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

(09/17/24 10:00am)

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? 



Letter to the Editor - Elizabeth Rawnsley

(09/11/24 10:00am)

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 






The devil's advocate: Bucking Trump, Backing Harris

(09/10/24 10:00am)

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.





Thank you and good luck to The Justice editors of the class of 2024

(05/20/24 10:00am)

 Bidding farewell to our graduating editors  is always a bittersweet moment; although we  hate to say goodbye after countless late nights  spent together, our hearts are filled with pride  and hope for all that they will accomplish next.  Throughout the past four years, our soon-to-be graduates have persevered and remained  steadfastly dedicated to The Justice. Brandeis  is all the better for their contributions to journalism. Please join us in recognizing The Justice editors in the class of 2024.  



Climate change: Weighing doom and gloom against the exchange of information

(04/16/24 10:00am)

Climate change stands to impact every facet of our daily lives; from the water we drink, the communities we build, tourism, migration, etc. It is crucial for media outlets to keep the public informed, but the coverage has to be productive. It shouldn’t leave its readers in a state of paralysis or fear.


Beyond Academics: The Need for Safe and Accessible Fitness Spaces at Brandeis

(04/16/24 10:00am)

While Brandeis is praised for its strong academic programming, students need more than just amazing professors to live successful and well rounded lives. One important aspect of a healthy lifestyle is physical fitness, something that college students often struggle to balance with academic pressures. This board would like to acknowledge some challenges faced by students who are not varsity athletes who try to maintain healthy lifestyles through the utilization of athletic spaces for both personal and club activities. 


From Field Conditions to Coaching Controversies: The Challenges Faced by Brandeis Varsity Athletes

(04/16/24 10:00am)

Varsity athletes are arguably some of the most hard-working students of the Brandeis community. They balance being on an intercollegiate team, being full-time students, being involved in other areas on campus and often holding jobs. Despite being a selling point Brandeis highlights to prospective students, varsity athletes are not being adequately supported by the university.



Maximizing your semester: Tips for course registration

(04/09/24 10:00am)

Non-priority course registration begins on Tuesday, April 16, so it’s time to create your schedule for next semester. Taking the time to craft the perfect schedule can make all the difference in having a successful semester. As such, this board would like to provide a few tips and reminders to make sure this process goes smoothly for you.



Letter to the editor — Richard Sherman

(04/08/24 11:49pm)

Dear Letter to the Editor,: In March 2024 The Canadian Arab Lawyers Association (CALA) listed denial of the Nakba as an example of anti Palestinian racism.  Really? The position of the CALA shows total and complete disrespect for several generations of contemporaneous Muslim and Arab journalists who have unequivocally made clear that the "Nakba" was self inflicted. CALA  ignores or willfully denies CONTEMPORANEOUS Muslim and Arab journalism  in order to promote the antisemitic calumny of "the 1948 forced displacement of 700,000 Palestinians and   the creation of the State of Israel". CALA  ignores the reality that even a cursory glance at contemporaneous  Muslim newspapers and other contemporaneous  Muslim media makes clear that it was Arab leaders in 1947/1948  who commanded the local Arab population in Mandatory Palestine to “flee” their homes in anticipation of the genocide of the Jews — and an Arab populace who willingly obeyed that command.