Visiting a parallel universe: part I, the preparation
I have recently visited the parallel dimension that is the Brandeis campus and come back with a lot of new experiences. If you’re curious about what current life at Brandeis is like to an outsider, you’re in the right place. To give you a little background, I’m a Brandeis student, but I currently live off […]
A pointless endeavor: ‘Phineas and Ferb: Candace Against the Universe’
Before we start the review, we would like to warn you that this review contains a good amount of spoilers. You have been warned. Phineas and Ferb, a cartoon recognized by many, is often characterized by its lovable cast. From the kind-hearted Phineas (Vincent Martella) and stoic Ferb (David Errigo Jr.) to the clumsy antagonist […]
Four members of campus operations staff die, students pay tribute
Michael Carbone, James Adams, Patricia Conboy and Nerva Nazaire all passed away within the last six months. “Between them, they served Brandeis University for a total of nearly 70 years,” according to an email sent on Sept. 3. Michael Carbone, who worked in the Facilities Services for 33 years, died on Aug. 17, according to […]
The ultimate mask guide
The masks discussed in this article are listed in order from most effective to least effective: choose your weapon of choice wisely. Sasha Skarboviychuk N95 Ah, the king of all masks. How did you get your hands on one? You surely have connections to the mask mafia. If you are one of those people who […]
Brandeis student sells handmade earrings for charity
Resin crafts have been a hit throughout the entire quarantine period. Many have taken to making cups, coasters and jewelry as a way to fill time or to make some extra money. Krupa Sourirajan ’23 has created her business using a slightly different idea. This summer, she has been selling resin earrings and donating the […]
Student helps fundraise money for Minnesotan community
Following the murder of George Floyd, a lot of stores were looted or forced to close during the protests. This resulted in food insecurity in communities in Minnesota that already face various socioeconomic challenges: People in those areas were unable to access food that they needed as stores were closed. Following the murder of George […]
In the Senate 4/5
Vice President Kendal Chapman ’22 announced that Senate meetings will be biweekly. She also mentioned that she wanted to get rid of misconceptions “[to] make sure people aren’t accidentally self sabotaging.” This would be done by providing students with clearer explanations of where to get help or information and clarifying the pass/fail policy, as well […]
A screen-less quarantine
Being stuck at home sucks. But with sitting at home all day, it is very easy to end up spending days and days on end staring at screens (alternating between your computer and phone). So in case you need ideas of fun screen-less things to do, you came to the right place. Now is the […]
Majors at Brandeis: where do you stand?
Brandeis is known for having a large number of students with multiple majors and minors. It was not until 2017, however, that double majors were more common than single majors, with 49.4 percent and 45.9 percent respectively. Triple majors only accounted for 4.6 percent that year. Since then, the amount of double and triple majors […]
Stop calling it ‘the Ukraine’
There are a lot of bothersome things about Brandeis: laundry, food, overcrowded classes, the list can go on and on. But we would like to focus on an issue that might not bother a lot of people on campus but it does bother us. And if you do value social justice, this issue should bother […]
COVID-19: Pathway to a Pandemic?
Panelists from across the United States gathered for an online-panel about various aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The panelists included Elanah Uretsky (IGS/ANTH), Katherine A. Mason, a Professor of Anthropology at Brown University, Jennifer Bouey, Tang Chair of Chinese Policy and Deborah Seligsohn, a Professor of Political Science at Villanova University as well as the […]
Visual artist receives 2019-2020 Creative Arts Award
Fred Wilson, a visual artist, received the Brandeis 2019-2020 Creative Arts Award for his achievements in the world of visual arts. According to the Brandeis website, the award “recognizes excellence in the arts and the lives and works of distinguished, active American artists.” He currently has pieces on display at the Museum of Fine Arts […]
University was ranked #136 in College Risk-Reward Indicator study
Brandeis University was ranked #136 in the annual College Risk-Reward Indicator (CRRI) study, with a score of 4.42. Princeton University in Princeton, NJ ranked first with a CRRI score of 47.44. The study defines the risk of attending a university or college as the average debt each graduate from a school has after graduating, measured […]
Univ. hears presentations from prospective dining providers
The university is currently in the process of selecting a new dining contractor, with the university’s current contract with Sodexo ending this June. As part of the process for responding to Brandeis’ Request for Proposals (RFP), each of the candidates were given the opportunity to pitch their dining services and take questions from the campus […]
What do two thousand calories look like?: The cookie edition
We have all heard that the average person should eat about 2,000 calories a day. It varies from person to person, depending on things such as sex, age, how active you are and a bunch of other factors (but since I’m not a nutritionist I cannot think of other factors). For example, according to Calculator.net, […]
A new beginning for Chum’s
Cholmondeley’s, more commonly known as Chum’s, is a student-run coffeehouse located in Usen Castle and founded in 1955. Students working at Chum’s make all the decisions, from what gets served to the decor of the space. Chum’s serves dollar coffee, tea and hot chocolate, as well as other drinks and snacks. According to its website, […]
What do two thousand calories look like?: the ‘real food’ edition
We have all heard that the average person should eat about 2000 calories a day. It tends to vary from person to person, depending on various factors such as sex, age, how active you are, and a bunch of other factors (but since I’m not a nutritionist I cannot think of other factors). For example, […]
What do two thousand calories look like?: the breakfast edition
We have all heard that the average person should eat about 2000 calories a day. It tends to vary from person to person, depending on various factors such as sex, age, how active you are, and a bunch of other factors (but since I’m not a nutritionist I cannot think of other factors). For example, […]
Too many students and not enough of everything else
As of right now, the moment when I am writing this article, I have been to each of my classes once. Being my triple major, double minor self, who also takes five classes every semester, I always end up with a wide variety of classes. However, this semester seems to be particularly diverse in terms […]
The tortures of traveling
It’s that wonderful time of year where in a little under three weeks, I spend almost three days in various airports. To make things even better, it’s also the holiday season, and you know what that means? Holiday travelers. And holy sh*t are they annoying. Don’t get me wrong, traveling sucks in general. As someone […]
