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On Sunday, March 8, the Union Senate convened in Shapiro Campus Center 313 for their weekly meeting. The agenda included the presentation of a Senate Money Resolution, review of Union Senate expectations, Committee reports and an open forum for representatives to voice their concerns. The meeting was called to order by Student Union Vice President Daniel Shin ’27, while attendance was taken by Sarah Jafary ’28, an executive senator. Shin acknowledged that the group had no club charters or recognitions to review, so the group promptly moved to communications issues. The Union Senate took a moment to individually review both the Executive Board and finance reports, and no concerns were raised. Luke Farberman ’27, chair of the Club Support Committee, asked if Shin could provide any information about a planned “Move-Out Market,” for the end of the semester. Shin clarified that this was a sustainability initiative and did not have much information to share.
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Content Warning: Mention of suicide.
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As Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall once said, “In recognizing the humanity of our fellow beings, we pay ourselves the highest tribute.” His words resonate every February, as the United States honors Black History Month, highlighting the culture, history and heritage of the Black community. The month not only celebrates Black people’s long-standing fight for justice and inclusion, but also recognizes the countless achievements of African Americans. Founded by Carter G. Woodson in 1926, Black History Month aims to center Black people’s past and successes as a permanent part of American history.
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More than a month after Sherman Dining Hall’s Feb. 2 closure, students reported overcrowding, limited food options and accessibility challenges, as Usdan Kitchen serves as the main dining hall on campus. To better understand the impact of this situation, The Justice conducted a survey between Feb. 18 and Feb. 27 to reflect students’ experiences during this time.
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At 2 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 13, the faculty senate convened in Rapaporte Treasure Hall for their monthly meeting. Senate Chair Prof. Jeffrey Lenowitz (POL) noted during his opening remarks that the meeting was unusually populated. His opening remarks included other orders of business, such as reminders for faculty to order commencement regalia and an announcement that teaching award nominations are currently underway. He then asked for corrections to the minutes of the Dec. 5, 2025 meeting, of which there were none.
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On March 1st, the Jewelry-Making Club hosted their “Bead Bash” jewelry making event open to all Brandeis students. Over 40 students gathered to hang out and craft. Attendees made bracelets, earrings, key chains and anything that they could imagine. The energy was peaceful but the room was filled with happy chatting and jokes among friends.
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MEDICAL EMERGENCY
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On Sunday, March 1, the Union Senate convened for their weekly meeting. Due to lower attendance, they first voted to adjust the quorum to 11 senators. The senators then discussed promoting two clubs — DeisHacks and Judeus & Judios — to probationary status and went over a few additional updates about upcoming elections for positions in the Union Senate and information regarding the ongoing construction in Sherman Dining Hall.
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In a Feb. 2 email to students from Prof. Sabine von Mering (WGS, CGES), Harleen Singh (WGS, ENG) and LeManuel Bitsóí (HSSP), the University invited the community to join in celebrating Women’s History Month. Established by Congress in 1987, Women’s History Month recognizes women's societal impact and contributions. At Brandeis, this legacy is reflected in the growth of the Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies Department. Brandeis also highlighted its feminist history through presenting influential scholars such as Angela Davis, Pauli Murray, Patricia Hill Collins and Anita Hill along with alumni including literary critic Elaine Showalter, sociologist and psychoanalyst Nancy Chodorow, physicist Evelyn Fox Keller, historian Joan Wallach Scott and Letty Cottin Pogrebin, the founding editor of Ms. Magazine. From March 3 to March 31, Brandeis will host lectures, panels, exhibitions and performances in celebration of these women, and the events will be hosted by different student organizations on campus. This includes events at the Rose Art Museum and the Women’s Studies Research Center. An ongoing exhibition titled “Who Will Draw Our History? Women’s Graphic Narratives of the Holocaust, 1944-1949” is currently being showcased at the Kniznick Gallery and will be displayed until April 30. The university additionally encourages engagement with their archival collections and database that documents the contributions and achievements of these women. The message concluded with a call for a campus-wide participation and a regard for honoring women’s history throughout the month of March.
