Recognize importance of federal funding for the arts
(03/14/17 5:58am)
From one executive order to the next, Donald Trump’s presidency has shaken the world. Now, it has shaken the art world.
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Acting in ‘Leveling Up’ is a level above
(03/14/17 3:48am)
This past Thursday, the Brandeis Department of Theater Arts debuted its production of Deborah Zoe Laufer’s “Leveling Up,” directed by Prof. Robert Walsh (THA). Ushers welcomed theatergoers into the Laurie Theater, seating them on three sides of the in-ground stage. The in-the-round seating style of the relatively small venue provides a closeness and intimacy between the audience and the performers, ideal for a very human, relatable piece such as this story of college-age friends at the edge of adolescent gamer culture and the real world.
There’s something about squash
(03/13/17 9:48pm)
It’s 5:30 p.m. on a Monday or Thursday, and most students are predictably heading to Sherman or Usdan, hoping to beat the rush. They’re probably not thinking about squash — the kind served with a racket and ball rather than a plate and utensil, that is.
Scholar discusses changes in India’s urban workforce
(03/07/17 6:13am)
For years, men have dominated India’s working world. Recently, however, women have joined the workforce in droves, and men have taken on more technical professions, said Raka Ray, a professor of sociology and South and Southeast Asian studies at the University of California, Berkeley.
Winship reflects on decades of fundraising for the University
(03/07/17 5:27am)
Working 80+ hour weeks and traveling up to 33 weeks of the year never bothered Senior Vice President for Institutional Advancement Nancy Winship. “I guess I’m a competitive person,” she laughed, looking back on over 23 years of fundraising for the University. “It’s been a labor of love; it’s been a joy.”
Senators vote to place 69 clubs on probation in weekly meeting
(02/14/17 6:12am)
The Senate convened on Sunday to recognize two clubs and vote to put 69 clubs on probation for violation of a bystander training mandate.
Campus Power Couples
(02/14/17 1:35am)
As Brandeis University students well know, Louis D. Brandeis’ career achievements were groundbreaking and revolutionary — but many may be unaware of the achievements of Alice Goldmark Brandeis, Louis Brandeis’ wife. According to the Jewish Women’s Archive, Alice Brandeis was an outspoken advocate for progressive movements and dedicated her time to causes she was passionate about. Alice Brandeis supported third-party presidential candidate Robert La Follette, whose progressive politics advocated against war and in favor of small business and civil rights. Alice Brandeis also garnered controversy for her outspoken criticism of what she perceived as the U.S.’s lack of effort in helping the Jewish cause during World War II.
University signs legal brief opposing Trump executive order
(02/07/17 2:14am)
The University joined seven other Boston-area universities in signing a Feb. 3 amici curiae brief in the Boston U.S. District Court opposing President Trump’s Jan. 27 executive order banning travel from seven countries with large Muslim populations.
Senators discuss school spirit initiatives and green efforts during weekly meeting
(02/07/17 1:56am)
The Senate convened last Sunday to discuss new club charters and swear in new senators. The senators pushed up their regular meeting time for the Super Bowl.
Analyze social media’s role in Donald Trump’s victory
(01/31/17 2:53am)
In a Jan. 21 interview with Variety Magazine, comedian and talk show host Chelsea Handler blamed the Kardashians for President Trump’s success. She cited that the media treated Trump’s campaign as a reality show, not reality. The reality show is a phenomenon that the Kardashians have popularized. Though seemingly ludicrous, her claim may actually be valid if we consider just how much people have become engrossed in social media. The Kardashian clan is the logical endpoint of this digital age, the most apt illustration of the people we have become. The sisters are famous for their reality television, which has enjoyed high viewership ratings for all 11 seasons. The show has popularized in some of the public the need for private lives to be documented and altered so as to appear glamorous. Isn’t this what some of us do when we Snapchat outings with friends? We are a culture more engrossed in the representation of our lives than in living our lives. So it is understandable that Trump has become the 45th president of the United States. Indeed, pollsters made errors and Hillary Clinton’s campaign was poor. However, our being out of touch with reality is partly to blame for how much we underestimated a Trump win.
Evaluate political climate parallels in America and Poland
(01/31/17 2:53am)
Protesters fill the streets, demanding reform. Women call for the right to choose. Government officials criticize the press for its supposedly biased reporting on policies and government proceedings. The fate of the constitutional court is uncertain, with judicial appointments being disputed for months. The country’s government is completely controlled by a single right-wing party that has a majority in both legislative houses and heads the executive branch.
Campus welcomes midyears during convocation
(01/24/17 4:14am)
Correction appended.
Judges show off skills at home meet
(01/24/17 12:28am)
In the first track and field home meet of the season, both the men’s and women’s teams finished in third place. It was the 14th straight year that the meet, the Reggie Poyau Memorial Invitational, was hosted at the Gosman Convocation Center. The squads are off to a hot start as the 2016 to 2017 campaign has the potential to be one of the best in recent memory.
EDITORIAL: Praise Brandeis participation in Hult Prize
(12/06/16 6:59am)
On Saturday, Brandeis participated in the first year of Hult Prize@, a more local division of the larger Hult Prize competition. This year’s topic focuses on refugee resettlement.
Letter pushes for sanctuary campus status
(11/22/16 7:01am)
With President-elect Donald Trump’s pledge to deport three million immigrants, students across the country are petitioning their colleges and universities to designate “sanctuary campuses” in order to protect undocumented immigrants. Now, a group of Brandeis students, faculty, staff and alumni have followed suit with an open letter to administrators.
Views on the News: Dakota Access Pipeline
(11/22/16 5:19am)
Upon conclusion of the review it launched on Sept. 9, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released a statement on Tuesday, reporting its conclusion that the issue of the Dakota Access oil pipeline warrants “additional discussion and analysis.” Proponents of the pipeline cite the creation of construction jobs, increased energy independence in the U.S. through more production of crude oil and an expected boost for the economy as reasoning for their support. However, members of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and climate activists protest the pipeline as a cultural and environmental threat. What do you think of the Dakota Access pipeline, and how do you think the USACE should proceed?
Criticize choice of climate change skeptic for EPA transition
(11/22/16 5:13am)
Climate change is real, and it is caused by human activities — but Donald Trump is employing a climate-change skeptic, Myron Ebell, as head of his Environmental Protection Agency transition team, and that will only make global warming worse.
MELA charity show impresses crowds
(11/22/16 4:39am)
On Saturday night, students packed into Levin Ballroom waiting for one of the University’s most anticipated events on the Brandeis campus of the year: MELA, the annual charity show put on by the Brandeis South Asian Students Association (SASA). This event promotes awareness of South Asian culture through many different performances, such as singing, dancing and modeling, followed by a delicious Indian dinner served in Upper Usdan. The show has a different theme each year; the theme this year was “Raahi, A Timeless Journey.” According to the program, “Raahi” is a Hindi word that means “traveler.” “The theme also serves as a strong world-minded recognition of the joy that culture, heritage, and past experiences can bring to people,” the text in the program explained.
Brimhall-Vargas named first Brandeis CDO
(11/08/16 5:50am)
The University has hired Mark Brimhall-Vargas as the first chief diversity officer and vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion, University President Ronald Liebowitz wrote in an email to students, faculty and staff on Wednesday.
Sustainability efforts show moderate success
(11/08/16 5:48am)
The University reduced its carbon footprint by approximately 8 percent from last year and used 10 percent less energy overall than fiscal year 2015, University President Ronald Liebowitz wrote in a Nov. 1 email to the campus community.