2021 Deis Impact event series explores Im/Migration

by Juliana Giacone and Ariella Weiss | 04/13/2021

A workshop on the migration of caste and a keynote address by award-winning journalist and producer, Jose Antonio Vargas, highlight contemporary issues related to diversity, migration and immigration.  

Brandeis Asian American Students Association hosts virtual event in response to surge in anti-Asian racism in the US

by Jackie Goloborodsky and Juliana Giacone | 03/23/2021

Views on the News: Changes to vaccine rollout plans bring new light to public health challenges

  | 04/13/2021

On Tuesday, April 6, U.S. President Joe Biden confirmed that all adults will become eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccinations beginning on April 19. The move marks a shift from original official projections of vaccine availability back in January, and a change in Biden’s foreshadowing that everyone would be eligible by May 1, a prediction he offered in March. Since their initiation, states' registration processes to sign up for vaccine appointments have been a source of frustration for many people across the country. How has the vaccine rollout program worked for — or neglected — particular communities? What challenges might this new rollout plan, which coincides with multiple states lowering restrictions on social distancing, pose for achieving herd immunity? 

There is no wellness in Brandeis’ Wellness Days

by Vandita Malviya Wilson | 04/13/2021

I suffered from Zoom fatigue last fall. Now, I am in the midst of Zoom burnout. After an extended winter break over December and January, classes commenced in early February and they have not stopped. Sure, they give us “Wellness Days,” but so far those days have been consumed by extra homework assigned by professors. There is absolutely no wellness going on. 

Editorial: A warm farewell to former Dean of Students Jamele Adams

by The Justice Editorial Board | 04/13/2021

After over 15 years at Brandeis, Dean of Students Jamele Adams left his role Friday, April 9 to take on a new opportunity. As a board, we wanted to devote this week’s editorial to say thank you and goodbye to Adams, who did so much for the student body during his time at the University.  

Judo world champion Sagi Muki advocates for unity between nations

by Ella Russell | 03/02/2021

Muki discussed his judo career and how the sport has helped him pave the way toward equality.

Drawing without visible trace: when acts of drawing and running become a performance

by Amy Chen | 04/13/2021

In this relaxing talk interspersed with video clips of her performance work, McCall charted her journey as an artist and the development of her vibrant and expressive practice: the “performance drawing.”

Student Art Spotlight

by Megan Liao | 04/13/2021

Illustration by Megan Liao.