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Crash at Suzuka raises safety concerns under new F1 regulations

Re/Chic: Threading together clothing and community

In a line of metal scaffolding and fairly bleak brick storefronts on Waltham’s Main Street, one stoop stands out. With its plum colored window awnings and the bright pink sign perched above double glass doors, it’s become increasingly hard to miss “Re/Chic,” a boutique style second-hand thrift store.

Hidden Gems

The Brandeis Roosevelt Fellows hosted their “Hidden Gems” event on March 25 in Skyline Commons. The event was organized to help students discover unique courses or “hidden” courses for the fall 2026 registration period. The speakers urged students to explore interdisciplinary paths and take courses outside from their major. The event brought together faculty and students from different fields of study, featuring Prof. Gowri Vijayakumar (SOC/WGS), Prof. Sarah Curi (LGS/HSSP), Prof. lan Roy (ENGR/BUS) and Prof. William Chalmus (CAST/THA). 

Intramural Indoor Soccer

On March 19, "Soclleyasketball" played "Die Mannschaft" in a six v. six indoor game.

Cameron Samuels '25 speaks on public advocacy in higher education

On March 19 in the Rapaporte Treasure Hall, Cameron Samuels ’25 gave a talk titled “A Seat at the Table: Storytelling, Policy and Law in a Precarious Higher Education Landscape,” sponsored by Brandeis’ Creativity, the Arts and Social Transformation department. The talk centered on the litany of conservative education policy that has impacted Samuels’ home state of Texas and their organization — Students Engaged in Advancing Texas — which is a student-led movement that has advocated for free speech in schools by opposing book bans and the removal of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives along with policies that target immigrant students.

Brandeis community reflects on antisemitism and campus support

On March 12, an unidentified suspect drove a vehicle into Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, causing the building to catch fire, and sparking fear within the Jewish community. Just over a week later, on March 23, ambulances of a Jewish volunteer rescue organization were set on fire in front of a synagogue in London. A recent report from the American Jewish Committee showed that in 2025, “two-thirds of American Jews surveyed report that Jews in the U.S. are less secure than a year ago.” As incidents of antisemitism are on the rise globally, students, staff and faculty members reflect on how antisemitism has been addressed in academic spaces along with how Brandeis supports the Jewish community.

Prof. Anita Hill and former district judge engage in conversation about democracy

On Wednesday, March 18, Prof. Anita Hill (WGS, LGLS, AAAS) hosted a fireside chat in Schwartz Hall with former district judge of Massachusetts Mark L. Wolf, titled, “The Existential Threat to the U.S. Rule of Law and Democracy and How to Counter It.” Professor Hill and Judge Wolf discussed how the politics of President Donald Trump’s administration are jeopardizing the American government’s core foundations, such as rule of law and free and fair elections. Wolf began his legal position in 1985 and retired in 2025 in order to speak out against the Trump administration. 

Acappellooza: Behind the Mic interview with Emily Confino-Miller ’26

This past Sunday, March 22, eight of Brandeis’ a cappella groups performed in their annual Acappellooza event in Schwartz Hall. Brandeis has many a capella groups, ranging in styles from pop to musical theater. The Justice had the pleasure of an interview via email with Starving Artists’ Public Relations, Emily Confino-Miller ’26. Here is what she had to say regarding Acapallooza: 

Acappellooza a cappella collaboration

Acappellooza, Brandeis’ largest a capella event, was held in Schwartz 112 on Sunday, March 22, at 5:30 p.m. Organized by the Starving Artists a capella group, this showcase was the perfect look into the University’s  music scene. Brandeis currently has eight a capella groups, unique not only in their name choices but also in the genres they choose to perform. Sunday’s show started with Company B, who performed three songs instead of the normal two,  as it was their newbie debut. Company B is Brandeis’  oldest a capella group, established in 1984, performing classics and throwbacks since their origin. Up next was Rather Be Giraffes, otherwise known as RBG. Despite the corny jokes the emcee introduced them with, RBG’s two numbers showcased how cohesive they are as a group. Each member of the group, whether they are soloing or not, gives their all, producing wonderful songs. They first performed “Criminal,” originally performed by Fiona Apple, and soloed by Miriam Greenfield; then sang “Bite My Tongue,” originally performed by Wilt, soloed by Val Boyington ’27. RBG was a tough act for Starving Artists to follow, especially with the emcee’s hilarious hand-off of munchkins to Starving Artists in order to make them "Peckish Artists”. Starving Artists first performed “Dancing With the Devil,” originally sung by Demi Lovato, and soloed by Emily Confino-Miller ’26.  Confino-Miller blew us all away with her performance, seamlessly turning the mic on when it was handed to her. While that might have been an opportunity to flail, Confino-Miller and Starving Artists demonstrated professionalism. 

FreePlay Theater’s “The Aliens”: An Immersive Look at Being Human

FreePlay Theater’s spring show, “The Aliens,” is a story about both reflection and thinking about the future. The show tackled love, loss, friendship, insecurities and desire, all through the lens of two friends in their early 30s, who do not know where to go next with their lives and a high school junior who unexpectedly enters their world. Despite the title, there are no aliens from space in this show — just three people who feel like aliens in their own skin.

