Mark Spencer, another in a series of resignations
In the wake of Rick Sawyer’s controversial departure from Brandeis University, the resignation of yet another member of the administration, Mark Spencer, the former dean of admissions, has come to light. While Spencer officially resigned in June, students may remain unaware of his absence due to the university’s failure to notify the campus body via […]
Judges Upset Lyons, 3-1
After splitting wins in the MIT invitational tournament on Saturday, the Brandeis women’s volleyball team looked to gain traction in their season against Wheaton College. Going into Tuesday’s game, the Wheaton Lyons had won three out of their last five matches. This streak would end for the Lyons, as the Judges dominated the evening, winning […]
Judges achieve seventh straight win of season
On Wednesday night, the Brandeis men’s soccer team rallied against Lasell College, sweeping them 5-1 and gaining the Judges’ seventh straight win of the season. Ranked second in New England and 12th in Division III by the NSCAA, the Judges improved their perfect record to 7-0 and forced the first loss of the Lasers’record, bringing […]
A tour of the NFL, week two
The first two weeks of the 2013 NFL season are in the books and, as always, there is plenty to talk about in the league. The local headline is the New England Patriots, a preseason 2-to-1 favorite to win the Super Bowl by Bleacher Report. The pass-heavy Patriots were without their three primary targets last […]
Brandeis to hire new sexual assault counselor
Hordes of students make the hike from Brandeis campus to Dartmouth Street every weekend. Laughing, they wind their way into fraternity housing, parties in cramped basements. Most spill out onto the lawn, chatting with their friends, before returning home to Brandeis. Last semester, the image of this seemingly serene scene was disrupted, with the horrific […]
Brandeis builds a playground from the ground up
On Tuesday, Brandeis students worked alongside the City of Waltham, Waltham Housing Authority, and Bentley University to construct a playground at Prospect Hill Terrace, a low-income housing development run by single mothers that is home to over 144 low-income families and almost 200 children. Due to the current age and deteriorating state of the current […]
The Supply club breaks down barriers with education
A new club on campus, The Supply, aims to empower urban slum youth through the medium of education. The club represents a non-profit organization based in Queens, New York, which educates through a network of secondary schools that support young people through practical education. Although urban poverty exists in every country, The Supply currently concentrates […]
Brandeis makes adjustments for handicapped students
Many Brandeis students complain that our campus is in many ways inaccessible to handicapped students. When looking at places such as the Rabb Steps or the East Quad hill, it is hard not to agree with this assertion. The best-known accommodation for students with handicaps is the disabilities van, which takes students with temporary injuries […]
Faculty meeting sets goals for new school year
Last Thursday marked the first faculty meeting of the year. The agenda for the meeting included topics such as a report from President Lawrence, a report from Provost Goldstein, a report from Angela Gutchess, the Wellington Prize Winner in Psychology, an introduction of new faculty members and discussion of new business and policies. As this […]
Elite colleges investigated after failing to address sexual assault
In recent years, a slew of sexual assault cases have arisen at elite colleges which have paved the way for an investigation by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights. The complaints deal with the federal laws of Title IX of the Education Amendment and the Clery Act. The investigation has materialized after […]
New students join the Union
Brandeis students voted on Wednesday to fill open positions in the Student Union. Voting online through a link sent by Student Union Secretary Sneha Walia ’15, students cast their ballots for the 20 available posts. Michah Lehmann ’15 is the new treasurer. The senator at large, who represents the entire student body, is Naomi DePina […]
Rose debuts five highly anticipated exhibits
On Sept. 17, The Rose Art Museum debuted five highly anticipated exhibits, including “Image Machine: Andy Warhol and Photography;” “Omer Fast: 5,000 Feet is the Best;” “Light Years: Jack Whitten, 1971-1973;” “Minimal and More: 60s and 70s Sculpture from the Collection” and “Collection in Focus: Al Loving.” Ranging from the sexually explicit photographs by Warhol […]
FXX hopes to draw viewers with hit shows
In January, Fox announced that its Fox Soccer Channel would be replaced by Enter FXX. The channel’s two feature sitcoms, “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” and “The League,” are supposed to be the spearhead for the movement. FXX was introduced on Sept. 2, and these two particular shows launched just two days later on Sept. […]
Ba’Note a cappella sings with heart
Katherine Fallon ’14 and Talia Friedland ’16 have created their own family on Brandeis grounds. Both are leaders of the a cappella group Ba’Note, and they believe the club is a strong support system for all its members. Ba’Note is immersed in the Jewish tradition, following Kol isha, a tradition where women do not sing […]
Boston Calling festival delights thousands
There were a lot of things that could have gone wrong with the Boston Calling festival this past week. It took place in a venue that isn’t as large as most festival venues, in a city as crowded and busy as Boston, and drew at least 20,000 people to attend. Nothing went wrong last year, […]
Apple Picking with Student Activities
The Student Activities department is very dedicated to helping Brandeis students better appreciate the many bonuses of living in Waltham, as some may have noticed through the most recent strew of fliers around campus advertising an apple picking trip. Student Activities was developed as a department in 2000, and in addition to organizing trips, it […]
New art exhibit showcases summer memories
On Wednesday, Sept. 18, the Goldman Schwartz art studio presented its new exhibition of student artwork created over the summer of 2013. The paintings (advertised as “new work from home and abroad”) are currently available for viewing in the Goldman Schwartz hallway. The exhibit features all kinds of student pieces, including paintings, sketches, architectural designs, […]
Franz Ferdinand Makes a Worthy Return
The Glaswegian post-punk Franz Ferdinand band members are gods. Their second album, “You Could Have It So Much Better,” was one of the first modern albums that I ever bought myself on vinyl, and they were the primary reason that I attended my first Coachella. The indie-rock band was formed in 2002, and consists of […]
“Silk and Bamboo: Music From China” delights Mandel Audience
The dynamics of music and storytelling took a central focus this Wednesday at the Mandel Center with the performance of “Silk and Bamboo: Music From China.” Presented with Brandeis’ Concert Series and Music Unites Us, the musicians behind “Music From China” wowed the bustling crowd seated in the Mandel Atrium with their exquisite playing of […]
Jack Johnson brings beachside pop back into style
Back in 1985, 10-year-old Jack Johnson was the youngest listed contestant in Pipeline, one of Hawaii’s most prestigious surfing competitions. I think I speak for many music fans when I say: thank God Johnson discovered the guitar at age 14. Six studio albums later, Johnson is the reigning king of smooth, beachside pop and rock. […]
