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Technological burnout: the dangers of obsessive innovation

(11/02/21 10:00am)

I think that the term “fried brain” might be a real concept, even possibly an understatement, and I’m not so sure my workload is the sole culprit anymore. In the midst of a writer’s block-inspired-work-pause yesterday, I grew frustrated at the way my Kindle, laptop and phone screen all surrounded me in some seamless, almost sneering electronic bridge between me and my dream of a non-internet, anti-electronic reprieve. As if in laughter at my online academic bubble, my phone and computer both lit up on cue ten minutes before my next appointment. All I could do was put my head on the table, dreading the inevitable energy zap, my blood pressure rising. I have been sleep-deprived for days, and being relegated to Zoom meetings has yet again hastened my burnout. I am very aware that a significant amount of my stress stems from my habit of saying yes to almost every opportunity that comes my way— a habit I surely need to work on.



Max Verstappen Wins Dramatic US Grand Prix

(10/26/21 10:00am)

After taking pole position on Saturday, Max Verstappen put on a show Sunday to convert his pole into a win in this year’s United States Grand Prix which was held at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, TX. After missing the race altogether in 2020 due to the pandemic, Formula 1 returned to the United States in the midst of a championship battle between defending champion Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen. 


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.


Judges win at home and away

(10/26/21 10:00am)

The Brandeis Women’s soccer team took a break from the University Athletic Association to play two non-conference games. Facing Bridgewater State University at home and Springfield College away, it was an opportunity to improve their record and inch towards qualifying for the NCAA tournament. The women’s team came into the week with a 6-4-2 record and a 1-3 for the UAA conference. 




Judges take one, lose one away over weekend

(10/19/21 10:00am)

The Brandeis Judges Men’s and Women’s Soccer teams flew to the Midwest to play the University of Chicago and Washington University in St. Louis. Two University Athletic Association games were up for grabs as both the men’s and women’s soccer teams faced top 25 ranked teams. The women’s team faced the #9 University of Chicago and #3 Washington University teams, coming in with a record 5-3-2 and 0-2 UAA. On the other hand, the men’s team with a record of 3-6-2, 0-1-1 UAA faced the #16 University of Chicago and #9 Washington University teams. 





Univ. preps for flu with vaccine clinic

(10/12/21 10:00am)

Approaching fall and winter seasons, the University held multiple flu clinics in preparation for flu season. The Health Center website says that “flu season starts in the fall and usually peaks in January or February.” The University has been holding flu clinics for the Brandeis community for many years, including last year’s open walk-in flu clinic during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. 


New director of GSC speaks about center’s role and current activities

(10/26/21 2:16am)

Over the last few years, the Gender and Sexuality Center at Brandeis has hired new staff and student leaders, created new programs for students and is working towards establishing a strong program with a multitude of opportunities and resources for students. In honor of LGBTQIA+ Month, the Justice spoke with the new inaugural director of the Gender and Sexuality Center, Julian Cancino, as well as two student Pride Reps, Tanner Eustace ’24 and Kyla-Yen Giffin ’23. 


Editorial: Campus transportation needs improvement

(10/12/21 10:00am)

With students back on campus after a year of mostly online classes, and with the colder months approaching, having a reliable transportation system around campus and beyond is crucial. Since the start of the semester, all of the transportation services available to students from before the pandemic have returned, along with their accessibility and timeliness issues. 





Made to choose: spirituality or school?

(09/21/21 10:00am)

For most of the world, Sept. 8, 2021 was not significant in any way. For the University of Wisconsin’s population of roughly 4,000 Jewish students and faculty, it was a day where they had to choose between spirituality and school. This year, Wisconsin’s first day of class — a day that appeared to be insignificant to the university’s administration — happened to fall on Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year and one of the holiest days of the Hebrew calendar. 


The History of Ideas program hosts a discussion about the U.S. Constitution in honor of the anniversary of its ratification

(09/21/21 10:00am)

The History of Ideas minor program hosted a discussion about the U.S. Constitution on Monday Sept. 13, four days before the Sept. 17 anniversary of the Constitution’s ratification. The event, “Just Read It! A Dialogue About the US Constitution,” featured a series of short lectures from four professor panelists and six students about sections or aspects of the Constitution that they found particularly striking. Prof. David Katz (HIST), director of the History of Ideas Program, moderated the discussion. 


Driver’s licenses are a milestone for some

(09/14/21 10:00am)

Imagine that you are 16 years old and excited to get your driver’s license alongside your friends, only to be told you cannot obtain one. This is the reality for Jose Antonio Vargas , an undocumented journalist, and for millions of others in the United States. Vargas crafted a support system to bypass the system, but lived in fear every single day that his truth would come out. It is hard enough to be undocumented in the United States without access to many public services and benefits. A driver’s license would expand the economic and social prospects of individuals and families.