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A preview of the Men’s March Madness Tournament

A new era has begun in college basketball. With teams and players being able to move more freely between teams thanks to the transfer portal and the potential for more eligible years, predicting who will be successful in the National Collegiate Athletics Association’s March Madness tournament has fundamentally changed. Since these changes came to college basketball, they changed what the future of March Madness could look like. The Florida Gators’ 2025 win taught the world the importance of having experienced players when senior guards Walter Clayton Jr. and Will Richard combined for 29 points to complete their comeback in the championship game. The Connecticut Huskies proved dynasties can happen in this new era, winning back-to-back championships in 2023 and 2024. Considering recent history, what should fans pay attention to when filling out their brackets this year?

Hot Take

The ins and outs of the World Baseball Classic

Everybody wants to be Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, so who’s going to be themselves?

Since the release of the new television series “Love Story,” which follows the tragedy of John F. Kennedy Jr. and his wife Carolyn in the 1990s, the fashion resurgence of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy has begun. Before her marriage to JFK Jr., Carolyn Bessette was a publicist for Calvin Klein, eventually working as the director of publicity and then the director of show production. Although she had a brief modeling career as an undergraduate student at Boston University in the 1980s, CBK was relatively unknown until her high-profile relationship with JFK Jr. thrust her into the spotlight in the ‘90s. 

Brandeis’ 2026 commencement choice is a cowardly, hypocritical cash grab

Content warning: Article contains mentions of sexual harassment. 

Police Log

MEDICAL EMERGENCY

Light in the winter: a thank you to the Department of Student Engagement

 The University boasts over 250 clubs and student-run organizations, all of which play a central role in community-building and relieving students’ academic stress. The Department of Student Engagement’s integral work has made these events possible by offering logistical support for clubs’ programming and providing financial guidance. DSE is also responsible for conceptualizing and implementing campus-wide programs. Given the significance of its work, The Justice’s Editorial Board would like to take this opportunity to highlight some of the DSE’s recent initiatives and express our appreciation for the efforts it makes to align with the student body. In a campus environment where students juggle demanding academic and extracurricular schedules, these programs are vital in creating spaces for relaxation, connection and creativity outside of the classroom. 

Letter to the Editor — Jon Hochschartner

America cannot forgive MAGA leaders

A sea of green

Each March, the South Boston St. Patrick’s Day Parade draws large crowds of local residents, tourists and college students to one of the city’s most well-known celebrations. The parade, held this year on March 16, is a cultural tradition, neighborhood event and citywide social gathering. 

Third spaces

The options for first-year dorms can vary from location to location, but one common factor is the presence of some type of lounge or common room. North Quad’s Scheffres Hall and Gordon Hall have the Polaris Lounge. Massell Quad’s Shapiro Hall also has the Shapiro Lounge, affectionately dubbed the “Schlounge.” These spaces play an important role in a students’ lifestyle as well as give first-years a starting point for their college experience. However, it’s possible that they’ve fallen under disrepair and misuse.

Letter to the Editor — Lance Rothchild

I was disappointed to read the Justice’s review of Sense & Sensibility, a show I’ve spent the last two months working on with a talented team of actors, designers, and crew. I found the piece’s tone dismissive and even mean. Compliments to certain actors were paid at the direct expense of others, and technical issues which could have been addressed in a single sentence took up an entire paragraph. I should hope a so-called “proper review” would handle these issues with more tact. 

Intramural Table Tennis

On March 8, intramural table tennis held a men's singles tournament in the Gosman Sports and Convocation Center. Each player participated in three rounds with the finalist needing to win best of three. The winner won a free shirt after ultimately going undefeated in the tournament.

Trouble in Paradise: Sense and Sensibility’s Virtues and Theater Sins

— Correction: An earlier version of this article falsely claimed that two incidents during the performance were caused by “not nearly enough full-tech run throughs.” A source close to the matter has clarified that this report is factually inaccurate. The mentioned incidents had no correlation to the number of the production’s run-throughs. All related sentences have since been removed from the article.

New anti-authoritarian group holds protest opposing U.S. involvement in war in Iran

On Friday, March 6 at 2:00 p.m., Fight Authoritarianism Brandeis — a new group on campus —  held a protest at the base of the Rabb steps to speak out against the government’s recent actions in Iran. The protest was led by Prof. Sabine von Mering (WGS, CGES) and approximately seven FAB members. The new group is unaffiliated with Brandeis in an official capacity, but comprises of students, staff and faculty with the mission of standing together “against ICE and authoritarian threats.” A statement on their Instagram page — @fab_brandeis — reads, “We stand in solidarity with our undocumented neighbors, actively resisting the reach of ICE and organizing to ensure our community remains a sanctuary of safety and dignity for all.” 

Eduroam connectivity issues disrupt students during the midterm season

Over the past few weeks, campus Wi-Fi has been unstable, causing frustration and concern among students at a time of high academic stress. Many of the disruptions come from problems connecting to eduroam, which is the secure Wi-Fi network used by Brandeis and many universities worldwide.

Growing uncertainty about East Quad's future raises speculation

Speculation has arisen about the future of East Quadrangle following the 2026-27 school year. East is divided into four halls: Hassenfeld-Krivof, Shapiro House, Pomerantz-Rubenstein and Swig. Over the years, the residential quad has gained a negative reputation among the community, with students reporting unsanitary living conditions and complaints about the facilities. While the University has yet to comment publicly on the space’s future, many students have speculated that the living area will be torn down following the 2026-27 academic year.

Brandeis alum Ravi Simon ’19 takes on the race for State Representative

On Thursday, Feb. 26, Brandeis alum Ravi Simon ’19 hosted a kickoff for his campaign as state representative. Simon, who is currently aide to State Representative Carmine Gentile, is running to replace Gentile after he announced that he would not be running for re-election this year. Though Gentile was unable to attend the event, he was spoken of fondly by many of the night’s speakers. The kickoff was held inside the First Parish of Sudbury in a crowded room filled with dozens of supporters. Dark blue posters with the words “Ravi Simon for State Rep” decorated every table and across each wall. The Democratic Representative for the Middlesex and Worcester district, Jamie Eldridge, introduced Simon to the crowd. Eldridge spoke about Simon’s many years of service and accomplishments, describing him as an individual who is “passionate about service and committed to 

Wherever BAASA takes us

 Last Saturday, the Levin Ballroom transformed into a space for performance, celebration and reflection as the Brandeis Asian American Student Association hosted its annual celebration: Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month Opening Showcase, or APAHM. This year’s event, themed “Wherever the Wind Takes Us,” brought together food, dance, music and community for a night that centered not only on cultural representation, but on the question of what it means to build a home across distance and change.

Brandeis’ GirlUp club marches in Boston

The United States’ celebration of Women’s History Month dates back to 1987 when Congress first passed it into legislation, coinciding with International Women’s Day on March 8. March has been proclaimed Women’s History Month by every president since 1987 and has been given an annual theme by the National Women’s History Alliance. 2026’s theme is, “Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future.”