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(02/14/17 3:34am)
At each seat at each of the round tables inside Levin Ballroom was a little red envelope filled with goodies like chocolate coins and candy, typical of Lunar New Year tradition. The Brandeis Chinese Cultural Connection (BC3) club, host of the 2017 Chinese Lantern Festival, also provided refreshments for each table and a complimentary dinner at the end of the event with delicious plates of rice, sauteed string beans, Kung Pao chicken and more Chinese dishes.
(02/14/17 12:21am)
The storyline that captured the National Basketball Association’s attention the entire offseason has continued into the halfway point of the season: the surprising departure of Kevin Durant from the Oklahoma City Thunder to the Golden State Warriors. The saga continued Saturday night as Durant made his much-anticipated return to Oklahoma City, as the Warriors battled the Thunder. The much-hyped matchup did not disappoint, as Durant put up big numbers against his former teammate, and now rival, Russell Westbrook. The last nine years of the Durant-Westbrook chronicle have been entertaining and constant. As teammates for the first eight of those, the young duo took over the league together. For much of that run, the two were undisputed top-10 players in the league as they decimated opponents with their unprecedented 1-2 scoring punch. The Thunder became a powerhouse in the NBA, going to four Western Conference Finals, as well as making one NBA finals appearance.
(02/07/17 3:51am)
M. Night Shyamalan used to be somebody. In 2002, after the smash successes of his first three feature films, the writer-director found himself on the cover of Newsweek. The caption, with no uncertainty, read “The Next Spielberg.” Hindsight is 20/20, and Shyamalan would spend the next fifteen years destroying his positive reputation. His first three outings, “The Sixth Sense,” “Unbreakable,” and “Signs,” were all critical and box office successes, but from there, Shyamalan’s films started getting worse. Then, in 2008, he made “The Happening,” a truly awful movie about Mark Wahlberg and Zooey Deschanel running away from killer ferns. And what did he make to follow that trash fire of a film? A whitewashed mockery of one of the most beloved cartoons ever made, “The Last Airbender.” But was Shyamalan done? Nope; his crescendo of garbage only hit its final note in the scientology-filled, Jaden Smith-starring “After Earth,” which saw Will Smith playing a character named Cypher Rage. Somewhere between the billion dollar budgets and complete creative free reign, Shyamalan lost his ability to tell believable, interesting stories. But with his latest film, “Split,” Shyamalan proves that he just might be worthy of a second chance.
(02/07/17 2:20am)
What is progressive television? Are we really making progress? And how can the trend toward inclusive entertainment be continued and solidified. The ’DEIS Impact Festival hosted a screening of the Emmy award-winning Amazon Prime show “Transparent,” followed by a discussion panel featuring ’DEIS Impact keynote speaker Rebecca Walker. Other panelists included Dr. Aliyyah Abdur-Rahman (AAAS), Brie McLemore M.A., Alex Montgomery M.A. and Ruth Galaviz ’17. Walker is a renowned champion of third-wave, inclusive feminism and progressive television. Including her creative involvement with the development of “Transparent,” some of her recent television projects include “One Mississippi,” “Black Cool” and “Black, White, and Jewish.” The screening and paneling explored and discussed the importance and impact of progressive and inclusive television.
(02/07/17 2:05am)
With progressive technological developments in genetic screening and gene therapy on the horizon, four students from the University’s Master of Science in Genetic Counseling program discussed the perceptions and ethical concerns regarding their profession as part of ’DEIS Impact on Thursday.
(01/31/17 5:25am)
A packed Stein this past Friday night allowed students to not only satisfy late-night cravings but also do so with free live music by fellow students. The laid-back and chill environment was a great way to start off the weekend — it was not until a couple of hours later that the usual post-party rush inundated the restaurant further. Even at the very start, the audience could be described as quite packed and remained so until close to the end. Cheering and applause, signs of the audience’s enthusiasm, permeated the room throughout the night. Listeners consisted primarily of close friends of the performers.
(01/31/17 5:22am)
Three alumnae discussed how you can fight for women’s rights and against climate change through investing.
