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JURY DUTY: JUDGES IN ACTION

The United States women’s gymnastics team wins gold in team final

Everything you need to know about the Formula 1 2025 driver lineup

 As driver seats are being filled and contracts are being signed, the 2025 Formula 1 driver lineup is almost finished. There are 10 F1 teams, with each team having two drivers for a total of 20 driv- ers on the grid. Each driver competes individu- ally for the Drivers’ World Championship and as a team with their teammate in the Constructors’ World Championship. 

The devil's advocate: Bucking Trump, Backing Harris

Introduction: This was not the column we wanted to write earlier this year, nor does it reflect what we might have written in 2012, 2008, 2004, 2000 or before. The principal purpose of this column in The Justice has been to present competing arguments on important issues, to promote critical thought and dialogue. In this piece, however, we write with a different intention. Whether or not you agree with the positions we take below, we hope you will consider them, though we respect those regular readers who choose to skip this edition.

Welcome and welcome back

Welcome back, and to all the first-year students who have just joined us, welcome. Though these first few weeks can be trying, we hope you settle in and find a home in our community. A word of advice from us veterans: spend time outside. It makes such a difference — and it will really help you to fight off the seasonal gloom when it arrives in the winter months. 

Letter to the Editor - Elisa Hunt

Dear Editor,

Jury Duty: Judges in Action

Rani Balakrishna '25 grew up in Brookline, Massachusetts and played baseball for five years before turning to softball. After graduating from Winsor High School in 2021, Balakrishna walked on to the Brandeis softball team as a first-year. Now, as a senior, she is looking forward to her final season at Brandeis. Balakrishna expresses her gratitude to her coach, Dani Bishop, and credits her for the chance to extend her collegiate athletic career. Balakrishna says, “she took a chance on me and I’d like to think it really paid off.” 

New year new recruits for Brandeis Athletics

Every year, over half a million student-athletes compete across over one thousand colleges, per the National Collegiate Athletics Association. Every year, each of Brandeis’ 19 sports teams seek to answer one main question for their prospective recruits: what makes Brandeis University special? 

The future of arts at Brandeis: 'What’s next?'

During the early days of June, students took Sidechat, an anonymous forum app designed for college communities, to express anger regarding the rumored elimination of Brandeis Arts Engagement. Brandeis Arts Engagement had long been a vital resource for students involved in or interested in the arts. For years, it provided crucial support and opportunities for artistic growth and expression. As such, the Sidechat post caused quite a stir. At the time, many students were unclear about what the end of Arts Engagement meant, let alone if there was any concrete proof supporting the rumor. However, amidst news of numerous faculty layoffs and program cuts, the possibility of the program’s end was not out of the question.

Synesthesia: The color of sound

Visual art and storytelling are powerful tools for bridging the gap between our individual perspectives, offering unique ways to express, interpret and connect with shared human experiences. While many turn to artistic mediums to convey their own perceptions, Brandeis alumni Alissa Fagin ’20 utilizes documentary filmmaking to explore the subjective experiences of others. Fagin’s work is unique in that it blends science and art together through filmmaking, ultimately communicating “science in a way that’s nuanced and emotional” and capturing the subjectivity still prevalent in a concrete field.

Spring Student Union election results and new amendments

On Thursday, April 18, Student Union Secretary Carol Kornworcel ’26 sent out an email with the spring 2024 election results. In an email sent on April 17, the student body were given the list of candidates with their biographies and the ballot on which to vote. This email also outlines two Constitutional Amendments that could be voted on. The community was given 24 hours to vote.

Embracing risks, unity and growth

In the afternoon of May 19, graduate students of the Brandeis Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Heller School for Social Policy and Management, Brandeis International Business School and Rabb School of Continuing Studies gathered in the Gosman Sports and Convocation Center, where they celebrated the university’s 73rd commencement exercises. Giving the Graduate Student Address was Peter Thabet, a graduate of the International Business School, earning a masters in business administration. 

Ianna Gilbert ’24 delivers address

 On May 19 Ianna Gilbert ’24 addressed the Brandeis undergraduate Class of 2024 at the University’s 73rd undergraduate commencement ceremony. Gilbert has obtained a double major in computer science and environmental science, and plans on pursuing marine biology. Gilbert is a Roosevelt Fellow, Study Abroad Ambassador and Undergraduate Departmental Representative for the Environmental Studies department. She has also studied abroad in Bocas del Toro, Panamá, and has undergone an internship with Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute. 

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Discussing multi-racial coalitions to combat systemic racism

Brandeis reminds students of guidelines for demonstrations

On Friday, April 26 Vice President of Student Affairs Andrea Dine, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Carol Fierke and Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration Stewart Uretsky  released an email to the Brandeis community regarding guidelines for demonstrations. The email begins by welcoming students back to campus and recognizing seniors for completing their degrees. 

Brandeis University Board of Trustees April meeting report

On April 18, University President Ronald Liebowitz sent an email summarizing the most recent Board of Trustees meeting, which took place on the Brandeis Campus from April 8 to April 9. Liebowitz explained that during these two days, the Board met with “students, faculty, and staff through various committee meetings and events.” 

Women’s basketball coach Carol Simon retires

Following a paid administrative leave that began the summer of 2023, Carol Simon Heller MA ’03 was reinstated as the head women’s basketball coach this March. This leave took place due to an investigation conducted by the Office of Equal Opportunity following reports of alleged racist comments and treatment towards others. The investigation concluded that Simon had not violated any University policies, and she was reinstated.

Transfer application deadline extended

On Monday, April 22, University President Ronald Liebowitz emailed the Brandeis community announcing the extension of transfer applications. The extended transfer application deadline is May 31 and prospective students will hear back from the University regarding their applications by July 1.

Brandeis employees demand higher pay

On Tuesday, April 16, members of the Brandeis community, including undergraduate students, graduate students, staff, faculty, translators and union members of Service Employees International Union Local 509, SEIU Local 888 and 32BJ SEIU rallied outside of the Bernstein-Marcus Administration Center. The gathering was an effort to show union unity as all three unions enter contract negotiations for current contracts expiring on June 30.