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Carceral poetry: A declaration of agency

“yes. there is darkness. okay?” 

Turning a new page: A look at local bookstore JustBook-Ish

Porsha Olayiwola grew up spending her weekends at her downtown Chicago Library. Every day after school she and her friends would go to Barnes & Noble and read. Her love of literature ignited an interest in writing, so it is no surprise that she became a poet and educator. The current Boston Poet laureate has been navigating the literary world as a consumer, creative and writer for years.  Now, she is writing a new chapter as the co-owner of a new bookstore.

Research spotlight: Undergraduate advising head makes a difference by helping the research of students

Prof. Ellen Wright (PSYC) has had a meaningful impact on the education of many students through her role as the Undergraduate Advising Head for the Psychology department at Brandeis. Wright’s personal expertise lies in the area of the “intersection between clinical psychology, depression, gender, development, and emotional regulation.” Throughout her time at Brandeis, Wright has played a pivotal role in supporting a variety of honors and masters students, as well as teaching and guiding undergraduate students through the process of declaring and completing psychology majors, which is listed as one of the most popular at the University according to the U.S. News and World Report. 

When it comes to voting on college campuses, obstacles deter many, but inspire some

Maia Lefferman ’25, a senior at Brandeis University, recalls her first time voting four years ago; it was a “life changing” moment. 

MENA city transformation: Reem Kseibati discusses her work as a real estate strategist in Dubai

Reem Kseibati is a real estate strategist who spent over ten years working in Dubai and is now a graduate student at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Kseibati — who has lived in London, Beirut and Dubai — came to Brandeis to discuss her passion for real estate, her thoughts on development in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries and lessons learned from working in the region as a guest and as a woman.

Nadine Dyskant-Miller: An aspiring Waltham farmer

Content warning — This article contains mention of suicide.

Reflections on restitution: A conversation with Dr. Alexandra Ratzlaff

On Nov. 24, the 37th annual Brandeis University Thanksgiving Tea was held in London. This event highlights the endurance of the Brandeis community and is the longest-running Alumni Association event held in the World. Current Brandeis students studying abroad are invited to attend, learn and meet alumni in Great Britain, forging the connections between their pasts and our futures. Sharon Rosenberg ’00, Senior Director of Alumni Relations, spearheaded this event with a passion felt by all students and alumni present.

Letter to the Editor - Dan Breen

I am writing in support of Gonny Nir’s thoughtful and well-founded (if somewhat protracted) columns in The Justice regarding the current state of academic life here at Brandeis.  Like Gonny, I’ve often felt that the best features of campus life involve what she calls “meaningful experiences” that arise naturally between inquisitive students and caring faculty and staff.  I also agree with her that these experiences cannot be forced.  But I also believe, with the help of the Department of Student Affairs, that the essence of these experiences can be made a part of what Gonny refers to as the “infrastructure” of our university.  

Brandeis I Am Global Week

On Nov. 18, Brandeis University kicked off its annual I Am Global Week in the Shapiro Campus Center Atrium. At this event, members of the Brandeis community were able to learn about the full schedule of IAGW, pick up an IAGW T-shirt and sample international candy from different areas of the world. 

Waltham Boys and Girls Club; funding for improvement

On Nov. 12, 2024, the Waltham City Council voted in favor of allocating $6 million from the City’s Community Preservation Act fund to help the Waltham Boys and Girls Club with a building improvement. The funding from the city is a fraction of the $25,310,000 total cost of the proposed project. 

The Devil’s Advocate by Jack Granahan and Stephen Gaughan: Debating pardons for President-elect Trump

Introduction: On Nov. 5, Former President Donald Trump was re-elected to his former office to become the 47th president of the United States and the second president to serve two non-consecutive terms. He is also the first Republican presidential candidate to win the national popular vote in 20 years.

Random acts of kindness

As the sun sets at 4 p.m. and the temperature reaches below “tank-top” weather, I tend to get cynical — more so than usual. Being a product of the summer months and a born-and-bred desert lizard, my mood and general outlook on the world trend toward a downward spiral as the short, bitterly cold winter days creep closer. If my shrink — yes, it’s a politically incorrect term; no, I, a proud old-fashioned Jew, will not stop using it — were honest with me, she’d say that I’m a victim of seasonal affective disorder. And there is simply no amount of “happy lamps” and over-the-counter Vitamin D that can cure my wintertime blues. Trust me, I’ve tried it all. 

‘Brandeis is at the edge of a cliff’: Interim President addresses faculty

On Nov. 8, faculty gathered for their monthly meeting, eagerly anticipating the introduction of new University Interim President Arthur Levine ’70. The meeting began with comments from Chair of the Faculty Senate Jeffery Lenowitz (POL), who introduced a speech and moment of silence for the passing of Professor Emeritus Graham Campbell (FA). Following this remembrance, Wellington Prize winner Prof. Emilie Connolly (HIST) gave a presentation on her trip to Lisbon. 

Brandeis out of state voters: Election difficulties, hopes and resources

It was nearly 10:30 a.m. on Oct. 7 — the last chance for eligible Georgia voters to register for the 2024 November election. Jimena Martinez-Dominguez ’25 had already been registered to vote, but anxiety surrounding absentee voting lingered as she sank into a black faux leather couch. 

College voters: Activism at Brandeis, students encouraged toward polls

The Brandeis campus has been buzzing with election preparation all semester, as students have gathered to watch debates, register to vote and discuss policies. Many students are passionate about their beliefs, and the election has made its way into class offerings, club programming and more.

On the issues

Immigration Rights

Embracing the weird and all our eccentricities: The path to true style

What’s stopping us from achieving our highest fashion potential? I’ll cut straight to the chase: it’s because we’re not willing to be weird or look weird.

Reading and other injustices

Vine, the ultra-short form video-sharing platform launched in 2013, produced many unlikely cultural fixations among its mostly Generation Z and late-millennial user base. Among these was the video created by user Josh Kennedy, who, for reasons still mysterious to many, uploaded a video in which he uttered “waddup, I’m Jared, I’m 19, and I never fucking learned how to read.” The rest is internet history, and many of us still drop the phrase on occasions we deem appropriate.

Letter to the Editor - Ilya Rubinstein

University President Ronald Liebowitz shares plans to resign

On Sept. 25, the Brandeis community was shocked as a new email entered their inbox. The email, written by Chair of the Board of Trustees Lisa R. Kranc ’75, was sent out at 9:42 a.m. and announced the resignation of University President Ronald Liebowitz. This email came just two days after the announcement of the faculty vote of no confidence and one day after the conclusion of the Board of Trustees fall meetings.