Features
Leonard Bernstein: Beyond Music
An exhibition titled "The Power of Music" chronicles Leonard Bernstein's life and career in the the Spingold Theater Center through Nov. 20th.
Is it time for unity?
State Senator Adam Hinds (D-Pittsfield) spoke to students making the case for bipartisanship. He noted that despite the polarized political climate, the new generation of women entering congress is good for the country.
Stories of a Syrian Migrant
Ibrahim Shkhess was one of over a million Syrian refugees to enter Germany. Two years later, a group of Brandeis faculty check in to see how he has fared in his new home.
Forum
EDITORIAL: Accessibility issues on campus need to be adressed
In Brandeis' mission statement, the University expresses hope that students graduate "deeply concerned about the welfare of others." Unfortunately, the University itself has failed to model that concern. A student-run advocacy group called Addressing Accessibility at Brandeis reached out to University President Ron Liebowitz in an open letter last Thursday, expressing that they are "baffled" at how Brandeis can be "so exclusive of those with disabilities." Addressing Advocacy at Brandeis requests that the University discuss accessibility at Brandeis through an open forum. This board commends these students' efforts, urges the University to hold the requested forum and has additional suggestions for improving accessibility on campus.
Views on the News: Midterm Results
After months of buildup, the dust has almost settled in the 2018 elections. Barring any major recounts, Democrats have taken back the House of Representatives, and Republicans have extended their majority in the Senate. Gubernatorial races were split down the middle, with Democrats picking up key victories in Wisconsin and Minnesota and Republicans holding onto Florida and Georgia. How has the national and local political situation changed after the elections, and which election outcome will have the biggest impact moving forward?
Brandeis Confessions: anonymous honestly at a price
In this regard, anonymity is extremely valuable. However, it comes at a cost. It largely removes the consequences of one’s speech, meaning one is as free to lie as to tell the truth. Worse still, it is possible for someone to say hurtful things, whether true or not, with the intention of offending someone and the expectation of not getting caught. I’ve never understood the appeal of offending others for laughs, but clearly some do. The existence of certain less-than-friendly online groups – 4chan comes to mind – is evidence enough of that
Sports
Women lose the final game of the season
The women’s soccer team ends their strong season with a loss at The College of New Jersey.
Judges start the season off strong
The men’s basketball team started their season with a win against University of Massachusetts Dartmouth.
Midseason update and review on the NFL
Following Monday’s game, the National Football League is now through its first 10 weeks of play.
Arts
TBA teams up with Bad Grammer
I never thought there would be bubbly energy in my biochemistry classroom.
Night for Africa: ‘Sankofa’
Brandeis African Student Organization hosted Night for Africa this past on Saturday night Nov. 10
Is it time for unity?
Leonard Bernstein: Beyond Music
Politics is spirituality, demonstrated
Conservative Democrats reach a new zenith of uselessness
Voting by mail the best option to cure sluggish voter turnout