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(09/24/24 10:00am)
In the first days of the fall semester, a new Instagram account cropped up with the name “Brandeis Protects Artists.” In their “Who are we?” statement on Instagram, BPA explained, “Our mission is to foster a united front for artists from diverse backgrounds through unions, support groups, and initiatives that protect and promote creativity in every field. We are committed to expanding resources and opportunities for artists, ensuring they have the support needed to thrive.” This statement seemingly came in response to the diminishing value Brandeis has for arts programming. In the past year, the University has cut the doctorate programs in musicology and music composition, in addition to Brandeis Arts Engagement, a vital resource for students across disciplines interested in the arts. With staff layoffs and budget cuts, many feel the University is failing to prioritize and honor the “arts” segment of a liberal arts institution. In creating BPA, students are pushing back.
(09/24/24 10:00am)
In the face of violence and conflict in our world, we must ask: How can we repair the fractures within our communities? How do we heal, rebuild and grow in the aftermath of strife?
(09/24/24 10:00am)
While the job of a journalist is not glamorous, the profession is frequently represented as a mere narrative tool in popular media. Journalists are often portrayed as plot devices, reducing them to conveyors of information that advance a larger story. This portrayal can be problematic both in the rhetoric it creates surrounding the profession and the way it invalidates some of the world’s most influential storytellers. However, when the journalist is placed in the coveted leading role, the entire nature of the story can shift.
(09/17/24 10:00am)
As the film adaption of the 2016 Colleen Hoover novel “It Ends With Us” rolled into theaters, social media became flooded with rumors of cast drama, product marketing, and clips of actress Blake Lively telling audiences to “grab your friends, wear your florals” and flock to the theaters. Given this marketing, I was not sure what to expect when I walked into the cinema. Nevertheless, as the movie ended, I stared straight into the screen displaying the end credits. I could not believe how fast my heart was pounding, how many tears were streaming down my face. This movie was too personal and too real for too many of us.
(09/17/24 10:00am)
Diane Meyer is a junior double majoring in english and studio art. She is also on the track and field team as well as being an editor for The Justice. Her favorite part about participating in Brandeis in Siena was exploring Italy and eating the best tomatoes she’s ever tasted.
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Following the release of her third album, “This Is How Tomorrow Moves,” alternative/indie artist Beabadoobee embarked on her 12-stop North American album tour. Beabadoobe kicked off the tour Sept. 8 in Philadelphia, and after two stops in Washington D.C. and New York City respectively, found herself at Boston’s Metro Goldwyn Mayer Music Hall at Fenway on Sept. 13.
(09/10/24 10:00am)
When entering the creative arts field where many aspects of the industry can be unpredictable and unfamiliar to undergraduate students, the mentorship of those who have come before can be invaluable. Recently, The Justice had the pleasure of speaking with associate producer and independent documentary filmmaker Alissa Fagin ’20 about the advice she wished she had received as a Brandeis student starting out in the film world.
(09/10/24 10:00am)
Jiayue (Cindy) Liu ’26 is currently majoring in anthropology and minoring in studio art. She is from China, and her journey with art started with doing Chinese calligraphy when she was six. She officially began learning studio art in 2022 during her first year at Brandeis when she took the introduction to painting class. In the past two years, she has decided to continue having art as an integral piece of her life. She considers herself a keen observer of life, always paying attention to the world around her and expressing it through drawing and painting. She believes that art allows her to act as an “organ” that could transform her observations into visible forms. She enjoys the process of seeing things, interpreting them in her mind and expressing her insights through visual art.
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The first day of classes was full of music and art as students gathered in front of the Spingold Theatre center for the All-Arts Welcome Party. The event was open to all Brandeis students, from those who study and participate in the arts to those who appreciate the arts.
(09/10/24 10:00am)
During the early days of June, students took Sidechat, an anonymous forum app designed for college communities, to express anger regarding the rumored elimination of Brandeis Arts Engagement. Brandeis Arts Engagement had long been a vital resource for students involved in or interested in the arts. For years, it provided crucial support and opportunities for artistic growth and expression. As such, the Sidechat post caused quite a stir. At the time, many students were unclear about what the end of Arts Engagement meant, let alone if there was any concrete proof supporting the rumor. However, amidst news of numerous faculty layoffs and program cuts, the possibility of the program’s end was not out of the question.
(09/10/24 10:00am)
Visual art and storytelling are powerful tools for bridging the gap between our individual perspectives, offering unique ways to express, interpret and connect with shared human experiences. While many turn to artistic mediums to convey their own perceptions, Brandeis alumni Alissa Fagin ’20 utilizes documentary filmmaking to explore the subjective experiences of others. Fagin’s work is unique in that it blends science and art together through filmmaking, ultimately communicating “science in a way that’s nuanced and emotional” and capturing the subjectivity still prevalent in a concrete field.
(05/20/24 10:00am)
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For centuries, art has not merely functioned as a demonstration of aesthetics — it has served as a vital avenue for self-expression, communication and connection. If we turn to history, art has been a platform for communities of color to assert their identities and narratives in a world that often silences their voices.
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