Search Results
Use the field below to perform an advanced search of The Justice archives. This will return articles, images, and multimedia relevant to your query.
(11/18/25 11:00am)
Brightly colored posters with messages such as “Is your friend always on sports betting apps?” have become mainstays at bulletin boards and shuttle stations on campus since the start of the academic year. Displayed in their bottom right corner is the Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s seal, and just beside it is a logo for its “Let’s Get Real About Gambling” initiative. A document promoting the initiative claims, “We don’t just want to help individuals dealing with problem gambling; we want to mitigate harms associated with problem gambling in Massachusetts.” Meanwhile, on the bottom left corner of all posters, a quick response code links to the department’s “Problem Gambling” page.
(11/18/25 11:00am)
On the evening of Tuesday, Nov. 11, Brandeis University’s Jewish on Campus Chapter President, Samantha Przybisiki ’27, in collaboration with other university students — Abby Spitzer ’27, Vice President of Programming; Hannah Churwin ’27, Treasurer; Emma Solini ’27, Communications — presented “Comedy and Conversations: A night with Mikey Greenblatt” in a stand-up comedy event. Jewish on Campus’ core principle and mission is to actively advocate and combat antisemitism in a modern way. Their website explains, “Since our founding, Jewish on Campus has led the next generation of Jewish advocacy, giving voice to Jewish students online and on social media. Now, we’re bringing our movement directly to your campus.” The group wanted to host an event rooted in advocacy but also get many people involved. Pryzbiski first encountered Mikey Greenblatt on social media. When she later found out that he was close with Vice President of Programming Abby Spitzer, they officially went through his agent to book him.
(11/18/25 11:00am)
Nov. 16 marked the second annual installation of “Bandapalooza” in the Levin Ballroom. Brought together by the Music and Dance Band, Top Score, Klezmer Band, Brandeis Radio Service Student Music Committee and Jam Club, the event showcased eight Brandeis-born bands and one independent musician. The night was marked by community engagement and a passion to make music interactive for all who attended the event.
(11/18/25 11:00am)
On Friday, Nov. 14, the University concluded its annual celebration of Kindness Week with a club and service fair in the Shapiro Campus Center 's Atrium. Hosted in a prominent and well-trafficked hub for campus life, the event allowed students to interact with the fair as they desired.
(11/18/25 11:00am)
On Saturday, Nov. 15, students from more than 10 colleges in the Greater Boston Area gathered in the Back Bay Fens to urge universities to stand up to the Trump administration and protect their students. Organized by the Educational Freedom Project, the rally featured speeches from activists, student organizers, state representatives and prominent federal workers. The speakers covered a wide variety of topics, from the Trump administration's immigration crackdown to universities transitioning from diversity equity and inclusion initiatives and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits being cut. In addition to the speakers, there was a live band and many local student activist organizations tabled in the park.
(11/18/25 11:00am)
On Nov. 13, the Brandeis community members gathered together to attend the fourth annual COMPACT Community Engagement Pathways Panel. The Samuels Center for Community Partnerships and Civic Transformation — otherwise known as COMPACT — aims to bring members of the Brandeis community together to work collaboratively with each other and community partners in order to create a more “just, equitable, and sustainable world.”
(11/11/25 11:00am)
The third faculty meeting of the year convened in Rapaporte Treasure Hall on Nov. 7 with presentations from the Executive Vice President of Finance and Administration, Stewart Uretsky, and the Vice President of Development, Stephen Rodriguez on the University’s budget and Institutional Advancement, respectively. The faculty also heard four handbook amendments. Senate Chair, Prof. Jeffrey Lenowitz (POL) outlined these objectives at the start of the meeting.
(11/11/25 11:00am)
On Thursday, Nov. 6, the Schusterman Center for Israel Studies held the event, “We Have Invented a New International Legal Concept of ‘Administered Territories’: Making Israel’s Legal Space, 1948-50.” The event was available for members of the Brandeis community in person, while an online webinar was available to the public. Speaking at the event was Prof. Rephael Stern ’11, a professor at Boston University School of Law, and a Brandeis graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in History. Stern has also received a Master’s Degree in Near Eastern Studies from Princeton University, a Doctorate of Law from Harvard Law School, and a Ph.D. from Harvard University. His research focuses on international law as well as Jewish and Middle Eastern studies.
