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73 points in a game by a single player in a mere 45 minutes. A score of 157 to 152 in a game that did not even extend to overtime. For National Basketball Association fans 25 years ago, these statistics would seem otherworldly. They would appear so significant that they would dominate news headlines for weeks. However, this is now the reality and norm in the 2023-2024 NBA season.
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In November 2023, Brandeis’ Division of Business and Finance released their financial statements for the 2022-23 school year and hosted a town hall meeting to walk through the data. They emphasized working on increasing transparency. While undergraduate net tuition, housing/dining and use of the endowment are relatively stable due to decreasing graduate enrollment, they predict a challenging stretch ahead to hit fundraising goals.
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.
February is notable as a month-long celebration of Black history and culture. However, it should be noted that our regard of the celebration must not only be reserved for twenty-eight days, but rather for the entire year. Recently I have reflected, not only on history, but on the stories unfolding now, right here at Brandeis. In an attempt to make a small difference I am shining a spotlight on the contributions of Black Brandeisians. I am documenting who they are and how they are making a positive impact on the Brandeis community.
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The fight for fair and equitable treatment of laborers is an ongoing struggle. In 2023, we have seen numerous strikes and strike threats, including those by SAG-AFTRA, United Postal Service workers and Starbucks Workers United. It is amidst this backdrop of labor activism and the pursuit of workers’ rights that the play “Little Peasants” emerged.
In honor of Black History Month, the University announced a series of events to recognize the contributions of the Black community to the United States. In a Feb. 1 email, Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs Lauren Haynie and Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Lee Bitsóí acknowledged the significance of Black History Month and previewed the various ways in which the University plans to celebrate.
On Dec. 7, 2023, a hit-and-run crash took place on Totten Paul Road in Waltham. This accident caused the deaths of National Grid employee Roderick Jackson and Waltham police officer Paul Tracey.
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The Australian Open is one of the four biggest tennis tournaments in the world in which both men and women professional tennis players compete for the title. These are otherwise known as “Grand Slams.” The official names for the men’s and women’s circuits are The Association of Tennis Professions, the men’s circuit, and Women’s Tennis Association. Every year starts out with the Australian Open, followed by Rolland Garros (the French Open), Wimbledon Championships, and the U.S. Open. The Australian Open and U.S. Open are both played on hard courts, while Roland Garros is played on red clay, and the Wimbledon Championships is played on grass courts.
“It’s off to Smart for the seventh game … knocked and then tipped in!”
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With the National Football League’s Divisional round officially in the books, the stage is finally set for the conference championship games. That being said, the season is more than just the games you see on the field. Players, coaches and teams undergo rigorous training and personal development to ensure they are in peak condition for the challenges ahead.
Travis Kelce, born in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, began his career in the National Football League after being selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the third round of the 2013 NFL draft as the 63rd overall pick. Paying tribute to his brother born in 1987, Kelce adorned the number 87 jersey.
On Nov. 22, an anonymous faculty member contacted the Justice with a redacted copy of the police arrest report from the pro-Palestine demonstration that ended in seven arrests — three of which were Brandeis students and four were individuals unaffiliated with the University. The complete report includes testimonies from six Brandeis Police Department officers who detailed their accounts of the demonstration’s escalation.
On Dec. 3, city councilors Colleen Bradley-MacArthur, George Darcy, and Jonathan Paz held a town hall meeting at First Parish Church in Waltham to discuss their thoughts about renovating the Walter E. Fernald Developmental Center in a way that represents the public’s concerns about memorializing the institution. Residents spoke about the plans to renovate Fernald, modeling public disagreement over what changes should take place. A common theme that residents agreed on was that they expect more communication from the Waltham City Council, with some stressing how the renovations ignore the institution’s history.