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Wherever BAASA takes us

(21 hours ago)

 Last Saturday, the Levin Ballroom transformed into a space for performance, celebration and reflection as the Brandeis Asian American Student Association hosted its annual celebration: Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month Opening Showcase, or APAHM. This year’s event, themed “Wherever the Wind Takes Us,” brought together food, dance, music and community for a night that centered not only on cultural representation, but on the question of what it means to build a home across distance and change.


“Resident Evil 9: Requiem,” recontextualizing a golden formula

(21 hours ago)

The “Resident Evil” series has been on an absolute roll since the release of “RE 7: Biohazard” in 2017, which essentially revived the series from its five-year drought after the sixth game’s release in 2012. Since then, we’ve received remakes of RE 2 , 3 and  4 and a new mainline game with “RE: Village,” which again revolutionized what the series could be. While good games make a happy fanbase, they also raised expectations for the ninth game to an all-time high, which left “Resident Evil’s” producer, Capcom, with a huge predicament: How do they make a new game that appeals to new fans and old? Even though that seems like an impossible challenge, somehow they managed to do both.


100 Years of Song and Poetry: The Modern Stanza of the Hebrew People

(03/03/26 11:00am)

Regardless of how thoroughly extensive the cruelty of hatred can be, the Hebrew people have done more than just survive: we have thrived. “To thrive,” however, has nothing to do with tangible success; the Hebrew tribes celebrate the mere yet potent joy of being alive. Throughout history, our community has been forced into diaspora where we were chased by the Santa Inquisicíon, decimated by the rise of the Führer, faced the Russian Pogroms, had our practices outlawed by Colonel Mengistu Mariam in Ethiopia, and were once again forced into exodus by several Middle Eastern countries at the latter half of the 20th century. So, it is simple. Every waking moment that a Jew gets to be alive is a reason to rejoice. What is the lesson of our history if not to never take life for granted? Organized by Brandeis’ Hebrew Department and the Schusterman Center for Israel Studies, 100 Years of Song and Poetry had this joy precisely as its central goal: to be a marker of our resilience, celebrating the modern revival of the Hebrew language and a unified Hebrew people. 


Voter ID’s Jim Crow echo

(03/03/26 11:00am)

 This February, the White House website published “The SAVE America Act: Voter ID is Popular with Everyone,” advocating for the passage of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility America Act. At first glance, that argument works. Americans consistently say they support requiring photo ID to vote. That being said, this widespread support rests on the assumption that obtaining an acceptable photo ID is simple and universal. In reality, the steps behind obtaining a photo ID operate as a barrier that will make millions of eligible Americans effectively ineligible to vote on a scale not seen since Jim Crow.





“We can’t sit this one out”: Prof. Sabine von Mering reflects on December arrest

(02/03/26 11:00am)

On the cold morning of Dec. 16, Prof. Sabine von Mering (WGS/CEGS), Fred Small, Eric Segal and Roger Rosen arrived at Immigration and Custom Enforcement’s New England Regional Headquarters in Burlington with the intent to deliver aid to individuals detained inside. Within hours, the group found themselves in handcuffs, facing two civil court charges: trespassing and disturbing the peace. 


Anti-ICE demonstrations carried out on campus garner support

(02/03/26 11:00am)

On Friday, Jan. 30 at 2:30 p.m., a group of about 30 individuals convened in the Shapiro Campus Center atrium to protest the escalating actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Trump administration’s mass deportation efforts. The event was preceded by another protest the previous week on Tuesday, Jan. 20, in what was called a “Free America Walkout.” This was part of a larger nationwide initiative led by the organizers of the Women’s March, which inspired Professor Sabine von Mering (WGS/CGES) to organize on campus. 



It's time to abolish ICE

(02/03/26 11:00am)

Back in November 2024, I wrote in The Justice’s forum on the topic of immigration for its special 2024 presidential election issue. At the time, I laid out the case for Kamala Harris implementing a more compassionate immigration policy than the one she was campaigning on, should she be elected president. I described Donald Trump’s proposed immigration policies as “horrifying” and “fascistic in nature,” concluding that, “immigrants are not pawns to advance political agendas, they’re real people whose lives are affected by policy.” I will be the first to admit, the piece was optimistic, maybe even naively so, but I saw a real opportunity for progress if Harris won.


Beyond the Frame

(02/03/26 11:00am)

Last semester, if you attended the Brandeis Rose Art Museum and walked down the stairs to the left, you’d find a porcelain-colored room illuminated by soft minimalist lighting. Around the museum, paintings carefully placed on white walls made the room seem less empty, perhaps even less lonely. Various skillfully painted women surrounded me and each painting looked like it was from a world of its own. 





Anti-sports betting posters seen on campus amid epidemic of college student interest in gambling

(11/18/25 11:00am)

Brightly colored posters with messages such as “Is your friend always on sports betting apps?” have become mainstays at bulletin boards and shuttle stations on campus since the start of the academic year. Displayed in their bottom right corner is the Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s seal, and just beside it is a logo for its “Let’s Get Real About Gambling” initiative. A document promoting the initiative claims, “We don’t just want to help individuals dealing with problem gambling; we want to mitigate harms associated with problem gambling in Massachusetts.” Meanwhile, on the bottom left corner of all posters, a quick response code links to the department’s “Problem Gambling” page. 


Several Brandeis student bands rock campus at Bandapalooza performance

(11/18/25 11:00am)

Nov. 16 marked the second annual installation of “Bandapalooza” in the Levin Ballroom. Brought together by the Music and Dance Band, Top Score, Klezmer Band, Brandeis Radio Service Student Music Committee and Jam Club, the event showcased eight Brandeis-born bands and one independent musician. The night was marked by community engagement and a passion to make music interactive for all who attended the event. 


League of Legends Championship Final

(11/18/25 11:00am)

The League of Legends world championship, also known as “Worlds,” had its 15th final on Sunday, Nov. 8. The final was held in Dong’an Lake Sports Park in Chengdu with 18,000 fans in attendance and online viewership reaching a peak of 6.7 million people. The best of five series was between two South Korean teams, KT Rolster, and arguably the greatest esports team of all time, T1. While Korea is usually a favorite for Worlds each year, both teams in the final were the bottom two seeds coming into the tournament. 


Third faculty meeting sheds light on Brandeis University’s financial future

(11/11/25 11:00am)

The third faculty meeting of the year convened in Rapaporte Treasure Hall on Nov. 7 with presentations from the Executive Vice President of Finance and Administration, Stewart Uretsky, and the Vice President of Development, Stephen Rodriguez on the University’s budget and Institutional Advancement, respectively. The faculty also heard four handbook amendments. Senate Chair, Prof. Jeffrey Lenowitz (POL) outlined these objectives at the start of the meeting.