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(01/28/25 3:29pm)
The year: 2024. The city: Boston. It is here that Ruthzee Louijeune made history when she was sworn in as Boston’s first Haitian-American woman city councilor and third Black woman in the role. Now it is no surprise as politics followed her from a young age. The then 14-year-old earned her first job as a tour guide for Boston neighborhoods. Just two years later she began interning for Marie St. Fleur, who was the first Haitian person elected in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. “That really empowered me to believe that people are the ones who change communities and who write history,” she said in a Dec. interview with The Justice.
(01/28/25 11:00am)
On Jan. 23, Brandeis community members opened their inboxes to find a message from Interim President Arthur Levine ’70 titled “Plans for the Future.” This email begins by explaining that he presented “some ideas about Brandeis’ future” at the faculty meeting on Jan. 17. Levine explains that he “spoke to several hundred students and attended many student events since coming to Brandeis in November,” specifically thanking the individuals who he has shared meals with in the two University dining halls.
(01/28/25 11:00am)
Political commentator Walter Lippmann described politics in his 1922 book “Public Opinion” as “pictures in people’s heads,” perceptions born out of information people receive and interactions with others. Those pictures influence how people view each other, as well as members of other political parties.
(01/28/25 11:00am)
On Jan. 23, the Brandeis Library Workers Union, braving the winter cold, held a demonstration outside of Goldfarb Library at 3 p.m. Attendants of the rally included librarians, other staff members, concerned students and members of other unions on campus. Demonstrators held signs with messages such as “We can’t cut our way to excellence,” “Respect our work / retain staff” and “fair pay = staff.” The rally comes after seven months of negotiations with the administration, with limited success.
(01/28/25 11:00am)
Medical Emergency
(01/29/25 9:08am)
Dear Editor,
(01/28/25 11:00am)
Animal advocates should oppose RFK Jr.
(01/28/25 11:00am)
How do we navigate a world that often feels beyond understanding? Where do we turn when uncertainty shapes our future and anxiety defines our present? One potential place is art — or more specifically, Surrealism. A movement which essentially grew during a period of strife and conflict between World Wars I and II, Surrealism offers a lens through which we can tap into realms and realities beyond what’s directly perceivable. Although art in its multitude of forms cannot be dated, October 2024 marked the centennial of Surrealism. To honor such a pivotal event in art history, the Rose Art Museum unveiled two new exhibitions that represent the Surrealist movement.
(01/28/25 11:00am)
Admittedly, this is an instance of rage writing.
(01/28/25 11:00am)
Welcome back to campus, and to all new midyear students, welcome to the Brandeis community! Whether you are a returning student or this is your first semester on campus, Brandeis has so much to offer. The spring semester provides a chance to join new organizations and embrace new opportunities. Beyond that, the new semester is a time of renewal. Take the time to focus on yourself before the semester picks up. Establishing good habits and routines will help you have a great semester.
(01/28/25 11:00am)
June 2025 will mark three years since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, a decision that set reproductive rights in America back decades. The exhibit “Wrongs & RIGHTS,” curated by Laura Dvorkin and Maynard Monrow, is framed as an intergenerational discussion about the fight for reproductive rights. “Wrongs & RIGHTS” can be found on display in the Kniznick Gallery in the Women’s Studies Research Center at Brandeis. On display in the exhibit are over 20 pieces of various media. Although the exhibit contains pieces that date as far back as 1968 the collection of works are meant to invoke a sense of urgency as a reaction to the 2022 decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Featuring 22 artists each piece in the exhibit touches on the topic of reproductive rights differently.
(01/28/25 11:00am)
This past Christmas, director Robert Eggers, known for “The Lighthouse” and “The Witch,” released his eagerly awaited film “Nosferatu.” This modern reinvention of the 1922 film “Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror” is being hailed for reviving the gothic horror genre and with a slate of underrated, though adored, actors the movie provides a uniquely contemporary interpretation with thematic shifts representative of current politics. Nonetheless, Eggers’ direction respects its inspiration with silent film cinematography practices and a return to the spirit of the period’s feminist depictions.
(01/28/25 11:00am)
Sergei Parajanov’s film, “The Color of Pomegranates” is truly groundbreaking with its interesting filming techniques, storytelling choices and iconic overall aesthetics. Parajanov’s ability to mesh the story of Sayat Nova, a famous Armenian artist and poet, with historical aspects of his culture made the movie a staple in filmmaking and in the Armenian diaspora. His images and film style appealed to the many surrealist filmmakers at the time and yet his visions for the film didn’t align with the beliefs of the Soviet government, resulting in the ban of the film for over 50 years. Despite this, filmmakers all over the world today refer to the movie as one of the most influential of its time. No matter if you watch the first or second version of the restored films, Parajanov’s vision remains clear. The unconventional narrative techniques of Parajanov’s “The Color of Pomegranates” accentuate the weirdness and experimental nature of the film by adding depth and meaning that is only discernible by the audience themselves.
(01/28/25 11:00am)
Porsha Olayiwola grew up spending her weekends at her downtown Chicago Library. Every day after school she and her friends would go to Barnes & Noble and read. Her love of literature ignited an interest in writing, so it is no surprise that she became a poet and educator. The current Boston Poet laureate has been navigating the literary world as a consumer, creative and writer for years. Now, she is writing a new chapter as the co-owner of a new bookstore.
(12/19/24 2:07am)
justFORWARD: A Commitment to Ensuring The Justice's Future
(12/03/24 11:00am)
The most recent additions to the Hoot Market’s hair product inventory reflect equality efforts across campus by including options for students with type four hair. Inspired by the Multicultural Hair, Art, and Empowerment Club, Student Union leadership successfully pushed to get multicultural hair products to be sold in what is colloquially known as the C-store. These hair products work best for students with kinky, type four hair.
(12/03/24 11:00am)
On Nov. 21, a Brandeis University student found their mezuzah and name label removed from their residence’s door, their room label ripped to pieces by the men’s bathroom down the hall and their mezuzah case in the bathroom’s garbage can, according to a Dec. 2 correspondence with a friend of the student. In the same statement, they said that this instance follows the culprit stealing the same student’s Israeli flag on Nov. 10, though at the time, the student’s mezuzah and name label were left untouched.
(12/03/24 11:00am)
On Nov. 20, Brandeis University’s Instagram account announced a new plan to make tuition more affordable to potential students. Titled the “Brandeis Commitment Program,” this new initiative covers full tuition for families with a total income range of $75,000 or below and half tuition for families with a total income range of $75,001 to $200,000. As stated on the Office of Student Financial Services website, “The university has made a firm commitment to clarify the amount of aid students will receive — the Brandeis Commitment.” This website also clarifies that in addition to the implementation of this program, Brandeis will continue to “[meet] 100% of demonstrated financial need for families who do not qualify for the Brandeis Commitment program due to income or atypical assets.”
(12/03/24 11:00am)
Prof. Ellen Wright (PSYC) has had a meaningful impact on the education of many students through her role as the Undergraduate Advising Head for the Psychology department at Brandeis. Wright’s personal expertise lies in the area of the “intersection between clinical psychology, depression, gender, development, and emotional regulation.” Throughout her time at Brandeis, Wright has played a pivotal role in supporting a variety of honors and masters students, as well as teaching and guiding undergraduate students through the process of declaring and completing psychology majors, which is listed as one of the most popular at the University according to the U.S. News and World Report.
(12/03/24 11:00am)
On Nov. 19, VoteDeis announced that Brandeis University had been recognized as one of the most engaged campuses for college student voting by ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge.
