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Tragic accident shakes Brandeis community

Editor’s note: Justice editors Jen Crystal ’23 and Jane Flautt ’23 contributed to the reporting in this article.

Resources available in the wake of Saturday’s tragedy

Students can contact the Brandeis Counseling Center 24/7 at 781-736-3730. The Golding Health Center can be reached at 781-239-1948.

The implications of the most recent Israeli elections

 On Nov. 8, the Office of the President sponsored a discussion on the Israeli elections and its implications for the nation and its relations with the U.S. Just a week earlier, on Nov. 1, Israel held legislative elections — the fifth round of elections in just three years — to elect the 120 members of the 25th Knesset, Israel’s unicameral parliament. Two days later, former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition won the majority with 64 seats.  

Police log 11-15-2022

 MEDICAL EMERGENCY

Senate charters new clubs, approves name changes of three existing clubs

 The Student Union Senate chartered two clubs and approved the name change of three clubs. Director of Accessibility Hana Miller ’25 informed the Senate of an executive money resolution, which the e-board approved, for funding the upcoming “Sundown Scream” event. Miller said that it is an inexpensive and stress-relieving event intended to help students around finals time.

Brandeis students allegedly drugged at frat parties

Content warning: this article discusses instances of violence and sexual assault.

Marriage Pact returns to Brandeis

Last semester, when @brandeismarriagepact launched on Instagram with a stylish dating questionnaire in its bio, campus was abuzz with speculation and excitement. The service, first established at Stanford in 2017, pairs students whose values — ethical, political, and social — match up. Questions range in intensity, from “Are you an only child?” to “Would you be comfortable with your child being gay?” Survey results are first released as just the initials of your match, followed by full names and compatibility scores a few days later. Both ends of the match are notified, leaving it up to them to pursue any kind of connection. 

Sexual assault cases under investigation on Waltham’s Riverwalk

Content warning: This article discusses instances of sexual assault.

Student Union impeaches senator, revokes CSSA's probationary status

Police log 11-8-2022

MIT prof. speaks about 1968 Chicago protests and their aftermath

Dr. Heather Hendershot, author and professor of film and media at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, visited Brandeis on Thursday, Nov. 3 to introduce her new book, “When the News Broke: Chicago 1968 and the Polarizing of America.” “When the News Broke” details the protests at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago and its effect on future media consumption and will be published by the University of Chicago Press in December. 

Brandeis hosts second Climate Action Dinner

The Climate Action Dinner Series, which is a part of Brandeis’  Year of Climate Action and is organized in collaboration with the Samuels Center for Community Partnerships and Civic Transformation, is a series of four dinners that aim to teach students how to advocate for effective climate policy. The first dinner was held on Oct. 13, with the second and most recent dinner taking place on Nov. 1, and two more to follow on Nov. 15 and Nov. 30. 

Covering Roe: Journalists take on timely topic

On June 24, 2022, the United States Supreme Court overturned the ruling of Roe v. Wade, revoking the constitutional right to abortion. In the days, weeks, and months following, abortion has been at the forefront of newsrooms across the country. But long before this decision, journalists have been digging deeper into the history and significance of Roe and reproductive rights.

Student Union announces special election results

A special Student Union election took place on Wednesday, Oct. 26. The nine winners of the open seats were announced, save for the election for the East Quad Senator, which resulted in a tie. 

‘We try to do the best we can;’ Facilities custodians faced with impossible workloads

On a typical morning, the alarm clock blares at 3:30 a.m., and Brandeis Facilities employees begin to get ready for the day long before the sun even peeks over the horizon. Bleary-eyed and exhausted, they pull their light blue “Brandeis Facilities” t-shirts over their heads and begin their commute to campus, preparing for another day of physically and mentally draining work.

Univ announces Rosenstiel Award recipients

The 52nd Rosenstiel Award, given annually to honor distinguished work in medical research, will go to Christine Holt and Erin Schuman.

Student Union meets, charters three new clubs

The Student Union Senate chartered three new clubs at its Oct. 30 meeting, all of which the Senate had granted probationary status during the last academic year. The Senate also voted to give probationary status to the Chinese Students & Scholars Association, which they had originally voted against at last week’s meeting.

Brandeis welcomes families to campus for family weekend

Campus was bustling this past weekend with over 1,300 families from 42 different states and 11 countries flocking to the University for Brandeis Family Weekend, according to  the Brandeis Family Weekend webpage. The programming of Family Weekend consisted of a wide variety of activities including various sporting events, student performances, academic lectures from faculty members, campus tours, support staff-based information sessions, and family gatherings. The University worked to make this programming accessible to all, including Shabbat observant families, by offering guided walks with volunteer escorts from Usdan Student Center to the Boston Marriott Newton.

University admin. present at protest held in support of dining workers

Brandeis Leftist Union members led a call-and-response chant: “What do we want? Respect for workers! When do we want it? Now!” On Oct. 28, students and dining workers gathered in Upper Usdan for the second time this year to protest “in response to consistent disrespect and mistreatment from Harvest Table,” as stated by the BLU.

Antiracism initiatives in School of Arts and Sciences

Two weeks ago, the School of Arts and Sciences published several new initiatives prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion within the Brandeis faculty. These initiatives prioritize retaining faculty of color, increasing diversity within the Brandeis faculty, developing an equity liaison role in departments, adding endowed chairs, and establishing programs to support and mentor faculty.