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(03/15/22 10:00am)
Five semesters ago, it likely would have been difficult for students at Brandeis to imagine quarantine ever being an integral part of college life. Since Brandeis reopened and welcomed students back to campus following the near-complete shutdown of campus in spring 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the University has had to devise plans and strategies for when students contract the virus. Over the past two years, terms like “contact tracing,” “quarantine,” and “isolation housing: have become a standard part of Brandeis students’ vocabulary. However, quarantine and isolation on campus due to exposures and positive tests have proved to be a struggle for many students who have faced difficulties concerning food, classes, and communication from the University.
(03/08/22 11:00am)
ABC’s “Abbott Elementary” is currently on a break, which means it’s the perfect time to catch up with the first exciting network sitcom in years.
(03/08/22 11:00am)
Shneider said that the proposed budget is similar to those from previous years, though she and Hopen increased spending on certain items. The proposal increases spending on Turkey Shuttles for next semester because the cost of those from last semester was $4000 over budget.
(03/08/22 11:00am)
The Student Union Senate voted to approve the Union’s budget for the 2023 fiscal year at its March 6 meeting, and also voted on chartering three new clubs. The Union’s head treasurers Amanda Shneider ’22 and Josh Hopen ’23 presented the details of the budget at the previous week’s meeting.
(03/08/22 11:00am)
Five speakers, Professor Steven Wilson (POL), Paul Jankowski (HIST), Renanah Joyce (POL), Kerry Chase (POL), and Chandler Rosenberger (IGS) offered their historical, political and sociological insights into the conflict.
(03/08/22 11:00am)
Russia launched a military attack on neighboring country Ukraine on Feb. 24. While unprovoked by Ukraine, the tension on the Russian side has been building up over a long period of time, as Vladimir Putin, the president of Russia, has continuously denied the existence of Ukraine’s sovereignty as a state.
(03/08/22 11:00am)
Since the 1950s, the Haitian community has been an undeniably strong force in Massachusetts, making it the state with the third highest Haitian immigrant population in America Throughout the decades they have established churches, non-profit organizations, and community outreach programs for those who have newly immigrated. Despite the enormous presence of this growing population, Haitians are drastically underrepresented within local and state government. This has not gone unnoticed to Ruthzee Louijeune, a Boston City Councilor. On Oct. 14, 2021, I had the great fortune to attend a meet and greet with candidate Louijeune and one of her strongest supporters, State Representative Liz Miranda. Ruthzee’s journey was not borne out of sheer luck or happenstance, but rather from communal commitment, hard work, sacrifices, and the adversities her family experienced.
(03/08/22 11:00am)
Brandeis undergraduate students pay, on average, $7,070 on meal plans per year, according to the Office of Student Financial Services. Since 2013, students have paid this price for Sodexo as stated by the Food Service Director website. Sodexo’s contract was meant to end in 2020; however, due to the pandemic, they received a two year extension, which is set to end in June 2022, the Office of the Executive Vice President, Finance, and Administration said.
(03/08/22 11:00am)
On Feb. 24, 2022, Russia launched a large-scale military assault against Ukraine, according to an article by the Council on Foreign Relations. AP News reported that Russian President Vladimir Putin’s plan with this attack is to “dismantle the [Ukrainian] government and replace it with his own regime.”
(03/08/22 5:50am)
This upcoming Formula 1 season will see several large changes to the sport. First, there have been new rules implemented for the 2022 season. According to Sky Sports, the three main changes are the implementation of a ground-effect floor, simplified aero components, and 18-inch tires with wheel winglets. The ground-effect, a concept which was popular back in the 1970s, causes a suction effect between the car and the tarmac which provides downforce—a downwards force that allows cars to move faster—without the drag that is caused by rear and front wings. Simplified front wings are responsible for narrowing air flow and decreasing the effectiveness of the Drag Reduction System. DRS is a system that opens the rear wing on straights to encourage overtaking, i.e. passing other cars on the track. The new front wing not only changes airflow but also improves the visual aesthetic of the vehicles. Lastly, the new tires should allow drivers to have better control of their cars while racing. The new rules have been said to “even the playing field,” according to many drivers on the grid.
(03/08/22 11:00am)
While looking at a map will tell you that the wooded area just beyond the southeast edge of campus is Fox Park, most Brandeis students probably know it as simply the woods by “Grad,” the colloquial name for Charles River Apartment student residences. The woods — a two-minute walk from “Grad” and a twenty-minute walk from central campus — contain about a half-mile worth of public trails. With swampy inlets surrounding the forest on one side and campus housing on the other, the forest is mostly contained to a small strip of land that extends out from Mt. Feake cemetery.
(03/08/22 11:00am)
**Spoilers ahead for those who have not seen the film. Song references are in parentheticals.**
(03/08/22 11:00am)
For the past few years, University Police has received a lot of criticism for their lack of transparency and resolution to their discriminatory practices. This board feels that there hasn’t been sufficient change in improving their procedures, both in efficiency and effectiveness. University Police officers are known among the student body for their hostile responses to student needs. This has recently been exemplified by negative police interactions recounted by three students sources.
(02/15/22 11:00am)
(02/15/22 11:00am)
A bit of advice for everyone, no matter your sign: the moon is in Cancer, which can lead to amplified emotions and potentially the want to distance yourself from others — be aware of this and look for ways to connect with others emotionally this week. Use this Cancer energy to do something creative, and let yourself be more comfortable in your emotions.
(02/15/22 11:00am)
Former Dolphins head coach Brian Flores is advocating for more inclusive workplace practices within the NFL. Flores is currently suing the National Football League and three of its teams on allegations of racist hiring practices and wrongful termination.
(02/15/22 11:00am)
I had never seen Julia Garner in any show until I watched “Ozark,” and I was completely blown away by her performance. So, when I was told the same actress was playing the title character in “Inventing Anna,” a Netflix show about real-life con artist Anna Delvey, I knew I had to watch it. Before starring in “Ozark” and “Inventing Anna,” Garner played Susan in the movie “The Perks of Being a Wallflower.” She is Jewish and describes herself as being “half-Israeli,” as she has relatives from Israel whom she visits often. And, fun fact, she is married to singer Mark Foster from the band Foster the People.
(02/15/22 11:00am)
The Justice: I read in Brandeis Now that the competition started today; have you already gone on today? Are you doing it from Athens? How does that work?
(02/15/22 11:00am)
The American Red Cross is currently facing its worst national blood shortage in more than a decade, according to their website. On Monday, Feb. 7 and Wednesday, Feb. 9, Blood Drive, under the Waltham Group, hosted one of their triannual blood drives.
(02/08/22 11:00am)
The Brandeis Archery Club is one of 21 club sports teams on campus. This week, the Justice had the chance to learn about the team and their upcoming indoor national competition.
