Go See 'The Social Network'
One night in 2003, Harvard sophomore Mark Zuckerburg got dumped, got drunk and created a website that eventually led to the massive social networking giant we now know as Facebook. At least, that’s what the movie “The Social Network” wants you to think. Whether it actually happened that way or not is still up for […]
A new epidemic: The alarming growth of Lyme Disease
As the leaves turn brilliant colors in Boston, we try to take advantage of these last nice days outdoors by taking walks through the woods and going apple picking. At first, nothing besides midterms seems like it could ruin these beautiful days. Little do you know that there are ticks hiding in these wooded and […]
Alright went: OK Go rocks Brandeis
Image Gallery I didn’t think about whether I had moved my laundry to the dryer. I didn’t think about whether my car was going to get ticketed. I didn’t think about the homework I wasn’t doing. I remember thinking about those things walking in the door, but when OK Go started playing, I stopped. I […]
Israeli dancers get ‘together’
Micky Waks ’13 is loud, crazy and energetic, and she recently became the president of B’yachad, Brandeis’ semi-professional Israeli Dance Troupe. B’yachad is among the groups performing this year at the Fall Fest Variety Show, which will also feature a cappella groups and other dance groups. Waks, who is originally from the Boston area, did […]
Women’s fencing prepares for upcoming season
As Brandeis’ women’s fencing team begins training, the teammates can look forward to the upcoming season while emulating their successful past season. Last year, the women’s fencing team went undefeated at the Northeast Conference for the second consecutive year as they swept away teams from six surrounding colleges, including Boston University, MIT and Wellesley. Although […]
Tennis team aces first dual match
The men’s tennis team opened up their dual match season with a 7-2 victory against the United States Coast Guard Academy last Friday night and the women’s team finished off the weekend with a 6-3 win against Simmons College. The men only dropped two matches and Simon Miller ’11 and Steven Milo ’13 won at […]
Flood of support for Pakistan victims
A Brandeis organization held a Pakistan Relief Fund dinner Tuesday to raise money for victims of the flooding in Pakistan from seasonal monsoon rains, which began in the country July 26. The dinner was a semi-formal sit-down event, the dishes (rice, vegetables, daal and naan) were cooked in a kosher kitchend by Seema Anand, mother […]
Women’s soccer team extends winning streak to six games
The Brandeis women’s soccer team hit the road for contests against Simmons and Wellesley colleges this week. After pitching a pair of shutouts, the Judges, undefeated since a loss to MIT in the season opener, are now 7-1-1 on the season. Brandeis, ranked 18th in the National College Soccer Coaches Association of America’s most recent […]
Men’s soccer drops second straight
It took two overtimes to do it, but the Beavers of Babson College felled the Brandeis men’s soccer team in a 2-1 final Saturday. It was the second straight loss for the Judges (6-2), who had opened the season by winning six straight games. The win gave Babson, the ninth-ranked team in New England, a […]
Mens tennis team struggles at ITAs
It was a rough weekend for the Brandeis men’s tennis team. The duo of Nick White ’11 and Simon Miller ’11 collected the Judges’ only doubles wins at the Intercollegiate Tennis Association’s northeast regional tournament. Looking to earn a berth in the USTA/ITA National Small College Championships in Mobile, Ala., they advanced to the quarterfinals […]
For 14 seasons, I pick 14 stories
Oct. 6 marks the return of “South Park” with the second half of its 14th season. If you are at all interested in the show, but have either never gotten around to watching it or are just looking for some top episodes to see, look no further. I’ve chosen 14 episodes/stories (approximately one from each […]
‘Regarding Painting’ at The Rose
Image Gallery Link Dabney Hailey stands before a Roxy Paine painting in the Foster wing of the Rose Art Museum, explaining Paine’s painting method to some visitors. iPod in hand, she scans a barcode from a piece of paper, and the smartphone instantly brings up information on the artist. “Voila!” says Hailey, explaining that Paine […]
Flu shot: facts, myths and why you should get one
Flu season always creeps up on us. We don’t even realize that we’re sniffling in class until we’re at the point that we can’t hear the teacher over the unanimous coughing of the lecture hall. Even after incessantly Purell-ing our hands, the building combination of sleep deprivation and stress from classes makes us a target […]
Birds of a feather: Turkeys make friendly neighbors
Some of you might have noticed that this year, Brandeis has some new residents. No, I’m not talking about the first-years, I’m talking about the wild turkeys. While some people (including one of my roommates) might hate the velociraptor-esque fowls that now strut their stuff in the quads, turkeys have always been a part of […]
Herbie Rosen: A closer look at at the ‘Harry Potter’-obsessed Union secretary
Herbie Rosen ’12 is a self-proclaimed laugher, people-watcher and “Harry Potter” fanatic who tries to live life to the fullest. When attempting to describe himself in only a few sentences, he said, “I try to make the most out of every day. I laugh at least four times a day, and I’m really happy to […]
Birthright founders discuss ‘giving’
Charles Bronfman and Jeffery Solomon, co-authors of “The Art of Giving: Where the Soul Meets a Business Plan,” spoke Monday about philanthropy in today’s world. Andrew Hahn, the director of the Sillerman Center for the Advancement of Philanthropy, mediated the discussion. “The Art of Giving” describes philanthropy as a business, while addressing the major issues […]
Photojournalist displays Mexican ‘Pura Mujer’ exhibit
A new photography exhibition portraying the women of Oaxaca, Mexico by photojournalist and Pulitzer Prize Gold Medal Finalist, Dana Romanoff, is on display in the Women’s Studies Research Center at Brandeis. The display, which opened Sept. 20, will be exhibited until Dec. 16. Dana Romanoff’s exhibit is titled “Pura Mujer,” or “Purely Women,” to reflect […]
Women’s soccer strikes down Gordon
Image Gallery Sofia Vallone ’11 scored a pair of quick goals just seconds after opponent Gordon College potted the game’s first marker, and the Brandeis women’s soccer team held on for a 3-1 win at home Thursday. With the loss, Gordon fell to 6-2, while the Judges now sport a 5-1-1 record on the season. […]
Brandeis gets ‘Silly’ over new bracelets
As any camp counselor, teacher or parent can tell you, silly bands are a way of life for anyone younger than twelve. They have been used as a reward and punishment system and been banned in schools, but the fad doesn’t seem to be slowing down. “Silly bands are hot and trendy right now, so […]
Students take a ‘STAND’ against genocide
When searching for a club to join on campus, it is hard to find one with both a humanitarian agenda and an enjoyable experience. However, Students Taking Action Now: Darfur (STAND), a student-led division of the Genocide Intervention Network, offers students the opportunity to make a difference while still having fun. The mission of STAND […]