Development committed to financial aid, despite admissions change
University officials maintained this week that the Admission’s office’s move from need-blind admissions to need-sensitive admissions was not a result of a university inability to secure donations for financial aid. “This change has nothing to do with us,” Senior Vice President of Institutional Advancement Nancy Winship said, adding that her Department of Development and Alumni […]
A new way to bounce off some calories without even trying!
The growing trend of calorie consumption awareness is obvious as our culture today has gone through the drastic measures of enforcing the transparency of nutritional facts, launching get fit campaigns and forcing a new wave of low-fat, low-sugar, low-carb type foods into the supermarkets. At the onset of this revolution, a parallel trend is brewing. […]
You can bank on ‘The Town’: Boston heist flick impresses
“The Town” entertains with its fast-paced plotting, smart script and memorable casting. In this Boston-centric thriller Ben Affleck has firmly established his skills as a director, which were hinted at in his 2007 Oscar-nominated “Gone Baby Gone.” He has created a film that gives a fresh burst of life to the typical heist flick. The […]
Ode to ‘Law and Order’
I know it’s been months since NBC announced the cancellation of the original “Law & Order,” but I’m still in mourning. It’s a long process that consists of me constantly trying to convince myself not to watch all the reruns in a given marathon on TNT so I don’t deplete what is now a finite […]
An improv piece on improv
It’s Wednesday night, it has been a long day and I’ve still got lots to do … It shouldn’t be this way. There’s a school holiday tomorrow, and I should be looking forward to a night of revelry or relaxation, a chance to relieve the pent-up stress of the week for a few hours. At […]
‘Halo: Reach,’ whatever they were reaching for, they reached it
The Halo trilogy may very well be one of the most iconic series exclusive to Microsoft’s X-box systems. Bungie (the developer of the main games) has ended its time with the franchise on a high note in terms of game-play but a sad note in terms of story. Bungie announced that the prequel “Reach” would […]
Former athletic director receives distinguished service award
Michael Coven could barely say anything at all. That’s about all there is to say. The Brandeis Men’s Soccer coach, rarely at a loss for words, found himself in the unfamiliar position of not knowing what to say. Or how to say it. “It’s even hard to put into words. It’s very emotional. This is […]
Univ spends millions on fire safety, no sprinklers in Castle building
Although the Schwartz Hall building in the Castle Residence Quad does not have fire sprinklers, the university has taken on extra efforts to install sprinklers in many buildings during the past 10 years, according to Waltham Fire Department Chief Richard Cardillo. Public Safety’s annual report last week incorrectly listed the number of sprinklers on campus, […]
Students unite to help in Pakistan flood relief efforts
Brandeis students are known for their commitment to helping those in need, so it needs little explanation that following a summer of disastrous floods in Pakistan, the student body is doing all they can to improve the lives of people on the other side of the world. Floods began in Pakistan and nearby countries on […]
BSF taking proposals
The Brandeis Sustainability Fund is now accepting grant proposals to make Brandeis more environmentally friendly. The Fund, new this year, was created last spring following a student body vote to increase each student’s semesterly Student Activities Fee by $7.50 in order to fund projects that will make Brandeis more eco-friendluy. The BSF is an effort, […]
Grad student wows crowds with piano compositions
Everyone at Brandeis has something they are passionate about. Everyone has their “thing” that clicks well with them, which they enjoy doing and which others enjoy watching them do. For some it is playing keeper in intramural Quidditch and for some it is painting a portrait of a beautiful landscape. For Sangwon Lee (GRAD), it […]
Students take a ‘STAND’ against genocide
When searching for a club to join on campus, it is hard to find one with both a humanitarian agenda and an enjoyable experience. However, Students Taking Action Now: Darfur (STAND), a student-led division of the Genocide Intervention Network, offers students the opportunity to make a difference while still having fun. The mission of STAND […]
Brandeis gets ‘Silly’ over new bracelets
As any camp counselor, teacher or parent can tell you, silly bands are a way of life for anyone younger than twelve. They have been used as a reward and punishment system and been banned in schools, but the fad doesn’t seem to be slowing down. “Silly bands are hot and trendy right now, so […]
Student elections set for Sunday
Student Union elections will be held Sunday online at the new Union website, brandeisstudentunion.org. Most Senate positions and members of the new Brandeis Sustainability Fund will be up for a vote. No candidates have registered to become Senator for the Mods, Ridgewood or the Village, while candidates for Transitional Year Program senator, Castle and Charles […]
Women’s soccer strikes down Gordon
Image Gallery Sofia Vallone ’11 scored a pair of quick goals just seconds after opponent Gordon College potted the game’s first marker, and the Brandeis women’s soccer team held on for a 3-1 win at home Thursday. With the loss, Gordon fell to 6-2, while the Judges now sport a 5-1-1 record on the season. […]
Photojournalist displays Mexican ‘Pura Mujer’ exhibit
A new photography exhibition portraying the women of Oaxaca, Mexico by photojournalist and Pulitzer Prize Gold Medal Finalist, Dana Romanoff, is on display in the Women’s Studies Research Center at Brandeis. The display, which opened Sept. 20, will be exhibited until Dec. 16. Dana Romanoff’s exhibit is titled “Pura Mujer,” or “Purely Women,” to reflect […]
‘Deis cross country off to fast start
John Evans ran with incomplete squads at the UMass-Dartmouth Shriner’s Invitational on Sunday. It didn’t matter much. Despite not competing its top two first-years team finished in third place at the 36-school competition. Ranked 10th in the nation, the Judges lost to Number 28 Keene State by only six points. MIT came in second, scoring […]
Tennis teams try tournament play
After winning its season opening match again Wheaton College, the Brandeis women’s tennis team had reason to feel confident heading into last weekend’s Intercollegiate Tennis Association’s Regional Tournament. The event, co-hosted by Babson and Wellesley Colleges in nearby Wellesley, featured competitors from 25 schools throughout the Northeast. Per ITA rules, each school was permitted to […]
Men’s soccer no longer undefeated, loses to MIT
The thought of a perfect season was put to rest Wednesday, when a visit to MIT resulted in the Brandeis men’s soccer team’s first loss of the year. Despite jumping out to an early lead, the Judges ended up on the short side of a 2-1 final. Coming off of a record breaking 13-0 win […]
Volleyball no match for top-rated Tufts
The Brandeis University Volleyball team dropped a tough one Tuesday, falling in three sets (26-24, 25-22 and 25-18) to a talented Tufts team. It was the sixth straight win for Tufts’ Jumbos (6-2), the American Volleyball Coaches Association’s 29th ranked team in the nation. With the loss, Brandeis, the winner of five of its six […]
