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On Nov. 24, the Student Union passed a climate-focused resolution. The resolution was co-sponsored by Hercules Zhang ’28, a Multicultural Senator and member of the Internal Operations Committee, and Lukas Gordon, Class of 2026 Senator and Chair of the Internal Operations Committee. The resolution was written to “address climate change harms, promote equity, and re-establish the office of sustainability at Brandeis University.” It first addresses the threat of climate change as well as the minority communities that climate change disproportionately affects. Then, it addresses Brandeis’s role in confronting climate change, mainly through “fostering environmental awareness and promoting sustainable practices among students.” It recognizes the importance of the Office of Sustainability and echoes support for the students who petitioned to reinstate it by officially condemning the administration’s dissolution of the department. The final paragraph of the resolution pledges that the Student Union is committed to “advocating for and collaborating with university leadership, faculty, staff, and students to ensure that Brandeis University becomes a leader in environmental stewardship and equity in higher education.”
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Maia Lefferman ’25, a senior at Brandeis University, recalls her first time voting four years ago; it was a “life changing” moment.
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Toby Harris ’25 comes from a family of basketball players — his sister plays college basketball at Hamilton College and his father, who played college basketball for the University of California, Davis, is a high school coach in his home state of North Carolina. After fifteen years of growing up in and around the sport, Harris easily associates the word “team” with the word “family.”
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Coming back after the Thanksgiving break, the Brandeis women’s basketball team is 3-4. Their last three games were decided in dramatic fourth quarters, clueing audiences into the fact that this determined team is still working out its kinks.
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As of Nov. 29, 2024, the Boston Bruins are the fourth seed in the Atlantic Division, holding a record of 11-11-3. Since winning the 2011 Stanley Cup Finals, the Bruins have been trying to recapture their championship glory. Despite strong regular season performances and even setting a National Hockey League record for most regular season wins in the 2022-2023 season, the Bruins have been stumped by mediocrity when it comes to postseason success. Fans might be in for much of the same disappointment as the Bruins’ start to the 2024-2025 season has been subpar.
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Week 13 of the NFL season did not disappoint as Thanksgiving week featured a myriad of high octane matchups and nail biting finishes. Typical of the holiday, games were spread out throughout the week’s entirety for fans to enjoy. This included three matchups on Thursday, Nov. 28 and a game on Friday, Nov. 29 to complement the rest of the games predominantly taking place on Sunday. As a result, fans were able to consistently tune into nonstop NFL action throughout their Thanksgiving break.
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Reem Kseibati is a real estate strategist who spent over ten years working in Dubai and is now a graduate student at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Kseibati — who has lived in London, Beirut and Dubai — came to Brandeis to discuss her passion for real estate, her thoughts on development in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries and lessons learned from working in the region as a guest and as a woman.
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Content warning — This article contains mention of suicide.
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Everyone seems to have a teen romantic comedy that holds a special place in their heart. For most, these films evoke a strong level of nostalgia, like the fond memories of watching “Mean Girls” for the first time at a middle school sleepover. Upon rewatching, however, these films tend to be a mixed bag. While some — like “Ten Things I Hate About You” — are able to remain on their pedestal, others fall flat when examined with a scrutinizing, grown-up eye — as seen with “The Kissing Booth.” For me, Amy Heckerling’s “Clueless” is perhaps the most nostalgic teen rom-com of all time. I first watched the film at 14 years old, and it’s been imprinted on my mind ever since. But, as time passes and our once juvenile tastes grow more sophisticated, does this film still hold up? For the most part, yes. With privileged, yet unconventionally wise female characters, eternally quotable dialogue and an escapist setting that borders on fantasy, “Clueless” is the quintessential teen rom-com to be enjoyed by viewers of any age.
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On Nov. 24, the 37th annual Brandeis University Thanksgiving Tea was held in London. This event highlights the endurance of the Brandeis community and is the longest-running Alumni Association event held in the World. Current Brandeis students studying abroad are invited to attend, learn and meet alumni in Great Britain, forging the connections between their pasts and our futures. Sharon Rosenberg ’00, Senior Director of Alumni Relations, spearheaded this event with a passion felt by all students and alumni present.
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As winter break approaches, it’s time to finally take a much-needed break from life as a university student. After a rough and restless semester of daunting deadlines and what feels like endless projects and exams, winter break gives us a rare opportunity to relax, reflect and recharge on all the things life may throw at us. Spend quality time with friends and family and participate in activities that you truly enjoy. Opening Moodle and anxiously checking whether that one professor posted a grade you’ve been anticipating can wait.
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As we approach the end of the fall semester, it’s time to turn our attention to the Brandeis mid-year graduates of 2024. These soon-to-be alumni deserve a hearty congratulations for completing their time at Brandeis and preparing to step into the next chapters of their lives.
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I am writing in support of Gonny Nir’s thoughtful and well-founded (if somewhat protracted) columns in The Justice regarding the current state of academic life here at Brandeis. Like Gonny, I’ve often felt that the best features of campus life involve what she calls “meaningful experiences” that arise naturally between inquisitive students and caring faculty and staff. I also agree with her that these experiences cannot be forced. But I also believe, with the help of the Department of Student Affairs, that the essence of these experiences can be made a part of what Gonny refers to as the “infrastructure” of our university.
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As the semester winds down, I’ve been reflecting on where I was at this time last year. It was the first term of my junior year, and I was preparing to spend the second abroad at another university across an ocean and several time zones. I was terrified, constantly questioning whether I had made the right choice to go abroad.
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We’ve all seen them — at elementary schools, football fields, playgrounds, even right outside our neighbors’ houses. But, location aside, what is it that all artificial lawns have in common? The answer, unfortunately, is the carcinogenic harm posed to both people and the real ecosystems replaced by these plastic excuses for nature. Few people recognize that replacing nature with human-made forgeries is rarely a harmless pursuit; in fact, it wasn’t until my own mother called me, in tears over the artificial lawn installed by our next door neighbors, that I realized the gravity of the situation for myself. Artificial turf symbolizes a shift away from natural, sustainable solutions in favor of synthetic alternatives that often prioritize convenience over environmental health; this choice aligns with a broader pattern of unsustainable consumption and resource extraction, which are both key drivers of the climate crisis.
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On Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, Adagio Dance Company held their annual fall show case in Levin Ballroom. Dancers from Brandeis and other institutions from the Greater Boston area dazzled and stunned the audience with their kicks and twirls, right in line with the show’s them, the “Roaring 20’s.”
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On Wednesday, Nov. 13, Provost Carol Fierke sent out an email to students about the selection process for this year’s student Commencement speakers.
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The early history of fencing as a combat method can be traced back to ancient Egypt in the year 1190 Before Christ, as well as Greek fencing schools, which were located in Ancient Athens. In Germany and Italy, fencing as a technique evolved into a sport by the 14th or 15th century.
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From Nov. 10 to Nov. 15 the Brandeis University Department of Student Engagement hosted their 15th annual Kindness Days. The main goal of the Brandeis Kindness Days is to promote and celebrate the “kindness that exists in the Brandeis community” according to the Kindness Day initiative website
