Administrators should stay reserved on social media
Ever since we became friends with Tom, or perhaps since Mark Zuckerberg screwed his friends out of millions of dollars, or we got our first retweet, social media and networks have been a major part of our lives. And it goes beyond the connections we make and keep between friends old and new, as every […]
Peeping Toms return to East
Last week, two separate reports of a Peeping Tom were made by East Quad residents to Public Safety. The first report was made on Wednesday, March 18, in the afternoon, by a student in Pomerantz detailing a “past Peeping Tom incident,” as stated in the weekly Brandeis Police media log. A second report was filed […]
Bronstein week disturbs our academic needs
With the change in the weather comes students and groups looking to take advantage of it and hang out outside. Even somewhat moderate conditions, such as those over the past week, bring folks to turn their frowns upside down and actually show some signs of life. One of these signs, however, can get to be […]
Student activists should go national to get voices heard
Brandeis has a large population of students who are passionate about issues occurring on campus, around the country and across the globe. For the most part, these students take action concerning the topics they are passionate about. A recent example of this is the opening of the Rape Crisis Center (RCC), which was an initiative […]
University’s lack of assurance on e-privacy troubling
One somewhat interesting news story that has been making the rounds over the past week surrounds the use of emails. Hillary Clinton, in her term as secretary of state, used only her personal email account for work-related issues, instead of a seemingly mandatory government one. This has caused a great deal of concern as people […]
The Districts deliver stronger performance live than in studio
There is something truly amazing and inspiring about seeing live music. Maybe it’s simply a result of the exhaustion that sets in after standing in the same place for two hours instead of just listening to the album, but you gain a greater appreciation for the band after doing so. I experienced this phenomenon two […]
University should encourage lifelong learning
As I’ve started to apply for summer internships, I’ve not only found the whole process of looking for a summer activity, along with searching for an idea of a career for the rest of my life, somewhat nerve-wracking. Of course everyone is afraid of commitment, but having to find a job that will last for […]
Dean’s list not a marker of success
Everyone likes to be acknowledged for their accomplishments. It makes you feel good. Not to go on a cliched rant, but nowadays, awards are handed out a lot more liberally than before. That isn’t necessarily a problem when a seven-year-old gets a ribbon for showing up to every Little League practice. That’s for a child, […]
VP Gray expresses gratitude for staff members after Juno
With the arrival of Winter Storm Juno last Monday evening, the university had to make plans quickly to ensure the safety for students, faculty and staff on campus. Only able to maintain the bare necessities of campus operations, such as keeping roadways clear and serving food to students, the school was forced to close for […]
Events should be accessible to all students
I called my grandma to wish her a happy birthday last Monday, which also happened to be Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We went through the usual topics of talking about my cousins, how much I’m eating and whether or not I use the toilet regularly, but eventually she got around to asking me what […]
Indecent exposure at Walgreens
In an email sent out to the Brandeis community Tuesday afternoon, Director of Public Safety Ed Callahan relayed information about an incident occurring at the Walgreens at the corner of Weston and South streets in Waltham. A Brandeis student, who was shopping there Monday evening, was victim to an act of indecent exposure. According to […]
Univ. needs to provide more time to acclimate to student life
As the ball dropped in Times Square on New Year’s Eve, and the calendar moved from December into January, I realized that I had to be back at college in less than two weeks. Feeling like I only got home a week prior, I was certainly not looking forward to having to head back to […]
Dave Coulier cuts it out for Fall Fest
In conjunction with Fall Fest and Parents’ Weekend, Student Activities put on their customary event to entertain parents and relieve students of begrudgingly leading them around campus. Last year’s event featured comedian Judah Friedlander, and to continue with the comedian theme, Dave Coulier performed hijinks for the crowd in the Shapiro Gym in Gosman this […]
Shakey Graves shakes things up on new album
Shakey Graves, also known as Alejandro Rose-Garcia from his days acting on TV’s “Friday Night Lights,” recently released his second full-length album, “And The War Came.” The Austin-based alternative country/folk singer-songwriter has been building a steady following over the years through social media and by playing in numerous festivals, such as South by Southwest. His […]
CTL expands educational possibilities
There have been renovations within Farber Library recently, resulting in the formation of a new facility with impressive conference tables and monitors. More important than the construction, however, is the formation of the Center for Teaching and Learning, or CTL for short, on Farber 2 around the corner from the Schuster Institute. The CTL will […]
New Cinemax show breaks boundaries
Coked-up surgeons, rampant disease and eccentric and outdated surgical methods from the turn-of-the-century are highlighted in “The Knick,” Cinemax’s new series. Steven Soderbergh is a visionary, and Clive Owen is transcendent. These two are the main forces behind the new series, which draws unsuspecting viewers back in time and engulfs them into a different world. […]
New novelist Caleb Crain offers insight to writer’s mind
The Brandeis Creative Writing Department and History of Ideas program sponsored their last novel reading of the semester this past Wednesday. Professor Steven McCauley (ENG) introduced the featured writer—Caleb Crain—a few minutes after 5 p.m. in the Shapiro Admissions Center presentation room. It was somewhat thrilling to hear McCauley list the reviews of Caleb Crain’s […]
‘Top Gear’ provides top tips
With the change of the season, only one thing can be expected: a new series of “Top Gear.” Keeping with British television tradition, “Top Gear” presents new episodes on cars and motoring, usually around six or eight, two times a year. One of the most popular shows in the U.K., “Top Gear” has spawned spin-offs […]
Netflix debuts quality documentary on Mitt Romney
Netflix has transformed the way media has been released with production of original series like “House of Cards” and “Orange is the New Black.” Their latest “Netflix exclusive” tackles a different medium—documentaries. Following the campaign of Mitt Romney through both the 2008 Republican primaries and his 2012 Presidential run, “Mitt” provides a comprehensive review of […]
‘Inside Llewyn Davis’ is witty but leaves audience with questions
Much like the Coen Brothers’ classic “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” which was propelled by a critically acclaimed soundtrack produced by T. Bone Burnett, their most recent venture, “Inside Llewyn Davis,” builds from the same foundation. With a soundtrack once again produced by Burnett, “Inside Llewyn Davis” covers a week in the life of a […]
