wittels (after some hair and headwear adjustments, that is).

Much like Horton, Jojo is considered an outcast in his community of Whos. His parents, the mayor and his wife, think Jojo was on a dangerous path of delinquency for “thinking too many ‘thinks.’ ” So, they send him to the General’s military school where he can “become a man,” not

knowing that Jojo’s “thinks,” from his interactions with Horton, would actually save the Whos world.

As the plot unfolds even more, the audience is brought along with Horton and Jojo on a wild chase around the world after Horton loses the Whos when Jungle hunters, the Wickersham Brothers (Ian Carroll ’15, Felix Liu Ku ’15 and Danny Steinberg ’15) confront the elephant—who is hilariously sold to the Circus McGurkus after the Cat tries to auction him off to the audience.

Eventually, Horton is put on trial to confirm his supposed craziness and delusions from believing in the invisible Whos. It was at this moment that Gertrude McFuzz finally perks up her confidence to stand up for her beloved elephant, and prove the existence of the Whos, who, under the leadership of Jojo, manage to cry out loud to summon the jungle’s attention and clear Horton and Jojo’s names.

The show concludes with an ensemble of the cast, who once again reminded the audience of Dr. Seuss’ most central lessons: to have many “thinks” in our lives, and to always expand our imaginations. As someone who has not experienced the world of Dr. Seuss that much, Seussical, with all its hilarity, audience interaction and general insanity, certainly made my midterm season a lot more fun. It teaches all of us, in a hilariously ridiculous kind of way, that the world is much more than the mere establishment, and that the most successful tend to be the most determined, albeit awkward, individuals.

COLORFUL PLUMAGE: Gertrude McFuzz’s (Kristi Freedman ’14) tail did not hold up in comparison to her fellow bird friends.

PHOTOS BY JOSH HOROWITZ/the Justice

FIRST COUPLE: Valarie Timms ’16 and Robbie Steinberg ’13 as Mrs. and Mr. Mayor lead Whoville in an ensemble dance

THE CAT IN THE HAT: Jason Haberman ’15 and Nicole Wittels ’15, who also plays Jojo, star as the Cat and his playful assistant in the show.

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ART EXHIBIT

Student sculpture exhibit comes alive

By RACHEL HUGHES justice editor

At the beginning of this month, the Fine Arts department unveiled an exhibition that showcases the latest work of its devoted students, the “Dimensions 3” exhibit. On view in Dreitzer Gallery in the Spingold Theater Center through March 22, “Dimensions 3” features work from students in the Sculpture, 3D Design and Digital Photography classes.

This exhibit levels the playing field, so to speak, among the different levels of skill among Fine Arts students at Brandeis, as the work it features was created by first years, sophomores and juniors. As the Fine Arts department at Brandeis aims to cultivate well-rounded artists who are skilled in many art mediums and confident in their work, the “Dimensions 3” exhibit, and others like it, are essential opportunities for students who are serious about their careers in art.

The semicircular shape of Dreitzer Gallery lent itself to a tidy organization of the pieces so that the inevitable architectural disjunction caused by dividing walls within the gallery did not make for a great aesthetic divide within the exhibit. Collections of digital photographs were hung on the concave wall of the gallery, and light from the high windows seeped in and illuminated the exhibit.

The digital photographs selected for the exhibit fit under the umbrella title “The Ink Can Bury A Blade,” an idea conceived by students Joseph Jacobowitz ’14, Sofia Retta ’15 and Anna Yatskar ’14. “Once in a while,” the students wrote on a title page displayed within the exhibit, “we happen upon a circumstance of such overwhelming and terrifying might

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THE GAZE: Viewers were mesmerized by the precision of some sculpture creations, like this diorama created out of cardboard. that we temporarily neglect our sense of self and feel awe and security rather than fear.” Each collection of photographs fit this invocation beautifully.

The photographs range in subject from nature to cityscape, from closeups of scenes to places and people, from objects to bodies. Yatskar’s collection was by far my favorite— close-up, purposefully focused shots of the human body. The solid, untextured black background and soft yellow lighting that Yatskar’s col-

lection used complimented its subject well. The body parts portrayed through these pictuers—unclothed, rippling with lean muscles, slenderness queued by skin stretched over protruding bones—were nothing short of haunting.

In contrast, a collection of nature photographs by Jonathan Greengarden ’15 showed an intimate point of view with a mood entirely different from Yatskar’s works. His photographs focused on leaves, branches and blooms and captured

sunlight shining against these small treasures of nature in rays shaded amber, yellow and blue. The closeness that one was able to feel to the subjects of the photographs and the integral stillness of each shot were absolutely sublime.

