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Teach-in planning committee members announced

Senate grants probationary status to two clubs, discusses social justice initiative

At its Feb. 11 meeting, the Student Union Senate gave probationary status to two new clubs, reviewed an upcoming initiative from the Social Justice Committee and discussed improving the transparency of future Senate meetings.

Chiefs triumph over the 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII

In a rematch of Super Bowl 54, the Kansas City Chiefs emerged victorious over the San Francisco 49ers in a thrilling contest that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final moments. The final score, 25-22, showcased the resilience and determination of both teams as they battled through four quarters and into overtime – marking the second game in Super Bowl history to ever go into overtime. 

Empowering excellence: A Black homecoming celebration

February is notable as a month-long celebration of Black history and culture. However, it should be noted that our regard of the celebration must not only be reserved for twenty-eight days, but rather for the entire year. Recently I have reflected, not only on history, but on the stories unfolding now, right here at Brandeis. In an attempt to make a small difference I am shining a spotlight on the contributions of Black Brandeisians. I am documenting who they are and how they are making a positive impact on the Brandeis community.

Food for thought: An interview with the director of Food Tank’s “Little Peasants”

The fight for fair and equitable treatment of laborers is an ongoing struggle. In 2023, we have seen numerous strikes and strike threats, including those by SAG-AFTRA, United Postal Service workers and Starbucks Workers United. It is amidst this backdrop of labor activism and the pursuit of workers’ rights that the play “Little Peasants” emerged.

Taylor Swift Announces 15th Album

Dr. Christiane Gerstetter analyzes German environmental laws

This past November, two cases were filed against Germany’s federal government. One, occurring on Nov. 15, 2023, claimed that a leftover €60 billion of COVID-19 relief money had been wrongfully repurposed as climate relief money. On Nov. 30, 2023, a different case claimed that the German government had not met the demands outlined in its Federal Climate Protection Act. Both cases ruled in favor of the group challenging the German government, displaying the complexities involved in Germany’s climate response.

University programming for Black History Month

In honor of Black History Month, the University announced a series of events to recognize the contributions of the Black community to the United States. In a Feb. 1 email, Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs Lauren Haynie and Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Lee Bitsóí acknowledged the significance of Black History Month and previewed the various ways in which the University plans to celebrate. 

Director of Brandeis National Committee Beth Bernstein retires

“I am [Brandeis National Committee]’s biggest cheerleader because I am Brandeis’ biggest cheerleader,” Beth Bernstein MA ’90 said in a Feb. 2 interview with The Justice. For the past 33 years, Bernstein has been an central part of the BNC, an organization that has been around as long as the University itself. 

Lewis Hamilton’s shocking move to Ferrari

On Feb.1 2024, news of a driver switching teams sent shockwaves through the Formula 1 community — Lewis Hamilton, the seven time World Drivers' Champion — tied with Michael Schumacher for the most titles — who has driven for Mercedes for the past 11 years, is set to drive for Ferrari for the 2025 season.

Man charged with killing a Waltham police officer and National Grid employee

On Dec. 7, 2023, a hit-and-run crash took place on Totten Paul Road in Waltham. This accident caused the deaths of National Grid employee Roderick Jackson and Waltham police officer Paul Tracey. 

Chinese New Year

Housing applications for the upcoming academic year open

On Jan. 24, the Department of Community Living sent an email to Brandeis students regarding the housing selection process for the 2024-25 academic year. Applications are officially open and due Feb. 14 at 12. 

DeisHacks seeks solutions for Waltham-based non profits

This past weekend, Brandeis hosted its seventh annual DeisHacks, a competition intended to come up with ideas to better improve the business models of local nonprofits. The “hackathon” worked with local nonprofits and organizations to seek to provide more opportunities for the groups. Some of the groups included Brandeis-alumni-founded Project Insulin, the Boston-area Jewish Education Program and the Brandeis International Business School. The competition commenced on Friday, Jan. 26 and ended on Sunday, Jan. 28. 

The presidential race tightens

On Jan. 21, current Florida governor Ron DeSantis announced on X that he was ending his Republican campaign for the presidential election. The governor referenced his second-place win in the Iowa Caucus, winning 21.1% of the vote, trailing behind former president Donald Trump’s 51%, according to The Associated Press. DeSantis said that he and his team looked for ways to proceed with the campaign, but to no avail. “If there was anything I could do to produce a favorable outcome — more campaign stops, more interviews — I would do it,” DeSantis told his followers.

The effect of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce on football

Travis Kelce, born in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, began his career in the National Football League after being selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the third round of the 2013 NFL draft as the 63rd overall pick. Paying tribute to his brother born in 1987, Kelce adorned the number 87 jersey.

The Faculty Senate votes to drop charges against arrested students

The Brandeis Faculty Senate held meetings on Dec. 8 and Jan. 19 to continue to discuss proposed motions following the University's derecognition of Students for Justice in Palestine and the subsequent protester arrests.

Brandeis Police report offers new information about Nov. 10 arrests

On Nov. 22, an anonymous faculty member contacted the Justice with a redacted copy of the police arrest report from the pro-Palestine demonstration that ended in seven arrests — three of which were Brandeis students and four were individuals unaffiliated with the University. The complete report includes testimonies from six Brandeis Police Department officers who detailed their accounts of the demonstration’s escalation.

Good luck and goodbye to our ’23 midyear graduates!

Now that the fall semester is coming to an end, a smaller, but just as important, portion of senior students will be graduating.

Boston Welcomes the Return of Women's Soccer with New NWSL Franchise

When the National Women's Soccer League declared it would be expanding, it didn't take long for an all woman led ownership group to take action. In an exciting development for soccer enthusiasts in Boston, it was the Boston Unity Soccer Partners who were awarded the expansion team. This franchise, set to kick off in 2026, aims to bring back professional women's soccer to the city after the dissolution of the Boston Breakers in 2018.