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(03/05/24 6:00pm)
On Sunday, Feb. 17, 2024, the Brandeis University softball team trained, bonded and competed against notable universities during their annual spring training trip to California. In their first four games of the season, their training paid off by getting the better of the University of La Verne with a final score of 6-5, but were stunned by Chapman University and Whittier College on Feb. 21, with final scores of 1-9 and 3-4, and the University of La Verne on Feb. 22, with a final score of 3-4.
(03/05/24 6:00pm)
Content warnings: The content of this article discusses sensitive subjects such as sexual assault of a minor, rape, harrassment, grooming, suicide and eating dissorders.
(03/05/24 6:00pm)
Although an often taboo topic, menstruating athletes and student-athletes are relearning to ‘sync’ up their cycles with their workout routines and become more in tune with their bodies. Professional athletes are beginning to voice their perspectives and they are in turn empowering younger athletes to speak up about the topic.
(03/06/24 11:00am)
“Jury Duty” is a weekly column that spotlights different Brandeis student-athletes. Please email sports@thejustice.org if you would like to nominate someone. We hope to bridge the gap between student-athletes and non student-athletes by highlighting relatable content to make the community feel more approachable. If you see a highlighted athlete around campus, introduce yourself! Or head to Gosman and cheer them on.
(03/05/24 11:00am)
The seats of University of Massachusetts Amherst Lowell's Tsongas Center were filled with cheering girls' hockey teams and posters in support of Boston's new professional women's hockey league, Boston Professional Women’s Hockey League. Their heartwarming cheers and smiles touched my heart as I attended a Boston PWLH game on Feb. 14, 2024, against Toronto PWHL.
(03/05/24 11:00am)
Caitlin Clark, the University of Iowa's standout guard, has etched her name in NCAA history books by surpassing a 54-year-old record to become the all-time leading scorer in Division I basketball. In a stunning performance against Ohio State University on March 3, the 22-year-old Clark scored 35 points, leading the Hawkeyes to a 93-83 victory over the Buckeyes and eclipsing the legendary "Pistol Pete" Maravich's previous record of 3,667 points. Clark now boasts a record 3,685 career points, with more games still ahead.
(03/05/24 11:00am)
In honor of those who have played and fought for a better world of women’s sports and all those who continue to fight for gender equity, I decided to devote this issue of the sports section of The Justice to female athletes and women in sports. The passing of Title IX in 1972 only opened doors for women and equity in education and sports — there are many glass ceilings still waiting to be shattered. As a little girl, I had a dream of writing about the sports I loved playing — yet, as the Dove Super Bowl commercial noted — 45 % of girls quit playing sports by age 14.
(03/05/24 11:00am)
Whether we choose to admit it or not, a university’s prestige matters greatly to students and faculty when considering their enrollment or employment. However, one look at Brandeis’ Niche reviews and the message is clear. Our C-minus-rated student life and D-minus-rated dorms are not a positive reflection on who we wish to be as a school. What was once envisioned as a nurturing environment for students has devolved into a landscape of neglect and systemic frustration.
(02/14/24 11:00am)
“Jury Duty” is a weekly column that spotlights different Brandeis student-athletes. Please email sports@thejustice.org if you would like to nominate someone. We hope to bridge the gap between student-athletes and non student-athletes by highlighting relatable content to make the community feel more approachable. If you see a highlighted athlete around campus, introduce yourself! Or head to Gosman and cheer them on.
(02/13/24 11:00am)
In a showcase of community engagement, Brandeis Athletics has been making significant strides in giving back to the local community. This commitment to service has taken various forms over the years, involving student-athletes in programs such as Team Impact and You're With Us, where they serve as mentors to youngsters facing serious illnesses or disabilities.
(02/13/24 11:00am)
In a rematch of Super Bowl 54, the Kansas City Chiefs emerged victorious over the San Francisco 49ers in a thrilling contest that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final moments. The final score, 25-22, showcased the resilience and determination of both teams as they battled through four quarters and into overtime – marking the second game in Super Bowl history to ever go into overtime.
(02/13/24 11:00am)
Following their outstanding performances on the track and on the fencing strip, TJ Carleo ’26 and Calla Lee ’25 were honored as Judges of the Week. The title is bestowed on various student-athletes at the University for notable accomplishments in their respective sports.
(02/13/24 11:00am)
On a sunny Friday, Feb. 9, members of the Waltham community, city councilors, gymnasts and movie lovers alike came together to celebrate the newly renovated Embassy Performing Arts Center, located in the Embassy Cinema. Smaranda Maria Albeck, founder of the Boston nonprofit Boston Rhythmic, purchased the Embassy Cinema’s property in March 2023 with plans to expand her school.
(02/06/24 11:00am)
“Jury Duty” is a weekly column that spotlights different Brandeis student-athletes. Please email sports@thejustice.org if you would like to nominate someone. We hope to bridge the gap between student-athletes and non student-athletes by highlighting relatable content to make the community feel more approachable. If you see a highlighted athlete around campus, introduce yourself! Or head to Gosman and cheer them on.
(02/06/24 11:00am)
This Monday, Newton students are back in their classrooms following a 15-day strike and a hard-fought four-year educator contract between the Newton Teachers Association, Newton School Committee and Mayor Ruthanne Fuller. This teachers strike was the sixth of its kind in Massachusetts since 2022 — it is also the largest and longest strike, impacting a total of 12,000 students from 22 Newton schools.
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Following their stellar performances at the Eric Sollee Invitational last Saturday, senior foil fencer Luke Ritchie ’24 and junior foil fencer Alex McKee ’25 were honored as Judges of the Week.
(01/30/24 11:00am)
If anyone has been kicking ass lately, it’s Division I women’s collegiate basketball players. Following doubts of the NCAA’s commitment to women’s sports as a whole, NCAA women’s basketball is racking up viewers, revenue and support. In the past year, their players and games broke record after record, proving that while the NCAA has wavered in their support, the fans have not.
(01/30/24 11:00am)
“Jury Duty” is a weekly column that spotlights different Brandeis student-athletes. Please email sports@thejustice.org if you would like to nominate someone. We hope to bridge the gap between student-athletes and non student-athletes by highlighting relatable content to make the community feel more approachable. If you see a highlighted athlete around campus, introduce yourself! Or head to Gosman and cheer them on.
(01/23/24 11:00am)
Lacrosse, a sport founded by the Haudenosaunee Native American tribe in 1100, has now become a global sport with a historic 29 countries participating in the World Lacrosse Women’s Championship in 2022. The sport has gained popularity both worldwide, with lacrosse returning to the Olympics in 2028, and nationally in the United States, with the Sixes discipline (a faster-paced version with fewer players in a 6 v 6) and box lacrosse being included in the U.S. national teams. While the senior women’s national team and Athletes Unlimited professional league do garner a dedicated following whenever they play, National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I lacrosse has stayed at the forefront of the sport for those watching.