Along the outwardly-curved wall of the gallery, the array of sculptures was organized into a gradient of subjects and materials. The sculptures were made of a range of materials: black wire, painted clay, found or salvaged objects and even X-Acto

blade sliced pieces of cardboard.

While the sculptures were placed throughout the gallery into groups organized by sculpting material, the exhibition did not seem choppy or segmented. Rather, one concept of art flowed into the next with a pleasant ease.

The sculptures made of found materials had written titles and descriptions mounted next to them, establishing the humorously-executed theme for the sculpting assignment: Each sculpture was created of an amalgamation of found objects to solve an everyday problem. For example, Briana McCalmon-Bailey ’14 created a “Silverware Necklace” of several forks, knives and spoons strung onto a piece of wire, so that one will never be without silverware as he sits down for a meal. Kerry Morse ’13 crafted a dangling pair of “Earplug Earrings,” so that the wearer would always have earplugs at his convenience.

Conversely, the sculptures crafted from medium-thick black wire were less practically-minded and more stoically displayed. Each of these sculptures was accompanied by a nameplate crediting its artist, and none of these works were titled.

Some of the wire sculptures depicted objects from nature, like a beautifully crafted three-dimensional tree, while others were shaped into box-like dioramas that housed wirecrafted shapes or scenes of nature or of the city.

The “Dimensions 3” exhibit is overall both an aesthetic and conceptual delight, and proudly shows students’ work as they practice using art as a forum for expressing emotional insurmountability. I genuinely look forward to seeing more exhibits like this one in the future.

DOCUMENTARY

Film provides opportunities for young women

By ADELINA SIMPSON justice STAFF WRITER

“Information is control,” American author Joan Didion wrote in one of her memoirs, The Year of Magical Thinking. She was referring to her daughter’s hospitalization for pneumonia, which later developed into septic shock. Didion pored over medical journals while doctors gave her uncertain prognoses. Literature gave Didion a feeling of control in an arbitrary world.

But the Poverty Action Coalition’s screening of Girl Rising last Thursday spotlights the inability of women around the world to do what Didion, as a female reader and writer, could. Girl Rising, a documentary directed by Richard E. Robbins, advocates literacy for girls so that they can overcome unforgiving circumstances. The film weaves the story of nine girls from around the world—Ethiopia, Peru, Afghanistan, Sierra Leone and more—with various levels of education, but with equal devotion to it.

The girls reenact their stories, adapted from their own lives by acclaimed writers in their native country, including Edwidge Danticat, Manjushree Thapa and Maaza Mengiste. Celebrities like Meryl Streep, Alicia Keys, Anne Hathaway and Kerry Washington narrated their personal journeys. A large crowd of girls flashing statistical bulletins about education interrupted the snapshots.

The first story, set in Haiti, tugs at heartstrings the most. Wadley, a precocious girl with a puppy-like smile, watched her school literally crumble when Haiti’s catastrophic earthquake hit in 2010. But educa-

tion in Haiti was already suffering.

The country does not have a government-funded school system, and private schools are too expensive for most families.

After the earthquake, Wadley relentlessly shows up to class—a tent with chairs in a dirt clearing—and tells her teacher, “I will come back every day until I can stay,” even though her mother cannot pay the school tuition.

Ruksana, who lives on the pavement in Kolkata, India, seems ironically the most relatable to the typical school-goer in the first world.

She sits in the back row of math class doodling lotuses onto graph paper. Her father, who has sacrificed everything to send Ruksana to school, takes her to an arts supply store, where he unexpectedly spends his salary on a sketchbook and colored pencils for her, so that she no longer ruins her math book.

Although school may not be a priority for all the girls, even outlets like art remain a rare opportunity for self-expression.

As the film goes on, more screen time is given to the statistical bulletins than to the girls’ stories. For anybody not totally invested in the cause for girl education, Girl Rising lost its gusto after about five stories. Although it would be a more effective movie if it were shorter, the film gives dimension to news stories like that of the Taliban shooting of Malala Yousufzai, who was targeted in late 2012 for attending school and blogging about it.

The gist of Girl Rising can be summarized in one of Yousufzai’s comments, “This land needs us and we can only help Pakistan if we can complete our education.”

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STAR POWER: From left, singer Alicia Keys, and actresses Anne Hathaway and Kerry Washington, lend their celebrity to the documentary’s cause.

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movie GOOD TRIUMPHS EVIL: Michelle Williams starred as the beautiful witch Glinda who fights against the wicked witches to defend the people of Oz.

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Film remake lacks classic emerald luster By jessie miller justice editor

Girl meets boy. Girl falls for boy.

