Improv Showcase displays campus talent for midyears
With the recent political events casting a gray cloud over many, it is nice to have something to put a smile on our faces. On Saturday, Jan. 21, while most were marching in protest of the new presidency, Brandeis’ improv comedy circle provided a more upbeat atmosphere. TBA’s co-presidents, Monica Chen ’19 and Conor Amrien […]
Margolis to provide corporate solutions
Management Solutions recently secured its newest consultant in financial risk: Micah Margolis ’17. Margolis will graduate this May with departmental honors in physics upon completion of his senior thesis along with a degree in economics and a minor in computer science. The senior was also elected into Phi Beta Kappa, an honors organization, as a […]
Women’s fencing earns a mid-week win
In an annual mid-week clash, the women’s fencing team defeated Wellesley College 16-11 Wednesday, Jan. 25. Captain of the team, Nina Sayles ’17, reported that the Judges have remained undefeated in meets against Wellesley since the 2013 season. Each year, the team takes on Wellesley in a one-on-one meet. The bouts occur in a small […]
Gordon-Conwell Theological prof. analyzes how Trump campaign appealed to evangelicals
Though many evangelical Christians consider a Trump presidency a success for American evangelicals, Prof. John Jefferson Davis, an evangelical himself, called his election a disaster in a lecture on Wednesday, Jan. 25. “My view is that as an evangelical it is not my job to impose my religion or my morality on anybody else,” the […]
Pottery Club carries on despite relocation
At the crux of the on-campus fine arts scene lies a club that seeks to combine community, creativity and, most importantly, clay. About three decades ago, the Pottery Club sprang up at Brandeis and is now led by president Marisa Rubel ’17. Although the club has technically existed since the early ’90s, Rubel explains that […]
GOP legislators hate Obamacare because they hate Obama
This year’s election is a repudiation of the liberal ideology. The recently retired president has become the incarnation of socialism and despotism in the minds of many voters. As the vision of all that is evil, Obama’s legacy is under attack for its namesake. The Affordable Care Act is a monumental piece of legislation that […]
Sorrows stay afloat in ‘Manchester by the Sea’
Kenneth Lonergan’s “Manchester by the Sea” (2016) is a work of genius. Set and filmed in the northeastern town of Manchester, MA, Lonergan captures a powerful, depressing tale, yet finds the hint of humor that comes from daily life. The writer and director of the film, rare for today’s filmmaking, Lonergan has a way of […]
Remember to practice self-care
College students are often told to practice “self-care,” and honestly, it makes sense. Students constantly struggle so much with managing their different responsibilities that their health and well-being usually become less of a priority. This leads to stress, anxiety, exhaustion and mental burnouts. Speaking from personal experience, self-care helps deal with all of these issues […]
