In search of a subway soundtrack
Most audiences notice when a concert hall has extraordinary acoustics. A church is likely to garner criticism from its congregants if sound doesn’t carry to the back pews. But commuting to work in New York City with iPod in tow made me realize that sonic resonance in this era goes beyond such hallowed places of […]
Getting Boston transit
It’s 8:45 pm on a Wednesday night. Around this time you’d typically find me at some miscellaneous location around campus, in trademark position—feet propped up on nearest surface, pencil in hand, notebook in lap, nose in book or, more likely, in laptop. I take comfort in my routine; we’ve grown attached. On this night, however, […]
Warning: "Capitalism" not for those weak of heart
At one point in “Capitalism: A Love Story,” a Wall Street broker tells filmmaker Michael Moore to not “make any more movies.” Thankfully – and unsurprisingly – Moore chose not to take this advice to heart. His “Capitalism” chronicles the events leading up to last Fall’s economic meltdown, an event which Moore blames on the […]
'xx' marks the spot
London’s been the birthplace of many musical movements, but in recent years dubstep and grime have received quite a bit of focus. And then there’s the foursome of 20 year olds that make up the South London band, The XX. Working under the influences of modern R&B, their stripped down airy tunes sound like dubstep […]
Ask the Queer Resource Center
Do you have questions about gender, sexuality, diversity, or acceptance? Would you like anonymous advice from friendly peer counselors? Check out the Queer Resource Center, the educational branch of Triskelion, the Brandeis LGBTQIA (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual/ally) group. We provide free, confidential peer counseling to people of all identities, in Shapiro Campus […]
Urofsky sheds light on university namesake at Meet the Author talk
Melvin I. Urofsky discussed his new biography of Louis D. Brandeis this Monday as a part of the Meet the Author series sponsored by the Office of Communications and the Louis D. Brandeis Legacy Fund for Social Justice. Urofsky, Professor of Law and Public Policy and Professor Emeritus of History at Virginia Commonwealth University, is […]
Students hope new univ. President has greater on campus presence
While praising Brandeis President Jehuda Reinharz’s touch with donors, some students say they hope his successor spends more time with them. Phil LaCombe ‘10 called Reinharz a “phenomenal fundraiser,” but said “he does not connect well with students.” LaCombe cited Reinharz’s reaction to student opposition two years ago to arming campus police. “We had 800 […]
Empty space in Village dorms still used for storage
Across from the Village gym, there is a large 1000 square foot room. The walls and door are glass, but the inside is not visible due to the tan butcher paper covering them. The butcher paper is torn in one corner of the door, but even someone peering through would see only darkness. The space […]
Men’s soccer shutout by Wheaton, defeats Newbury
The Brandeis men’s soccer team fell to Wheaton College Lyons 3-0 on Saturday but came out on top of Newbury College Nighthawks 6-1 Wednesday night. Newbury dropped to 0-8 on the season with the loss. Wheaton, who is ranked fourth in New England, improved to 9-1-1 with their victory over the Judges. Adam Sussman ’10 […]
Men’s and women’s cross country finish 3rd and 1st in Invitational
The Brandeis men’s and women’s cross country teams had outstanding performances at the Connecticut College Invitational this past Saturday, finishing third and first respectively. The most recent U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association poll had the Brandeis men 22nd in the country for Division III cross country. The same poll, which can […]
Women’s soccer gets first road win, first home loss
Brandeis came out on top of Gordon College 2-0 last Thursday for their first win on the road, but fell Wednesday night to the Wellesley College Blue 2-1 in overtime. With those two games the Judges moved to 5-2-2 and sixth in the University Athletic Association standings. The game-winning goal against Gordon came in the […]
Twins don’t give in: Another look at the A.L. Central
So the post season starts next week, and most teams already know what they will be doing. For the National League, the Philadelphia Phillies, St. Louis Cardinals, and Los Angeles Dodgers have clinched a playoff spot, and the Colorado Rockies have a magic number of one to clinch the National League wildcard spot. For the […]
Room vacancy, new roommate not wanted
If you’re an upperclassman, you probably recall the days when arranging for on-campus housing after returning from study abroad wasn’t a concern. You participated in the housing lottery, hoped for a good number and filled up a suite, knowing you would have a spot when you got back. However, the new housing policy – instituted […]
Theospeaker
Your words are empty, as are mine, but claim themselves to be sublime; pious praise, and blinded gaze by cataracts of light-divine. “Why are we here, the end is near” Your empty phrases are quite smug and claim you know what we should fear and what should make our heartstrings tug, but Drugged. That’s what […]
B.O.M.S. slams into session!
The first thing you notice when attending an open mic session is the vibe. You don’t feel the vibe at an open mic. More like, you feed it. You and every attendee, performer, observer and passer-by, are all distinct parts of the energy of a session like flames are part of a throbbing fire. With […]
Lights out for director Roman Polanski
Last Saturday, director Roman Polanski (“Rosemary’s Baby”, “The Pianist”) was arrested in Zurich after 32 years of fleeing the American justice system. But how do we punish the artist, and what impact does that have on his art? The facts of Polanski’s case are pretty much incontrovertible. Polanski was conducting a photo shoot with a […]
Mike Judge’s “Extract” lacks new flavor
As I watched the movie “Extract,” I was prodded by a weird feeling and it wasn’t just a progressive sense of boredom. Rather it was a remarkable sense of déjà vu. Two hours and one Google search later, it clicked. It turns out that “Extract” is the product of Mike Judge, who also wrote and […]
Bullseye offers a whole new view
Life lessons come in odd places. Sometimes you find them beneath the chuppah at your cousin’s wedding, as I did nearly a month ago, and sometimes you find them inside of an Irish pub on your friend’s 21st birthday. Last Saturday evening, I boarded the 8 p.m. shuttle to Boston to celebrate the 21st year […]
