December 2007

'Black Gold' Debate: Peter Bell v. Starbucks

Submitted by Brian Lesser on Fri, 12/14/2007 - 21:14
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    On December 6, about 200 Purchase students and concerned community members packed into the Red Room of the Student Services building for a screening of the critically acclaimed documentary on the global coffee industry and trade "Black Gold." Following the screening was a debate between Purchase Economics Professor Peter Bell and Starbucks P.R. Representative Sheree Richards. The debate, moderated by Purchase student Keane Bhatt, explored many of the accusations against Starbucks featured in the documentary and the possibility of a 100% Fair Trade Starbucks at Purchase College.

[VIDEO] Fight For Rights Night Interviews

Submitted by mike_murphy on Thu, 12/06/2007 - 23:13
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The Brick got a chance to speak with members of Kiss Kiss, Three, the Communication Corporation, as well as Frankie and His Fingers. Check out the videos here.

Kiss Kiss

Security Camera Meeting Brings New Hope for Understanding

Submitted by Kylie Jane Wakefield on Tue, 12/04/2007 - 04:33
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            During the last few months, there has been an outcry from Purchase students regarding the installation of security cameras across campus. On December 3, the administration held the Security Camera Town Hall meeting in the Red Room of the Student Services building to address these concerns and clear up any confusion about the iss

Fall Ball Glitters With Annual Drag Festivities

Submitted by Kylie Jane Wakefield on Sat, 12/01/2007 - 21:18
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            Made-up men wearing wigs and dresses. Women with slicked-back hair and drawn-on mustaches. Glitter- tons and tons of glitter. These were only a few aspects of this year’s glamorous Fall Ball, thrown on Saturday, Nov. 10 at the Student Center.

The Community of Body Modification

Submitted by katerina_spasov on Sat, 12/01/2007 - 15:17
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            <p>On any given day, the sunlight can be seen glinting off otherwise unnoticeable pieces of metal on the faces of many Purchase College students. Upon closer inspection, one can see nose rings, labret studs, and stainless steel tunnels burrowing through the earlobes of friends, classmates

As You Like It Entertains In True Shakespearian Style

Submitted by meryl_cates on Sat, 12/01/2007 - 15:14
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            <p>Enchanted forests, evil duchesses, and romance in the air makes for a perfect evening of whimsy, but a commendable performance of Shakespeare’s “As You Like It” is no child’s- play.</p>
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