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Indivisible Waltham, a social justice group designed to uphold democracy, is dedicated to holding protests against the Trump Administration throughout the Waltham area. The community was formed as a part of the Indivisible movement, which is a network of thousands of local groups across all 50 states. The Indivisible movement sprouted a few months ago as a means to push back against perceived infringes on democracy by “big money in our government,” as stated on their website. The Waltham group coordinates its protests with 50510 gatherings. The 50510 movement was also formed to uphold a democratic society after Trump took office. Indivisible Waltham’s specific mission is “to fight in defense of American democracy, currently under attack by the executive branch of government."
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On April 24, the Student Union held its annual State of the Union event in the Mandel Atrium. After delivering opening remarks, the former Student Union President Rani Balakrishna ’25 reviewed the Student Union’s accomplishments over the academic year. Before swearing in President-Elect Ria Escamilla Gil ’27 and Vice President-Elect Daniel Shin ’27, Balakrishna reviewed events the Student Union hosted, projects it sponsored, meetings held with faculty members and funding results from the Community Emergency Enhancement Fund and the Campus Sustainability Fund.
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On Feb. 1, the Trump Administration imposed a 25% tariff on goods from Canada and Mexico and a 10% tariff on goods from China. Since then, President Donald Trump has continued to increase tariffs, having recently imposed a 145% tax on all Chinese imports. In retaliation to the administration's actions, China, the European Union and Canada have enacted their own tariffs: China began taxing American goods by 84% on April 10, Canada has matched the 25% tax on automobiles and the EU continues to develop plans on retaliation levies on $23 billion worth of U.S. goods.
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Throughout the week of May 14, the University will be installing seven soundproof booths on campus, located between the Goldfarb Library and the Shapiro Campus Center. These soundproof booths will allow students to take private calls, interviews and meetings on a first-come, first-served basis, offering a convenient alternative to reserving rooms in advance.
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On April 17 Stewart Uretsky, executive vice president for finance and administration, Carol Fierke, executive vice president and provost and Andrea Dine, vice president of student affairs sent an email reminding students of the Campus Use of Space Policy. The message explicitly aligned itself with Interim President Levine’s remarks on April 7 which stated disapproval of the Brandeis Jewish Bund’s April 4 demonstration. The email reinforces that all demonstrations, protests and rallies, affiliated or not with the University, must be registered with the Dean of Students Office including a meeting “with the Dean of Students Office [DOSO] and Public Safety prior to the event taking place.” Additionally, “Brandeis Community Members are not permitted to invite third parties” and disciplinary actions can be taken against those that do. Another reminder highlights that if a University official requests a Brandeis community member’s identification at a demonstration, protest, or rally the member must provide it. Lastly, no full-face coverings, besides those for medical or religious purposes, may be worn under the assumption that they are meant to conceal one’s identity. However if being worn for medical or religious purposes members are required to provide identification. The email concluded by expressing that each update and reminder of the Campus Use of Space Policy will be enforced alongside other applicable policies and disciplinary actions.
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Medical Emergency
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On March 28 Zac Gondelman ’26, was named a 2025 Truman Scholar. From a pool of 743 candidates, Gondelman was selected through a rigorous application process that involved recommendations from distinguished leaders to join the cohort of 54 students selected nationwide. He will be the 12th Brandeis student to receive this fellowship, and the second chosen in a row. Gondelman is pursuing a major in Near Eastern and Judaic Studies, with minors in Politics and Religious Studies. He is currently studying abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark.
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The Boston Marathon is a cultural event which draws hundreds of thousands from across the world into the city and surrounding areas to cheer on runners in a grueling 26.2 mile course. On April 21, the 129th celebration took place with more than 31,000 participants entering the race including Brandeis Track and Field coach Michael Schmidt. This being his third marathon of the year, Schmidt ran at an impressive 5:53 minutes a mile pace, placing within the top 350 finishers. His final time of 2:33:53 was 29 minutes behind overall winner John Korir of Kenya who finished after 2:04:45 hours of running.
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On the evening of May 31, Senator Cory Booker (D) of New Jersey began a 25-hour marathon speech on the floor of the U.S. Senate. He stated, “I rise with the intention of disrupting the normal business of the United States Senate for as long as I am physically able. I rise tonight because I believe sincerely that our country is in crisis.” He held the floor in protest of the Trump administration’s actions and Elon Musk’s interference in various critical government functions, such as social safety nets, via the Department of Government Efficiency.
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On April 2, Interim President Arthur Levine sent an email to the Brandeis community announcing that Professor Jonathon D. Sarna ’75 (NEJS), a historian of American Judaism, and the Honorable Shirley Ann Jackson, a theoretical physicist and higher-education leader, will be the keynote speakers for Brandeis’ 74th Commencement ceremonies.
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The Brandeis Student Union meeting was called to order on April 6, at 7:05 p.m. by Vice President Ría Escamilla-Gil ’27
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One month ago, Period Activists at ‘Deis installed menstrual product caddies in bathrooms across campus. In particular, they emphasized the installation of tampon and pad holders in Skyline Residence Hall as well as at The Village A, B and C Residence Halls. These caddies differ from the larger Aunt Flow dispensers, which hold 50 tampons and pads each, and can be found within individual stalls. Though smaller, the holders are a continuation of PAD’s larger mission to expand access to menstrual products on campus.
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On April 4, the Waltham Public School Committee reviewed the preliminary budget for Fiscal Year 2026, marking a significant step forward in planning for the upcoming school year. The meeting included reflections on the budgeting process and the district’s priorities for the coming fiscal year.
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On April 3, Prof. Yuval Evri (NEJS) hosted guest speakers Shirly Bahar, a political resistance educator at Columbia University and Yali Hashash, a queer feminist activist, to discuss Mizrahi identity, feminism and the political challenges of our time. This discussion was the third session of the Sephardi Modernities Seminar Series 2025: “Partners, Outsiders, and Others: Sephardi Jews and the Global Left.”
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When many Americans think of tuberculosis, they imagine a disease of the past — a relic of the Victorian Era, long since relegated to history books. But for the students, professors and activists gathering in Washington, D.C. on April 8 and 9, the tuberculosis disease is a present and pressing global crisis.
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On Monday, March 31, Interim President Arthur Levine ’70 held a second town hall for undergraduates students in Rapaporte Treasure Hall, just over a month after the last meeting, to provide updates on the changes to the curriculum and address student concerns surrounding university ranking, immigration law enforcement, new on-campus housing, the cost of attendance and other updates.
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On Friday, April 4 at 4:00 p.m., the Brandeis Jewish Bund gathered on the Great Lawn for a demonstration and marched along Loop Road in support of Palestine. The gathering aimed to condemn the University’s “complicity in the ongoing genocide of Palestinians,” the Trump administration, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests/disappearances and the forces of U.S. imperialism, as explained in an April 2 post on the Bund’s Instagram page. Over the course of the demonstration, around 100 individuals gathered outside the University’s entrance, and onlookers ranged from administrative staff and faculty to eventual counter-protesters.
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The City of Waltham, like many others, is facing growing traffic congestion and safety issues, according to Waltham Ward Seven Councilor Paul S. Katz. During a March 24 Waltham City Council meeting, Katz proposed a resolution aimed at improving traffic safety through technology. The proposal suggests implementing a system designed to deter illegal parking behaviors.
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MEDICAL EMERGENCY
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Student Union Vice President Ria Escamilla-Gil ’27 called the March 30 Senate meeting to order. The Senate heard from various committees and updated information about the bylaws.
