It’s going to be a big one: Super Bowl XLV
The story so far The Green Bay Packers, led by quarterback Aaron Rodgers, are on a five-game winning streak, including victories against the Philadelphia Eagles, the top-seeded Atlanta Falcons and two matches against the Chicago Bears. While Green Bay has had an impressive level of post-season success so far, all matches have been against teams […]
Schlossberg explores ‘Life in Miniature’ with audience
At an event hosted by the English Department, Brandeis alumna Linda Schlossberg ’91 read excerpts from her debut novel “Life in Miniature,” a tight family portrait of a mother and her two adolescent daughters. After the reading, she answered questions and spoke about the long process of getting a first novel published. “Life in Miniature” […]
Firth proves eloquent in ‘The King’s Speech’
When I arrived at the movies last weekend with the intention of finally seeing director Tom Hooper’s “The King’s Speech,” I wasn’t sure what to expect. Sure, the film had been heaped with praise and had just netted itself 12 Oscar nominations, but it also seemed like pure “Oscar bait”—a prestige film made with the […]
Boyle bids a farewell to arm with ‘127 Hours’
The situation in which Aron Ralston found himself in May 2003 couldn’t easily repeat itself today. While on a hiking trip in Utah’s Blue John Canyon, without any means of communication and having left without telling anyone where he was going, Ralston became trapped when a boulder fell on his arm. It’s hard to imagine […]
Sony promises thrills with new handheld
Almost a year ago, Nintendo announced its newest handheld device, the 3DS. With glasses-free 3D gaming, the 3DS stood alone among the next generation of handheld gaming devices. Now it finally has a competitor. Last week, Sony unveiled what had been considered by many to be Sony’s worst -kept secret—a new handheld system of its […]
‘I Could Write You a Novel’
I could write you a novel; I could write you a book But would you ever take a second look At the words that I write, at the feelings that I show Or does the text remain written, unable to live and grow? I could write you a story; I could write you a love […]
Exploring the benefits of sexual self-love
What is safe, pleasurable, healthy and done by most people around the world? Masturbation, of course! Discussing masturbation openly can be awkward. Brandeis can be awkward, too. According to the transitive property, then, I think Brandeisians can handle awkwardness in the name of self-pleasure. Loosely defined, masturbation refers to the self-stimulation of genitals in order […]
Macklemore x Ryan Lewis lift off with ‘Wings’
Background music with meaning—that’s one way to sum up duo Macklemore x Ryan Lewis. Having just recently discovered them, I can already tell that the two—Macklemore is an emcee, while Lewis is his producer—know how to draw in an audience, not only with their chill yet catchy beats but also with a narrative that describes […]
The Weekly Glutton: Finding ‘Balance’
Healthy food is a hot commodity here at Brandeis. However, it’s difficult to find just that balance of delicious and nutritious. Sometimes you just want to skip the salad bar and have something made for you; sometimes you want meat! Luckily, lean meats exist at Balance. Nestled against the back wall of Lower Usdan, Balance […]
Year of the rabbit
The Brandeis Chinese Cultural Connection (BC3) celebrated the Lunar New Year Saturday in an evening of dancing, singing and other performances held in Levin Ballroom. The Lunar New Year, a festivity dating back hundreds of years in Chinese culture with a strong connection to myth and tradition, is one of the most important events in […]
