Sherman’s chocolate fountain shows univ.’s priorities are in the wrong place
This Wednesday, Oct. 18, the university held a celebration of Brandeis’ 75th anniversary in Sherman Dining Hall. The event featured an abundance of blue balloons, party hats and Brandeis-themed cupcakes. Most notably, the dessert counter featured a full three-tiered chocolate fountain, an ice sculpture in the shape of the number 75 and a massive flower-adorned […]
Banana Man
‘Writers and Readers at Brandeis’: a panel discussing literature in academic and creative spaces
On Oct. 13, Barbara Mandel Professor of the Humanities John Plotz welcomed Professor of English Stephen McCauley, Associate Professor of English Elizabeth Bradfield and Xuefei Jin (Ha Jin), MA’89, PhD ’93, H’05, to a panel called “Writers and Readers at Brandeis” as one of many events taking place for the 75th Anniversary celebration. To start […]
All The Colors of The Sky, Part 2: a short story
Soon, the Stargazer found himself at the door of the Waif’s house. He hesitated for a moment, unsure of what to tell her, before shaking his head and opening the door. She needed him, excuses could wait. “‘Gazer? it’s a bit late… how are you?” he heard her quiet voice from her bed. The Waif’s […]
Brandeis swimmers push off to a strong season start
On Oct. 17, the Brandeis Judges’ men’s and women’s swim teams traveled to Oneonta, New York to begin the 2023-2024 season at the 2023 Hartwick Relays. Among six teams competing, the Judges’ women’s team was able to win the event while the men’s team placed third. The women’s team won eight of the 10 races […]