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Call it soccer: the rise of the world’s game in the United States

Remember: Dining workers are human too

On nearly every weekday — usually in the late morning — the line for the Dunkin’ Donuts in Upper Usdan can be seen extending from its counter to midway through Upper’s booths as dozens of people wait to order coffee or food. Simultaneously, Starship orders placed online chime in one after another after another behind Dunkin’s counter, loud enough to hear from the front of the line. The Dunkin’ staff move incredibly quickly, but the sheer number of customized orders compared to the number of people working behind the counter is overwhelming.

Diving into dining dilemmas

Along with some of the improvements being made to the dining experience at Brandeis come some concerns that have been brought to the attention of this editorial board. One editorial board member recounts speaking to a dining hall worker on the issue of inconsistencies between what is offered via the app versus in-person ordering. A dining hall worker at Louis’ Deli complained that every morning she had to manually cross out many of the ingredients listed on the Starship App, simply because Louis’ Deli never received the ingredients to begin with. When asked if it would be better to order in-person or online, the dining worker still suggested that students order via the app, because the a-la-carte in-person ordering option, which was recently introduced this semester, could potentially be even more unreliable. Since the paper menus are printed out every day with a set list of ingredients, they are not updated to always match what is in stock or what has been delivered to each dining location. 

Hell froze over: Schiaparelli’s dead spring collection

After excitedly waiting for the new collection, I was disappointed with the reveal of the Spring 2023 Couture collection by Daniel Roseberry, which he allegedly devoted his time to. Seeing videos and photos circulating of Dante’s Inferno-inspired pieces with crudely placed animal heads attached was already a lot to witness. 

My peers’ thoughts about campus resources

Do you ever wonder if you’re the only one who feels like on-campus resources at Brandeis deserve more critical attention? Have you and your friends talked about how they feel ineffective, or how you could make them work better for yourself or fellow students? 

Artist Becky Behar gives talk for photo exhibition, 'Interlaced'

Brandeis Leftist Union protests U.S. Marine recruiters

Farewell to soccer: struggles as a student athlete

You’ve probably seen us around campus, maybe we were wearing the big parka jackets or styling the Nike backpacks. For many of us, Gosman Athletic Center has become another home; somewhere where we have experienced our highest highs and lowest lows. Yes, I’m talking about Brandeis athletes. 

Food is a right, not a privilege

No one should have to worry about where their next meal will come from or skip meals because they can’t afford to eat — certainly not at a university with abundant resources which they pay to attend. 

Brandeis fines getting out of control

Brandeis currently ranks as the 57th most expensive college in the country with an average cost of attendance around $75,000. As the Justice editorial board, we find it hard to comprehend why a university as expensive as Brandeis would be on the hunt to fine students every chance they get. 

Instead of the Family Dollar, try family-run

Editor’s note — Reporting for this story was originally completed in the 2022 fall semester for a JOUR 89A class project titled “Smells Like Zine Spirit.”

WNBA star Dearica Hamby accuses Las Vegas Aces of pregnancy discrimination around trade

What’s in a name? Angélica María Aguilera hosts writing workshop on language and identity

On Jan. 27, Brandeis welcomed poet, artist, and educator Angélica María Aguilera for the “Say My Name Poetry Workshop” held in Ridgewood Commons. Aguilera is a Chicana poet and musician originally from Los Angeles. A finalist of the National Poetry Slam, the Women of the World Poetry Slam and the author of “They Call Me,” her work has been featured by organizations such as TEDx, Puma, and the United Soccer League’s Women’s League. Attendees listened in on Aguilera’s spoken word performance, whose themes included Latinidad machismo, womanhood, culture, and immigration. All present were then invited to write their own poetry — the prompt being an ode to their name — with tips and assistance from Aguilera. Throughout the two-hour event, conversations about identity, European colonialism, heritage, and cultural roots were fostered, and poetry on all these topics and more was shared and workshopped. 

Student Union discusses new Science Research Club, by-laws regarding senator elections

The Student Union Senate gave probationary status to the Brandeis Science Research Connection Club, approved a Senate Money Resolution, and passed a bylaw amendment relating to elections at its Jan. 29 meeting.

Boston/Cambridge Shuttle to resume in February

 Editor's note: Justice editor Leah Breakstone '25 contributed to the reporting in this article. 

Upper Usdan and future of dining as seen by Student Union

Spring break schedule change sparks discourse among students

Classes will be canceled on Wednesday, April 5, to accommodate students who observe Passover and require the time to travel  before they start  observing the holiday, per a Jan. 5 email to community members from Vice Provost of Academic Affairs Kim Godsoe. To make up for canceling class on that day, classes will be held on Wednesday, May 3, to provide instructors with the class time that would have been lost. 

PAD and Student Union install free period product dispensers in select residence halls

After five years in the making, Period Activists at ’Deis has officially launched the Free Menstrual Product Pilot Program in collaboration with the Student Union. Facilities Services has installed free menstrual product dispensers in the women’s and gender neutral bathrooms in Massell Quad, North Quad, and East Quad over winter break. Three students — PAD President Kyla Speizer ’22, PAD Advocacy Chair Grace Lassila ’25, and Student Union President Peyton Gillespie ’25 — spearheaded the project over the past year and collected data to demonstrate the need for free products in every building on campus. 

The ghosts of the Company F. State Armory

The Company F. State Armory, located on Sharon Street in Waltham, is a gorgeous, vacant brick shell of a building. It contains three crumbling floors, and Watch Community Development Corporation reported it to be roughly 8,000 square feet internally. Sometime in the late fall of 2022, I entered it for a second time (the first had been with a friend) through its open basement. I brought a backpack containing a flashlight, pepper spray, and a bag of plain Lays chips, just in case I was struck by the urge to have a crunchy little snack somewhere amid the splinters. 

‘We are Revolting’: A review of ‘Matilda: the Musical’

When I grew up, pun intended if you know the musical, I only knew the Matilda from the 1996 film, a smart six-year-old who loved books. While I never read the novel by Roald Dahl, I loved the story. The inspiration behind the story is said to be based on Dahl’s harsh experience with a boarding school in Britain. His sense of youthful justice lives on in Netflix’s “Matilda: the Musical.” The newest adaptation of “Matilda,” more closely based on the West End’s popular stage musical, was created by the same writer, Dennis Kelly, and directed by Matthew Warchus. When the trailer initially came out, I knew I was going to love it. However, I couldn’t foresee how great the music would be.