Boy breaks girl’s heart. Girl gets revenge. This is the classic storyline that is featured in countless movies. Forget about female empowerment or strong female leads—life revolves around boys. This unfortunate storyline is also the backbone of the new film Oz the Great and Powerful. Though visually stunning and enchanting, I was left feeling disappointed, as it largely centers around the idea of female dependence on male acceptance.

As a remake of the original Wizard of Oz story, the overall film was well done, from the acting to the special effects. James Franco as the self-centered traveling magician named Oz is entertaining, though I would have liked for the character to be more relatable to the audience. Oz is very selfish and will do anything to further his fame, including manipulating women to his advantage. Though he is the main character, I failed to develop any understanding or compassion for the character; this was slightly disappointing because other movies often do manage to create an emotional bond with even the most unlikable character.

The first 20 minutes of the movie are in black and white, which is well-suited to the dreary Kansas atmosphere and Oz’s role as a mere traveling magician.

This part was slightly lengthy, but I appreciated the contrast it created between Kansas and the land of Oz. Upon arriving in the colorful, magical and mystical land, Oz meets the good witch Theodora (Mila Kunis). She lights up the screen as her character quickly falls under Franco’s enchanting spell and her character evolves dramatically over the course of the movie.

Everyone in Oz is immediately thrilled because Oz’s arrival signals the realization of a prophecy that he will save them from the wicked witch.

This feeds Oz’s ego and he doesn’t hesitate to take on the role, even if he isn’t

the right wizard for the job (he has no actual magic skills). After meeting each other and sharing a lovey-dovey scene, Oz meets Theodora’s sister, Evanora (Rachel Weisz), a deceptive, controlling and power-hungry witch. The sisters task him with killing the “evil” witch Glinda (Michelle Williams).

In a surprising twist on the classic story, Glinda is first introduced as the evil witch, but Theodora and Evanora quickly reveal themselves as the true villains of the story. What I had the biggest problem with is the result of Oz’s rejection of Theodora’s love—she is literally driven mad and becomes the infamous wicked witch. Really? I personally think it is pathetic that the story revolves around a scorned heart and it is a pity that three strong female leads are wasted on a sexist mantra.

Williams’ performance as Glinda was my favorite of all the witches, mostly because of how her inner goodness contrasts with her last performance I saw—in Blue Valentine—as a frustrated, emotional wreck. She exudes beauty and grace, an important contrast to the somewhat heartless and self-absorbed Oz. I enjoyed her interactions with the people of Munchkin Land as a pseudo-mother protecting the people of Oz. My favorite character by far wasn’t even human. She was a little China Doll voiced by the adorable Joey King, a rising child star who was equally endearing as the little sister Ramona in 2010’s Ramona and Beezus. The animation of the delicate doll was perfect and she was incredibly lifelike. Her interactions with Williams as she accompanies Glinda and Oz in their journeys were adorable and she helps chip away Franco’s hard exterior.

Franco forms an unexpected friendship with Finley, a monkey voiced by Zach Braff, which also helps humanize Oz because he developed his first real friendship with Finley. Both of these non-human companions far surpass the standard supporting-actor duties.

They help move along the story and prove essential to the success of Oz

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GREEN WITH ENVY: Oz (James Franco) is lured into becoming the wizard with the prospect of the fame and riches that await him. and Glinda’s plan to get rid of the evil sisters.

Visually, the movie was not a miraculous show of special effects (aside from the grand finale and triumph of goodness), but the graphics did have a storybook-like quality that suited the fairytale setting very well. But even if it was visually appealing, I was left slightly disappointed because of the hype I had heard leading up to the movie. Besides being disappointed by the “girl with the broken heart” theme, I felt like there was very little character development, which detracted from my ability to become emotionally invested in any of the characters. The film lacked that certain spark—something which is disappointing from a story that has been artfully told so many times.

So maybe that is the problem—maybe The Wizard of Oz has reached the end of its ability to keep innovating its backstories, subplots and alternative interpretations. I love both the book and theater versions of Wicked, but Oz the Great and Powerful does not do L. Frank Baum justice.

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PARADISE: After an accidental hot air balloon ride, Oz finds himself in a mystical land.

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Soundtrack chronicles story of recording studio By eli kaminsky justice Staff writer

If you practically owed your career to a process of recording music whose origin many credited to a specific recording studio, how would you introduce a tribute record for that studio?

