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Lando Norris wins first Drivers’ Championship

Opinion: More than Morant

Police Log 11/7-12/4

MEDICAL EMERGENCY

Klein: Unrelated; AK’s Waltham’s pizza

A critical look at finals-induced academic stress

 Entering the Brandeis libraries at this time of year, you’re more than likely to see the building overflowing with people in all directions. Surprised that everybody had the same idea as you, you might settle for the last seat available on a couch in front of Starbucks or somberly retire to your dorm room to study in solitude. Sure, the library is a hotspot for socializing and productivity alike, but why exactly is it that there always seems to be such a surplus of people within its confines at all hours of the day, whether it be morning or even up to its closing at 2 a.m.? 

Forum, Unfiltered — Brianna Earle

Grad is not that bad.

Letter to the Editor — Micah Rothkopf

We may need fewer days off in the fall

 Every fall at Brandeis, students may wake up on a Wednesday with a Tuesday class schedule, or on a day when there are no classes for reasons unbeknownst to them. These days off may provide opportunities for relaxation and relief, but so much time off in October always leads to a messy midterms schedule, and this semester, it meant finals end on Dec. 22. While a secular university, Brandeis follows the Jewish calendar and gives days off accordingly. A small fraction of the student body requires all of this time off for religious purposes, leaving the rest of the student body to navigate the unclear class schedule. This editorial board believes that the unequal value given to some class times and the lack of organization for midterms could be addressed by a clearer class schedule regarding time off for religious holidays in the fall. 

Finding a New America on The Hellp’s Newest Release

We’re halfway into the 2020s, and so far it has been a decade defined by throwbacks — Y2K fashion is coming out of exile, the 90s are making a reappearance, and — for this review — most importantly, 2010s indie sleaze is back with a vengeance. We saw The Dare suddenly emerge as a new artist to follow in 2024, followed by an onslaught of similar — yet not derivative — bands in his wake: Bassvictim, MGNA Crrrta, The Truth, 2hollis — and, most importantly, The Hellp. The Hellp have been around since 2021, making music drenched in muddy synths, angular drumming and glitchy production that creates a musical experience that, yes, harkens back to the indie sleaze artists of the 2010s (LCD Soundsystem, The Strokes and MGMT, to name a few) but is all the same fresh and intriguing. “Riviera” will be the third album the band has released, and it has a lot to live up to: at their best, the musical chaos that so defines The Hellp’s discography is elevated into something beautifully transcendent — but at their worst, the chaotic nature of The Hellp leads to something undefined and messy. “Riviera” is proving to be an album that might not be that simple to define — for better or for worse. 

Broadway Playwright, Larissa Fasthorse receives Brandeis' Creative Art Award

Her authorship of “The Thanksgiving Play,” alongside a myriad of feats of great theatrical grandeur, such as an adaptation of Peter Pan on Broadway, makes Larissa Fasthorse more than worthy of our praise and recognition through the Brandeis Creative Arts Award. The Award has been previously granted to notable figures including Leonard Bernstein, Charles Chaplin and Stephen J. Sondheim, with our newest recipient showing her might on equal footing. Fasthorse’s ceremony was held in the afternoon of November 21, 2025 and soon thereafter, she would attend the opening night for the Brandeis Theater Arts Department’s production of “The Thanksgiving Play.”

The UTC’s “Ride the Cyclone”: You Just Had to be There

There is no easy way to encapsulate the thought-provoking, fully and incredibly moving experience that was the Undergraduate Theater Collective’s fall musical, “Ride the Cyclone.” Directed and choreographed by Greg Roitbourd ’26 and assistant directed and choreographed by Kennedy Robertson ’28, the show was flashy, with monumental set pieces designed by Triona Suiter ’27, projections by Milo Giordano ’29, energetic choreography, fun music that occasionally overpowered the singers, and a massive array of costumes designed by Sam Taxman ’27, Jae Fioribello ’28 and Madelyn Zimbalist ’28. The show was laugh-out-loud funny, with characters belittling each other and songs that ranged from a rap about how “awesome” a character’s life was to a glittery song about humanoid-cat aliens — more on that later. It was also incredibly dark, diving headfirst into its central theme: What makes life worth living?

Inside the Conversation on AI and Politics

Brandeis in Print

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

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. 

Comedy and Conversations: A night with stand-up comedian Mikey Greenblatt

On the evening of Tuesday, Nov. 11, Brandeis University’s Jewish on Campus Chapter President, Samantha Przybisiki ’27, in collaboration with other university students — Abby Spitzer ’27, Vice President of Programming; Hannah Churwin ’27, Treasurer; Emma Solini ’27, Communications — presented “Comedy and Conversations: A night with Mikey Greenblatt” in a stand-up comedy event. Jewish on Campus’ core principle and mission is to actively advocate and combat antisemitism in a modern way. Their website explains, “Since our founding, Jewish on Campus has led the next generation of Jewish advocacy, giving voice to Jewish students online and on social media. Now, we’re bringing our movement directly to your campus.” The group wanted to host an event rooted in advocacy but also get many people involved. Pryzbiski first encountered Mikey Greenblatt on social media. When she later found out that he was close with Vice President of Programming Abby Spitzer, they officially went through his agent to book him.

Several Brandeis student bands rock campus at Bandapalooza performance

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. 

The University's 16th annual Kindness Week concludes with club and service fair

On Friday, Nov. 14, the University concluded its annual celebration of Kindness Week with a club and service fair in the Shapiro Campus Center 's Atrium. Hosted in a prominent and well-trafficked hub for campus life, the event allowed students to interact with the fair as they desired. 

Students from universities across the Boston area rally to protect academic freedom and civil rights

On Saturday, Nov. 15, students from more than 10 colleges in the Greater Boston Area gathered in the Back Bay Fens to urge universities to stand up to the Trump administration and protect their students. Organized by the Educational Freedom Project, the rally featured speeches from activists, student organizers, state representatives and prominent federal workers. The speakers covered a wide variety of topics, from the Trump administration's immigration crackdown to universities transitioning from diversity equity and inclusion initiatives and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits being cut. In addition to the speakers, there was a live band and many local student activist organizations tabled in the park.  

COMPACT holds fourth annual Community Engagement Pathways Panel

On Nov. 13, the Brandeis community members gathered together to attend the fourth annual COMPACT Community Engagement Pathways Panel. The Samuels Center for Community Partnerships and Civic Transformation — otherwise known as COMPACT — aims to bring members of the Brandeis community together to work collaboratively with each other and community partners in order to create a more “just, equitable, and sustainable world.”  

Looking back at the Brandeis quadball season

Inspired by quidditch, a fictional sport from “Harry Potter,” quadball boasts a complex set of rules and an opportunity to get involved with a sports team in a relatively low-stakes and fun environment.