State of His Union
Jacob Edelman '18 has been the Student Union president for one semester. In an interview with the Justice, he reflects on his accomplishments and shortcomings during his first term.
Stories for the Ages
Rev. M. K. Souza gave a talk about the rights of indigenous people.
’Tis the season, Rugby Season
The Brandeis Men's Rugby Football Club is looking forward to another great season. But before they can expect to win any games, they need to recruit more players.
Getting Oriented
10 days before the beginning of the semester, a team of orientation leaders helped welcome the incoming Midyear class onto campus. Through information sessions, group dances and campus tours, this team helped prepared the next generation of Brandeis students for college.
For Us by Us: The Untold Stories of People of Color on Campus
This is the third installment of “For Us by Us: The Untold Stories of People of Color on Campus.” I wanted to write this piece to highlight people of color on campus. To create a space for our accomplishments, hardships and experiences. To be recognized and acknowledged. To expose ourselves to other cultures, religions and to each other. To realize that we are not alone in our experiences or on this campus. To continue these forms of communication and to hopefully develop new ones. —Arlett Marquez ’20
Don’t Try to Solve These Puzzles
Art historian and educator Annie Storr introduces a new approach to viewing artwork, one that requires the viewer to embrace the unknown.
‘Warning: This Drug May Kill You’
A panel of experts discussed the HBO documentary "Warning: This Drug May Kill You" and what people can do to help loved ones recover from opioid addiction.
High-Energy Startups
At the Hult Prize competition @ Brandeis, students competed in a startup business competition in an effort to win $1 million.
Autism in America
In the Seventh Annual Lurie Institute Distinguished Lecture in Disability, Dr. David Mandell spoke about the improvements in autism treatment and the challenges that lie ahead.
Mining for a Fair Deal
The German documentary "La Buena Vida- The Good Life" shows the struggle of a small tribe in Northeast Colombia as they fight to keep their homes from being taken by a neighboring coal mine.
When in Rome
Prof. Ramie Targoff (ENG) won a Guggenheim Fellowship and studied in Rome. During here time abroad, she researched the life of Vittora Colonna and translated her sonnets into English.
‘Wasted’
The film "Wasted! The Story of Food Waste," issues a warning about the crisis of food waste and offers solutions for how to solve the problem.
Bringing Up BEMCo
Allison Lewis '19 talks about the stresses and excitement of working for BEMCo
Poetry for a Country in Crisis
In a reading of her poetry, Alicia Ostriker '59 tackles immigration and the American dream through metaphors and vivid imagery.
Fighting Lyme Disease
Two Brandeis professors held a discussion about the history of Lyme Disease and what scientists could do to cure the epidemic.
An Ode to Self-Care
Daniela Marquez '18 talks about coming to Brandeis from the Dominican Republic. In a candid conversation with the Justice, she reflects on the personal struggles she has overcome, the opportunities Brandeis has provided her and her search for identity.
Don’t Rain on Our Parade!
The Brandeis Campus Activities Board hosted their first event: X-Lawn. Despite the rain, the event coordinators were determined to make the event a success.
This Land is Your Land...
The Right to Immigration Institute is training undergraduates to represent refugees in Boston courts.
“Never Again”
A screening of the documentary "Never Again: Forging a Convention for Crimes Against Humanity" prompts discussion about how to hold world leaders accountable.
Governor Charlie Baker shares updates to Massachusetts’ COVID-19 policies
Experts discuss Black Lives Matter movement in Biden era
Carol Fierke begins work as University's new provost
Brandeis students can play a role in the fight for Uyghurs’ rights in Northwest China
‘To some people, you’ll be Cinderella. To others, Marie Antoinette’