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(03/19/25 12:48pm)
In a Feb. 4 email, Period Activists at ‘Deis student club announced the “huge news” that the Pilot Program — an initiative started by PAD and Student Union — is expanding this semester. The Pilot Program originally launched in spring 2023 with the aim to provide free menstrual products in the first-year residence halls, including East Quad, North Quad and Massell Quad. There were a total of 52 dispensers installed in those dorms, each supplied with both pads and tampons.
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The Brandeis University Student Union Senate reconvened on March 16 at 7:05 p.m. for its weekly meeting.
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On March 17, Interim President Arthur Levine ’70 sent an email to the Brandeis community to announce that the faculty has voted to implement reorganization plans for the University. The plans were presented to the student body at Levine’s Feb. 25 town hall and were debated by the faculty during their Mar. 7 meeting. The email stated the goal of these reforms are to “[create] new exciting and innovative academic programs for the rapidly changing environment of the global, digital, knowledgeable economy we live in.”
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During the March 10 Waltham City Council meeting, council members, including Ward 9 Councilor Robert G. Logan, Ward 8 Councilor Cathyann Harris, Councilor-at-Large Carlos A. Vidal, Ward 3 Councilor William Hanley, Ward 7 Councilor Paul S. Katz, Ward 1 Councilor Anthony LaFauci, Ward 6 Councilor Sean Durkee, Councilor-at-Large Colleen Bradley-MacArthur and Ward 2 Councilor Caren Dunn introduced a resolution urging the city of Waltham to adopt a web-based reporting system. This system, which would be accessible via a mobile app, would allow residents to report non-emergency neighborhood issues such as potholes, rat sightings and streetlight outages.
(03/11/25 10:00am)
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.
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On March 7, faculty members held a meeting in the Rapaporte Treasure Hall to further discuss the University reorganization plan that the Senior Associate for Faculty Affairs, Prof. Joel Christensen ’01 (CLAS), introduced during the faculty’s Feb. 28 special meeting. The meeting agenda included memorial minutes for Prof. Arthur Holmberg (THA) and researcher Robert Dunigan as well as an address from Interim President Arthur Levine ’70.
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On Friday March 7, Rather Be Giraffes held their Baby Shower, welcoming three new students to their all gender a capella group. The night began with a mesmerizing cover of “Winner” by Conan Gray, lead by Nicole Benton ’26. While the song itself evokes a somber and deeply emotional mood, the atmosphere of the night was anything but. Following Benton’s solo, Kaila Silber ’25, dazzled the audience with a soulful rendition of Olivia Dean’s “Dive.” In the same romantic sultry tone, the last of the love songs came with Adele’s “All I Ask” featuring Sydney Duncan ’25. With a shift in tempo and a spotlight on the next generation of talent, the night concluded with a lively Beach Boys medley, featuring the 'baby giraffes' — Sarah Jafary ’28, Sara Hyde-Touissant ’28 and Mia Warshaviak ’27.
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Following months of observation, discussion and planning, Interim President Arthur Levine ’70 recently announced his plan for the future of the University, splitting academic programs into four different “buckets” with individual leadership teams. On Friday, Feb. 28, the faculty held a special meeting to receive a presentation regarding the evolution of the University, following conversations that have taken place over the past month.
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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.
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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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“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.
