Climatologist awarded prestigious Fellowship
(11/09/21 11:00am)
Brandeis announced Peter C. Frumhoff, a prominent climatologist, as the 2022 Richman Distinguished Fellow in Public Life.
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Student Union announces third round of special election results, discusses Midnight Buffet
(11/09/21 11:00am)
The Senate voted by acclamation to approve the Senate Money Resolution on Nov. 7, which Sen. Shannon Smally ’22 proposed the previous week. The $6000 SMR, slightly over budget due to an increased student population on campus, provides funding for catering, utensils, staff and decorations for this semester’s Midnight Buffet.
Deis Affirmations: satirical posts made for your IG feed
(11/09/21 11:00am)
The popular Instagram account @afffirmations, which currently has over 839,000 followers, took social media by storm in January of 2021. The account posts satirical self-affirmations, which they advertise as “global self hypnosis.” Parody accounts of this style became popular soon after the creation of the affirmations page, including Brandeis’ own affirmations account — @Deisaffirmations.
Waltham hosts open artist studios on Moody Street
(11/09/21 11:00am)
Waltham Mills Artist Association hosted their open studios this past weekend from noon to 6 p.m. The event included in-person showings at buildings four and 18 at their location at 144 Moody Street where visitors could explore the open workspaces of over 80 community artists as well as purchase art to support the creators.
A Black nation is rising: race and the uprisings of 2020
(11/09/21 11:00am)
It has been over a year since the murder of George Floyd at the hands of the Minneapolis police department and the subsequent uprisings in defiance of the system that led to his death. Acronyms and slogans such as “ACAB,” “BLM” and “defund the police” that once saturated the world have seemed to disappear overnight. Day after day, month after month, year after year, the list of Black martyrs gets longer and little is done beyond the cosmetic utilization of their names within news headlines, Instagram bios and sadly, even Tinder profiles.
DUNE: Ambitious and Oscar-Worthy
(11/02/21 10:00am)
“Dune” is a good movie; not a great one, but it should be in Oscar contention.
Historical references and James Ming Johnson
(11/02/21 10:00am)
Art-making is rarely a straightforward path. Life itself is full of twists that leave us unsure of where to put our feet next. However, unexpected situations can be just the push someone needs to go for what they desire. When James Ming Johnson joined the Post-Baccalaureate Program in Studio Art at Brandeis University, he had been trying to narrow down his life to its uttermost essentials. For Johnson, this meant getting rid of the preoccupations of the day-to-day to finally find a space — both physical and mental — to nourish his artistic practice. Moving to Massachusetts suburbia, he says, “was a nice change from New York.” Part of Brandeis School of Graduate Arts and Sciences, the Post-Baccalaureate Program gives students the space to grow as artists and develop a portfolio for graduate school admission. The private studios in the Epstein Building offer 24/7 access and a mock-up gallery space where students engage critically with each other’s artworks.
The NBA’s new foul rules and how they are changing the game
(11/02/21 10:00am)
Prior to the start of the 2021-2022 NBA season, the league enacted new rules targeting abnormal movement by the offensive player in an attempt to draw fouls. Before this season, foul rules were generally designed to benefit and protect the offensive player, as excessive contact by a defender with a shooter could result in the player landing on the defender’s feet as they come down from a jump shot, which has resulted in severe ankle and foot injuries. Most notably, in the 2017 Western Conference Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the Golden State Warriors, Kawhi Leonard landed on Zaza Pachulia’s foot as he was coming down from a shot, which caused him to aggravate an already injured ankle. Kawhi’s injury, among others, prompted the league to take action and provided strong initiative to protect players while implementing various measures to dissuade defenders from having too much contact with a shooter.
Study abroad: more places you’ll go!
(11/02/21 10:00am)
According to the Brandeis Office of Study Abroad, 19 Brandeis students studied abroad this summer, 60 Brandeis students are studying in 19 countries this fall and by this spring, more than 100 Brandeis students are expected to study abroad. Special thanks to Study Abroad Advisor, Ari Massefski and the Office of Study Abroad for their assistance in contacting students currently studying abroad for this article and for providing demographic information.
