Volleyball finishes strong at home
The Brandeis volleyball team finished strong this past Saturday with a 3-1 win on senior night against Eastern Connecticut State University. The Judges buzzed with emotion and excitement for their final home game of the season in which they honored the hard work of their four senior members. The team honored Elsie Bernaiche, Carly Gutner-Davis, […]
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Brandeis police arrest suspicious person
A man in his mid-forties was arrested for trespassing on the Brandeis campus and transported to the Waltham Police Department at midday on Monday Oct. 27. The person was in the Usdan Student Center for several hours before a custodial worker alerted his supervisor to what he deemed a suspicious person. He called university police, […]
North Korean refugee rescue group visits campus
Liberty in North Korea (LiNK) held a meeting on Monday evening, Nov. 3 in Mandel G12 to raise awareness about the situation of North Korean refugees. The event also expressed hopes based on the changes happening in North Korea. The LiNK Nomads, presenters travelling to spread messages about North Korea, discussed the life of the […]
The Decemberists get better in ‘Make You Better’
This week, The Decemberists released their first new single in almost four years. “Make You Better” is the first track to be released off of their upcoming album, to be titled “What a Terrible World, What a Beautiful World.” The album is set to be released mid-January 2015. For long-time Decemberists fans, “Make You Better” […]
Deptford Goth’s recent marriage inspires ‘Songs’
British experimental pop producer and singer Daniel Woolhouse’s recent marriage became his inspiration for his new album “Songs,” which came out Monday, Nov. 3 under his stage name, Deptford Goth. With songs described as “ethereal, spectral R&B” tunes, artist Daniel Woolhouse hails from Peckham, Southeast London. Woolhouse started fusing his songwriting roots in guitar and […]
Soccer teams suffer losses at hands of UChicago
The Brandeis men’s and women’s soccer teams were on the road this past weekend with games against the University of Chicago. Men’s soccer suffered its second loss of the season against the University of Chicago. The Judges lost 1-0, dropping to 16-2 for the season and 4-2 in the UAA conference. Men’s soccer outshot their […]
Judges fall short at Babson’s turnaround
The Tri-Match Senior Day of volleyball began with heavyweight opponent Babson Beavers, who hold the title of No. 1 team in the conference. After a cheering start in the first set as the Judges dropped the hammer with 25-21, the game turned out to be a turnaround for the Beavers as they spared the Judges […]
HTP’s ‘Midsummer’ enchants audience
In a show of wit and flair, Brandeis’ Hold Thy Peace theater group presented Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” in a more modern adaptation of the long-standing comedy. The show was artfully crafted and stitched together, aligning all the parts of a production—acting, scenery, lighting, costumes and makeup—impeccably. The play was particularly gripping because of […]
Spring 2015 offers academic ‘Hidden Gems’
Although registration for spring 2015 classes is well underway, students can still take advantage of some of Brandeis’ “Hidden Gems” courses. These classes come from a wide variety of departments, and Academic Services selected them ones because they offer small class sizes and the opportunity to have close, personal interactions with Brandeis faculty. All of […]
Chess Club wins big at regional tournament
Seven of 12 members of the Brandeis Chess Club scored victories at the 81st Greater Boston Open last week. Brandeis student and chess master Misha Vilenchuk ’16 also earned the championship, beating two chess experts and an international master before drawing grandmaster Alexander Ivanov into the final round. Vilenchuk was crowned the greater Boston chess […]
‘Lost Girls’ tackles tough themes
This weekend, Brandeis Ensemble Theatre premieres its latest production, “Lost Girls,” a two-act drama about obstacles and trauma faced by women in all walks of life. The play was written and directed by Charlie Madison ’15. “Lost Girls” explores its themes through five women, each representative of a specific archetype of survivors of trauma. The […]
Heller presentation indicts the death penalty
The 30th Anniversary Joshua A. Guberman Lecture took place on Monday, Nov. 3, in the Glynn Amphitheater of the Heller School of Social Policy and Managment. About 75 people were in attendance, including undergraduate and graduate Brandeis University students, faculty members, and Millie Guberman, founder of the Guberman Lecture and retired Brandeis Professor Sal Touster. […]
Students voice concerns at roundtable with administration
On Wednesday evening, Nov. 5, students gathered at a round table discussion in Sherman Function Hall with members of the administration. Students asked questions regarding major issues within the Brandeis community. The event was sponsored by the Student Union, to bring about greater transparency and give students a chance to make their voices heard. Students […]
Fleitman ’17 celebrates a love of language
Many college students across the country experience difficulties finding their passions, and moreover, finding a subject of study to pair along with it. Tali Fleitman ’17 is the exception. With a double major in Health: Science, Society and Policy and Economics, along with a minor in French, Fleitman is also fluent in four different languages. […]
Kickoff event for Brandeis Beats engages students
Monday night marked Brandeis Beats’ first drum circle of the semester, bringing laughter and excitement to the lively group. Brandeis Beats is a club devoted to making music and involving the community in a peaceful, relaxing and cooperative activity. First-years and seniors, first-time visitors and long-time members, all kicked off their shoes and took their […]
Prominent Israeli figures speak on campus
Ayal Beer, former Israeli soldier, and Gideon Meir, head of the Israeli Foreign Ministry’s public affairs directorate, visited Brandeis on Tuesday, Nov. 4, to discuss their experiences with the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and other topics. Beer led the first half of the presentation, focusing on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and combat reactions, using […]
