Brandeis alum named a Hero of the Year

by Isabel Roseth | 02/01/2022

Drew Weissman ‘81, was given the honor of “Hero of the Year” by Time Magazine, a title he now shares with other vaccine scientists.

From Zoom to the choir room

by Isabel Roseth | 11/16/2021

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S. and the complete shutdown that followed, universities and their students have been forced to continuously adapt to a non-stop string of changes. Clubs and extracurriculars were hit especially hard and many were forced to find new ways to participate in their old activities. For choirs, it has been particularly difficult, as Alyssa Knudsen ’24 explained to the Justice over Zoom on Nov. 13.

University welcomes photographer for “ArtiUnst Talk” event

by Isabel Roseth | 10/26/2021

Pulitzer Prize writer speaks about her academic and professional experiences

by Isabel Roseth | 10/12/2021

Margo Jefferson ’68 answered questions about her time at Brandeis as well as her journalism career.

A sport from the wizarding world comes to campus

by Isabel Roseth | 10/12/2021

It may come as a surprise, but Brandeis has a Quidditch team. Yes, you heard that right — the sport is no longer reserved for the wizarding world of “Harry Potter.” While lacking in witchcraft and wizardry, the University’s team is very real and a welcoming space for anyone who wishes to join. Founded in 2010, The Judges’ Quidditch team is one of many club sports, which are independent and student-run at Brandeis. They play against other universities in the college division of US Quidditch and have previously gone to nationals. Brandeis Quidditch, however, is about more than just playing a sport. It’s about inclusivity, teamwork and — when it comes down to it — having a good time.  

Dorm disasters spark criticisms from students

by Juliana Giacone , Leah Breakstone , Cayenn Landau and Isabel Roseth | 10/05/2021

A multitude of issues that have arisen within the last month involving students’ safety, health and well-being in the dorms have suggested a campus-wide problem with regards to communication and efficiency between students and various Brandeis departments that deal with residential life, suggesting an inattentive resolve to quell these issues. In most instances, students we spoke to were left frustrated and resorted to taking matters into their own hands.