Former Foreign Services senior officer speaks on Israel and Palestine
(11/02/21 10:00am)
Dave Harden, a former senior officer in the Foreign Services at the U.S. Agency for International Development, spoke about his experiences serving in the Middle East and the lessons he learned through managing a coexistence between Israelis and Palestinans. The event, titled “Lessons Learned from the Frontlines of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict,” was hosted by the Brandeis Israel Public Affairs Committee.
Prof. discusses history and future of jihadism in the West
(11/02/21 10:00am)
Jytte Klausen (POL), Professor of International Cooperation, discussed her newest work: “Western Jihadism: A Thirty Year History.” The book was published in October by Oxford University Press. Klausen described the main insights she gained from her research and responded to questions from Prof. Sabine von Mering (CGES) and the audience.
Editorial: Medical director of the Health Center, Dr. Colleen Collins, clarifies some University COVID-19 policies
(11/02/21 10:00am)
Despite being almost two years into the COVID-19 pandemic and halfway through our fourth semester of COVID-19 restrictions, the Justice Editorial Board had lingering questions about some of the University’s policies.
Brandeis Women's Network hosts alumna
(11/02/21 10:00am)
On Oct. 28, alumna Ellen Cohen ’82 hosted a conversation with the Brandeis Women’s Network about the difficulties women may face in the workplace and other professional settings, and how to overcome these challenges. Cohen is an executive leadership and mindset coach and a former entertainment attorney. She works with corporate executive attorneys across many industries to elevate their influence and effectiveness.
The Justice speaks to Union members about impeachment
(11/02/21 10:00am)
In an Oct. 29 interview with the Justice, former Student Union Secretary James Feng ’22 expressed frustrations with the way the Union handled his impeachment. He alleged that several Union members had been waiting to hold the third round of elections for the Allocations Board until after his removal as part of a "political revenge scheme" against him.
Study abroad: oh, the places you’ll go!
(10/26/21 10:00am)
According to the Brandeis Office of Study Abroad, 19 Brandeis students studied abroad this summer, 60 Brandeis students are studying in 19 countries this fall and by this spring, more than 100 Brandeis students are expected to study abroad. Special thanks to Study Abroad Advisor, Ari Massefski and the Office of Study Abroad for their assistance in contacting students currently studying abroad for this article and for providing demographic information.
Rest and resistance: sleeping as a revolutionary act
(10/26/21 10:00am)
“Exhaustion is not okay,” my mentor said to me as I described another brutal week of struggling to balance all of my academic, social and work-related commitments. As midterm season descended upon Brandeis, I accepted that the level of exhaustion and stress I was experiencing prior was child’s play compared to the marathon of essays, exams, emails and books I would have to finish within two weeks. I was prepared to endure the late nights, long days and short break times until I met with my mentor a couple of weeks ago, where she told me, “exhaustion is not okay.” This was not the most remarkable piece of advice I ever received, but it was enough to snap me awake to the realization that the same metric I was using to measure my value—my productivity—only lowered me deeper into a stress-laden, sleep-deprived hole.
Views on the News: Comedy and Social Responsibility
(10/26/21 10:00am)
Critics and fans alike have much to say on Dave Chappelle’s latest Netflix special, “The Closer.” Netflix is facing pushback, including a planned walkout organized by its own employees, one of whom Netflix suspended in the process. But Chappelle is far from the only performer in recent years to use language that is perceived as demeaning to a particular group of people in the name of comedy and to receive a platform to do so.
Editorial: The Justice Editorial Board wishes everyone a safe and frightful Halloween
(10/26/21 10:00am)
The spooky holiday of Halloween is nearly upon us, and with it comes a series of events, parties, costumes and safety precautions that this board would like to recommend to the Brandeis community.
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: A student’s perspective on quarantine at Brandeis
(10/26/21 10:00am)
Upon my arrival to campus this semester, I was prepared for the possibility that I might be required to quarantine or isolate due to COVID-19. What I did not expect, however, was to be one of the students affected by the varicella outbreak that occurred a couple of weeks ago on campus.
University works to reduce impact on climate change
(10/26/21 10:00am)
On Oct. 6, University President Ron Liebowitz sent out an email to the Brandeis community addressing climate change and the University’s commitment to take steps to lessen its impact.