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On the night of Saturday, Feb. 1, National Basketball Association fans were told of the most shocking news they had ever experienced over years of fanatical fandom. Luka Doncic, the 25-year-old superstar Slovenian guard for the Dallas Mavericks, a consensus top-five talent in the NBA and one of the league’s top stars, was traded in a blockbuster move to the Los Angeles Lakers. The details of the trade are as follows: the Dallas Mavericks traded Doncicć, forward Maxi Kleber and forward Markieff Morris to the Lakers in exchange for Lakers forward-center Anthony Davis, guard Max Christie and a 2029 first-round pick. Most shockingly, the Mavericks gave no indication that their franchise cornerstone, a five-time NBA All-Star and All-NBA selection with career averages of 28.6 points, 8.7 rebounds and 8.3 assists, would be moved. Doncicćwas widely viewed around the league as an untouchable asset. Still, Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison apparently had his reservations about Doncic’s defensive abilities and his overall durability, with some injury concerns arising in the past few months. Harrison shockingly only spoke to Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka about the details of the trade and contacted no other teams about getting a potential return for an otherworldly player. The soured attitude on Doncicć is a great departure from previous Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, who was an avid supporter of Doncicć and infamously remarked: “If I had to choose between my wife and keeping Luka on the Mavs, catch me at my lawyer’s office prepping for a divorce.” However, Cuban sold his majority stake in the team in 2023, and evidently new ownership does not share his devotion to the superstar. While the Mavericks are receiving a decent return in this trade in terms of a top-10 player in Davis and a competent role player in Christie, there are a couple of glaring issues in their negotiating process. Harrison emphasized that the Mavericks made this decision looking towards the future, despite Doncicć being only 25 while Davis is 31 with an extensive injury history that has consistently plagued him throughout his career. Another significant problem was the Mavericks were only able to grab a single first-round pick from the Lakers, as L.A. did not even have to give up their available pick for 2031. Traditionally, trades involving NBA stars or superstars come with the stipulation that the team receiving the coveted player has to give a great deal in terms of draft capital. Mikal Bridges (a starting caliber player not in the same stratosphere as Doncic) was traded from the Brooklyn Nets to the New York Knicks this past summer at the price of the Knicks providing the Nets with a whopping five first-round picks! The fact that with that precedent, the Mavericks were only unable to collect one first-round pick for a player like Doncicć is utterly inexcusable. It is extremely likely that the Mavericks will regret this decision in the future as an injury-riddled Davis faces the end of his NBA career while Doncicć begins to thrive, entering his prime in L.A. Mavericks fans can only hope that this trade does not go down as one of the worst in NBA history, as they lost a generational talent in his prime. Despite the greatness Davis has shown over the years, Doncicć is essentially irreplaceable in basketball terms, with the potential exception of the world’s best, such as Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić and San Antonio Spurs Center Victor Wembanyama. This is not even mentioning the philanthropic work that Doncic has done in the Dallas area with the Luka DoncicćFoundation and his deep love of the city and state, even wearing a cowboy outfit to one of his years a few years ago as an homage to the state he played in. In fact, Doncicć was about to close on a home in the Dallas area around the time the trade took place. The loss of Doncicć has fallen especially hard on Mavericks fans, who have gravitated towards his awe-inspiring play and on-court personality since his debut as a rookie in 2018. Their displeasure and ire at management for the trade has resulted in allout protests being staged at the Mavericks arena (American Airlines Center). Fans were seen chanting “Nico sucks” in reference to General Manager Harrison for his role in the debacle of a trade. Ultimately, only time will tell if this trade ages horribly for the Mavericks, but Davis and Kyrie Irving are literally required to bring the team a championship because that’s the sole form of compensation that Mavericks management could provide to the fans who lost the soul of their franchise. As for Luka on the Lakers, LeBron James will ride into the sunset of his career playing alongside a remarkable talent, and Luka will usher in yet another era of Laker dominance anchored by a transcendent superstar
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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.
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MEDICAL EMERGENCY
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The Brandeis University men's tennis team fought vigorously but ultimately lost 5-2 to Division I Bryant University in their spring 2025 season opener. Despite the loss, the Judges showcased resilience and individual excellence, particularly at the top of their lineup, with Dylan Walters MA '26 being named UAA Player of the Week. Match Summary Brandeis (0-1) started the match with competitive doubles play. Walters, a graduate student and designated All-American, teamed up with Daniel Shemesh ’28 to secure a hard-fought 7-5 win at #1 doubles. However, Bryant (1-1) claimed victories at #2 (6-3) and #3 doubles (6-2), earning the crucial doubles point under the new one-point doubles system. Despite the team's defeat, Brandeis fought back in the remaining matches. Shemesh battled to three sets at #3 singles but ultimately fell 6-2, 4-6 and 7-5. The Judges secured their two points as Walters prevailed at #1 singles in a grueling contest, winning 7-6 (7-5), 4-6, and 7-5. Aidan Wang-Fan ’28 added another victory at #4, rallying for a 3-6, 7-6 (11-9) and 7-5 triumph. Walters Named UAA Player of the Week Brandeis standout Walters earned recognition for his performance, being named the UAA Men’s Tennis Player of the Week for the third time in his career. Walters was a double winner in the match against Bryant, securing victories in both singles and doubles. His singles win at #1 demonstrated his endurance, leadership and skill as he outplayed his opponent in three tough sets. Walters, a first-team All-UAA selection in 2024 and a second-team honoree in 2022, made history last year as Brandeis' seventh All-American after advancing in the NCAA Division III singles tournament. His performance sets a high standard for the Judges as they progress through the season. Looking Ahead The Judges will take the next week to regroup before heading to Claremont, CA for their annual February break trip. They will play their next match on Feb. 16 against Scripps College’s Claremont-Mudd-Scripps, the #2-ranked team in Division III. With Walters’ leadership and young players stepping up, the men’s tennis team looks to make a strong performance as the season unfolds.
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