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Current National Basketball Association season standings and predictions

The Boston Celtics sold for a record-breaking price

Should Division 1 athletes be compensated beyond scholarships?

For years, there has been an ongoing debate regarding whether full-ride scholarships are considered enough compensation for National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I athletes. While full scholarships cover tuition, room, board and additional fees, they often do not contribute to any further needs of these athletes. Now, legal and public pressures have led to the adaptation of the NCAA policy. D1 athletes now have multiple avenues for earning income, including Name, Image and Likeness deals, cost of attendance stipends and additional benefits from universities and third-party entities.

Brandeis University tennis team weekend recap

The Brandeis University tennis teams had a busy weekend on the court, showcasing their grit and determination. The men’s team picked up a decisive win against Nichols College, while the women’s team was narrowly defeated by their ranked rivals, Babson College. 

2025 National Basketball League playoffs season preview

Following the conclusion of the regular National Basketball League on April 13, the SoFi Play-In Tournament will take place between April 15 and April 18, the first playoff game taking place the day after. Teams that finished between the seventh and tenth standings during the regular season enter the Play-In Tournament to face off for the seventh and eight playoff seeds. Although the regular season is still underway, it is still possible to make informed predictions about the contending teams, the tournament’s results and the 16 teams that will face off in the following playoff games.

The landscape of athletics is influenced by the addition of artificial intelligence

As technology advances, so does the landscape of professional and amateur athletics. Once viewed with skepticism and even fear, artificial intelligence has steadily integrated into daily life, shifting from a perceived threat to an indispensable tool of convenience and efficiency. Now, AI is making its mark in the world of sports, particularly in officiating. This innovation is fundamentally transforming the way games are played, reviewed, and experienced by both athletes and spectators. 

Something in the water: Why have so many major artists gotten their big break after performing at Brandeis?

Miracle on Ice: Do you believe in miracles?

Brandeis February Break Sports Updates

Beyond the campus: A guide to the hidden gems of Waltham

The rigor of campus life often keeps students restricted within the tight confines of the Brandeis bubble; our classes, club meetings and constant studying do little to encourage us to pursue freedom outside of our academic commitments. But beyond the lecture halls, a whole world of experiences is waiting just outside the University’s borders. Whether you’re looking for a student-friendly movie theater, great restaurants, a comic book store or even an ice rink, Waltham and its surrounding areas have plenty to offer. Exploring off campus isn’t just a break from academics — it’s an opportunity for students to connect with the local community, discover new favorite spots and create college memories beyond the classroom. To help you get started, this editorial board has compiled a guide to our favorite places to go, showcasing the best that Waltham has to offer.

Faculty discuss cuts to graduate program admissions and hear plans for capital campaign

On Friday, Feb. 7, faculty gathered in the Rapaporte Treasure Hall for their monthly meeting. The meeting began with a presentation from Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Dean Charles Golden. Golden presented on cuts to open admissions spots this year, explaining that they are “going for roughly 55 admissions across GSAS.”

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Boston’s sustainable student fashion designers

Knora’s hands are soft. With nimble fingers she knits from a spool of copper wire, manipulating it as a spider spins a gauzy web. The knit copper forms the bodice of the dress. The skirt and bust are lined with dried oranges. Once a delicate citrus, the produce has been transformed into a collection of unyielding, shell-like discs. They sit layered in a collage that appears impenetrable. A metal made malleable; a raw fruit made hard — these elements interplay in a way that conjures thoughts of vulnerability and consumption for Knora. 

Athlete Ally at Brandeis University

A new wave of advocacy is sweeping through Brandeis University. A group of passionate student-athletes has come together to create the University's chapter of the national advocacy group, Athlete Ally. This movement is part of a larger effort to increase LGBTQ+ inclusion in sports, especially college athletics.

A preview of next Sunday’s Super Bowl

While the Pro Bowl provided some fun for many National Football League fans, it was ultimately a filler week gearing up to what is regarded as the highly anticipated finale of the season: the Super Bowl. The Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs have both experienced dominant seasons, but only one squad can reach the pinnacle of the sport. The Chiefs are vying for the unprecedented feat of achieving a three-peat — three consecutive Super Bowl wins — while the Eagles are attempting to win their second-ever Super Bowl for their rabid fanbase, which would be their first since 2017. Let’s focus in on the strengths and weaknesses of these squads and the key factors that may determine who enjoys the opportunity to lift up that Super Bowl trophy next Sunday.

Waltham Police Department hosts community workshops around the city

The Waltham Police Department has set out to make a difference as they partner with Dedication to Community to host workshops from the end of January through early February. Made possible by a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, these workshops are free of charge and open to all above the age of 18.

A recap of the AFC and NFC championship

The National Football Conference and  American Football Conference champion ship games this weekend were pivotal, en ticing matchups that have set the stage for  the National Football League’s peak event,  the Super Bowl. The clashes between the  Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Com manders, as well as the Buffalo Bills and  Kansas City Chiefs, were riveting games  with great importance, and there is now  only a singular game that will determine  the champion for the 2024 NFL season. 

Turning a new page: A look at local bookstore JustBook-Ish

Porsha Olayiwola grew up spending her weekends at her downtown Chicago Library. Every day after school she and her friends would go to Barnes & Noble and read. Her love of literature ignited an interest in writing, so it is no surprise that she became a poet and educator. The current Boston Poet laureate has been navigating the literary world as a consumer, creative and writer for years.  Now, she is writing a new chapter as the co-owner of a new bookstore.

Judges in Action: Toby Harris

Toby Harris ’25 comes from a family of basketball players — his sister plays college basketball at Hamilton College and his father, who played college basketball for the University of California, Davis, is a high school coach in his home state of North Carolina. After fifteen years of growing up in and around the sport, Harris easily associates the word “team” with the word “family.”  

Boston Bruins season preview

As of Nov. 29, 2024, the Boston Bruins are the fourth seed in the Atlantic Division, holding a record of 11-11-3. Since winning the 2011 Stanley Cup Finals, the Bruins have been trying to recapture their championship glory. Despite strong regular season performances and even setting a National Hockey League record for most regular season wins in the 2022-2023 season, the Bruins have been stumped by mediocrity when it comes to postseason success. Fans might be in for much of the same disappointment as the Bruins’ start to the 2024-2025 season has been subpar.