Judges slide into eight-game losing streak
During the last two weeks the Brandeis Volleyball team has slid by with a 0-6 record, extending their streak to eight losses. While losing matches can be demoralizing, they show some good signs. Two weeks ago on Sept. 23 the Judges lost to Amherst College in the opening match of the Amherst Classic. The Judges […]
Judges rebound from tie with 2-0 win at Wheaton
This past Wednesday, the Judges snapped a 13-game losing streak against Wheaton College dating back to 1998. With goals from Tyler Savonen ’15 and Sam Ocel ’13 they secured a 2-0 win in a non-conference matchup at Keefe Field. With the win the Judges improved to 7-2-1 on the season. Brandeis goalie Blake Minchoff ’13 […]
‘I have a bad feeling about this’: ‘Star Wars’ on Blu-ray
The phrase “I have a bad feeling about this” has become synonymous with “Star Wars.” In fact, typing the phrase into Wikipedia will lead you to the “Star Wars” article. As it turns out, the phrase also accurately represents the hesitation that many fans like myself felt about the new “Star Wars” Blu-ray releases. This […]
Lee Russo ’13 lifts men’s soccer past MIT
The Brandeis men’s soccer team continued their early season excellence in a 2-0 victory against the visiting MIT Engineers. The game marked the fourth time in the first five games that Brandeis goalie Blake Minchoff ’13 has recorded a shutout. With the win, the Judges improved to 4-1 on the season, while the Engineers fell […]
Newborn ‘Up All Night’ formulaic but promising
Newborn babies are rife with comedic possibilities. Don’t believe me? Just think about the many TV shows and films that have gotten laughs at the expense of messy diapers and frazzled parents. Granted, many of them aren’t actually worth watching, but the new NBC sitcom “Up All Night,” which explores similar territory, actually manages to […]
‘The Playboy Club’ playful but pedestrian
There are a lot of new shows this fall and most of them seem perfunctorily mediocre. So I wasn’t expecting gold when I stumbled across NBC’s new series “The Playboy Club.” And I didn’t get gold, so no dashed hopes. What I did get was a fun, entertaining hour. It is not the best show […]
Self-released ‘Evilution’ lacks intelligent design
If you had told me yesterday that I would be writing an article about First Born for this week’s paper, I wouldn’t have argued with you. I wouldn’t have scoffed and I wouldn’t even have said you were crazy. I would have simply asked, “What on earth is First Born?” I was introduced to the […]
Ignore the 'New Girl': much-hyped sitcom disappoints
If you happened to mosey onto the Internet at any point in the last month, you were guaranteed to encounter an ad for “New Girl,” the new FOX sitcom starring Zooey Deschanel. A barrage of ads also cropped up on TV as the show’s Sept. 20 debut approached, and FOX even took the unusual approach […]
Underachievers: MLB busts of 2011
At this point in the season, there are definitely some fans who are disappointed that their beloved team won’t be making it to the playoffs. Some fans should be disappointed, but others would’ve been wiser to take the season off because their team never had a chance in the first place. It’s easy to spot […]
After ’Deis: Recent graduates discuss the job market
Given the choice, most students would not choose to enter the job market in the middle of a recession. Some have opted to stay in school, hoping to wait out the economic downturn. Others have chosen to travel abroad or get an unpaid internship. But some students are unable to afford any of these options. […]
Women’s soccer breaks streak with 3-1 victory
In a non-conference matchup against Gordon College on Tuesday afternoon, the Brandeis women’s soccer team snapped a four-game skid with a 3-1 victory over the Fighting Scots. The win improved the Judges to 3-4 on the season. After a midday rainstorm, the field was extremely slick and conditions were very poor. The slippery field allowed […]
Students stand united with concerned citizens
Starting on Sept. 17 and continuing on even through today, American citizens from across the nation, have flooded into the financial district in Lower Manhattan to participate in a somewhat mysterious event titled Occupy Wall Street. This protest—modeled after past demonstrations in global cities, such as Cairo, Barcelona and Athens—sought to unite the American public […]
Volleyball goes 1-2 over week; win streak snapped at five
The weekend looked to be another great one for the women’s tennis team. Before any matches on Saturday the team had a four-game winning streak that included three shutouts. After a win against Emmanuel College, the Judges ended the day on the wrong side of a 3-2 match against Colby-Sawyer College. The Judges’ slide continued […]
Superhero summer not quite a bummer
The last few summers have been dominated by comic book movies. For example, 2008 boasted both “Iron Man” and “The Dark Knight,” two of the most well-regarded movie adaptations for Marvel and DC respectively. Summer 2012 is already shaping up to be another comic book-filled season with the release of “The Avengers” by Marvel and […]
Clinical ‘Contagion’ a smart but chilly thriller
While I was settling in to watch “Contagion” this past weekend, a guy in front of me pulled the classic yawn-and-stretch on his date, clearly aiming to get an arm around her. It worked, but then the film began with a carefully choreographed sequence in which the camera traces the journey of some suspicious germs: […]
Behind the scenes of ‘24-Hour’
Ever wondered what it’s like to put on a show after only 24 hours of rehearsal? Up until this year, so did I. Though my journey as co-choreographer began last May, nothing quite prepared me for the madness that is the 24-Hour Musical. Those 24 hours may be over and done, but here’s a sneak […]
Runway fashionistas rent out style to students
While other students began to wind down from a long week of classes and prepare for the weekend, Emily Troge ’14 and Abby Hirsch ’14 spent last Friday organizing the first trunk show for Rent the Runway at Brandeis. That morning, five young national representatives drove from New York City to help set up the […]
View From the Top: Photographer reflects on becoming AJRphotography
Dearest Brandeis Community, I’ve been asked to write a column reflecting on my time spent here, and I’d like to start off by being thankful that it’s not yet over. I’m not gone yet and I intend to savor my last year here. That being said, in the last three years I think I’ve seen […]
The first and last religion major at Brandeis
The late ’60s were an interesting time to be at Brandeis and probably at any college. The ground felt shaky but the possibilities seemed endless. The prospects for disaster, such as being drafted to die in a civil war in Asia, were imminent, but so was the sense of hope. Many of us felt dizzy […]
Advanced predictions on MLB awards
As teams approach their magic numbers and the playoff races cool down, the races for Most Valuable Player, Cy Young and Rookie of the Year awards are just heating up. Some awards have clear front-runners while others are filled with superstar hopefuls, all seeking to polish that final resume before the Baseball Writers of America […]