Study abroad office promotes new Hague, Israel programs
The Office of Study Abroad promoted its programs during the annual study abroad fair in Levin Ballroom on Thursday. It’s main initiative was to promote the new spring semester Hague program and another new program in Israel run jointly with Middlebury College. The study abroad fair was also the venue of the debut of Wander, […]
Anita Hill takes job at DC law firm
Dr. Anita Hill, professor of social policy, law and women’s studies at the Heller School has taken a position at the Cohen, Milstein, Sellers and Toll law firm based in Washington, D.C. She will serve as counsel in the large firm and plans to remain a professor at Brandeis. Hill, who first gained national attention […]
Rabbi discusses human-trafficking trade in Israel
“In the state of Israel, someone does not have sex with prostitutes but rapes sex slaves.” Rabbi Levi Lauer, the founding executive director of ATZUM-Justice Works, reiterated this point repeatedly Tuesday at a lecture he gave at Brandeis University titled “When Hope Ends in Slavery: Human Trafficking in Israel.” The lecture was sponsored by the […]
Student Union discusses 2011 agenda
The Student Union seeks to improve the overall morale of students on campus and help club leaders access the university resources at their disposal, President Herbie Rosen ’12 said this week, as the Union set a new agenda for the academic year. Thursday evening, the Student Union welcomed four new senators, at the first senate […]
‘Sense of Wonder’ reveals real Rachel Carson
Before seeing the one-woman play “A Sense of Wonder,” I knew only a few things about Rachel Carson; I’d heard of her most famous book, “Silent Spring,” and had even been to a wildlife sanctuary named after her. I essentially knew she wrote about something involving birds, wildlife and the effects of DDT. But I […]
Behind the scenes of ‘24-Hour’
Ever wondered what it’s like to put on a show after only 24 hours of rehearsal? Up until this year, so did I. Though my journey as co-choreographer began last May, nothing quite prepared me for the madness that is the 24-Hour Musical. Those 24 hours may be over and done, but here’s a sneak […]
Clinical ‘Contagion’ a smart but chilly thriller
While I was settling in to watch “Contagion” this past weekend, a guy in front of me pulled the classic yawn-and-stretch on his date, clearly aiming to get an arm around her. It worked, but then the film began with a carefully choreographed sequence in which the camera traces the journey of some suspicious germs: […]
Superhero summer not quite a bummer
The last few summers have been dominated by comic book movies. For example, 2008 boasted both “Iron Man” and “The Dark Knight,” two of the most well-regarded movie adaptations for Marvel and DC respectively. Summer 2012 is already shaping up to be another comic book-filled season with the release of “The Avengers” by Marvel and […]
‘Wedding Tzinger’ impresses under duress
After missing last year’s 24-Hour Musical, I made sure to see this year’s performance. I got in line in front of the SCC at around 5 p.m., three hours before the curtains rose, and still found myself only halfway through line. From what I’ve heard, this year’s show was much better organized than last year’s. […]
Volleyball goes 4-0 over tournament and home stand
Whenever there is a tournament, many stories follow. Usually one story rises above the others and in the case of the Brandeis Volleyball Invitational the big story was how the hosts swept their opponents in their 3-0 weekend. The Judges started off strong with their first match of the weekend against Babson College. Though the […]
Women’s soccer loses to Springfield, Bridgewater State
Anxious to play after their game against Tufts last Tuesday was postponed due to inclement weather, Brandeis lost 2-0 Saturday in their first game as a nationally-ranked team in an away game against Springfield College. Following their defeat Saturday, the Judges lost to Bridgewater State on Tuesday by a score of 1-0. The Judges, who […]
Men’s soccer splits 1-1 for the week
The Brandeis men’s soccer team suffered its first loss of the season to Clark University on Saturday this past weekend, Sept. 10. After scoring an astounding 10 goals in the first two games, the explosive Brandeis offense was unable to score a single goal and were shut out against Clark. With the win, Clark improves […]
Advanced predictions on MLB awards
As teams approach their magic numbers and the playoff races cool down, the races for Most Valuable Player, Cy Young and Rookie of the Year awards are just heating up. Some awards have clear front-runners while others are filled with superstar hopefuls, all seeking to polish that final resume before the Baseball Writers of America […]
You Know We’re Right: Roommate resolutions: steps to super suitemate success!
Dear Leah and Morgan, I know that the year just started, but I’m already having some problems with my suitemates. I have lived in traditional dorm-style housing for the past two years, in a double and then a single. While I’ve always enjoyed my housing arrangement, I’ve been jealous of my friends in Rosenthal and […]
The first and last religion major at Brandeis
The late ’60s were an interesting time to be at Brandeis and probably at any college. The ground felt shaky but the possibilities seemed endless. The prospects for disaster, such as being drafted to die in a civil war in Asia, were imminent, but so was the sense of hope. Many of us felt dizzy […]
View From the Top: Photographer reflects on becoming AJRphotography
Dearest Brandeis Community, I’ve been asked to write a column reflecting on my time spent here, and I’d like to start off by being thankful that it’s not yet over. I’m not gone yet and I intend to savor my last year here. That being said, in the last three years I think I’ve seen […]
Runway fashionistas rent out style to students
While other students began to wind down from a long week of classes and prepare for the weekend, Emily Troge ’14 and Abby Hirsch ’14 spent last Friday organizing the first trunk show for Rent the Runway at Brandeis. That morning, five young national representatives drove from New York City to help set up the […]
Falling for autumn films
Late summer has never been a great time for cineastes. Just take a glance at your local movie listings: “Shark Night 3D,” “Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark,” “Conan the Barbarian.” Combined, they’re enough to make you swear off movies for good. Thankfully, things should be changing pretty quickly. The fall is always a good […]
Strong opening for women’s soccer
Brandeis women’s soccer was victorious in the season opener on Thursday night, beating Clark University 2-0 under the lights of Gordon Field. On Saturday, Brandeis followed up with an encore, beating MIT 2-0. The hero of the two games was midfielder Mary Shimko ’14, who scored the go-ahead goal in both contests. Looking to build […]
Coach Kotch: the new man at the helm
During the summer Brandeis named Mike Kotch the new head coach of the recently reinstated swimming and diving team. He will lead the program, which in a state of flux, as Brandeis begins repairs on the pool’s mechanical problems, which forced the team to alternate practices between facilities at Weston College and Bentley University the […]
