Criticism of latest meatless Monday unwarranted
One of the easiest things to complain about at Brandeis University is, without even a moment’s hesitation, the food. Sodexo has undoubtedly been the recipient of some of the heaviest criticisms at this school—oftentimes painted as though the workers purposefully sabotage the food, Sodexo just cannot seem to please the student body no matter what […]
Students gather at memorial service to discuss recent terror attacks, islamophobia
Students held a memorial for those affected by terrorist attacks in Brussels, Somalia and other parts of the world on Tuesday, April 5. The memorial payed respects to the victims of these terrorist attacks and examined the discrepancy in media coverage and social media reactions between terrorist attacks in different locations. 23 students attended the […]
Latest SSSP event blossoms with creativity and success
On March 31, Brandeis SSSP (Student Support Service Program) celebrated its 25th anniversary with its largest event of the year called “I Am A Movement.” The event featured guest speakers Cesar Pineda ’16, alumnus Daniel Acheampong ’11, Interim President Lisa Lynch and SSSP director Jennifer Morazes, along with a performance by nationally recognized singer/songwriter Kevin […]
Two well-known comedians liven the Brandeis community
On Tuesday night, students had the pleasure of seeing well-known comedians H. Jon Benjamin and Eugene Mirman perform stand-up comedy routines. Students crammed outside Sherman Function Hall long before the show began in a gesture of anticipation markedly different from that for Sherman food. The event surely proved that Brandeis is home to many “Bob’s […]
Admin., Board need to show greater transparency in tuition increase
On April 1, Interim President Lisa M. Lynch announced that the Board of Trustees had approved a plan to increase undergraduate tuition by 3.9 percent for the 2016-2017 academic year, stating that the increase will “allow [the university] to maintain [its] commitment to providing [students] with an education of the highest quality and will sustain […]
Softball splits games against Worcester state
Last Friday the women’s softball team played Worcester State University away. The Judges faced the Worcester State Lancers in a doubleheader. The Judges split with the Lancers, taking the first game but dropping the second to Worcester. The Judges came out of the doubleheader with a record of 11-10 this season. In the first game […]
Women’s tennis wins two of three games at Nor’Eastern Bowl
The Brandeis women’s tennis team is well into their season having just competed in the Nor’Easter Bowl. The tournament was fairly successful with more highs than lows. The team is led by head coach Ben Lamanna and assistant coach Michael Kopelman. The team captains include Sarita Biswas ’16 and Hannah Marion ’16. The tournament lasted […]
Tuition increases 3.9 percent for 2016-2017 academic year
The Board of Trustees voted to increase tuition by 3.9 percent for the 2016-17 school year, announced Interim President Lisa Lynch on Friday, April 1. Lynch gave various reasons which factored into the decision including sustaining financial aid and renovating dormitories. The 3.9 percent increase will affect comprehensive charges which include tuition, fees, housing and […]
Community comes together in a quiet Take Back The Night
This Monday night, a group of students, faculty and administrators gathered at the Rabb steps for Brandeis’ annual Take Back the Night (TBTN) event, during which students march through and stop at three residence quads and the Shapiro Campus Center, sharing personal stories standing in solidarity against on-campus sexual violence and assault. The event was […]
Brandeis Pride kicks off with ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’
LGBT Pride Month traditionally occurs in June, a time when the majority of the student body will be off campus. Because of this, Brandeis’ LGBTQ+ umbrella organization Triskelion is bringing the spirit of Pride Month early this year. Kicking off the month was a screening and shadow-casting performance of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.” A […]
Speakers reject comparison between Israel and Apartheid South Africa
Two speakers voiced opposition to the use of the word Apartheid to describe the Israeli-Palestinian conflict after Students for Justice in Palestine’s annual Israel Apartheid week. Klass Mokgomole and Justice Nkomo came from South Africa to speak at an event hosted by Judges for Israel on Monday where they presented contradictions between Apartheid South Africa […]
Anti-semitic Graffiti found at AEPi House
A swastika was found drawn in the condensation on a window at the Alpha Epsilon Pi (AEPi) Fraternity House on South Street Friday night. AEPi is a Jewish fraternity which was hosting an unofficial event when students found the graffiti, according to an email from Interim President Lisa Lynch condemning the “malicious action.” Brandeis reported […]
Brandeis Wind Ensemble mightily delivers Dvořák classic
The Brandeis Wind Ensemble put on their spring semester show this past Sunday, April 3 at the Slosberg Recital Hall, as always, under the direction of the admirable Tom Souza. The first piece of the night, Antonín Dvořák’s “Serenade for Wind Instruments,” brought to audiences the typical soft, blithe melodies typical of chamber music, as […]
Batman vs. Superman defies the monotony of the genre
In a long series of superhero movies that have come out in the last few years, it would seem that there is no originality left in the genre. Pinning superhero against supervillain in a rather predictable storyline that every audience member saw coming, these films typically incorporate fight sequences that involve a series of testosterone-fueled […]
Universities should counter threats of climate change
New England’s recent bizarre weather patterns have sent anxieties about climate change into high gear. These anxieties are especially apparent at colleges and universities, where the bulk of discussions about climate change are taking place. The environmentally conscious population is beginning to seriously wonder how climate change will affect their daily lives in the near […]
Autism Speaks fails to advocate for persons on the Autistic Spectrum
Since 2008, the nonprofit organization Autism Speaks has labeled April 2 “Autism Awareness Day,” with the goal of raising awareness of autism. As a result, you may have seen evidence this past week of Autism Speaks’ marketing efforts: famous buildings lit up blue, or their corporate logo (a poorly drawn puzzle piece) as someone’s new […]
Senate Worried About Decreased Transparency in the Union
Senators on the Student Union have raised concerns about members of the Union’s E-board that were not confirmed by a vote of the Senate and decreasing transparency between the Board and the Senate. “[The Executive Board] consist of a President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary, who are elected by the student body for a term […]
Second round of Union elections to be held on April 4
Students will elect senators to represent their class years, senators-at-large and a racial minority senator in the second round of Student Union elections on April 4. They will also elect justices to serve on the judiciary branch of the Union. Running for the two open seats for Senator at Large are Ben Margolin ’17, Nathan […]
Senate Worried About Decreased Transparency in the Union
Senators on the Student Union have raised concerns about members of the Union’s E-board that were not confirmed by a vote of the Senate and decreasing transparency between the Board and the Senate. “[The Executive Board] consist of a President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary, who are elected by the student body for a term […]
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