Future of the Winter Olympics
Only every four years during the Olympics are we allowed to indulge in obscure sports, human interest stories and even a healthy bit of nationalism. But now that this year’s games in PyeongChang, South Korea, are over, we are now faced with assessing the viability and structure of the Olympics, especially that of the Winter […]
From Iceland to Senegal, underdogs look to make noise in Russia
With the inaugural match of the 2018 World Cup between host nation Russia and relative newcomers Saudi Arabia set to kick off in just a few months time, the World Cup will indeed go on without the inclusion of the United States for the first time since 1986. The absence of the Stars and Stripes […]
Brandeis needs more nature
Recently I came across a large photo book, the photos depicting Brandeis through the decades until the late 2000s. It has fantastic images of this place pre-1948, when it was Middlesex University, a medical school primarily centered on the castle (as everyone learned if they took a tour with Admissions). Rows of metal tables with […]
The BBSO celebrates Black History Month at Brandeis
As part of Black History Month, The Brandeis Black Student Organization (BBSO) hosted several events at Brandeis including a movie screening of the film “School Daze,” a teach-in, a black career panel and the cultural show, “Shades of Blackness.” The organization planned to host a Black-owned business day on Feb 12, but the event was […]
BBSO hosts powerful ‘Shades of Blackness’ performance
The Brandeis Black Student Organization (BBSO) held a “Shades of Blackness” celebration on Saturday, Feb. 10 in Levin Ballroom to honor Black History Month. Hosted by resident comedians, Cyril Ojilere ’21 and Curtis Beatty ’21, Shades of Blackness opened to an enthusiastic and inspired crowd. Shaquan McDowell ‘18 was first to the stage, where he […]
Book Talk focuses on dangers of antibiotic resistance
In a talk about her most recent bestseller “Big Chicken: The Incredible Story of How Antibiotics Created Modern Agriculture and Changed the Way the World Eats,” Maryn McKenna told the story of how feeding antibiotics to poultry and other meat animals has caused greater antibiotic resistance in human consumers and consequently, increased public health concerns. […]
SPARKTank Awards $50,000 to Brandeis start-ups
SPARKTank 2018, the Brandeis International Business School’s fourth annual start-up pitch competition, awarded 10 teams of Brandeis students, faculty and staff a total of $50,000 to fund their start-ups. Brandeis and greater Boston area community members met at IBS on Feb. 4 to watch what the Brandeis University website called “the most anticipated competition of […]
Annihilation: A flawed and unsettling work of surreal science fiction
There is a part of me that loves Alex Garland’s “Annihilation.” The problem is, that is not the part of me that is a very good critic. “Annihilation” skirts the line between pretentious and obnoxious, and ends up falling firmly on the side of the former. A film that is completely committed to its themes, […]
On Bill and Melinda Gates’ annual letter
It is remarkable that Microsoft has been around for 43 years already, and that one of the founders, Bill Gates, has been the richest person in the United States, according to Forbes, for 24 years straight. With a net worth of 91.1 billion dollars, it makes me happy to know Bill and Melinda are doing […]
Senator Mitt Romney: A win for Democrats, Republicans, and civility
In these hyper-partisan times, Americans are looking for something to hang their hats on as a sign of hope, and Mitt Romney could be the answer. Romney, the 2012 Republican presidential nominee, announced his candidacy for the upcoming Senate race in Utah this November. Romney has been a frequent critic of President Trump, his criticisms […]
Brandeis ski and snowboard team heads to nationals
During the week of March 5, the Brandeis Ski and Snowboard Team will compete at USCSA (United States Collegiate Ski and Snowboard Association) Nationals at Whiteface Mountain in Lake Placid, NY. The Ski and Snowboard Team races the first five weekends during second semester of every year. The team competes in the alpine slalom and […]
