Kingsman: The Golden Circle is a messy, gilded sequel that’s still pretty entertaining
It’s cliche at this point to dismiss a sequel as being “not as good as the first one.” However, in this case, it’s also the truth. The follow up to 2015’s massive sleeper hit “Kingsman: The Secret Service,” its follow-up, “The Golden Circle” is almost as big of a disappointment as its predecessor was a […]
Anthem Protests Gain Traction in Pro Sports
President Donald Trump has now turned to sports to stage his divisive rhetoric. In a tweet on Saturday morning, Trump rescinded his invitation to honor the Golden State Warriors at the White House. This came after Stephen Curry said he would not join the team in meeting with the president. Curry had previously expressed […]
The Recent, The Potential and The Underwhelming: Heirs to the Penguins’ Throne
Physically and psychologically exhausted, long-serving Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby contentedly skated off the ice after game six of the 2017 Stanley Cup Finals, knowing his team had done what they set out to do at the beginning of the season. Riding on the back of the Canadian’s leadership and playoff-high 19 assists, according to […]
Meet the student employees of the library
Hannah Moser ’18- Information and Borrowing Assistant Hannah Moser ’18 is an Information and Borrowing Assistant at the library. On any typical work day, she finds herself checking in items, troubleshooting people’s problems and shelving in the off hours—“a weird hobby,” as she described it. “It’s very relaxing. You’re just organizing things and putting things where […]
How to stay sane after graduation
When I leave Brandeis next spring, I don’t know where in the world I will end up. I will become a nomad, following a job or a person, an opportunity or a dream. I am sure that shortly after establishing myself in a new place, I will be forced to put down roots somewhere else. […]
HBO’s ‘The Deuce’ presents a sex-filled, corrupt NYC in the 1970s
HBO’s new show “The Deuce” depicts a New York City on the verge of collapse. The show is all about exploitation. Systemic, sexual, economic—you name it. From “The Wire” creator David Simon and co-writer George Pelecanos comes a portrait of midtown New York in the seventies, a bygone time when urban and criminal were almost […]
Brandeis MakerLab presents tech in New York City, Boston
Over the past two weeks, the Brandeis University MakerLab showcased collections in New York and Boston. On Sept. 17, they traveled to the Boston Children’s Museum to present at the Boston Mini Maker Faire. Then, this past weekend, 12 Brandeis students and several MakerLab staff members were in New York City, participating in the World […]
BAASA’s Pan Asian Night brings together various cultures through food
An array of cultural clubs, students and community members gathered on the patio of the Intercultural Center (ICC) to enjoy delicious delicacies at the Pan Asian Night on the evening of Monday, Sept. 18. Hosted by the Brandeis Asian American Students Association (BAASA), the event was advertised as an opportunity to chow down on free […]
Brandeis National Committee fundraises and engages with the community
On your way into the Goldfarb library, take a moment to look at the glass panels inscribed with hundreds of names that line the walls immediately to your right. The panels surround a space known as the Brandeis National Committee Tribute Area, an area to honor donors without whose support the library would not exist […]
13th annual 24-Hour Musical stuns and charms with ‘Seussical the Musical’
Anything’s possible, as Dr. Seuss reminds us in “Seussical the Musical.” And he’s right—anything really is possible. Creating a full-length musical in just 24 hours is possible. Putting on a fun, humorous, quirky show with a meaningful message, exuberant characters, spectacular set design, vibrant costumes and an overall feel-good energy is possible. On Sunday, a […]
Mailroom backlog generates wait times of over 90 minutes
Students have expressed frustration at long mailroom wait times since school started on Aug 30. The wait times, which can be up to an hour and a half, are the result of multiple factors including new staff, system errors and package quantities. The backlog can in part be attributed to the fact that first-years had […]
Evaluating mailroom frustrations
The problems at the mailroom have been on the forefront of many students’ minds. With long lines and wait times of more than 90 minutes, combined with the added frustration of first-years who hadn’t been entered into the computer system yet, the mailroom has been a frustrating place for both students and workers. We see […]
Zamira Korff named Senior VP of Institutional Advancement
Zamira Korff, formerly of Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP), was named senior vice president of institutional advancement and will begin work on Oct. 23 as a fundraising executive for Brandeis. Korff is replacing Nancy Winship, who in June became chief philanthropic advisor to President Ron Liebowitz. At CJP, Korff served in a variety of roles, starting […]
Take advantage of little-known Brandeis services
As a junior at Brandeis, I’ve come to learn about a variety of programs and services that are interesting, useful and beneficial to undergraduates—but which are often underutilized by, or unknown to, the student body. For instance, did you know that through a program called DeisBikes, you can rent a bike for an entire semester? […]
Women’s soccer beats WIT in double overtime
In a double overtime win this past Sunday, the Brandeis women’s soccer team took on the Wentworth Institute of Technology and improved their overall record to 3-1. Brandeis outshot Wentworth 24-8 for the game with nine shots on goal. After a scoreless first half, the Judges caught a break and earned a penalty kick inside […]
Men’s soccer bests Babson 2-1
Brandeis men’s soccer advanced their season record to 2-1 on Saturday, Sept. 9 as they defeated Massachusetts rival Babson College. In head-to-head competition, the Babson Beavers lead the Judges 29-26. However, the Judges have secured a winning advantage in recent years, winning the last five of six meetings between the teams. In their meeting last […]
Library printers fixed after software issues cause delays, ITS to add mobile printing soon
Software complications reduced the total amount of functioning printers in the Goldfarb library from four printers to one. During the service outage, large crowds of people gathered around the single functioning printer in the printing alcove. When that printer began malfunctioning, the library allowed students to print on the faculty printer across from the circulation […]
‘Despacito’ leaves impact on summer charts and Latin music
Ask someone what the “song of the summer” is and you’re bound to hear a variety of answers. You might get “I’m The One” or “Wild Thoughts,” both by DJ Khaled. They could say it was “Humble” by Kendrick Lamar, “Body Like A Back Road” by Sam Hunt or “Shape of You” by Ed Sheeran. […]
Brandeis in Siena fuses studio art and art history into an unforgettable summer
Most students’ idea of a fun way to spend their summers is not going to summer school. The students in the Fine Arts Department’s Brandeis in Siena summer program, held at the Siena Art Institute, agree their experience was thoroughly enjoyable. It was the highlight of their summer. Curiously enough, though, attempting to describe the […]
SEA making waves towards a greener campus
As the earth experiences its second hottest summer of all time, the sea is becoming an ever-important focus of environmental justice. At Brandeis, students are talking about SEA as well—Students for Environmental Action, that is. SEA is one of the many clubs that fall under the political and activism umbrella of student organizations. It also […]