That would be a pretty big question if you weren’t Dave Grohl, one of modern music’s most influential figures, known for his work with Nirvana, Queens of the Stone Age, Them Crooked Vultures, Tenacious D and the Foo Fighters, among others. One would think that such an illustrious musician would need many words to sum up the entire project. On the contrary, Grohl calls on American classic rock singer Tom Petty to introduce the first song with five words: “Sound City. That’s it, man.”

The album in question, which hit record stores on March 12, is Sound City—Real to Reel. the soundtrack to Grohl’s directorial debut, Sound City. The film stresses the importance of tape-based studios like Van Nuys California’s Sound City and the tangible, natural music that comes from recording at a studio of this kind. Leave it to Grohl to call on the absolute biggest names in rock and roll to create such an album. Real to Reel features Stevie Nicks, Paul McCartney, the surviving members of Nirvana, Rick Springfield, Josh Homme of Queens of the Stone Age, Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails and of course, the ever-faithful Foo Fighters, among many, many other notable musicians.

When listening to Real to Reel, it is important to recall that because ev-

ery track was composed and recorded especially for Sound City, the record is in fact a soundtrack, and therefore must be viewed as such. Some of the album’s tracks are significantly stronger and thus are played in full in the film, while only portions of others are utilized.

When working with all these established performers, Grohl and his team combined originality with familiarity and were able to elicit new takes on old styles. “The Man that Never Was,” featuring Rick Springfield and the Foo Fighters, one of the album’s highlights, sounds grungy, yet echoes a Springfield pop hit, like “Jessie’s Girl” and “I’ve Done Everything For You.” The head-banger, “Your Wife is Calling,” which features Fear’s Lee Ving on lead vocals, could be right at home on his band’s breakthrough

The Record. Perhaps one of the most special and unexpected moments of Real to Reel is the Nirvana reunion fronted by ex-Beatle Sir Paul McCartney on the drop-D sludge of “Cut Me Some Slack,” written in a two-hour studio session by Maca and Nirvana.

However, the album is not just an one hour-long grunge jam through which Grohl can relive the glory days with all his superstar pals. As expected, due to the huge variety of musical background on Real to Reel. the sounds are truly all over the place. Songs like “From Can to Can’t” a softer, 70s pop-based tune, driven by Stevie Nicks, and the acoustic “Centipede,” which features vocals by session musician Alain Johannes, show the lighter side of the album. On the other side of the spectrum, “Mantra,” an all-out jam featuring Dave Grohl,

Josh Homme and Trent Reznor and “From Can to Can’t,” starring special guests Rick Nielsen on guitar and Slipknot singer Corey Taylor are slow cookers that end in an explosion of guitar, bass drums, keyboards and screaming vocals.

Sound City—Real to Reel is much more than your average album. It is essentially Dave Grohl’s doctoral thesis as a musician: material proof that all you need to make raw, pure, unadulterated music is to strap on a guitar and start jamming. That connection between every musician on every track is so clear in the tone and the liveliness of the musicianship on Real to Reel. One can hope that Dave Grohl’s mission to honor the famous recording studio will not end with this record but continue to thrive in the music world for years to come.

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Brandeis TALKS

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CHARTS

Quote of the week

Top 10s for the week ending March 18

“We were definitely not expecting a Rosie because usually they go out…and we had [number] 157. I think that a lot of people assumed that they would not be able to get a Rosie because of their numbers, so they just decided to try for East pull-ins,” —Carly Chernomorets ’16 in an email to the Justice. (News, p. 1).

BOX OFFICE

1. Oz the Great and Powerful 2. Jack the Giant Slayer 3. Identity Theif 4. Dead Man Down 5. Snitch 6. 21 and Over 7. Safe Haven 8. Silver Linings Playbook 9. Escape from Planet Earth 10. The Last Exorcism Part II

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Morris Didia ’14 “I think they could do more events to be out there with the student body. I feel like they are hiding.”

LIGHT ME UP: Jon Edelstein ’13 took this photograph this past week at the Chemistry Department’s Meet the Majors event. It’s very Brandeisian because we are a university that “can have fun while learning.”

NEXT Issue’s PHOTO CONTEST THEME: spring

Submit your creative photo to photos@thejustice.org to be featured in the Justice!

CROSSWORD

Rivka Gross ’16

“I don’t know enough about it. I’m a midyear and I ran for senator, but I don’t know too much about what they do.”

Ellie Driscoll ’16

“While I don’t have strong thoughts, I thought they did a good job with ‘Deis Impact and I appreciate what they try to do.”

Melissa Feitosa ’15 “I see no need for a Student Union because I don’t see the impact they have on the student body.”

