Gotta catch ’em all over again with ‘Black’ and ‘White’
On March 6, the latest wave of the Pokemon storm made its way across the Pacific as the fifth generation of games, “Pokemon Black” and “Pokemon White,” surged from store shelves and into the homes of families across the nation. The English edition had a lot to live up to, with the original already having […]
Crisis in Japan: Examining the effects of radiation
Considering the nuclear concerns that have resulted from the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan, I thought it would be important to evaluate all the news and data out right now and try to estimate the magnitude of this disaster in comparison to previous radioactive scares. At the very least, I hope to bring awareness […]
James Carroll explains significance of ancient Jerusalem
Author James Carroll described the common threads of Christianity, Judaism and Islam in ancient Jerusalem, explaining that ancient Jerusalem reflects the stories of wars throughout history and continues to ignite heated conversations about the fantasy of the city of Jerusalem today. The International Center for Ethics, Justice and Public Life hosted author James Carroll to […]
Students fight for rights of illegal students
Four Brandeis seniors were attending a Student Immigration Movement (SIM) meeting in Boston, when they heard a young man tell a story that made them question Massachusetts’ sense of social justice. The young man had been in the process of transferring from UMass Dartmouth to UMass Boston, when he was forced to drop out. He […]
Brian’s basketball rankings: The Bulls take over the East
1. Lakers (48-20): Though they lost a close game to the Heat, Kobe stole the headlines with his post-game shooting session in the Heat’s own stadium. It is this type of dedication that will make the Lakers the hardest to out in the playoffs. 2. Bulls (48-18): As the Celtics are fading, putting health beforeh […]
Get with the funk
Students of Brandeis University, I have heard the Good Word, I have seen the Sign, I have experienced the Ecstasy, and I want to share it with you. It has a name: The Funk. “What is this ‘funk,’” you ask, “and how can I find it?” To this I answer you, if you go looking […]
‘The Duke’ Part IV
Previously in “The Duke:” After loner Veronica informed Tim that his mother was having an affair with her mother, he agreed to try to catch them in the act … All week, Tim had carried the camera around with him in his backpack. He couldn’t stop unzipping his bag and looking at it, nestled among […]
Judges compete in UAA baseball tournament
The Brandeis baseball team has been active in Florida facing several different teams for the past two weeks. Most recently, the Judges participated in the University Athletic Association (UAA) baseball tournament. Before the tournament, left-handed pitcher, Jesse Link ’13 said, “We are all getting excited for the UAAs tomorrow [March 10] and I think that […]
The lockout: It’s not fiction anymore
Last Friday the long-running negotiations between the National Football League (NFL) and the former players’ union (NFLPA) over a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), after two short extensions, finally reached its next chapter. Unfortunately, the next chapter is litigation. In order to avoid a required six-month waiting period before filing an anti-trust lawsuit, the NFLPA […]
Gordy’s baseball rankings: halfway through spring training
We’re halfway through spring training and less than two weeks away from the regular season. Here’s a look at how training is going for all of the teams. These are the records as of the end of the March 16 games. Grapefruit League (Florida) 1. Atlanta Braves (12-6): The Braves have had a good week. […]
Luck of the Irish
Like most holidays in the United States, advertisers capitalize on St. Patrick’s Day. A flood of sale e-mails include subjects like “St. Patty’s Day is all about the green—How ’bout we save you some?” and “Save 20% on a Shamrock Sampler!” But what is the significance of St. Patrick’s Day, and how and why do […]
Housing: The best laid plans
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Men’s basketball claims ECAC title with win against Eastern Connecticut
The sixth-seeded Brandeis Judges beat the top-seeded Eastern Connecticut State University on the road, 65-50, to claim their third ECAC Division III New England title in program history. The current squad joined the 1974 and 1992 teams with ECAC titles and finished the season with a 19-9 record. Ben Bartoldus ’14 was named the tournament […]
BZA fo’ life
Sivan Levine ’13 is so passionate about the Brandeis Zionist Alliance (BZA) that her weekly presidential e-mails to the club are littered with exclamation points and signed “BZA fo’ life.” The group, which has been on campus for decades, is a cultural club that attempts to provide a positive image of Israel through educational and […]
Jewish A Cappella Fest wows audience
In Sherman Function Hall on Saturday night, Jewish Fella A Cappella (JFA) wowed their audience with a night of a cappella music as part of their fifth annual Jewish A Cappella Fest, which presented both modern and old-fashioned songs in English and Hebrew. The strongest performers of the night were, as is fitting, the men […]
BAASA launches heritage month ‘CelebrAsian’
Representatives from various Asian groups on campus gathered on Sunday for the opening ceremony marking Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM), which they humorously termed a “CelebrAsian.” APAHM celebrates the past and present accomplishments of Asian Americans and also provides a time for reflection on the discrimination they have historically encountered in America. APAHM is […]
‘Picasso’ an artful production
When I walked into the Shapiro Campus Center Theater last Friday night to witness the Brandeis Players’ staging of “Picasso at the Lapin Agile,” I was immediately awed by the sight of the production’s massive and magnificent construction of the famed eponymous bar. It seemed far more cavernous than a tiny bar had any right […]
The Weekly Glutton: IBS cafe well worth the walk
When you walk all the way across campus, you’ll find a hidden gem, a shining star of Brandeis dulled only by the fact that you may have to walk a marathon just to get there. The International Business School (IBS) is home to Dominic’s, a shop that sells sandwiches and burritos among other items. We […]
‘The Duke’ Part III
Previously in “The Duke:” After running into loner Veronica Dent, Tim discovered that his novelist mother may be cheating on his father, suspicions that were seemingly confirmed on a disquieting family camping trip … “I’m not doing that,” Tim said. He backed out of Veronica’s bedroom, his cheeks turning pink then blossoming to a violent […]
Bentley Falcons fall to Brandeis Judges in tennis
Earlier this, week Bentley, Brandeis’ Waltham rival, traveled to Brandeis only to be outplayed by the Brandeis Judges. On Monday, the women’s teams faced off in Brandeis’ first home match ever played on the recently resurfaced indoor courts. The Judges masterfully won the match 9-0, serving Bentley their first loss of the season. Starting with […]
