Pioneering Programmers
It all started with a photograph. Kathy Kleiman noticed an image of women surrounding the Electronic Numerical Integrator And Computer, one of the first ever electronic computers.
Looking Through “Transparent”
What is progressive television? Are we really making progress? And how can the trend toward inclusive entertainment be continued and solidified.
Investing for a Cause
Three alumnae discussed how you can fight for women’s rights and against climate change through investing. “Take a day or a week and just look at what you buy.
Forging Paths
For many students, college is a time to explore new subjects while rediscovering old passions. It’s a time to find yourself.
The art of aging
Though he was called “Red” in affectionate homage to his flaming hair, Mindy Fried’s ’89 M.A.
Adapting A Classic
“I’m a big fan of mashups and remix culture,” David Pepose ’05 said in an interview with the Justice.
Social Justice Startups
Though the official definition for refugee — “a person who flees to a foreign country or power to escape danger or persecution” — encompasses 65 million people, the Hult Prize organization believes there are effectively many more.
Coffeehouse for a Cause
Aging is a topic of growing importance. In current society, ageism is rarely discussed in relation to prejudice.
Louis' Literature: Making Sense
Author of “Making Sense: A Guide to Sensory Issues” Rachel Schneider ’05 recalled her first memory on the Brandeis campus with the Justice. “I remember the first day I stepped foot on [the Brandeis] campus with my parents for a tour.
Louis' Literature: Alice in Manhattan
Dan Hirshon ’04 grew up in Wonderland. An entire portion of his childhood home was filled with collectables of all kinds from Lewis Carroll’s classic novel “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.” This very specific decor was the result of his father’s obsession with all things Alice.
Louis' Literature: Paleo Planet
Becky Winkler ’07 did not expect to publish a cookbook when she graduated from Brandeis with a bachelor degree in Psychology and Latin American Studies.
Constructing the Castle: the Elements
Graffiti Room Tucked away on the fourth floor of Tower A of Usen Castle, a small room bursts with color.
Constructing the Castle
It’s the end of a royal era. At the end of this semester, Usen Castle will officially be closed as a residence hall for undergraduate students.
"Black Is Week"
On Sunday night, Nov. 6, Brandeis students gathered to eat delicious comfort food and mingle with old and new friends.
Brandeis' Biggest Fan
It’s a sight all too common at Brandeis sporting events: empty bleachers on the Brandeis side while the opposing team’s fans are often out in full support.
Lenny's Legacy: Humor and the Holocaust
Humor and the Holocaust are two things many would never expect to see go hand in hand. The genocide committed by the Nazi regime resulted in the deaths of an estimated 11 million people.
Lenny's Legacy: Lewis Black
“How the hell did we get here? I’m sure Lenny Bruce would have something to say. The only problem is that if he said it back at the time he was alive, it would have landed him in court or in jail,” Arnie Reisman said after considering the current state of American politics.
Lenny's Legacy: Kitty Bruce
Under the display labeled “Family” in the Brandeis University Archives, an abundance of black and white family photos gaze up at the viewer.
Lenny's Legacy: Lenny Bruce
“I’ve decided that I’m completely corrupt,” reads the start of a letter tucked inside the Farber University Archives.
Contemplating the Cosmos
According to the NASA website, “The universe is a big, big place.” The sun, our nearest star, is 93 million miles away, and the next closest galaxy to the Milky Way is 2.5 million light years away.
Over 180,000 people rally in Boston Common for March 28 "No Kings" protest
Brandeis Public Safety dispels circulating ICE vehicle rumors
A seat at the table: inside the ICC's "Be Curious Dinner"
Professors discuss possibility of nuclear disarmament amid high political tensions
“Who Owns the News?”: Former Washington Post editors warn that billionaire owners are eroding media integrity