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On Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, IGS Department Head Prof. Chandler Rosenberger took 16 students to see the play “Rhinoceros.” From Aug. 14 to Sept. 27, this award-winning play is showing at the American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) in Cambridge. Originally written by Eugene Ionesco in 1959, this classic absurdist play premiered in Düsseldorf, Germany, in October 1959. Since then, the play has seen many theatrical revivals, the latest located close by in Cambridge, directed by Tony Award winner Diane Paulus.
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On Sept. 15, the 78th Emmy Awards drew everyone back to their forgotten Peacock subscriptions to watch TV’s biggest night. The show was hosted by Mariska Hargitay, who has played Olivia Benson in “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” for the past 27 seasons, with a 28th season set to air in early October. She is also the first woman to host the Emmy Awards in 15 years, which she joked about in her opening monologue, saying, “Imagine — for 15 straight years, Amy and Tina said no,” gently emphasizing how absurd it is that no other woman has hosted in over a decade. Although her quips mostly related to her time on SVU, that did not stop Hargitay from being a very engaging host. She played with the audience — “it’s so reassuring to see so many familiar faces… and I’m just talking about how many of you I’ve arrested on SVU” — and gave a sincere speech about the value of people sharing human-made creativity. She then ended that speech with an entertaining reenactment of Nicole Kidman’s AMC Theaters opening to lighten the energy before the awards were handed out.
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Ed Sheeran’s return to Gillette Stadium was an event much anticipated by the Massachusetts public; however, it has now fallen victim to the weather. The two dates for his LOOP concerts in Foxborough — scheduled for Friday, Sept. 25 and Saturday, Sept. 26 — have been called off after the nor’easter moved to Massachusetts, expected to bring heavy rain, damaging winds and floods across the region. Melissa Touring Group announced the cancellation on social media, explaining that the decision was based on safety concerns for the public. The storm was expected to have nationwide fallout with power outages and fallen trees, posing a significant risk to concert goers, “The major concern was, you know, routes of travel,” said Assistant Fire Chief in Foxborough, Thomas C. Kenvin in an interview with WCVB Channel 5 Boston. Aerial footage from WCVB’s Sky5 also showed the workers dismantling the stage on Friday morning after just starting to set it up for the show later that day.
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The stage at TD Garden looked less like a concert stage and more like a film set. On Sept. 24, Charli XCX brought her Music, Fashion, Film tour to Boston, turning an arena packed with thousands of fans into a space where a concert, runway and movie could exist at the same time. The performance was built around the idea behind “Music, Fashion, Film,” — Charli’s newest album, that pop music no longer has to exist within the bounds of music alone. Throughout the night, sound, clothing, choreography and cinematography constantly overlapped. Rather than simply performing songs from the album, Charli created an environment that asked the audience to experience the album visually as much as sonically.
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With ticket prices higher than ever, going to the movies feels more and more like a mediocre experience for a luxury price. Between prices, the rise of streaming services, COVID and an exorbitant number of remakes or sequels to movies that really didn’t need them, it is understandable that fewer people go to the movies than before 2020.
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On June 13, 2026, indie-pop singer-songwriter Leanna Firestone brought her Victory Lap Tour to the Crystal Ballroom in Somerville, Massachusetts, marking the 13th stop on a nationwide run. The Victory Lap Tour is Firestone’s third headlining tour, with shows extending across both the United States and Canada, showcasing her continued expansion as an artist. Firestone has been able to elicit a loyal fanbase through her use of candid lyricism and an autobiographical writing style that is part of an increasingly crowded landscape of independent pop artists shaping the genre through emotionally direct, narrative-driven songwriting. Firestone’s songs have collectively accumulated over 100 million streams on Spotify career-wide, with about 286,000 monthly listeners. The evening before Firestone’s June 13 show, I had the great honor of sitting back with Firestone and asking her some questions about her rise to fame, her background and her overall journey as an indie artist claiming her spot in an unforgiving music industry.