(01/31/17 4:45am)
Brandeis freshman Jack Rubinstein ’20 put together a final slam, hosted by Dean of Student Life, Jamele Adams, in Cholmondeley’s Coffee House, this past Saturday evening. An end to a series of slams from last semester, the night was a competition for slam poets on campus, allowing those who scored highest to compete in the College Unions Poetry Slam Invitational. While the competition resulted in a single winner — Victoria Richardson ’20 — the five top scoring poets now make up Brandeis’ newly revived Slam Team. Many of the slams struck the crowd silent with pressing themes and dramatic presentation, contrasting with Jamele Adams’ comedic interlude between performances in the coffee house atmosphere.
(01/31/17 4:13am)
For many students, college is a time to explore new subjects while rediscovering old passions. It’s a time to find yourself. The panel “Exploring social justice in the Brandeis classroom and beyond: courses, internships and careers” met on Monday at noon in the Hassenfeld Conference Center and featured 5 student speakers who each detailed their own Brandeis journey. The presentation itself was co-sponsored by the Health: Science, Society and Policy Program and the Social Justice and Social Policy Program and was part of ’DEIS Impact.
(01/31/17 2:53am)
Well, this was fun while it lasted. With the election of Donald J. Trump as the 45th president of the United States, among various other current events, things certainly look grim. Once truly towering, the "Great American Experiment” has taken on all the complexity of an eighth-grader’s baking soda volcano in a matter of months. Fundamentals such as a free and vibrant press and the accountability of elected officials have been called into serious question. Things are not much better across the pond, as Brexit, terrorism and a rise in radical nationalism rock Europe. The time has come to wonder whether the United States and the West have entered a decline reminiscent of the Great Depression, or, perhaps more dramatically, the collapse of the Roman Empire.
(01/24/17 5:58am)
Soulja Boy, Lil Yachty, Usher — what better way to spend your Saturday night than raging to these icons?
(01/24/17 5:57am)
The first sign that something is afoot at the Women’s Studies Research Center is the giant bra hanging outside the entrance. Once inside, the unsuspecting visitor to the Kniznick Gallery within the Center will find it taken over by a host of unexpected characters. Among others, an odious oil rig, a cardboard crocodile and a sad succulent have taken up residence here as part of “Fool for Thought,” an exhibition by performance artist Pat Oleszko.
(01/24/17 4:15am)
Through a series of spoken word, poetry, and dance performances, as well as speeches by student scholars and visiting guest performers, the University’s 12th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial celebrated “Black Girl Magic” and brought to attention Black women identity and the historical leadership of Black women revolutionaries last Monday.
(01/24/17 2:27am)
Brandeis Prof. Jonathan Sarna (NEJS) ’75 found historic ties between the Boston community and the flag of Israel last month. Sarna’s paper, “American Jews and the Flag of Israel,” traces the flag design back to Rabbi Jacob Baruch Askowith, a member of Boston’s Lithuanian Jewish community in the late 1800s.
(12/06/16 5:08am)
The sting of the Orlando Pulse Nightclub shooting has not been forgotten; its impact still exists in the minds and hearts of not only those directly affected by the shooting and the LGBTQ+ community but also students and activists across the country.
(12/06/16 5:06am)
Students packed into the Shapiro Campus Center Theater on Friday for one of the most awaited events of the semester: the 17th Annual Sketch Comedy Festival.
(12/06/16 2:51am)
Aging is a topic of growing importance. In current society, ageism is rarely discussed in relation to prejudice. Students to End Alzheimer’s Disease helped to address the lacking presence of this issue in society and provide a better understanding of the stigma regarding aging at their coffeehouse held last Thursday at Cholmondeley’s Coffee House.
(12/06/16 1:48am)
Ask any student what the most miserable part of the year is, and the almost-universal answer will be finals week. The onslaught of upcoming tests and papers can loom overhead for many students, but organizations and departments across campus are offering a wide variety of programs and events to help students cope with stress.
(12/06/16 1:42am)
Usen Castle was named one of Massachusetts’ most endangered historic resources in an annual report from Preservation Massachusetts, the state’s historic preservation advocacy organization.
(12/06/16 3:24am)
The women’s soccer team’s magical season came to a screeching halt last Friday evening at the hands of the Washington University in St. Louis Bears. The Judges were defeated 2-1 in the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament, the furthest Brandeis has ever advanced in the program’s history.
