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Brandeis Body Positive is here!

(03/03/20 11:00am)

The American Counseling Association defines body image as an “individual’s evaluations and affective experiences regarding their physical attributes.” Body image has become of particular interest over the course of the last few decades, with an increasing number of programs and workshops being implemented as part of high school and college curricula. The increased focus on promoting positive body image stems from societal standards and expectations around physical appearance — standards that deem thinness as more attractive and healthier than other body types. With the mass use of social media among teenagers, such standards have become more widespread, and young individuals are increasingly engaging in unhealthy eating habits and excessive exercise in an attempt to acquire certain looks. While issues with body image are more common among women — mostly because puberty, menopause and pregnancy are often accompanied by an increase in body fat — it is important to highlight that these issues can affect anyone at any point in time. 

https://www.thejustice.org/article/2020/03/brandeis-body-positive

Iowa Caucus debacle: The good, the bad and the ugly

(02/11/20 11:00am)

As of Feb. 9, only two days before the New Hampshire primary, there is still no officially announced “winner” of the Iowa Democratic Caucuses. Nevertheless, it seems as if the campaigns have moved on, with the fallout from Iowa likely cemented no matter what the candidates might have to add a week later. What is interesting, however, is what that fallout — either predictably, or unpredictably — might be.

https://www.thejustice.org/article/2020/02/iowa-caucus-debacle-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly

Potential sale of New York Mets to Steve Cohen falls through

(02/11/20 11:00am)

If New York Mets fans are indeed envious of their neighbors who root for the New York Yankees, it is understandable. The Yankees have won 27 championships in the team’s 106 years (approximately one championship every four years) while the Mets have won two championships in their 57 years of existence (approximately one championship every 30 years).  

https://www.thejustice.org/article/2020/02/potential-sale-of-new-york-mets-to-steve-cohen-falls-through

Chum's grand remodeling

(02/11/20 11:00am)

On an overcast, chilly Sunday afternoon, Cholmondeley’s Coffee House (Chum’s) is mostly empty, minus a few students working quietly on laptops. Soft music plays overhead, jumping from Frank Ocean to one of those songs only heard on TikTok. Chum’s offers a cozy respite from the more traditional spaces available on campus. Over a $1 cup of hot chocolate, students can use the space to study, hang out with friends and attend shows ranging from concerts to improv.  

https://www.thejustice.org/article/2020/02/chumsreopening

Senate redefines quorum for meetings, proposes several changes for club bylaws

(02/04/20 11:00am)

Union Chief of Staff and Union Representative for the Community Emergency and Enhancement Fund Zac Wilkes ’20 discussed upcoming goals for CEEF and a new student newsletter project at Sunday’s Senate meeting. The Union then voted on a new Amendment to Article V of the Student Union bylaws defining quorum, and Class of 2022 Senator Joseph Coles proposed changes to Student Union Club bylaws. 

https://www.thejustice.org/article/2020/02/senate-redefines-quorum-for-meetings-proposes-several-changes-for-club-bylaws-brandeis

Provost to leave Univ. at end of semester

(01/28/20 11:00am)

Lisa Lynch will depart from her role as provost and executive vice-president of Academic Affairs by this summer, according to a Jan. 21 email to the Brandeis community from University President Ron Liebowitz. Lynch first stepped into the role in June 2016. According to the email, Lynch will be taking a year- long sabbatical and will then return to Brandeis to continue in her position as the Maurice B. Hexter Professor of Social and Economic Policy in the Heller School for Social Policy and Management. Liebowitz wrote in the email that the process for selecting the next Provost will be announced shortly. The email did not specify why Lynch was stepping down. 

https://www.thejustice.org/article/2020/01/provost-to-leave-univ-at-end-of-semester-brandeis

Frozen 2 captures the heart of a Disney fan

(01/28/20 11:00am)

Released on Nov. 22, 2019, the long awaited sequel “Frozen 2” sent a chill down its viewers’ spines. With a score of 76% on RottenTomatoes, this film seemed to nicely wrap up some questions viewers were left wondering six years ago when the original film was released. The film seems to break Disney’s trend of poor sequels due to its overwhelming popularity following its release. This sequel has so far earned a record -breaking $123.7 million on Thanksgiving weekend and won the domestic box office for two weekends in a row.

https://www.thejustice.org/article/2020/01/disney-fan

What to learn from Hillary Clinton’s primary struggles

(01/28/20 11:00am)

All the way back in the now ancient-year of 2008, a bygone era when Tik Tok was neither social media platform nor Ke$ha single, the Democratic Party’s presidential primary was mired in a nasty state of affairs by its conclusion. Long thought to have the contest in the bag, Senator Hillary Clinton slowly lost ground to political newcomer Barack Obama over the course of a lengthy and bruising primary season. 

https://www.thejustice.org/article/2020/01/what-to-learn-from-hillary-clintons-primary-struggles