ACROSS 1 Pennsylvania city of about 100,000 5 Fabled blue ox 9 Tribe also called the Wyandot 14 TV warrior princess 15 LAX postings 16 Prefix with meter 17 Señorita’s love 18 Modernists, for short 19 News anchor Connie 20 Motor City’s state 22 Striped zoo creatures 23 Man, in Milan 24 Chili spice 26 Star footballer 28 Emergency levee component 32 Scottish hillside 33 To the point 35 Where Mandela was pres.

36 Tonsillitis-treating MD 37 London’s province 39 Medit. land 40 “C’est la __” 41 iPod button 42 Down Under greeting 43 Insistent words of affirmation 45 Deal with a bare spot, perhaps 48 Selfless sort 50 French cathedral city 51 Job listing of a sort 54 Acut above, with “to” 58 Two-time loser to Ike 59 Caesar’s 107 60 K thru 12 61 Glowing signs 62 Letters on a phone button 63 Scads 64 With 66-Across, one of five found in this puzzle 65 Caesar’s being 66 See 64-Across DOWN 1 Midterm, e.g.

2 Do followers, scalewise 3 Protects from disease 4 Batting helmet opening 5 Orono, Maine, is a suburb of it 6 Surveyor’s measure 7 Bucking horse 8 Start of summer?

9 Access illegally, as computer files 10 “__ me, you villain!”

11 Agree to another tour 12 Former Atlanta arena 13 Christmas quaffs 21 Holy terror 22 Gulf State resident 25 Loan shark 26 Immortal PGA nickname

iTUNES

1. Bruno Mars — “When I Was Your Man” 2. Justin Timberlake — “Suit & Tie (feat. JAY Z)” 3. P!nk — “Just Give Me a Reason (feat. Nate Ruess)” 4. Pitbull — “Feel This Moment (feat. Christina Aguilera)” 5. Baauer — Harlem Shake

BILLBOARD

1. Luke Bryan — Spring Break...Here To Party 2. Jimi Hendrix — People, Hell And Angels 3. Bruno Mars — Unorthodox Jukebox 4. Mumford & Sons — Babel 5. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis — The Heist 6. Rihanna — Unapologetic 7. Florida Georgia Line — Here’s To The Good Times 8. Imagine Dragons — Night Visions 9. Various Artists — NOW 45 10. The Lumineers — The Lumineers

27 Thick 29 Control freak in a white dress 30 Syrian leader 31 “CSI: NY” actor Sinise 32 Bunch of beauties 34 Andalusian article 37 Rose-colored glasses wearer 38 Wet behind the ears 42 “Who are you kidding?!”

44 Tropical lizard 46 Ewing Oil, e.g.

47 Notice 49 Sends regrets, perhaps 51 Pealed 52 River of central Germany 53 Gin flavoring 55 Direction reversals, in slang 56 “Yeah, what the heck!”

57 Communion, for one 59 Miler Sebastian

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by Fandango, the New York Times, Billboard.com and Apple.com.

STAFF’S TOP TEN

“Books to Read”

By BRITTANY JOYCE Justice editoR

Solution to last issue’s crossword Crossword Copyright 2012 MCT Campus, Inc.

SUDOKU INSTRUCTIONS: Place a number in the empty boxes in such a way that each row across, each column down and each small 9-box square contains all of the numbers from one to nine.

Joe Graffy ’15 “I don’t see too much of what they do because I only involve myself with elections. Can’t complain, except for the meal plans.”

—Compiled by Olivia Pobiel and Rachel Burkhoff/the Justice

Fiction 1. Frost Burned — Patricia Briggs 2. The Striker — Clive Cussler and Justin Scott 3. The Storyteller — Jodi Picoult 4. Alex Cross, Run — James Patterson 5. A Week In Winter — Maeve Binchy Nonfiction 1. Sum It Up — Pat Summitt with Sally Jenkins 2. Salt Sugar Fat — Michael Moss 3. Killing Kennedy — Bill O’Reilly and Martin Dugard 4. My Beloved World — Sonia Sotomayor 5. American Sniper — Chris Kyle with Scott McEwen and Jim DeFelice

Solution to last issue’s sudoku

Sudoku Copyright 2012 MCT Campus, Inc.

In preparation for Spring break this is a list of the top 10 books I have been meaning to read, but haven’t gotten the chance to yet!

THE LIST 1. All the Pretty Horses — Cormac McCarthy 2. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time — Mark Haddon 3. The Blind Assassin — Margaret Atwood 4. Austenland — Shannon Hale 5. A Thousand Mornings — Mary Oliver 6. The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight — Jennifer E. Smith 7. Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

— Edward Albee 8. Why We Broke Up — Daniel Handler 9. The Magicians — Lev Grossman 10. Room — Emma Donoghue