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Navigating the complexities of pet death as a college student

(03/21/23 10:00am)

Content warning: this article discusses issues pertaining to depression, pet death, and grief. Throughout childhood and adolescence, our pets are there for us. From curling up on our laps after we bomb the SAT to licking our fingers after gobbling down buffalo wings from Wingstop, the unconditional love that they provide can be a grounding force. They are a blessing. And like any other kind of grief, it can feel insurmountable to move on from their passing. 




Amid controversy, Waltham’s Rhino Lounge continues to thrive

(03/07/23 11:00am)

The Rhino Lounge, located at 11 Cooper St., has been a Waltham nightlife staple since its opening in 2015. A multi-floor venue with a stocked bar, a dance floor, and faux-leather booths, the lounge also operates as a private event space, something members of Brandeis sorority Sigma Delta Tau laud as being “accommodating … you can tell they just want their patrons to have a good time in a safe environment.” The sorority has hosted events yearly at the space since 2016.


Comprehending your Humanities professors: Gatekeep like a pro

(03/07/23 11:00am)

Five weeks into the semester, and your humanities professor still does not remember your name. If you have been constantly missing LATE deadlines, here are some more terms you should know to earn yourself some brownie points in discussions. The following list cannot fully explain these words your professor throws at you constantly, but it should be sufficient for you to blankly engage in the conversation.  



Anonymous sources of joy: Interviews with two iconic Brandeis meme pages

(02/14/23 11:00am)

On their website, Sidechat claims to be “your college’s private community.” The app came to the Brandeis campus at the beginning of the fall 2022 semester and quickly took off, with hundreds of upvotes on posts such as “thanks duo mobile. i was so concerned someone was going to log into my latte and do every single one of my assignments” and “going to brandeis made me realize that you can actually walk to class and its uphill both ways.” But the administrators of Brandeis’ ‘meme pages’ have known the pleasure of ’ saying, “there is 1 imposter among us,” with text reading, “Non-Jewish kids going over to the kosher side of Sherman” above the image.




Black History Month: A celebration of Black Joy

(02/14/23 11:00am)

When I was a child, I was always immersed in Black history. My mama always wanted me to know the women and men who sacrificed so much to make changes in society. Learning about Ida B. Wells-Barnett, Madame C. J. Walker, Frederick Douglass, and W. E. B. Du Bois was the tip of the iceberg. I vividly recall hours spent browsing encyclopedias and writing about these incredible people. The pages of Maya Angelou’s poetry have become ingrained in my memory, and I was always trying to memorize them as a child. I would listen to her read them and try to pause when she paused and inflect when she did. Learning and reading poetry from people like Paul Laurence Dunbar and Phillis Wheatley inspired me to write my own. You see, Black history for my mother was not reserved for one month but rather was celebrated throughout the entire year. Unfortunately, as I have become older I lost touch with my roots and all the knowledge I once had. Thus, this Black History Month I wanted to reflect upon and discover the history behind the month as well as shed light on some amazing people.



‘Maybe An Artist’:

(02/07/23 11:00am)

With a slower start to the semester, I decided to celebrate Black History Month by educating myself on Black artists, creators, and change-makers. I grew up around various mediums of art, but one I never outgrew was graphic novels. I loved all of Raina Telemeger’s novels growing up, and one of my favorites to this day is “Smile.” However, finding media that represents me had been difficult until this past fall when I found a new favorite: “Maybe An Artist” written and illustrated by Liz Montague.






What’s in a name? Angélica María Aguilera hosts writing workshop on language and identity

(01/31/23 11:00am)

On Jan. 27, Brandeis welcomed poet, artist, and educator Angélica María Aguilera for the “Say My Name Poetry Workshop” held in Ridgewood Commons. Aguilera is a Chicana poet and musician originally from Los Angeles. A finalist of the National Poetry Slam, the Women of the World Poetry Slam and the author of “They Call Me,” her work has been featured by organizations such as TEDx, Puma, and the United Soccer League’s Women’s League. Attendees listened in on Aguilera’s spoken word performance, whose themes included Latinidad machismo, womanhood, culture, and immigration. All present were then invited to write their own poetry — the prompt being an ode to their name — with tips and assistance from Aguilera. Throughout the two-hour event, conversations about identity, European colonialism, heritage, and cultural roots were fostered, and poetry on all these topics and more was shared and workshopped. 


Most heartfelt & underrated animated films of 2022

(01/31/23 11:00am)

I think last year — more than ever — we saw different styles of animation and a fair amount of praise going to more mainstream films like Pixar’s “Turning Red” and “Lightyear,” and other studio productions like “Minions: Rise of Gru” and “Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio.” However, we need to give praise to some underrated but equally heartfelt films released in 2022. If you have not seen any of these films, please watch them. Like, right now.


Best indie albums of 2022

(01/31/23 11:00am)

In a year that saw everything from the return of Beyoncé to the release of yet another Taylor Swift album — which brought with it a deluge of Ticketmaster drama — the indie music scene has also gifted its fans with an explosion of new music. With such musical excess, it seems almost criminal to limit the best of 2022 to 10 albums, but here we are anyway: the 10 best (indie) albums of the year.