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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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TikTok is no longer available in the Apple app store. Instead, Instagram and Facebook pop up as recommendations or replacements when searching for the extremely popular social media app.
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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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During the Feb. 5 Waltham School Committee meeting, members of the committee voted in favor of establishing three pathways to meet competency determination requirements for the Waltham High School 2025 graduating class. The decision comes almost three months after Massachusetts voters passed a law eliminating the requirement that students pass the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System tests in order to receive a high school diploma.
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Well, there you have it. The Philadelphia Eagles are the 2025 Super Bowl champions! In a blowout 40-22 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs that saw them lead 24-0 at halftime, the Eagles were utterly dominant. They justified their National Football Conference Championship win a couple of weeks ago with another authoritative victory on the game’s highest stage. Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts held down the fort, as his steady presence enabled the Eagles to ease in front without ever doubting the outcome. Hurts was cool and collected, evidenced by his 221 yards passing on 17 completions. He also threw for two touchdowns and gained 72 yards on the ground. The only statistical blemish on his night was an interception, but it hardly had any impact on the thrashing that the Eagles gave to the two-time defending champs. For his efforts under center, Hurts was awarded Super Bowl MVP, an accomplishment of major proportions that solidifies the 26-year-old’s NFL legacy. However, he still has many years to add to his collection of accolades, and Hurts will remain a major name in NFL football for years to come. Although Hurts shined with his MVP-level performance, the Eagles got much-needed contributions from across the board to ensure their victory on Sunday. Rookie cornerback Cooper DeJean chose the perfect time to catch his first career interception, which he took back for a touchdown to give the Eagles a 17-0 lead with about seven minutes remaining in the first half. Once Dejean’s pick-six occurred, the Eagle's victory seemed all but secured. This was further assisted by linebacker Zack Baun’s interception of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes on the Chiefs’ own 14-yard line with a couple of minutes left in the first half. This then set up a touchdown reception from Eagles receiver A.J. Brown to further balloon the lead to 24-0. Even with their superstar running back Saquon Barkley struggling — 25 carries for 57 yards — the Eagles encountered almost no resistance from the Chiefs, with their defensive plays powering their offensive success. Besides the two aforementioned interceptions by DeJean and Baun, the Eagle's defense forced a fumble and sacked Mahomes for a loss on six separate occasions. With the Eagles employing a stalwart defense anchoring a steady offensive attack, the Chiefs were powerless to overcome their early deficit. Mahomes had a horrific night, as his 257 passing yards were greatly inflated by scores near the end of the game, which essentially served as consolation prizes. He turned the ball over on three separate occasions — two interceptions and one fumble — and looked completely out of sorts in the first half, only throwing for 33 yards. It was an uncharacteristic outing for the three-time Super Bowl Champion and MVP, who has historically thrived when the games matter the most. Additionally, the Chiefs must go back to the drawing board as an organization to remedy what went wrong to foil their plans for a third consecutive Super Bowl victory. Veteran tight end Travis Kelce has hinted at this season potentially being his last. The Chiefs have further pressing issues on both sides of the football that need immediate remedying if they want to remain contenders. They need more reliable options at receiver other than just standout rookie Xavier Worthy, and their defense was torn into shreds on the Eagles’ offensive drives. But with head coach Andy Reid confirming his return to the sideline next season amid retirement rumors, the Chiefs hope they can change their fortunes. Lastly, I want to thank everyone for following these weekly recaps of NFL action. It is fairly remarkable that we started in early September, and this has extended five months into February. Hopefully, you all enjoyed following the exciting twists and turns that accompany the NFL season. But there’s no need to worry about what to do with your time now that the NFL season is over! The NFL offseason will commence over the next couple of months with the coming of the 2025 NFL Draft and the advent of free agency, so stay tuned for more football-related content in the time to come. Events to watch: NFL Free Agency Period Begins: March 12, 2025 2025 NFL draft, April 24-26, 2025, Green Bay, Wisconsin.
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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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On Feb. 9, Rabbi Seth Winberg sent an email to the Brandeis community with the subject line “Addressing Misinformation About Hillel at Brandeis.”
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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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On Feb. 9, the Student Union Senate’s first meeting of spring semester was called into order by vice president Ria Escamilla-Gil ’27. The meeting was composed around granting clubs probationary status, budget concerns and chartering clubs.
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In her 71 years, Emily Szczypek has lived in many places. England, Australia and plenty of cities in Massachusetts have been home bases for her, but one spot eventually became home. Szczypek has lived in Waltham for 29 years, almost half her life, and she’s not hesitant to share her deep concern for the development — or lack thereof — that she’s witnessed here.
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Klein: Good morning, Klein, and welcome to the second-ever Klein: Unrelated.
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As I reintroduce myself this spring — months after my fall op‑ed in support of Kamala Harris — I feel compelled to revisit an election that was never just a numbers game. Though Harris captured 48.4% of the popular vote, the real shock isn’t in the electoral tallies, but rather it’s in the way divisive rhetoric has been weaponized into concrete policy shifts. Politics and business are systems built on frameworks of negotiation, strategy and hierarchy, yet these very systems — steeped in historical biases and power imbalances — are all too easily exploited to reshape our world in ways that threaten our shared future.
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In Trump era, states should fund cultivated-meat research
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The All Majors Career and Internship Fair is coming up at the end of this month. Career fairs are an excellent way to connect with recruiters in person and get a better feel for companies you are interested in while learning about additional companies in the industry you are pursuing.
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The format of documentaries is not as strict as one might think. The integration of home videos allows for further context and deeper audience empathy.
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On Feb. 3, the Brandeis University community received an email from the Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs Lauren Haynie and Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Lee Bitsóí, expressing that they are “delighted to honor the heritage, resilience, contributions and scholarship of Black people during Black History Month in February.”
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On Jan. 22, the Brandeis community received an email from Provost Carol Fierke containing the news that Prof. Arthur Holmberg (THA) had passed away at the age of 80. Holmberg was a part of the Brandeis community for 30 years, having joined the Theater Department in 1994 and teaching up until fall 2024.
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On Friday, Jan. 24, Brandeis University men's basketball senior Toby Harris '25 etched his name into the record books, becoming the 36th player in University history to reach the 1,000-point career milestone. Harris' achievement came at a crucial moment, helping the Judges secure a 92-76 victory over Carnegie Mellon University in a hard-fought University Athletic Association road matchup.
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At a typical gun buyback, the firearm is turned into the authorities in exchange for a monetary gift. The gun is then taken apart under police supervision and its disembodied metal parts are scrapped, discarding a large amount of serviceable scrap metal with no hope of re-use. Such was the case for Goods for Guns, a gun buyback initiative in Worcester, Massachusetts, until blacksmith John Hayden proposed an alternate solution in 2019. His new initiative, Guns2Gardens MA, aims to transform the scraps of gun metal and repurpose them into gardening tools, which would then be donated to local gardens in the Boston area. He named this organization in recognition of the national organization New Mexicans to Prevent Gun Violence’s buyback program, named Guns to Gardens.
