The 1975’s new album flops into a pit of electronic despair
British alternative rock band The 1975 released their second album, “I like it when you sleep, for you are so beautiful yet so unaware of it,” on Feb. 26, 2016. Yes, that is the full title. The album produces the other-worldly synth pop The 1975 excels at, as well as instrumental tracks that are exceedingly […]
We said yes! to Marathon proposal
This week, the Student Union announced a new proposal designed to reform the club finance Marathon process by having a single two-week session per semester, rather than two separate week-long Marathons per semester. At a press conference held this Wednesday, Union Vice President David Herbstritt ’17 explained his belief that the changes will smooth out […]
Oscars lack diversity, try to correct it
After the Academy Award nominations were announced on Jan. 14, the famous hashtag #OscarsSoWhite appeared all over social media, causing everyone to wonder: where is the representation of other races and ethnicities? When the SAG (Screen Actors Guild Awards) nominations came out, plenty of people thought that Idris Elba was going to earn a nomination […]
Intimate Apparel woos audiences on opening night
Thursday night, March 3, the renowned production “Intimate Apparel” premiered at the Laurie Theater in Spingold, drawing a good crowd to witness the play’s opening. “Intimate Apparel” was directed by Boston’s own Jacqui Parker, who has garnered much success in her field: she received the Elliot Norton award, the 2004 Boston Theater hero award and […]
OITNB star visits ‘Deis
Actress and singer/songwriter Jackie Cruz came to speak at Brandeis on March 3. The event was sponsored by Brandeis Television (BTV) and was held in Schwartz Hall. Cruz plays the role of Marisol “Flaca” Gonzales on the critically-acclaimed Netflix original TV series “Orange is the New Black.” Cruz spoke to an auditorium full of students, […]
Diversity conference provides platform for inclusion and unity
Brandeis hosted the Diversity Conference on Saturday Feb. 27, featuring presentations, workshops and performances from students, faculty and others outside the Brandeis community. The conference ran throughout the day with events occurring in various locations on campus. According to the Brandeis Diversity Conference website, the conference aims to “help students recognize the complex problems of […]
The 1975’s new album flops into a pit of electronic despair
British alternative rock band The 1975 released their second album, “I like it when you sleep, for you are so beautiful yet so unaware of it,” on Feb. 26, 2016. Yes, that is the full title. The album produces the other-worldly synth pop The 1975 excels at, as well as instrumental tracks that are exceedingly […]
Ford Hall brings light to environmental racism
Brandeis Climate Justice and the Brandeis Pluralism Alliance sponsored the event “From Ford Hall to Flint: A Conversation on Environmental Racism and Activism” on March 2 in the Mandel Reading Room. The event was a discussion that featured a panel of graduate and undergraduate students, professors and activists. Saren McAllister ’18 of Brandeis Climate Justice […]
Faculty discuss executive compensation
Interim President Lisa Lynch’s compensation has been notably lower than compensation for former President Fred Lawrence in his final two years at Brandeis, according to a presentation from Board of Trustees chair Perry Traquina ’78 at the Feb. 26 Faculty Meeting. Lynch’s compensation is marked as $587,621 in a chart comparing presidential rates between 2013 […]
In Loving Memory: Zimeng ‘Boots’ Xue
Zimeng “Boots” Xue ’18 died Feb. 29, 2016 at age 20. She was born on Feb. 14, 1995 in Beijing, China. Boots fenced foil for the Brandeis women’s fencing team and was a gifted artist and beloved member of her community. Boots graduated from the Affiliated High School of Peking University in Beijing before moving […]
Jefferson’s memoir more than personal
Brandeis alumna Margo Jefferson ’68 returned to Brandeis to discuss her critically acclaimed memoir “Negroland” on March 3 at the Brandeis Faculty Club. The memoir discusses Jefferson’s life particularly as it pertains to her identity as an upper-middle class black woman brought up in Chicago’s South Side, an area she dubbed “Negroland” and titled her […]
‘The Politics of Voice’ raises deep questions about identity
Few artists can cohesively combine musical precision with the great wealth of vocally expressible human emotion as Grammy-nominated soprano, Tony Arnold, did this past Sunday night in Slosberg recital hall. Recipient of the 2015 Brandeis Creative Arts Award, Arnold, through her residency, has become an active participant in the discussion by exploring the relationship between […]
Students can now access physical therapy services
Students will now have access to paid physical therapy services on campus according to an email sent by Sheryl Sousa, senior associate vice president for student affairs. Sports and Physical Therapy Associates (SPTA) will have an office in the Gosman Sports Center twice a week. All services require payment either by insurance or out of […]
Louis Brandeis: once influential part of American Zionism
Jewish scholars participated in a panel on Tuesday evening called “Louis Brandeis and the Transformation of American Zionism: Vision, Identity and Legacy.” The panel was part of “Louis Brandeis 100: Then & Now,” the semester-long celebration of the 100th anniversary of Justice Brandeis’ nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court. The panel consisted of several academic […]
Track team takes on UAA championships
The Brandeis men’s and women’s track teams took on the University Athletic Association (UAA) championship this past weekend. For the men’s team, Ryan Stender ’18 earned his first All-UAA honor by winning the 3,000 meter run at the championships at New York University at the Armory. Stender clinched the honor with a time of 8:33.52, […]
Union proposes to change club marathon
A Student Union proposal aims to eliminate some of the stress involved with obtaining club funding. The proposal was presented to the Senate on Sunday, Feb. 28 and outlines changes to several parts of Funding Marathon. On Wednesday, March 2 the Union held a press conference to answer questions about the proposal. The Union aims […]
Castle renovation will not alter class sizes
On Jan. 25, the administration announced plans to tear down most of Usen Castle to make way for new residence halls that will accommodate approximately 60 percent more students, according to Lisa Lynch’s email to the Brandeis community. Usen Castle has been home to Brandeis undergraduates since the 1950s. According to Tim Touchette, the director […]
Brandeis International Journal publishes student perspectives on the world
The Brandeis International Journal is an entirely undergraduate run, written and published International Affairs publication, according to the description on their website. Once per semester, the club releases an issue that contains thoroughly researched articles, written by students, regarding global affairs and a wide variety of dilemmas and perspectives. Zach Kasdin ’18, an International & […]
‘The Politics of Voice’ raises deep questions about identity
Few artists can cohesively combine musical precision with the great wealth of vocally expressible human emotion as Grammy-nominated soprano, Tony Arnold, did this past Sunday night in Slosberg recital hall. Recipient of the 2015 Brandeis Creative Arts Award, Arnold, through her residency, has become an active participant in the discussion by exploring the relationship between […]
Film Collective calls all students of various levels of experience
The Brandeis Film Collective takes full advantage of the creativity and capability of our student body to produce films and videos throughout the school year. The Executive Board recruits scriptwriters, editors, videographers and actors who collaborate on film projects, providing the Brandeis community with the result of student ideas converted into passionate finished works. Throughout […]
