‘The Politician’ is peak modern Americana
In its second season, “The Politician” remains as delightfully corrupt, dramatic and villainous as the first season. The characters slowly become more unhinged as the season develops, leading to poor choice after poor choice. In this race for a seat in the state senate, candidates’ personal lives are just as important as their policy. This […]
Panelists say protesting racial inequality isn’t new, but we are on the verge of transformation
Though the Black Lives Matter movement started in 2013, systemic racism against Black people has a much longer history, said Professor Chad Williams (AAAS) in a virtual panel titled, “America’s Racial Reckoning,” which discussed past and present racial inequality in America on Friday. “The current national uprising sparked by the recent murders of George Floyd, […]
‘The Festival of the Arts’ is coming to your living room!
Traditions don’t have to be canceled just because the Brandeis campus is closed. The annual Leonard Bernstein Festival of the Arts is finding a way into your home this weekend through a project that has been dubbed “Create@Brandeis Living Room Fest.” Living Room Fest is an online celebration of the arts, full of performers who […]
What to do while bored at home
Mrs. Obama, it’s been an honor. We’re officially packing up and going home. Though we still have classes, I know most students are going to have a lot of extra free time on their hands now that club responsibilities are over. So, here are some recommendations—of all different media—about how to fill that free time. […]
Democratic socialist advises against Sanders for president
Though the topic of a professor’s talk was democratic socialism, his solution to the United States’ current political situation was a Joe Biden presidency. Professor Peter Dreier, E.P. Clapp Distinguished Professor of Politics at Occidental College, referenced a Gallup poll saying that 43 percent of Americans—and 58 percent of people between the ages of 18-34—think […]
Netflix’s ‘All The Bright Places’ packs a lovely punch
“Lovely” is certainly not the right word to describe “All The Bright Places.” “Lovely” could be used to describe Violet Markey’s (Elle Fanning) laugh, or the shots of rural Indiana, or even the original score composed by Keegan DeWitt. But this love story is far from lovely. Despite that, I’m drawn to this word. The […]
The Michigan Rattlers were delightfully decent
The Michigan Rattlers are the perfect definition of white mediocrity. Don’t get me wrong, the band wasn’t bad. To certain midwestern tastes, the Rattlers probably have a pretty great sound, and they certainly know how to play. I was impressed to find that their live performance was similar in quality to the studio recordings, which […]
A day in the life of a Brandeis athlete: Maggie Shealy ’23
This column will highlight a different student-athlete each week, striving to unearth what the hectic life of a Brandeis athlete entails. With this in mind, such a collection of stories will serve as a testament to the hard work, passion and resilience that athletes at Brandeis specifically embody, hopefully working to bridge the gap between […]
I’m crazy for ‘Manic’
Genre-defying and sonically cohesive, Halsey’s “Manic” is the strongest album released in months. Halsey uses these 16 tracks to tell a story of an insecure girl navigating the world, and she’s not afraid to show the ugly sides of her life. The tracks range from slow and sweet to fast and angry to jerky and […]
Emirati sultan lectures about modern Middle Eastern art
Sultan Sooud al Qassemi, Emirati commentator on Arab affairs and a member of the Sharjah ruling family, who teaches at Boston College, discussed influential pieces of Middle Eastern art and their political undertones on Jan. 22 in Schwartz Hall 103. Al Qassemi, an “an art lover and art collector,” started the lecture by displaying a […]
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 […]
Mom Rock is cool for kids and dads too
WBRS, if you’re reading this, I have the perfect band to play in Chum’s. Boston-based and incredibly talented, Mom Rock is the band to have on your radar. I first heard Mom Rock at the 2019 Boston Book Festival, planned on only staying for one song, then stayed for two, then three. This band is […]
‘Cats’ reminded me why I’m a dog person
How do you review a movie that was awful in every way? I went into “Cats” a hopeful Taylor Swift fan, excited to see her performance in the movie that she has been strongly promoting via Instagram stories to her fans. Leaving the theater, I had to wonder who ever decided that this was a […]
Emma’s Best Books of 2019
2019 was a great year for literature, particularly young adult literature. Series began, capturing the hearts of readers and leaving them on memorable cliffhangers. Series ended, wrapping up significant plotlines with a nice little bow. Stand-alone stories proved that sometimes the best work can be done in just one novel. Not every book of 2019 […]
Be better, BranVan
Sasha Skarboviychuk We are approaching winter in lovely, warm Massachusetts, and although it is just the end of November, it is already freezing cold outside. You know what’s the last thing I want to do in this weather? Take a twenty minute walk to get to my classes. But wait. Thankfully, Brandeis has Waltham shuttles […]
Oy Gevalt! ‘Oy’ is aggressively Jewish in the best way
“Oy!” is aggressively Jewish and an absolute joy to watch. The Brandeis Undergraduate Theater Collective (UTC) put on a delightful performance of “Oy!” this past weekend, and those who didn’t get to see it are truly missing out. The cast was committed to putting on this comedic production and executed each scene so well. “Oy!” […]
‘The Lightning Thief’ musical is meant for passionate fans
“The Lightning Thief” musical is a clear passion project for diehard fans of Rick Riordan’s best selling “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” series. As I am one of these diehard fans, I absolutely adored the show. With a cast of just seven people, the cast takes on the responsibility of portraying many characters as well […]
Sex education needs work, says Brandeis professor
Students are unhappy with their sex education, according to a talk by Professor Phoebe Schnitzer, the women’s studies resource center resident scholar, on Thursday, Nov. 7, where Schnitzer discussed her research and findings in sex education. Immediately following was a talk from graduating senior Makayla (M.K.) Richards, who shared her own findings. “Sex ed is […]
Hoot Halloween Guide
Whether you’re a ghost or goblin, witch or wizard, Halloween is a holiday where everyone gets to put their spookiest face forward. And the best way to do Halloween is to commit 100 percent to every aspect of the holiday, from costumes to candy. There are a lot of ways to get the most out […]
Listening to ‘Bad Ideas’ is far from a bad idea
Tessa Violet’s album “Bad Ideas” is an indie pop triumph. Fans have been waiting for this album for almost a year, ever since Violet dropped her first single “Crush” back in June 2018. I can honestly say, it was worth the wait. The album starts off strong with the first five tracks already released before […]
