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The Devil's Advocate by Jack Granahan and Stephen Gaughan: Debating court-packing

Introduction:

Beyond the ballot: Language, power and the 2024 election

As I sit down to write my first piece for The Justice, I can’t help but think about how to best introduce myself to you all — Brandeis students, my peers, who know a thing or two about dissecting the nuances of power, language and politics. This isn’t just my introduction to the student body; it’s also a preview of how I’ll approach political coverage as we roll toward the 2024 presidential election. Let’s face it — voting in this election will be more than just ticking boxes. It’ll be about power, language and who gets to claim both.

Welcoming a new Brandeis

In the aftermath of President Ronald Liebowitz’s resignation, announced in an email on Sept. 26, the Brandeis community continues to adjust to the prospect of so much change at the University.   

Hey babe, being a Brandeis student is actually bad for you

Researchers have explored the impact of news coverage of the civil rights movement and its influence on public and social opinion. A researcher from Princeton University’s political science department, Omar Wasow, suggested that the media covered civil rights protests in the 1960s in different ways, depending on whether protests were peaceful or violent. He argued that when protestors remained peaceful, particularly in the face of aggression and violence, the resulting images shocked a complacent nation into action. But when the protestors themselves turned violent, even in self-defense, the media message shifted from a framing around civil rights to one around the need for control. 

Letter to the editor - Rani Balakrishna

Letter to the editor regarding the Campus Sustainability Fund

Thank you to Brandeis students

The University’s recent decision to lay off approximately 60 staff positions has left many students to unwillingly take on some of the responsibilities left behind,without compensation. This year, the Office of Sustainability and Brandeis Arts Engagement are defunct. With no staff to spearhead them, the initiatives that these programs facilitated risk fading into memory without student intervention. This board intends to recognize students’ hard work in the face of diminished support from the University. 

Letter to the editor - Max J. Perlitsh

NOW IS THE TIME TO BUILD A BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY HILLEL HOUSE ON CAMPUS: “IF NOT NOW, WHEN?”

The framing of the 2020 Black Lives Matter movement by legacy and Black-owned newspapers

Researchers have explored the impact of news coverage of the civil rights movement and its influence on public and social opinion. A researcher from Princeton University’s political science department, Omar Wasow, suggested that the media covered civil rights protests in the 1960s in different ways depending on whether protests were peaceful or violent. He argued that when protestors remained peaceful, particularly in the face of aggression and violence, the resulting images shocked a complacent nation into action. But when the protestors themselves turned violent, even in self-defense, the media message shifted from a framing around civil rights to one around the need for control. 

Letter to the Editor - Alumni of Brandeis University and Future Alumni of Brandeis University

Letter to the Editor - Daniela Reyes

Dear Editor,  

Letter to the Editor - Allison Herrera Padilla

Dear Editor,  

Redefining success: Why happiness, not accomplishments, should be students' ultimate goal

On my tour of Brandeis in April of  2021, one of the most notable points  my tour guide shared was that double  majors - even triple - are not uncommon  amongst Brandeis students. This quickly  proved to be true, as many of my friends  and peers picked up two majors and  multiple minors, seemingly raising the  major:student ratio far beyond 1:1. After  my first summer, updates of successful  internship endeavors flooded my LinkedIn  feed and many of my peers would — and  still do — share their academic accolades  on social media. In our goal-centric world  as students, we commonly thrive on the  pursuit and accomplishment of success,  yet how often does one acknowledge that  these traditional markers of academic and  professional victory only amount to so  much success? 

Brandeis, we are so embarrassed

Back in March, the University sent an  email outlining its financial struggles  and the steps that would be taken to  reduce the projected $2 million in debt.  Among these are staffing cuts, drawing  more money from the endowment and  pausing progress on Science 2A — the  plan to build the new science building. 

Letter to the Editor - Elizabeth Rawnsley

RE: MEDIA MALPRACTICE:  He should express concerns about all the media malpractice supporting all the legal malpractice and judicial chaos right here in his own backyard, during many elections and presidency.  He is old enough to know better than to blame all the sins of the world on one political party or one presidency. We have governing officials and politicians in power for decades in the New England Region supporting all types of fraudulent and illegal conduct affecting children and families hardships, due to no fault of their own.  He should have focused on the reasons why he has resided in a state that is offered immunity and protection of any media coverage if Violations of laws becomes involved in how they govern in New Hampshire.  Politics becomes more relevant than common sense and civil decency under many campaigns,elections and presidency. in the hands of both political parties. Sincerely, Elizabeth Rawnsley 

Letter to the Editor - Jon Hochschartner

To the editor,

Letter to the Editor - Mehdi Alavi

The Wonderful Life and Strong Policies of President Ebrahim Raisi

Letter to the Editor - Richard Sherman

The Gaza Health Ministry’s Modern Blood Libel:

A rocky start to the semester

Every fall semester is a time for possibility and growth. Each year, we watch a new group of first-years eagerly explore the campus they now call home, excited to meet new people and embrace the change that comes with starting one’s college career. 

The devil's advocate: Bucking Trump, Backing Harris

Introduction: This was not the column we wanted to write earlier this year, nor does it reflect what we might have written in 2012, 2008, 2004, 2000 or before. The principal purpose of this column in The Justice has been to present competing arguments on important issues, to promote critical thought and dialogue. In this piece, however, we write with a different intention. Whether or not you agree with the positions we take below, we hope you will consider them, though we respect those regular readers who choose to skip this edition.

Letter to the Editor - Elisa Hunt

Dear Editor,