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Over February break, while most students went back to their hometowns, 13 Brandeis students ventured into the Silicon Valley area — a worldwide hub of innovation and high technology.
The Brandeis Food Pantry, formerly known as the FRESH Food Pantry, was founded in June 2018. Though its doors are open to any member of the Brandeis community facing food insecurity, the pantry was originally oriented toward graduate students. Since its founding, the BFP has moved from the Office of Graduate Affairs, to the Usdan Game Room and finally, to room 316 in the Shapiro Campus Center. Additionally, the BFP partnered with Healthy Waltham, a local food pantry from which it receives donations, shortly after its founding.
Massachusetts has reportedly reached its maximum capacity of migrant influx. However, the issue may not be the volume of people arriving — instead, it may be the local housing crisis.
The Taiwanese Student Association presented their annual culture show; Formosa, on March 16 in Levine Ballroom. The immersive showcase captivated the audience with performances that demonstrated the meaning of unity through their theme: Dragon Boat Festival. The Dragon Boat Festival is a traditional Chinese holiday commemorating the ancient poet, Qu Yuan. The festival consists of dragon boat races and eating sticky rice dumplings called zongzi. Through this year’s theme, TSA encouraged the audience to embrace unity and to celebrate the meaning of togetherness.
This past Wednesday, March 13, an exciting new post-baccalaureate art exhibition opened in the Dreitzer Gallery. Titled “Visceral Reflections,” the exhibit features four artists and a variety of art mediums. The four featured artists are Brianna Howard, Kelly Mangan, Pavol Roskovensky and Noelle Ventura. Each artist explored different themes, often drawing on their own backgrounds to help influence their work. At both entrances to the gallery there is a table with a black binder on it which contains information on each artist, the themes within their work, and their artistic process.
How do we represent our suffering? Is it individual, communal, ritual or ancestral? Noé Martínez aims to tackle these feelings through the exhibition “The Body Remembers.” This exhibition opened on March 13 at the Rose Art Museum.
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In its March 10 meeting, the Student Union Senate observed a presentation from Secretary Carol Kornworcel ’26, who had been working on updating and revising the official Student Union Constitution. These amendments include changes to the composition of the Senate, Allocations Board, Judiciary and Executive Board, along with revisions to the elections process. All of these proposed changes will be publicly available in the future, presented to clearly demonstrate both the changes made to the current set-ups and the reasoning behind these changes.
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LeBron James, a living basketball legend, added another remarkable chapter to his illustrious career last Saturday at Crypto.com Arena. The Los Angeles Lakers star achieved an unprecedented milestone by becoming the first NBA player to reach 40,000 career points. The accomplishment took place during the Lakers’ game against the Denver Nuggets, a special night in memory of James and fans in attendance around the world.
Armand “Mondo” Duplantis won the 2024 World Athletics Indoor Championships with a world-leading jump of 6.05 meters, marking his fourth consecutive world championship gold. Given all of his achievements, it is worth asking if Mondo can now claim the title of pole vault GOAT.
The Oscars, with their glamorous red carpets and golden statuettes, serve as pinnacle of recognition in U.S. cinema. Yet, they are much more than a mere ceremony; they symbolize a cultural moment and a snapshot of the narratives that captivate audiences and capture the imagination of the industry. They are a reflection of the ever-evolving landscape of filmmaking, where stories become vessels for societal commentary and artistic expression. In the case of Martin Scorsese's magnum opus, "Killers of the Flower Moon," its journey from Osage County to the stage of the Academy Awards mirrors a broader narrative of Indigenous representation in Hollywood.
For many students at Brandeis University, securing employment on campus is not just a matter of earning extra spending money or gaining valuable work experience. It’s a necessity, a means to help offset the ever-rising costs of higher education and to make ends meet. However, for those without the coveted Work-Study aid, the path to employment is often fraught with obstacles, frustrations and a concerning lack of transparency and equity. This editorial aims to dissect these issues, emphasizing the need for equitable employment opportunities and recognition of student contributions to the University's branding and operations.
When searching for the perfect school, campus tours are an irreplaceable resource. But what happens when the information given on these tours is false? If you have walked around campus and spotted a tour outside the Usdan Student Center, you have probably heard boasts about the Waltham and Boston/Cambridge shuttle services. While guides often praise the shuttle’s reliability, this is not the experience of most Brandeis students.
Content warning: This article includes mentions of rape.
Content warning: This article includes mention of rape.
On Feb. 29, Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Dr. LeManuel Lee Bitsóí sent an email to the Brandeis community about celebrating “the contributions and achievements of people with disabilities” in March. The email wrote that over 20% of undergraduate students at Brandeis identify as having a disability, and over 25% of Americans have a disability. Dr. Bitsóí states that the practice of dedicating March to Disability Inclusion, Equity and Accessibility at Brandeis began last year.
In celebration of International Women's Month, the Business Department partnered with the Hiatt Career Center's Rise Together Mentor Network and Forté Foundation, a female leadership program, came together to present a Women In Leadership Alumni Panel on March 7 at the International Business School. Six influential female alumni joined students to share their experiences in leadership positions and how to navigate male-dominated fields.
March 5 was Super Tuesday, with voters in 15 states and one U.S. territory choosing the candidates they wished to run for president. This particular day sees the highest number of primary elections nationwide until Election Day in November, according to The Associated Press. The votes accumulated from Super Tuesday are then tallied and awarded delegates, who then represent their respective communities at the presidential nominating convention, to select which presidential candidate will represent their party on the official election ballot. For a presidential candidate to win their party’s nomination, they must win the majority of delegates.