‘Angels in America’ impresses with bold commitment
On Thursday night, Oct. 23, Brandeis Players presented the opening night of “Angels in America, Part One: Millennium Approaches.” Directed by Sarah Waldron ’17, “Angels in America” was made of a surprisingly young ensemble cast: All of the actors were sophomores or first-years. The main cast was made up of two couples— one gay and […]
Cafe science makes research available to community
Every first Monday of the month, the Cafe Science program invites one Brandeis professor in the sciences to Solea, a restaurant on Moody Street, to discuss their research, for the purpose of informing the local community about current scientific advancements. Recently, on Oct. 6, Cafe Science invited Dr. Bruce Goode (BIOL) to speak about his […]
Women’s soccer splits the weekend
The women’s soccer team returned to Gordon Field Friday, Oct. 17, hosting the Carnegie Mellon Tartans in the UAA Conference. Unfortunately, the Judges were not able to stay energized through the whole game as they gave up a lethal goal to the Tartans during the last ten minutes and ended the game 0-1. The Tartans […]
Men’s soccer takes two
Although a crowd of bald caps in support of the “Be Bold, Be Bald” campaign turned out on Friday, Oct. 17 for the men’s soccer game, the Judges just couldn’t produce enough energy to get ahead of the Carnegie Mellon Tartans. The game was evenly matched with nine shot attempts for each side, but unusually […]
Entrepreneur shares personal business trajectory
On Tuesday, Oct. 21, in the Brandeis International Business School’s Lee Hall, Bodo Liesenfeld, former CEO of Rohde & Liesenfeld International, shared his experience of selling his company in a talk titled “Harvesting: If, When and How.” Charles Reed, senior lecturer at IBS, introduced the speaker. Liesenfeld holds a degree in business administration from the […]
‘X Factor’ winners release crowd-pleasing debut album
Alex & Sierra, the duo who not only won last year’s season of “The X Factor” but also the hearts of fans nationally, just released their debut album with Columbia Records and Sony Music, “It’s About Us.” While competing on the third season of “The X Factor,” real-life couple and University of Central Florida students […]
Shakey Graves shakes things up on new album
Shakey Graves, also known as Alejandro Rose-Garcia from his days acting on TV’s “Friday Night Lights,” recently released his second full-length album, “And The War Came.” The Austin-based alternative country/folk singer-songwriter has been building a steady following over the years through social media and by playing in numerous festivals, such as South by Southwest. His […]
‘Fury’ offers a realistic WWII experience
There is an argument in the halls of pop culture criticism that every story relating to World War II has been told and that audiences are tired of seeing new ones. This argument was principle in the move of the “Call of Duty” video game franchise from a series of boring pro-America war fantasies set […]
Slosberg guest performs avant-garde, multimedia piece
Brandeis’ latest addition to the 2014-2015 Concert Series was striking in its combination of solo piano playing and electronics. The unique performance, titled “The Electro-Acoustic Piano” (EAPiano), is actually a project that was initiated in 2009. It supports the creative minds of modern pianists and aids them in all of their musical pursuits. EAPiano’s resulting […]
Poet remembered for spirit and passion
On Sunday, Oct. 19, a memorial event for poet Allen Grossman was held in the Mandel Center for the Humanities, where the room was filled by alumni and more, commemorating the huge influence that he had on their lives. Allen died at the age of 82 this June due to complications of Alzheimer’s Disease. Grossman […]
Big Siblings pioneers on-campus program
The Brandeis Waltham Group Big Siblings program has been serving youth ages six to 17 in the Waltham area since its founding in the early 1980s. Recently the program has added a new on-campus program, in partnership with the Jewish Big Brother Big Sister organization (JBBBS). The new program is the first time the Big […]
Close looking series exhibits collection of extremist literature
On Wednesday, Oct. 22, the Hall-Hoag Collection of Extremist Literature was exhibited as part of the Close Looking series in the Rapaporte Treasure Hall. This collection contains over 5,000 articles, pamphlets and flyers dating back from the late 1940s to the 1980s. All of these materials promoted beliefs and convictions that society has labeled as […]
Documentary addresses hidden Jewish history
Yesterday, Oct. 23 the Brandeis Women’s Studies Research Center (WSRC) previewed “Laid to Rest,” the new documentary by scholar and filmmaker Ornit Barkai. It is a film that details the history of the involvement of Jewish immigrants in Argentina sex trafficking during the late 1900s. Barkai has been filming and editing the documentary over the […]
Alum. fosters student activism
“I see sexual violence. I see my family’s pain. I see addiction … I see people being murdered,” were some of the statements from students participating in the workshop “Organizing for Power and Collective Liberation,” held on Thursday, Oct. 23. Hosted by the Brandeis Divestment Campaign and facilitated by Shea Riester ’12, a current climate […]
Students hope for more univ. action on environment
An Environmental and Service Reflection lunch was held in room 313 of the SCC on Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 22 to commemorate past service and impact, as well as to discuss new ideas for environmental service and changes on the Brandeis campus. The lunch started off with a short talk given by Professor of Practice and […]
Sodexo addresses waste issues with online press conference
Sodexo held an online press conference called “Sodexo Talks Food Waste Reduction” on Thursday, Oct. 23 to discuss food waste and sustainability in its dining services. The press conference was hosted by Laura Antal, instructional designer for Sodexo, and Christy Cook, Sodexo’s senior manager for sustainability field support. They spoke about the company’s initiatives to […]
Voices of Soul brings R&B to Brandeis
Brandeis University is home to 13 separate a cappella groups, all of which feature their own distinct genres and styles that set them apart from one another. One prominent group on campus is known as Voices of Soul. The co-ed singing group was formed in 2001 and distinguishes itself with its rhythm and melodic nature […]
Swimming and diving lose but grow as a team
After a long, eight-month wait, the Brandeis swimming and diving team finally filled the Lindsey pool with intensity and excitement in their opening campaign against the Wheaton College Lyons on Saturday, Oct. 18. Although the Judges seized 10 individual wins, the Lyons excelled in diving, where they took control. The men’s team lost a close […]
Dr. David Lisak visits campus; discusses sexual violence on college campuses
On Tuesday, Oct. 21, Rapaporte Treasure Hall was fully packed, as members of the Brandeis community gathered to listen to the nationally recognized forensic consultant and lecturer, Dr. David Lisak. He delivered his keynote address, “Sexual Violence on College Campuses: Confronting the Reality.” The talk was sponsored by the Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies Program […]
Lecture discourages victim blaming in cycles of violence
On Tuesday Oct. 14, the Women’s Studies Research Center held a discussion titled “Ending Cycles of Violence.” The discussion was led by Jessica Hollander, director of prevention programs at REACH, a non-profit organization in Boston that provides support to the survivors of domestic abuse and violence. The talk focused on trauma and how it impacts […]