Resistance through music

In September 1996, Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul, fell under the control of the Taliban. After overthrowing President Burhanuddin Rabbani, the militant group reshaped the structure of Afghanistan’s political and social system, imposing a strict ideology that blended Islamic fundamentalist ideals with Pashtun nationalism. This reconstruction of the government imposed many limitations on the citizens of Kabul, and specifically women who, under Taliban leadership, were stripped of the previous freedoms provided to them. The Taliban returned to power in 2021 after being disbanded due to the United States’ invasion in 2001 post September 11th . In 2002, following the fall of the first Taliban regime, an Afghan band appeared in Kabul, called “The Burka Band”. 

Senate Log

On Sunday, March 22, the Union Senate convened in Shapiro Campus Center 313 for their weekly meeting. The agenda included a club chartering proposal from DeisBikes, the presentation of a Senate Money Resolution, committee reports and public comment for members of the Brandeis community to voice their concerns. The meeting was called to order by Student Union Vice President Daniel Shin ’27. 

Letter to the Editor — Jon Hochschartner

Iran war is immoral, illegal and a colossal waste of money

Misguided marketing: The case for student involvement in University decisions

The Brandeis administration hosts monthly faculty meetings in the Rapaporte Treasure Hall, where faculty discuss and vote on various changes to the University. Recently, these changes have included the addition of undergraduate majors and minors as well as changes to the Core curriculum. Additionally, they are a forum for understanding and discussing aspects of running a university that are not as apparent to many students such as marketing, university legislation and available resources for faculty members to revise their curricula. In short, they are one of the integral elements of how major changes are made to the University. 

Contract grading: a beacon to a better American future?

 It is widely known that the United States’ education system is subpar compared to other countries, both in terms of content and, most importantly, methodology. The Grade Point Average system is the most commonly used grading system across the U.S., and though many traditionalists argue against the implementation of an alternative grading system that caters to individual students’ needs, others propose that in a country with rapidly declining literacy rates, the only solution left is to fix what’s broken. However, no one can seem to agree on what aspect of our current education system is the issue, not to mention what scholastic reform would look like. Though I don’t claim to offer any solutions to this issue, my recent experiences with contract grading got me thinking about what constitutes a truly exceptional educational system and what that means in the first place. What is the end-all be-all of education, specifically in America? If the goal of education is to encourage critical thinking, creativity and economic stability, then how can our government collaborate with organizations, teachers and students themselves to create a grading system that escapes the fairly restrictive traditional grading system while still prioritizing educational rigor? Though these are questions that do not have simple answers, they are nonetheless important to ask, especially considering the ever-changing arena of American politics, not to mention the technological developments that fundamentally change our relationship to education, namely artificial intelligence. I believe that exposure to different systems of education encourages critical thinking and maximizes academic potential. 

Student Union announces spring elections and constitutional changes to amendments

In a March 23 email to the Brandeis student population, Student Union President Ria Escamilla-Gil ’27 announced the candidates for the upcoming spring election cycle. The email included candidate information for the upcoming academic year and proposed amendments to the Constitution. 

Adapting to the digital world by losing ourselves

 As people begin to notice how technology negatively affects their lives, it is increasingly important to be aware of the effects we don’t directly feel. Humans are characteristically good at adapting — or maladapting — to changes in their environments and lifestyles. So as digital innovations take up more of our time, it is crucial to realize where we are and how we are changing. The tradeoff for adapting so well to the digital world is that we lose some of our ability to function in the physical world. Although there haven’t been large-scale studies to observe how people are exactly adapting to the digital world, there are many examples of groups having physically adapted to their environmental circumstances.

Hot Take

 Thanks for sending in this week's take, Ellie. Finally I can talk about my one true passion: food. Ballpark concessions have definitely stepped up their game since the early 1900s classic options of a hot dog and a pretzel, but these items still remain the top choices for any baseball fan. Unfortunately, as Ellie correctly points out, ballpark prices have gone up astronomically. For the sake of this article, I will be using Fenway Park as my main source. Customers have reported paying over $30 for a glass of wine, nearly a 1000% markup from store price, assuming the bottle is priced around $20 and not imported from Chablis that afternoon. Now, markups are expected for any alcohol sales, but a 1000% markup is characteristic of a three Michelin star restaurant, not a concessions stand serving wine in plastic cups. The meal options can also spike drastically with options going as high as a lobster roll for $38 or a meal at the Dell Technologies Club, which can cost upwards of $8,000 to reserve. So, I agree with Ellie that the only food that’s really worth your money is the classic Fenway Frank, which is a decent size and priced at around $6. However, as the self-respecting foodie I am, I would like to try and map out some alternative options so anyone who reads this can try and get a good deal at Fenway. The first item I would recommend is the sausage and peppers from any of the Sweet Italian Sausage stands. These are around $11 and are decently bigger than the Fenway Franks. The stands will also sell drinks about as cheap as you can get them, about $5-6 for a can of soda. For a more “New England” experience, get the clam chowder in a bread bowl from the Soup Shack on Jersey Street for $14.99, which is also a pretty good size for the price. Some of the trendier items also have a decent price for the quality you receive, such as the “Cowboy Up” burger for $16 or the Green Monster fries for $14, both from Truly Terrace. Almost all of the ice cream is a scam, because it comes in the little baseball caps or other novelty containers, which you won’t want to keep anyway. In conclusion, good and reasonably priced ballpark food is hard to find, but there are still some great options.

AFCON Tournament result controversially overturned

All-American Judges excel at Indoor Track Championships