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Harvest Table says dining workers cannot use vacation hours until July

On the afternoon of Nov. 17, the standard post-lunch hum of Usdan was replaced by chants and shouts as a handful of students and around two dozen dining workers gathered near Louis’ Deli  for yet another demonstration organized by the Brandeis Leftist Union, a student organization and dining workers. Soon, the group began walking toward the entrance of the Usdan Kitchen dining hall. Dining workers at The Hive joined in with the group as they passed by. 

Senate hears from new clubs, votes on Board of Trustees and parking fee resolutions

The Student Union Senate met on Dec. 4, hearing from four separate clubs seeking different levels of endorsement. 

I Am Global Week celebrates diversity and cultural exchange at Brandeis

I Am Global Week took place Nov. 12-20 and featured a variety of programming that aimed to celebrate Brandeis’ global community and promote cultural exchange on campus. 

Are the starship robots taking away valuable student employment opportunities?

As campus is filled with more students than ever before, the demand for student employment has reached new heights. But many positions that could be options for student employment, like staffing the dining halls or other food service providers on campus, are not open to students. The Justice contacted both Student Financial Services and Harvest Table executives over email to get a better understanding of the future of student employment through Harvest Table.

Brandeis Administration provides updates following Nov. 19 bus accident

On the afternoon of Nov. 20, Univ. President Ron Liebowitz wrote an email to the grieving Brandeis community about the fatal Nov. 19 shuttle accident. “Adding to the difficulty of absorbing such painful news is the fact that we all have many unanswered questions at this time,” he said. Liebowitz went on to express that as more information became available, Brandeis administration would update the community. Since the evening of Nov. 19 when news of the accident first emerged, Liebowitz and Interim Vice President for Student Affairs Andrea Dine have sent a collective total of nine emails addressing the Brandeis community. These emails primarily share available resources for students to process the incident. The university has not provided any new details regarding the cause of the accident or the status of injured students since Nov. 22. An investigation is being conducted by the Middlesex District Attorney's office.

Brandeis community gathers in aftermath of Saturday’s bus accident

 In the aftermath of Saturday’s bus accident that devastated the Brandeis community, Jewish student groups and the Center for Spiritual Life hosted gatherings on Sunday and Monday to offer a space for students to come together, process emotions, and support one another. 

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.