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Back in March, the University sent an email outlining its financial struggles and the steps that would be taken to reduce the projected $2 million in debt. Among these are staffing cuts, drawing more money from the endowment and pausing progress on Science 2A — the plan to build the new science building.
On Sept. 5, Alex Morgan announced that she would be retiring from women’s soccer. In a video posted on X, titled “Thank You,” Morgan said that her decision “ha[d] been a long time coming and [it] wasn’t easy.” She would play one last game for the San Diego Wave Fútbol Club, which took place last Sunday, Sept. 8. Morgan recounted that at the beginning of 2024, she “felt in her heart and soul that this was the last season” of her professional career. For Morgan, “success … is defined by never giving up and [she] did just that” throughout her 30 years of playing soccer. She aims to keep this mentality as she begins a new phase of her life.
On Sept. 9, the Waltham City Council unanimously decided to observe & celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15th - October 15th.
As the film adaption of the 2016 Colleen Hoover novel “It Ends With Us” rolled into theaters, social media became flooded with rumors of cast drama, product marketing, and clips of actress Blake Lively telling audiences to “grab your friends, wear your florals” and flock to the theaters. Given this marketing, I was not sure what to expect when I walked into the cinema. Nevertheless, as the movie ended, I stared straight into the screen displaying the end credits. I could not believe how fast my heart was pounding, how many tears were streaming down my face. This movie was too personal and too real for too many of us.
Diane Meyer is a junior double majoring in english and studio art. She is also on the track and field team as well as being an editor for The Justice. Her favorite part about participating in Brandeis in Siena was exploring Italy and eating the best tomatoes she’s ever tasted.
As Brandeis students return to campus for the new semester, many students learned of disappointing news: Gravity Magazine, the comedic lifeline of the university, is on hiatus. Yes, the one magazine that’s been a go-to source for everything from out-of-context professor quotes to a satirical spin on President Ronald Liebowitz’s emails, is set to take a break this semester.
On Sept. 13 at 2 p.m., faculty gathered in Rapaporte Treasure Hall to continue the tabled discussion regarding the potential vote of no confidence in Brandeis University President Ronald Liebowitz. Friday’s meeting marks the first faculty meeting of the semester, change in membership. Prof. Jody Gittell (HELLER) stepped down from the position of Chair of the Faculty Senate, with Prof. Jeffrey Lenowitz (POL) stepping into the role. Small changes to voting processes have occurred with the aim of preventing voting confusion and inaccuracies.
Over the summer, Brandeis University quietly terminated the Office of Sustainability, calling into question both current and future sustainability initiatives at the University.
Following the release of her third album, “This Is How Tomorrow Moves,” alternative/indie artist Beabadoobee embarked on her 12-stop North American album tour. Beabadoobe kicked off the tour Sept. 8 in Philadelphia, and after two stops in Washington D.C. and New York City respectively, found herself at Boston’s Metro Goldwyn Mayer Music Hall at Fenway on Sept. 13.
For many undergraduates, the last few years at Brandeis have been anything but stable – over admittance has created a seemingly perpetual housing crisis, with student anxieties only exacerbated by massive budget cuts and continued silence from administration. With each passing year, it feels less and less desirable to participate in the Brandeis spiritual ecosystem.
Naomi Brown-Jones, director of the Upward Bound program at Brandeis, joined the University in October of 2022 after serving as an academic and transfer counselor at Massachusetts Bay Community College. Having spent her entire career in higher education, Jones has dedicated years to helping underserved populations — from students of color to first generation students — see the purpose of higher education and find a passion for the educational environment.
On Wednesday, Aug. 28, the Brandeis Department of Student Engagement celebrated the opening of the Shapiro Campus Center’s new Game Room.
The day after the beginning of the fall semester, all graduate and undergraduate students at Brandeis received an email from Vice President of Student Affairs Andrea Dine, advertising open office hours with the Brandeis Administration. These office hours were described as an “opportunity for you to get to know various members of the senior administration.” It was also an opportunity for senior staff to hear about students’ experiences at Brandeis.
On Sept. 3, University Librarian Matthew Sheehy and Director of Data and Systems Integration Ian Rifkin sent an email to University students announcing that the University will be changing its Learning Management System from Moodle 3 software to Moodle 4. The University has referred to the Moodle 3 platform as LATTE — Learning and Teaching Technology Environment — for its 17 years of use.
RE: MEDIA MALPRACTICE: He should express concerns about all the media malpractice supporting all the legal malpractice and judicial chaos right here in his own backyard, during many elections and presidency. He is old enough to know better than to blame all the sins of the world on one political party or one presidency. We have governing officials and politicians in power for decades in the New England Region supporting all types of fraudulent and illegal conduct affecting children and families hardships, due to no fault of their own. He should have focused on the reasons why he has resided in a state that is offered immunity and protection of any media coverage if Violations of laws becomes involved in how they govern in New Hampshire. Politics becomes more relevant than common sense and civil decency under many campaigns,elections and presidency. in the hands of both political parties. Sincerely, Elizabeth Rawnsley