Cohen speaks about past experience studying ethnic conflict in Yugoslavia
Arielle Cohen ’99 went to the former Yugoslavia in the summer of 1998 as one of the first Sorensen Fellows to volunteer at the Center for Antiwar Action. There, she witnessed the region deal with war and ethnic conflict. Cohen spoke about her experience as a Sorensen Fellow, a program that finances students’ summer internships […]
Embrace Student Union’s transparency efforts
Student Union President Nyah Macklin ’16 has emphasized the importance of increasing transparency among students, the Student Union and the administration. She believes it is the Union’s job to keep students informed of the inner workings of the university so that students are not “left in the dark,” a complaint that the student body has […]
Clubs are more than just a pastime
Brandeis may have its faults, but one thing the university excels at is student involvement through a variety of clubs. There is a club for everything here, from the pole-dancing club, to gamers, to a cappella, even The Hoot. Anything you can imagine is a club on this campus, and if by some odd occurrence […]
Lydian String Quartet masterfully pays tribute to Robert Koff
In celebration of Robert Koff, whose contributions to music are far-reaching, the renowned Lydian String Quartet performed as part of Brandeis University’s 2015-2016 concert series. Performed on Saturday, Oct.17 at 8 p.m. in Slosberg Music Center, the concert showcased the wonderful musicality of two violins, a viola and a cello. Koff, who passed away in […]
Contemporary and classic concert mediates between the clarinet, flute and piano
This past Sunday, Oct. 18, as part of Brandeis University’s 2015-2016 Concert Series, flautist Jill Dreeben, clarinetist Todd Brunel and pianist Elizabeth Skavish took center stage with their performance, “Contemporary with Classic: Music with Flute, Clarinet and Piano.” The night brought many surprises, including two premier pieces, and an energetic group of artists that would […]
‘The Birds and the Bees: Unabridged’ stings with unprofessionalism
Honest Accomplice’s “The Birds and The Bees: Unabridged” is a devised, touring piece performed at Brandeis on Oct. 14. Devised theater is a particularly unique concept, because it proves beneficial not only to the viewers, but also to the actors, who create the piece themselves. The opportunity to perform your own work is a rare, […]
Journalist and activist speaks about immediacy of climate change
Journalist, climate activist and author Wen Stephenson said climate change “demands a radical response,” during a speech on Thursday, Oct. 15 where he discussed his writing and activist efforts in areas such as divestment from fossil fuels. Stephenson spoke about his new book “What We’re Fighting For Now is Each Other,” to over 40 Brandeis […]
Women’s rugby improves with new coaches
The women’s rugby club team is a hidden gem of the athletic department. The team was founded in 2000 and has continued to develop a close-knit community since its foundation. Some recent successes from the team came last season when the team won both of its games on the first day of the Beast of […]
Inclusivity to be theme of allies training
The Brandeis Allies Training Program was established in order to train people to be allies to the LGBT community. To be a part of this group of Brandeis allies, one must participate in the program and sign the Allies Pledge. Operated through the Intercultural Center (ICC), there will be two training sessions this semester, on […]
Despite purpose, social media erases voice
I live in a world where people are being replaced. Not by robots, but by anonymity. Cell phones have replaced face-to-face conversations, Twitter has replaced phone calls and Tinder has replaced dating. Physical action has become unnecessary; people are finding more and more ways to remain in the safety of their own homes or behind […]
Director of Public Safety calls on all to improve roadway safety
Drivers and pedestrians at Brandeis need to increase their commitment to safety, according to Brandeis’ Director of Public Safety, Ed Callahan, who said he “receives complaints almost daily about speeding vehicles and near accidents with pedestrians and bicyclists,” in an email to the Brandeis community on Tuesday, Oct. 13. Callahan addressed specific concerns for roadway […]
The Harry Potter Alliance—social justice enabled through new culture
The Brandeis Harry Potter Alliance (HPA) is not a fan club. They are an activist organization devoted to making change in the world through pop culture-based campaigns, dealing primarily through the lens of movies and television shows. Describing themselves as “Dumbledore’s Army for the real world,” the organization is a national non-profit run largely by […]
Visiting poet addresses issues of ethnicity and culture
Bobby Gonzalez, a writer and multicultural motivational speaker, spoke at AHORA’s Thursday, Oct. 22 coffeehouse in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. Native American and Puerto Rican author of “The Last Puerto Rican India: A Collection of Dangerous Poetry” and “Taino Zen,” Gonzalez is also a storyteller and poet and has been to many colleges to […]
Lack of tolerance toward undocumented immigrants shocking
When you think of America, what is the first thing that comes to mind? If I ask the old me—the 11-year-old me, to be specific—I would probably have responded with baseball and hot dogs. However, maturing and moving to Brandeis University has allowed me to see life through a bigger scope. I have become more […]
Reject campus culture that puts stress on a pedestal
With the midterm period coming to a close, it is apparent that many students study everything except the one topic that would most benefit them during this demanding time: stress management. Amid the 2 a.m. study sessions, countless cups of coffee and stacks of flashcards, stress management needs to be of greater focus. A dire […]
‘Songs for a New World’ explores the human experience through the ages
Blue mountains gently peaked in the stage’s backdrop, a bunch of see-through liners outlined in a blue pastel that allowed the audience to see a silhouette of the orchestra behind. A sun in a mosaic style was nestled in the sky, periodically carried up and down by a pulley, to mark the passage of time. […]
Professor Art’s political tenure
Professor Robert Art (POL) came to Brandeis in 1967, immediately after attending graduate school at Harvard. This was because, as Art said, “The Vietnam War was on at that time, and if you didn’t teach, you would’ve been drafted.” He chose Brandeis because he wanted to stay in the Boston area and be at a […]
Survey will gauge student satisfaction with campus operations
To fill out a survey announced in an email from Jim Gray, vice president for operations, students must consider how satisfied they are with sustainability efforts, building maintenance, campus safety and management of construction projects. “We take great pride in our work and we strive to provide excellent service, but we truly can’t know how […]
Students wear bald caps to raise awareness in second-annual cancer fundraiser
Brandeis hosted its second Be Bold, Be Bald cancer fundraiser on Friday, Oct. 16. Be Bold, Be Bald is the main fall semester fundraiser for cancer, which complements the Relay for Life fundraiser in the spring. Last year, Brandeis’ Be Bold, Be Bald pilot program raised about $4,000. This year, Be Bold, Be Bald raised […]
Community members should take greater role in campus renewal projects
In an email dated Aug. 31, Vice President for Campus Operations Jim Gray briefly mentioned improvements to the Mandel Humanities Quad as part of a five-year refreshing plan. He mentioned the implementation of new fire-safety and window systems in Rabb and Golding, but did not go into detail on what else will be updated in […]
