Guest speaker presents on medieval conversion to Christianity
Professor Nina Caputo from the History Department of The University of Florida discussed problems with religious conversion in the medieval period on Jan. 21 in Lown 315. Sponsored by The Tauber Institute for the Study of European Jewry, this event was hosted as part of a series of events called Critical Conversations, which are events […]
Study examines political climate on college campuses
Liberal, moderate and conservative students surveyed on five college campuses—including Brandeis—were found to be deeply divided on the climate of “free expression” on college campuses and on issues of race, immigration, climate change, sexual assault and gun control, according to a new study published by the Steinhardt Social Research Institute. The overgeneralization by the media […]
Why I stayed: Allie Morse ’10
Since Brandeis opened its doors in 1948, tens, if not hundreds, of thousands of Brandeisians have come to complete their education. But after they graduate, Brandeis is oftentimes just a distant memory, an alma mater that they’ll donate to or attend its reunions every few years. However, there are a select few individuals that choose […]
Mitch Albom brings audience to tears
When Mitch Albom ’79 finished his talk last Thursday night, there was not a single dry eye in the room. Albom spoke for almost an hour in Spingold Theater about his most recent novel “Finding Chika,” about the daughter he gained and then subsequently lost. The talk started on a lighter note. Albom began the […]
How to Watch Netflix’s ‘The Witcher’
Generally speaking, I try to focus on the positive aspects of a new film or show. I try to talk about the parts of the work that other critics might overlook. And while I did enjoy bingeing Netflix’s “The Witcher,” I cannot overlook some of its glaring flaws. By the time the Netflix series aired, […]
PARC implements two new online features
The Brandeis Prevention, Advocacy and Resource Center (PARC) implemented a new feature on its website that allows users to message with an advocate during noon-5 p.m. office hours on weekdays. All conversations that are held with advocates in the chat are confidential, according to the group’s website. Another new feature allows users to make an […]
The Stein’s new menu
What a treat! The holidays were kind to The Stein this year. Everybody’s second favorite dining option (the first being UberEats) has received a menu design makeover with some fresh and perplexing options to spice up the new semester. Did management finally give the employees a loudspeaker so they don’t have to distend their vocal […]
Falling like flies
Did you know that falls are responsible for over half of accidental deaths in adults over the age of 65? Although for teenagers and young adults a simple fall will likely only lead to minor cuts and scrapes, for an elderly person it can easily lead to a hip fracture, which is fatal for nearly […]
SSIS advice column
Welcome back to the SSIS column, where we answer any and all of Brandeis students’ questions about sex, sexuality, identity and relationships. If you have a question you’d like answered in our next column, email ssis@brandeis.edu or leave a question in the Google Form link on the Student Sexuality Information Service Facebook page. Any and […]
Fencing holds record of 2-3 at Philadelphia Invitational, Morales wins multiple honors
The Brandeis University fencing squads headed south this past weekend to compete in the University of Pennsylvania’s Philadelphia Invitational. After the tournament, the men’s and women’s teams both defeated two of their opponents, and fell to another three. The Judges topped competition from Wayne State University and Drew University. Additionally for the men, the team […]
Women’s basketball splits against Rochester and Emory
Junior transfer Courtney Thrun ’21 did not see much playing time in her two years at Adelphi University, playing a total of just 12 games. In her first season with the Judges, Thrun has played in all 14 games and been a tremendous asset for the Judges off the bench. The forward set grabbed a […]
Cancer: a tumor that plagues society or a mechanism of collaboration?
The concept of cancer is a complicated and convoluted issue that many individuals struggle to understand. Some may feel an aversion due to relationships with individuals who may have dealt with cancer. Although many people view cancer as a problem that literally plagues our society, in some ways, cancer has the ability to bring individuals […]