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Content Warning: This article contains mentions of the Holocaust, rape, hate crimes and murder.
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Historical fiction, when done right, is an excellent way to bridge the gap between the past and present. This genre can be written from any perspective, ranging from key historical figures to someone living their day-to-day life. Its ability to bring awareness to events or societal problems that impacted people in the past can encourage readers to research related materials in their own time, fostering a creative way to learn. For Brandeis students and staff who want something to read for the summer, especially for those who want to read a different genre, I would recommend “The Covenant of Water” by Abraham Verghese. This novel is centered around an Indian-Christian family living on the coast of Kerala and portrays themes that are still relevant today.
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On April 30, the Brandeis Undergraduate Research and Creative Collaborations hosted its spring research symposium. This annual symposium brings together undergraduates who, with the help of faculty and other student mentors, have the opportunity to present research they have completed on a topic of their choosing. To participate, students pick their method of research delivery, whether it be an oral presentation, a poster or a multimedia display. The URCC program offers students a range of academic, professional and personal benefits and connects students with faculty mentors to pursue original research or creative projects, often with access to funding, course credit or paid positions. One of the biggest advantages in participating is skill development: Students build strong research, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities while also improving their writing and presentation skills. These experiences can help students further along in their academic careers. URCC participation also supports career and graduate school preparation. By working closely with faculty and presenting at events such as the URCC symposium, students gain hands-on experience, mentorship and professional connections that strengthen their resumes and applications. Finally, the program provides tangible support, including grants and fellowships (some up to $5,000), enabling students to focus on meaningful projects across disciplines from the sciences to the arts. URCC is a valuable opportunity to explore your interests deeply, gain real-world experience and stand out academically and professionally.
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On Sunday, April 26, the band “One Night Only” performed their set at Brandeis’ Springfest. The band, made up entirely of Brandeis students, was one of three student openers for Notebook P and Zara Larsson. They performed four covers across their 15-minute set.
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This year’s Springfest officially commenced on Sunday, April 26, boasting Swedish singer-songwriter Zara Larsson as the concert’s headliner. Larsson took to the stage after openers Notebook P and student acts, One Night Only, Hazel Drew, Marakosa and disc jockey, JAGA. Hundreds of Brandeis students gathered on Chapels Field to enjoy these performances, jostling to reach the barricade and dancing among friends. After a cloudy morning, the sun managed to peek out just before the student music groups began.
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Every year at the end of the spring semester, Brandeis University’s Fine Arts Honors program offers an opportunity for students who are passionate and have demonstrated excellence in studio art to create and display their art at the Spingold Theater's art gallery. Their collective projects that have been cultivated throughout the year are a reflection of what they think about art and how they have grown as artists throughout the year.
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On April 25, The Intercultural Center held its annual culture showcase “Culture X” in the Levin Ballroom. Culture X is the final show presented by the different culture groups that make up the ICC. This year's theme was “Woven Worlds” which explored the different ways that cultures intersect and also the different ways in which we interact with our own cultures. The showcase featured performances from Brandeis’ expansive collection of culture groups, as well as a performance by a local Waltham group called Africano Waltham, a community-led nonprofit group that is dedicated to supporting African immigrants and their families, as well as connecting families and children to African culture stateside. The African dances were coupled with traditional instruments. The dancers were not only skilled and beautiful in their movements, but the pure joy on their faces translated through to the audience. Their performance was professional and inspiring. The choice to add Africano Waltham as one of the performances of the night highlights the broader scope of the ICC and reinforces the idea that our culture is not just contained to one community, but seeps into the broader world around us.
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“The Winter’s Tale”, directed by Naomi Stephenson ’26, was a wonderful mix of drama and comedy, with the first half of the show taking place in the early 1950s, and the second half set in the ’60s. Stephenson did an incredible job of showing the differences in time and featured costume design by Elizabeth Retakh ’28 and set design by Dalya Lessem Elnecave ’28 and Tessa Srebnik ’29. The costume design also helped clarify the character changes, as most of the actors played multiple roles.