(11/11/25 11:00am)
Residing in North Quad, the Polaris Lounge sits atop campus, steps away from Scheffres, Gordon, Reitman and Cable residence halls. As a common space for first-year students and campus organizations, it boasts several couches, a television and a pool table. However, Polaris Lounge has recently been the scene of an act of vandalism.
(11/11/25 11:00am)
On Oct. 31, an article from Brandeis Stories announced that the Brandeis University Police has earned certification status from the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission. According to MPAC’s website, accreditation from them is a “self-inidiated process by which police agencies voluntarily strive to meet and maintain standards that have been established for the law enforcement profession by the profession.”
(11/11/25 11:00am)
On Nov. 10, the Brandeis Counseling Center sent an email encouraging students to fill out the Healthy Minds Survey, conducted by the Healthy Minds Network. The study collects information about adolescent mental health with the intended goal of helping colleges and universities better understand how they can support student well-being on their campus. “Healthy Minds Network” operates out of the University of Michigan and works with institutions across the nation to collect information about both student mental health on individual campuses and on a nationwide scale. According to the Healthy Minds Network’s website, the group works to treat mental health as an issue of public health using a three-pronged approach. This includes collecting research, disseminating information and putting knowledge into practice. Over the course of 15 years, the organization has collected over 935,000 student responses.
(11/11/25 11:00am)
CONTENT WARNING: mention of rape
(11/04/25 11:00am)
On Wednesday, Oct. 29, University President Arthur Levine ’70 spoke to a crowd of undergraduates about the Brandeis Plan to Reinvent the Liberal Arts. He touched on the plan’s three major facets: reorganizing the graduate and undergraduate schools, remaking the core curriculum and creating a Center for Careers and Applied Liberal Arts. The event took place in Rapaporte Treasure Hall and featured small presentations from Levine, as well as members of the faculty and administration involved with the project.
(11/04/25 11:00am)
On Friday, Oct. 31 the University held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new residence hall, set to be ready for use by either the summer or fall of 2027. Though construction on the site began in late June of this year, speakers noted the importance of acknowledging this new chapter and how this new living space will be beneficial for future Brandeis students.
(11/04/25 11:00am)
If you’ve spotted a wagging tail and a pair of eager eyes patrolling campus lately, you’ve already met Justice, Brandeis University Police’s newest and arguably most beloved team member. Justice isn’t your typical officer, she’s a comfort K9 with the Brandeis Police Department, here to spread a little joy wherever her paws take her. The idea for introducing a comfort dog to campus came from Chief Matthew Rushton, who recognized the growing importance of emotional support programs in law enforcement and higher education. “Seeing the success of similar programs at other universities and police departments, it was kind of a no-brainer. The chief saw how effective comfort dogs could be in creating connections and reducing stress, and from there, everything just fell into place” explained Officer Dave Thompson, Justice’s handler in an Oct. 30 interview with The Justice.
(11/04/25 11:00am)
On Oct. 31, Professor Ramie Targoff (ENG) delivered a lecture titled“A Master Class in Witchcraft: The Real Women Behind Macbeth’s Weird Sisters.”
(11/04/25 11:00am)
In an Oct. 31 email to the Brandeis community, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, Carol Fierke Ph.D. ’84, and Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration, Stewart Uretsky, announced that Google account storage limit quotas will increase.
(11/04/25 11:00am)
The Student Senate began their weekly meeting with a budget issue, asserting that $2200 of the annual budget has been used so far.
(11/04/25 11:00am)
MEDICAL EMERGENCY
(10/28/25 10:00am)
On Thursday, Oct. 23, the Center for Spiritual Life held their third session of a six-week event delving into the spirituality of one of the most beloved movie franchises of all time, “Star Wars.” The program is led by the University's Christian Chaplain, Karl LaClair. Alongside his work as a religious leader, LaClair is an avid “Star Wars” fan and has been for over 30 years. He carries a deep passion for the franchise and is the host of a weekly podcast called “The Wampa’s Lair,” which has run for 14 years.
