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New Game Room opens in the Shapiro Campus Center

On Wednesday, Aug. 28, the Brandeis Department of Student Engagement celebrated the opening of the Shapiro Campus Center’s new Game Room. 

Brandeis switches to new version of Moodle

On Sept. 3, University Librarian Matthew Sheehy and Director of Data and Systems Integration Ian Rifkin sent an email to University students announcing that the University will be changing its Learning Management System from Moodle 3 software to Moodle 4. The University has referred to the Moodle 3 platform as LATTE — Learning and Teaching Technology Environment — for its 17 years of use. 

Artful insights: Advice from alumnus Alissa Fagin ’20

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. 

The scene is set for the 2024-25 hockey season

The 2024 National Hockey League Draft was held on June 28 and 29 at the Sphere in Las Vegas. The Sphere is a unique performance venue ideal for both audio and visual spectacles, seating 18,600 people. The NHL took advantage of these capabilities, using the high quality light emitting diode screens to display custom graphics to get fans and players alike excited about this annual affair. 

New year, new recruits for Brandeis Athletics

Every year, over half a million student-athletes compete across over one thousand colleges, per the National Collegiate Athletics Association. Every year, each of Brandeis’ 19 sports teams seek to answer one main question for their prospective recruits: what makes Brandeis University special? 

Letter to the Editor - Richard Sherman

The Gaza Health Ministry’s Modern Blood Libel:

Embassy Theater owners clash on Facebook after months of unrest

The enticing scent of liquid yellow butter combined with the  crackle of popcorn can be a unique sensory experience that  encourages movie theater goers to enter the halls of brightly  lit poster displays, life-sized cardboard cutouts, and bond over  arts, entertainment and occasionally the overpriced tickets  and pretending that $10 for a tub of popcorn is a reasonable  price, all in the name of escaping reality for a couple of hours.  Arts and entertainment can not only hold the potential to  transport viewers to alternate universes, but to unify movie  goers of all backgrounds. Yet, in recent days, the Embassy  Theater on Pine Street in Waltham has become entangled in  controversy.  

New consolidated Campus Use of Space Policy

On Aug. 19, Provost Carol Fierke and Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration Stew Uretsky sent an email to the Brandeis community addressing a consolidated campus use policy open for viewing. 

The University introduces a new artificial intelligence task force

On Aug. 1, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Carol Fierke and Executive Vice President of Finance and Administration Stewart Uretsky sent an email to the Brandeis community regarding the creation of a new University-wide artificial intelligence task force. This task force is the University’s second step in managing Artificial Intelligence use; the first being the formation of its Generative AI in Teaching and Learning group, which developed an interim set of Artificial Intelligence recommendations in May 2024 at Provost Fierke’s request. 

The United States women’s gymnastics team wins gold in team final

The devil's advocate: Bucking Trump, Backing Harris

Introduction: This was not the column we wanted to write earlier this year, nor does it reflect what we might have written in 2012, 2008, 2004, 2000 or before. The principal purpose of this column in The Justice has been to present competing arguments on important issues, to promote critical thought and dialogue. In this piece, however, we write with a different intention. Whether or not you agree with the positions we take below, we hope you will consider them, though we respect those regular readers who choose to skip this edition.

Letter to the Editor - Elisa Hunt

Dear Editor,

New year new recruits for Brandeis Athletics

Every year, over half a million student-athletes compete across over one thousand colleges, per the National Collegiate Athletics Association. Every year, each of Brandeis’ 19 sports teams seek to answer one main question for their prospective recruits: what makes Brandeis University special? 

The future of arts at Brandeis: 'What’s next?'

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.

Synesthesia: The color of sound

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.

Embracing risks, unity and growth

In the afternoon of May 19, graduate students of the Brandeis Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Heller School for Social Policy and Management, Brandeis International Business School and Rabb School of Continuing Studies gathered in the Gosman Sports and Convocation Center, where they celebrated the university’s 73rd commencement exercises. Giving the Graduate Student Address was Peter Thabet, a graduate of the International Business School, earning a masters in business administration. 

Ianna Gilbert ’24 delivers address

 On May 19 Ianna Gilbert ’24 addressed the Brandeis undergraduate Class of 2024 at the University’s 73rd undergraduate commencement ceremony. Gilbert has obtained a double major in computer science and environmental science, and plans on pursuing marine biology. Gilbert is a Roosevelt Fellow, Study Abroad Ambassador and Undergraduate Departmental Representative for the Environmental Studies department. She has also studied abroad in Bocas del Toro, Panamá, and has undergone an internship with Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute. 

Discussing multi-racial coalitions to combat systemic racism

Brandeis reminds students of guidelines for demonstrations

On Friday, April 26 Vice President of Student Affairs Andrea Dine, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Carol Fierke and Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration Stewart Uretsky  released an email to the Brandeis community regarding guidelines for demonstrations. The email begins by welcoming students back to campus and recognizing seniors for completing their degrees. 

Ken Burns delivers address at undergraduate commencement

As a part of Brandeis University’s 73rd undergraduate commencement, acclaimed director Ken Burns received an honorary Doctorate of Creative Arts and gave an address to the Brandeis class of 2024. Burns is well-known for his historical documentaries and television series, which cover a wide range of topics in United States history. He is especially well known for his documentaries “Civil War,” “Baseball,” “Jazz” and “The U.S. and the Holocaust.” Over the course of his career, Burns has won a plethora of awards, including two Oscar nominations, 17 Emmy Awards and two Grammy Awards. In 2022, Burns was inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame.