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Brandeis Strangers: New technology builds connection on campus

A guide to Formula 1: Get to know the 2025 Grid

It’s lights out and away we go for a new season of Formula 1. For those of you who have never watched Formula 1 and always ask your friends who do watch, “What’s the difference between Formula 1 and the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing?” Here’s a brief rundown. 

Student Union hears from A-board and discusses future club chartering

The Brandeis University Student Union Senate reconvened on March 16 at 7:05 p.m. for its weekly meeting.

The Russian Club talent show: A celebration of culture and heritage

On March 12 the Brandeis Russian Club and Russian Studies program performed their annual Student Talent Show as part of Brandeis’ Russian Language & Culture Week of 2025. The Student Talent Show is a tradition dating back to 2008 and all students are encouraged to participate, not just students in the Russian Club or Russian Studies Program. Before the celebrations began there was an acknowledgment of those affected by war and an explanation of the significance of International Women’s Day in post-soviet countries. International Women’s Day takes place on March 8 and after Russian women gained suffrage in 1917 the country adopted it as a national holiday. Later the date was also adopted by the United Nations in 1975. 

The enchanting performance of "La Belle au Bois Dormant"

Withstanding rain, hail and wind, spectators stood before the National Opera of Paris, excitedly anticipating this season’s “La Belle au Bois Dormant” choreographed and directed by Rudolph Noureev. I had the fortunate opportunity to attend this spectacle with a group of other students on March 11. Among the neoclassical mise en scene, costume design and spectacular engaging lighting, dancers spun, twisted and leaped in petit pas pattering across the stage. A symphony to honor Tchaikovsky, led by the brilliant composer Vello Pähn, masterfully presented the Russian ballet that the audience awarded a standing ovation.

Brandeis Celebrates Diverse Spiritual and Religious Holidays

Since its founding in 1948, spiritual life has always been an important part of Brandeis University. The Center for Spiritual Life evolved from Brandeis’ core values and mission, to foster an inclusive environment for diverse beliefs. 

The Opinion: Issue one

Welcome Brandeisians far and wide, to the first edition of this splendid column that I will call The Opinion. Now, in a day and age when many opinions are being thrown into the public, some may find my column tactless. I mean, with so much happening in the world, how does one Jewish, non-binary history major think that their opinions about the world/school/life/everything matter to the extent that they want to write a piece in the University newspaper? I mean, come on! There are people more deserving of a platform who haven’t had the voice to speak.

Why I Support Re-imagining Brandeis

Every week with increasing volume tells us this: higher education is in trouble. It is too expensive. There aren’t enough students to go around. Schools are going to close. And those that remain will be different from what they were before. People aren’t sure they should spend four years of their life learning things they can’t apply to jobs that might not be there when they’re done.

The future of press: Journalistic integrity in an era of influence

Regardless of which bubble you filled in last November — or whether you filled one in at all — the role of the press in shaping public discourse and accountability remains important. Journalism has undergone a profound transformation, evolving into an industry that surpasses even the most ambitious visions of our nation’s founders. Yet, recent developments have cast a troubling shadow over the future of a free and independent press, raising urgent concerns about its integrity and sustainability.

How are local church leaders responding to changes in the political climate?

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

Brandeis threatened by federal budget cuts

Since President Donald Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20, the Trump administration and Elon Musk, head of the Department of Government Efficiency, have been on a crusade to find “waste” within the government. 

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.”

Hackathon for social good engages the community

From Friday, Jan. 24 to Sunday, Jan 26, members of the Brandeis community took over Farber Library in order to make a difference in the operations of non-profit organizations in Waltham. Deis Hacks, “an annual social justice hackathon … [is] sponsored by Brandeis International Business School, [and] brings together students, faculty and community members to tackle challenges faced by local nonprofits.”

Tell them I stand for everything 'Emilia Pérez' does not

“Emilia Pérez” has been called many things: offensive, tasteless, a regressive and stereotypical portrayal of the trans experience, heinous, the list of negative adjectives goes on. Despite this, the film is critically acclaimed and has recieved numerous accolades at Cannes Film Festival, the Golden Globes and the Critics Choice Awards, and multiple award nominations. The film is up for 11 British Academy Film Awards and three Screen Actors Guild awards. Most impressive of all is the truly baffling 13 Oscar nominations it has received, putting “Emilia Pérez” only one nomination away from joining “All About Eve,” “Titanic,” and “La La Land” as the most nominated films in Oscars history. 

Jewish Deis Bund holds vigil in Shapiro Campus Center for lives lost

On Wednesday, Feb. 5 the student organization Jewish Deis Bund hosted a vigil to “honor and remember those murdered in Palestine and Lebanon,” as announced in an Instagram post on Feb. 4. 

Why advocate? ‘Waltham Inclusive Neighborhoods’ answers

In her 71 years, Emily Szczypek has lived in many places. England, Australia and plenty of cities in Massachusetts have been home bases for her, but one spot eventually became home. Szczypek has lived in Waltham for 29 years, almost half her life, and she’s not hesitant to share her deep concern for the development  — or lack thereof — that she’s witnessed here. 

Home video is impacting the documentary world

The format of documentaries is not as strict as one might think. The integration of home videos allows for further context and deeper audience empathy.

Brandeis remembers Professor Arthur Holmberg

On Jan. 22, the Brandeis community received an email from Provost Carol Fierke containing the news that Prof. Arthur Holmberg (THA) had passed away at the age of 80. Holmberg was a part of the Brandeis community for 30 years, having joined the Theater Department in 1994 and teaching up until fall 2024. 

Major milestone achieved during Brandeis men's basketball win

On Friday, Jan. 24, Brandeis University men's basketball senior Toby Harris '25 etched his name into the record books, becoming the 36th player in University history to reach the 1,000-point career milestone. Harris' achievement came at a crucial moment, helping the Judges secure a 92-76 victory over Carnegie Mellon University in a hard-fought University Athletic Association road matchup.