The state of the Oscar race
In less than three weeks, on February 24, the 80th Academy Awards will be announced in one form or another, depending on the status of the ongoing writers’ strike. While we cannot yet make any sort of informed prediction about whether or not the Oscars will be dished out in the traditional format with which […]
Be proud, don't invent history
“What I want to do today is probably the weirdest talk you’ve ever heard,” declared Dr. Ibrahim Sundiata at the opening ceremony for the Brandeis Black Student Organization’s (BBSO) celebration of Black History Month on Monday night. While this preface proved to be a slight exaggeration, the speech that followed was every bit as provocative […]
Not an ordinary night
Our journey through K-Night 2008: Seoul to Pyongyang brought audiences to their feet by the end of the show. The Korean Student Association (KSA) made serious noise on campus at their annual culture show in Levin Ballroom on Saturday Night. The show started with the voices of KSA’s Political chair Soohan Song ’08 who sang […]
Can Mafia take on the Jungle?
Unlike their strong-willed, independent female characters, NBC’s Lipstick Jungle and ABC competitor Cashmere Mafia fail to show who’s boss. Premiering Thursday night, Lipstick Jungle follows the lives of three female friends, as they fight to maintain their positions in a male-oriented business world. Brooke Shields is the show’s celebrity draw, playing movie studio executive Wendy […]
BSJP give insight into Palestinian perspective
Billed as “a week of collective action against collective punishment in Gaza,” Brandeis Students for Justice in Palestine, a newly formed student group, organized two events this week – a screening of the film “Gaza Strip” and a panel discussion featuring Sociology Professor Gordon Fellman and Harvard graduate student Sa’ed Adel Atshan. Brandeis Students for […]
The power of threeThe power of three
Three of the most innovative and introspective artists of the rap game have united to form the rap group known as Child Rebel Soldier (CRS). CRS consist of super producers/rappers Pharrell Williams and Kanye West and the conscience-minded philosopher Lupe Fiasco. Their first single “Us Placers” consists of a collaboration with Thom Yorke, lead singer […]
This girl is not
This girl is not like any other. She is beyond beauty, beyond words. She is. When she moves, my eyes see a field of roses, everyone one in a moment, budding. An overload, a barrage of light so perfect it burns. She is a world afire, I despair our distance, but her beauty moves my […]
The 11th Hour feels that long
What are we going to do when we have used up all our resources? Or when Antarctica melts? Or when we have killed off all our fellow inhabitants of Earth? According to The 11th Hour, a documentary produced and narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio, although we are entering the so-called 11th hour, we can still reverse […]
Essential college cooking ware
JUST THE BASICS I recently received a beautiful chef’s knife and I started thinking about all the equipment that cooking requires, especially when baking. So for those of you who are putting off “real” cooking because of the equipment cost, have no fear, Gabe is here. Here’s the list, with each section followed by the […]
Union holds elections
Campaigns for the positions of Justice of the Union Judiciary and Off-Campus Senator began last Sunday, following a candidates’ meeting led by Nelson Rutrick ’09, Union secretary and Chief of Elections. The elections will replace Chief Justice of the UJ, Jamie Ansorge ’09, who is studying abroad this semester, and fill the position of Off-Campus […]
Pending contract approval, Zipcar to arrive this semester
Pending contract review, the Brandeis community could welcome Zipcars in as little as 8 weeks, Vice President of Campus Operations Mark Collins said. The contracts should be finalized next week. Collins did qualify that depending on various factors, the cars might not arrive till the fall. Zipcar is a car-sharing program popular across major American […]
SEA, Univ. to develop sustainability fund
Following the implementation of the American Colleges and Universities Presidents’ Climate Commitment signed by President Reinharz last September, a sustainability fund is now in the development phase. The fund is intended to provide financial support in an effort to improve the university’s environmental performance as well as decrease the university’s dependence on non-renewable energy sources. […]
Fac. Senate suspends support of Brandeis harassment policy
At a Jan. 31 Faculty Senate meeting, Chair Marc Brettler (NEJS) and present faculty representatives unanimously elected to suspend their support of the university’s Human Resources Non-Discrimination and Harassment Policy. This statement by the Faculty Senate comes after a Nov. 8 resolution criticizing Provost Marty Krauss’ response to complaints of alleged racism made against Prof. […]
Third Eye Blind to perform at ‘Deis
During halftime at the Superbowl party in the Shapiro Campus Center, Student Event coordinators, wearing red football shirts, stood on the second floor balcony and dropped pink slips that read “Third Eye Blind Live in Shapiro Gym on March 22nd at 7 P.M.” After learning of the upcoming concert, Julian Olidort ’11 said, “It thrills […]
Communiversity return a success
Due to the efforts of Castle Quad Senator and this year’s Communiversity Coordinator, Rebecca Wilkof ’10, the Communivesity program has returned after a year hiatus. The program, which serves “not only to teach fun and interesting things outside of the classroom but also create more unity within the community,” has over 330 students enrolled, said […]
Clubs sponsor ‘The 11th Hour’ pre-release viewing
Students for Environmental Action, the Student Peace Alliance, and Student Events sponsored a pre-release showing of the film “The 11th Hour” Feb. 4 through Feb. 6 in the Gerstenzang auditorium. “The 11th Hour” addresses the challenges, and ultimately the opportunities, that mankind is faced with as a result of climate change. Narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio […]
Union Senators consider alternatives to Modfest
In an effort to resurrect a lost Brandeis tradition, Union Senators have begun discussing alternatives to replace the cancelled Modfest. Modfest was last held in the Fall of 2005. The event was cancelled due to safety concerns surrounding excessive alcohol consumption. While all planning is in its “initial stages,” Class of 2008 Senator Asher Tanenbaum […]
The Sports Blitz: Super Bowl Super Upset Spectacular
Featuring Pat Garofalo, Maxwell Shay, and edited and hosted by Andy Meyers.
Women’s Basketball continues strong run
On most weekends, the vast majority of students gets to kick back, relax and enjoy their free time. That was not an option provided for the Judges’ Jaime Capra ’08, whose individual heroics on the floor helped Brandeis get past Emory 70-66 on Super Bowl Sunday. On Friday, the Judges kicked off the trip with […]
Men’s team stops untimely slide
Looking to rebound after a brutal letdown at home last week, the Brandeis Men’s Basketball team managed to steady the ship, knocking off Emory 89-81 and getting past Case-Western 90-75. The Super Bowl Sunday match up against Emory was no cakewalk for the Judges, as the Eagles had knocked off formerly number one ranked Rochester […]
