One calendar to rule them all
What does Brandeis offer its students? Really—that’s a serious question. It’s a wide topic that can’t easily be grappled within a short period of time. I believe it is safe to say that every single student who finds themselves involved on campus takes advantage of some of the things the university offers its students beyond […]
Deis3D readies for Printathon, expansion
Claire Sun ’18, the public relations director for Deis3D, says that while many students on campus may have heard chatter regarding a 3D printathon and printing lab on campus, many have also never been in it or witnessed the fruits of its production. Founded early in the 2014-15 academic year, the MakerLab, located on the […]
Two ideologies, one Ziv
Of all the suitemates at Brandeis, Mark Gimelstein ’17 and Brian Hough ’17 are arguably two of the most ironic to be found. Why is this? Gimelstein is the vice president of the Brandeis Conservatives, and Hough is the vice president of the College Democrats of Massachusetts. Hailing from New Hyde Park, NY, Gimelstein finds […]
Crowding leaves students in a tight spot
As I waited for my professor to enter the room and begin today’s lesson in Shiffman, I came to the realization that the rows between desks were too narrow. Indeed, the classroom measured perhaps 20 by 20 feet, and yet there were more than 40 desks packed into this small space. The number of seats […]
Meet the class of 2019
Zara Hoffman was born in China but has been a resident of New York City since she was a year and a half old. While attending the Dalton School, she found herself highly involved in a number of school clubs including Habitat for Humanity, “the feminism club” and many others. A motivated writer, Hoffman wrote […]
Orientation for All
Each person comes away from Orientation with something different. Brandeis Orientation often brings to mind spirit rallies, Dean Jamele Adams’ slam poetry, inspirational talks by administrators and authors, glorious sunsets as the campus undergoes the last days of summer and even not-so-glorious sex-ed talks. Orientation is designed to launch hundreds of new students into an […]
Brandeis International Relations Council displays early success
While Tanya Jajal ’17 enjoys discourse, upon entering Brandeis she found herself looking for something that was more policy-focused than what the university’s debate club offered. As a double major in politics and economics, she soon was motivated to build a new discourse club on campus—the Brandeis International Relations Council. Similarly to model U.N. organizations, […]
Spotlight on Lisa Lynch
Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Lisa Lynch has had a busy career in the field of economics, serving in and working for, often in a high leadership position, the Labor and Employment Relations Association, the Department of Labor, the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston and the Governor’s Council of Economic Advisors for […]
Administration should keep open dialogue with students
When was the last time you high fived an administrator? For me it was yesterday. I walked out of the SCC and saw President Lawrence going past. I jogged over, held out my hand for a high five (because why not?) and he awkwardly grabbed it exclaiming, “Good to see you!” Good to see me. […]
Campus dining active with exciting events
One may have noticed recently that the campus dining services, run by Sodexo, have been holding a number of flavorful events in the dining halls. Whether it’s been the banana split party in Lower Usdan, the Candyland Day dinner in Sherman, international theme nights or the intercollegiate cook-off staked between the chefs of Brandeis, Bentley […]
Spirit band brings rhythm to the court
Originally from Cherry Hill, NJ, Alex Faye ’15, a politics and American Studies major with minors in Legal Studies and music, keeps himself busy on campus. He serves as the musical director for various programs on campus, including the student-run pops orchestra Top Score. He also serves as a member of the Brandeis Wind Ensemble, […]
To protect students, univ. must step up residential security
I was sitting in Shapiro lounge on Friday evening when my roommate came in and frantically asked whether I had borrowed a large sum from his wallet on his desk. I hadn’t, and upon returning anxiously to the room, I found that my wallet had been emptied as well. Someone had gone into our (carelessly) […]
Rosenberger reflects before five-year IGS program review
If one were to ask what got Professor Chandler Rosenberger (IGS/LGLS/SOC) interested in international frameworks, he would blame a lot of it on Harrison Ford. “Indiana Jones. When I was a kid, watching Harrison Ford running around the world and leading this adventurous life got the 10 year old in me excited. The most interesting […]
‘House of Cards’ season three fails to live up to hype
Spoiler disclaimer: If you haven’t watched the third season of Netflix’s series “House of Cards” and are planning to, you probably shouldn’t read further. This review comes from the perspective of two fans of the show who binge-watched all 13 episodes of the season in a row the same day of release. Food and drink […]
Students divulge insecurities through photo project
Leah Newman ’17, a double major in American studies and history with a minor in journalism, has been thinking a lot about insecurities this week, but not for the reasons one might first think. Recently she’s gotten involved by bringing a large and growing photography project to the Brandeis campus that focuses on people’s insecurities. […]
Limited weekend services problematic for students
It’s Friday evening, and you’re headed into lower Usdan with a few friends to grab dinner. As you approach the cashier you dig into your pocket for your ID to use a meal swipe. Wait—it’s not in that pocket. Maybe check your jacket pocket? Nope. It’s most likely between some unknown cushions in a lounge. […]
3-Day Startup ignites entrepreneurial minds on campus
Over the weekend of Feb. 7, about two dozen Brandeis students descended on the International Business School for the annual 3 Day Startup competition. 2015 marks the fourth year that a 3DS competition has been held at IBS. Originally held at the University of Texas in 2008, the program is now operated at 60 schools […]
Seniors David Altman and Brad Burns form a BADASS team
Neither David Altman ’15 nor Brad Burns ’15 participated in debate activities during high school. However, years after leaving their respective hometowns of Newton and Beverly, MA, they have become staples of the Brandeis Academic Debate and Speech Society, also known affectionately by its acronym BADASS. Having both served as BADASS presidents, they are no […]
Shota Adamia ’15 wins competitive fashion scholarship
When anyone asks Shota Adamia ’15 if he is from Georgia, he is quick to reply “The Republic of, yes!” The European native states that coming to Brandeis was one of the best decisions he ever made. After a winding path of majors led him from classical studies to theater to International & Global Studies, […]
Penn Club too exclusive for univ.
When Brandeis announced its decision to sell its alumni mansion in Manhattan last year, it also announced that it would be affiliating itself with the Penn Club, an exclusive Ivy League club in New York. The club’s website describes the organization as a “Club Managers Association of America designated 5-Star Platinum Club of America.” It […]
