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(02/04/25 11:00am)
Knora’s hands are soft. With nimble fingers she knits from a spool of copper wire, manipulating it as a spider spins a gauzy web. The knit copper forms the bodice of the dress. The skirt and bust are lined with dried oranges. Once a delicate citrus, the produce has been transformed into a collection of unyielding, shell-like discs. They sit layered in a collage that appears impenetrable. A metal made malleable; a raw fruit made hard — these elements interplay in a way that conjures thoughts of vulnerability and consumption for Knora.
(02/04/25 11:00am)
A new wave of advocacy is sweeping through Brandeis University. A group of passionate student-athletes has come together to create the University's chapter of the national advocacy group, Athlete Ally. This movement is part of a larger effort to increase LGBTQ+ inclusion in sports, especially college athletics.
(02/04/25 11:00am)
While the Pro Bowl provided some fun for many National Football League fans, it was ultimately a filler week gearing up to what is regarded as the highly anticipated finale of the season: the Super Bowl. The Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs have both experienced dominant seasons, but only one squad can reach the pinnacle of the sport. The Chiefs are vying for the unprecedented feat of achieving a three-peat — three consecutive Super Bowl wins — while the Eagles are attempting to win their second-ever Super Bowl for their rabid fanbase, which would be their first since 2017. Let’s focus in on the strengths and weaknesses of these squads and the key factors that may determine who enjoys the opportunity to lift up that Super Bowl trophy next Sunday.
(02/04/25 11:00am)
On Jan. 27, a 3.8-magnitude earthquake struck approximately six miles south of York Harbor in Maine. It ran approximately eight miles deep but caused no fatalities or damage. The earthquake was the fifth largest in the state’s history, the strongest being a 4.7 magnitude earthquake in 2012, and the second-strongest a 4.5 magnitude in 1987.
(02/04/25 11:00am)
The Waltham Police Department has set out to make a difference as they partner with Dedication to Community to host workshops from the end of January through early February. Made possible by a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, these workshops are free of charge and open to all above the age of 18.
(02/04/25 11:00am)
On Jan. 14, Brandeis students, faculty and staff received an email from the Office of Equal Opportunity stating that the University would be rescinding the Title IX policies that were issued on Aug. 1, 2024 and reinstating the policies created by the Trump administration in 2020. Until Aug. 1, the Title IX policies had not changed from 2020, the ones Brandeis was following. In the email, the Office of Equal Opportunity reassured that this change “in no way limits the protections Brandeis extends to our community.”
(02/04/25 11:00am)
On Jan. 27, during a Waltham City Council meeting, Ward Nine Councilor Robert Logan introduced a resolution that the city council adopt a recently approved state law that allows for school districts to use bus mounted cameras to identify and issue fines against drivers that pass stopped school buses. This Local Option Act requires the City of Waltham to adopt the new law and for the Waltham School Committee to provide consent through a vote of a majority in order for it to be implemented.
(02/04/25 11:00am)
The Grammys returned this Sunday, Feb. 2 after an impressive year filled with nominees such as Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, Billie Eilish, Charli XCX and Cowboy Carter herself, Beyoncé. Evidently, 2024 was the restoration of the “Pop Girl” as we were taken to the “Pink Pony Club” this “Brat Summer” with a much needed resurgence of girl power in the mainstream media.
(02/04/25 11:00am)
“yes. there is darkness. okay?”
(02/04/25 11:00am)
Hello — Our names are Max Klein and Aaron Klein, and we are writing a column on restaurants around town. While the column may be satirical, our reviews are absolutely not. Please enjoy.
(02/04/25 11:00am)
Guys, is it over? Are we doomed after college? Because graduating in 2025 is starting to feel like stepping off a cliff and hoping the ground will kindly materialize beneath us.
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Dear Letter to the Editor:
(02/04/25 11:00am)
Where are the Democrats?
(02/04/25 11:00am)
As the political climate in this country shifts, the futures of many feel uncertain. In moments of socio-political unrest, college campuses have served as both a place of refuge and a reflection of national turmoil, offering a space to seek security while simultaneously echoing the political struggles of the time.
(02/03/25 1:44am)
The National Football Conference and American Football Conference champion ship games this weekend were pivotal, en ticing matchups that have set the stage for the National Football League’s peak event, the Super Bowl. The clashes between the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Com manders, as well as the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs, were riveting games with great importance, and there is now only a singular game that will determine the champion for the 2024 NFL season.
(02/03/25 1:36am)
This weekend, the Brandeis University track and field team continued its strong early-season performance with five individ ual victories at the Wheaton College Lyon Invitational. For the second week in a row, the team has set new school records. Even though the event was a non-scoring meet, the Brandeis athletes showcased their tal ents, setting personal and program records.
(02/02/25 11:41pm)
On Jan. 24, the Brandeis University women’s basketball team won 72-60 over Case Western Reserve University on the road, showcasing strong offensive execution and dominant defense. The Judges turned the game around in the first quarter with a 9-0 run to close out the pe riod, leading 18-10 at the break. Senior Cait lin Gresko 25’played an important role, con tributing five points during that run. The Judges kept pushing forward, holding Case without a field goal for the final 7:30 of the game.
(01/28/25 2:05pm)
Citizens of Waltham have a new opportunity as 53 new affordable housing units are opening to the public. Alexan Waltham is a new housing development next to the Wayside Walk and Bike Trail and half a mile from the Waltham Commuter Rail Station. The development is home to amenities such as “a large clubhouse with a resort-style pool and sun deck, a modern fitness/wellness center, bike storage, dog park and pet walking stations. This project will offer residents either surface or covered parking,” according to the SEB Housing website.
(01/28/25 11:00am)
The historic Walter E. Fernald Developmental Center on 200 Trapelo Road in Waltham, MA, has faced a series of challenges over the years, including previous fires, vandalism and neglect by the city, causing buildings on the property to crumble. A recent fire has exacerbated its deteriorating condition, marking another setback in the ongoing struggle to preserve this Waltham landmark.
(01/28/25 11:00am)
On Jan. 24, the Waltham Public Schools Community received an email from the Acting Superintendent of Schools Kate Peretz with regards to the potential presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agents at Waltham schools.