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The University’s Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies department celebrates their 50th anniversary of establishment this year. In 1976, Brandeis began its Women’s Studies program with a single course offering – Women 10A: Women in American History. In 2014, the program evolved and became Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies, and in 2020 was promoted to official departmental status. Today, the department is one of the wealthiest at Brandeis and remains financially stable despite broader university funding concerns.
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Has the use of Artificial Intelligence in academia become inevitable? How is Brandeis University dealing with ethical and trust concerns among students and faculty members regarding the use of AI? A small-scale survey and interviews with various members of the Brandeis community provide insights into these questions.
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On Monday, Feb. 2, the Heller School for Social Policy and Management closed for repairs. Professors were sent an email on Friday, Jan. 30 by the University Associate Registrar, Kristina Law, citing a leak in the Alumni Lounge. The Justice reached out to Kristina Law for a comment, but she did not respond for press time. The leak included “both water and propylene glycol, which may cause respiratory irritation as well as eye irritation/tearing and nausea,” according to the email. Professors were encouraged to move their classes online on Monday or email the Registrar to find another meeting place.
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On Wednesday, Feb. 4, the Women’s Studies Research Center hosted a community circle in collaboration with the Student Union. The focus of the event included a discussion of what colleges can do for students’ wellbeing, with special emphasis on student life at Brandeis. Led by the Dean of the School of Arts, Humanities and Culture, Harleen Singh (WGS), as well as author and Brandeis alum, Michelle Bowdler ’86, the event was an inviting space for students to share their experiences. Bowdler, also preparing for her 2026 book release, focused on the change in data regarding youth wellbeing in relation to current events — and is also looking for relevant insight from students.
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On Feb. 7, the class of 2026 gathered in the Faculty Club to celebrate 100 days until their graduation. The lively event featured catered food, a bar at which the seniors could get three free drinks and a live disc jockey.
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On Sunday, Feb. 8, the Student Union Senate hosted its weekly meeting. They discussed chartering the Brandeis Mountain Club, changing the Guitar and Bass Club’s name to JAM Club, and passing Senate Resolution One, which calls for the Brandeis University Administration to publicly oppose the Compact for Academic Excellence and Higher Education.
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MEDICAL EMERGENCY
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After more than a year of planning and revisions, Brandeis has approved $25,500 in funding for a student-run bike share program that will be launching its pilot phase this April with 12 bikes. In a Jan. 23 interview with The Justice, the student organizers for this project, Ruben Seaman ’29 and Allan Feldman ’26 shared that they planed to expand the program to 20 bikes by the time the program “hard launch[es]" in the fall semester. The funding for this program came from the The Community Emergency and Enhancement Fund and the Campus Sustainability Fund following a revised proposal that addressed logistical and sustainability concerns that were raised in the previous application cycle. Seaman and Feldman said that the updated proposal focused on long-term continuity, cost efficiency and broader student participation. The initiative was first reported by The Justice in October 2024, when they outlined early plans for a campus bike share program but had yet to secure funding.
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On the cold morning of Dec. 16, Prof. Sabine von Mering (WGS/CEGS), Fred Small, Eric Segal and Roger Rosen arrived at Immigration and Custom Enforcement’s New England Regional Headquarters in Burlington with the intent to deliver aid to individuals detained inside. Within hours, the group found themselves in handcuffs, facing two civil court charges: trespassing and disturbing the peace.
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On Friday, Jan. 30 at 2:30 p.m., a group of about 30 individuals convened in the Shapiro Campus Center atrium to protest the escalating actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Trump administration’s mass deportation efforts. The event was preceded by another protest the previous week on Tuesday, Jan. 20, in what was called a “Free America Walkout.” This was part of a larger nationwide initiative led by the organizers of the Women’s March, which inspired Professor Sabine von Mering (WGS/CGES) to organize on campus.
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