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'Divine Sweater' Warms Brandeis

On April 30, Brandeis Radio Service or WBRS invited ‘Divine Sweater’ to perform at their spring concert to close out the academic year. ‘Divine Sweater’ played a 45 minute set which included new and unreleased songs including a cover of “The Boys are Back in Town” by Thin Lizzy. The small crowd of students gathered on the Great Lawn to dance and vibe to the music. 

"Maid" Review: A complicated retelling of survival

After the mass layoffs that have continued to increase under the Trump administration, the reality of poverty is closer than ever before for many Americans. The past few years have seen an increase in the number of people experiencing housing insecurity with almost 40% of the United States population in 2023. While the term “homelessness” has negative connotations and stereotypes attached, the truth is there are so many ways in which one can lose their housing — from having a major health concern to losing a job or leaving a situation of domestic violence. In particular, the Netflix series “Maid” has interrogated the complexity of poverty in a particularly poignant way.

The artistic connection between textiles and computers

What do denim jeans and the iPhone have in common? The answer is: more than you think. Textiles and computers are both incredibly ubiquitous technologies. In fact, textiles are one of the oldest forms of technology that we use daily. The clothes we dress in every day represent hundreds of thousands of years of textile development — from the time humans first began to dress themselves in animal skins to the industrialization of garment creation during the 19th century. Meanwhile, computers are one of the newest technological advancements of the modern day. From smartphones to smart-refrigerators, computers have become fully integrated into our daily lives. While they may seem separate, the connection between these ancient and modern technologies is strong. 

Leonard Bernstein Festival of the Arts Craft Market

Student artisan vendors presented and sold their original creations on Saturday, April 26. The collaborative market was held in Fellows Garden and organized by the Art club at Brandeis. 

Springfest

 On April 27, the Brandeis tradition of Springfest swept across campus in full force. This year, the Campus Activity Board spared no expense at making the day one to remember. Not swayed by a bit of rain, CAB staff circulated through the Brandeis residence halls at 10 a.m. with tins of breakfast sandwiches. From that moment, the festivities were nonstop. Students in the campus center lined up to get temporary tattoos, pashminas and free jewelry at different stands set up all over the atrium. The morning was filled with treats and celebration, lighting spirits on campus and preparing everyone for the music. 

After Hugh Hayden: A closer look at the exhibition through ekphrastic poetry

On April 24, 2025 at 2:30pm, The Rose Art Museum invited students to perform their poetry in conversation with Hugh Hayden’s exhibition, “Home Work.” I arrived ten minutes early, setting aside my belongings. Student poets dressed in flurries of flowery patterns and spring colors were scattered in the Museum, reciting their poems and practicing silently to themselves as I wandered through the exhibition. I made my way to the entrance to await the formal start of the tour. I found a stack of booklets titled “After Hugh Hayden” that was a chapbook collection of all the student poems

Balancé-ing through ballet

On April 26, the Brandeis Ballet Club celebrated their 15th year of bringing the art of ballet to the Brandeis community through their annual Spring Showcase. Unlike “The Nutcracker,” a more defined production traditionally performed each winter, the Spring Showcase featured a myriad of original performances choreographed by different students in the club.

Culture X: Connecting Horizons

Culture X, one of the most popular shows at the University, features dozens of student performers that aim to educate and entertain through all forms of artistic expression.

"Signs for Change" Exhibit: A powerful start to Creative Arts Festival

To kick off this year’s annual Leonard Bernstein Festival of the Creative Arts, Brandeis’s Students for Environmental Action club put up an exhibition in the Shapiro Campus Center Atrium on Wednesday, April 23. The exhibition, titled “Signs for Change,” was thematically focused on climate justice and featured both artwork made from recycled materials and an interactive display that shared educational environmental facts. One part of the exhibit featured over a dozen pieces of cardboard painted with images and words promoting climate action. The pieces were artfully placed to make a pile while maximizing the number of signs that were visible. Other pieces were taped on the windows above the central pile. This colorful and eye-catching display was accompanied by a quick response code with a link to a petition supporting Mass 350’s Climate Change Superfund Act. 

Roots with friends!

This past week, as Brandeis celebrated the 73rd year of the Leonard Bernstein Festival of the Creative Arts, campus was transformed into a venue for all forms of artistic expression with a captivating array of performances and events that swept through every corner. One of the defining features of Brandeis is the incredible faculty and their work. This shines through in performances and events that celebrate the creativity and talent of Brandeis staff, one of which is Music at Mandel’s Roots Music with Taylor Ackley and Friends.

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Connections Literary Magazine

On Friday April 4, the Brandeis Asian American Student Association celebrated the launch of the issue of their annual literary magazine, Connections. 

Reflections on 'Building Americana: A Conversation with Hugh Hayden'

On April 3, Brandeis University once again welcomed architect, artist and visionary Hugh Hayden to discuss his ongoing collection at The Rose Art Museum, “Hugh Hayden: Home Work.” Joined by Dr. Muna Güvenç (FA) and Dr. Gannit Ankori (FA), the co-curator of the exhibition, Hayden explored the inspiration behind his works and provided an inside look at how he “built Americana.” 

Don't look back: a 'Eurydice' review

Last Friday, on April 4, I attended the Brandeis Theater Department’s latest show, “Eurydice.” Written by Sarah Ruhl and directed by Dori A. Robinson ’00, this modern retelling of the Greek myth of Orpheus is told from Eurydice’s perspective.

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"Porcelain War" and artistic resistance

Feb. 24, 2025 marks three years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. For the past three years, Ukrainian civilians have been fighting against Russian forces, striving to protect their freedom, their families and the future of their nation. Throughout these three years, Brandeis students and faculty have been holding events to share Ukrainian stories, ensuring the war’s impact remains relevant and present within our community.