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Women’s National Basketball Association stars shine in record breaking season

(09/24/24 4:00am)

During the 2024 Women's National Basketball Association season, Las Vegas Aces center A’ja Wilson has put the finishing touches on what is likely her third career Most Valuable Player award with some eye-popping records: most points in a season, most points per game in a season and most rebounds in a season. She also leads the league in blocks. It’s a single-season performance unprecedented in WNBA history, but it is the crown jewel in what has been a long line of shattered records in a season highlighted by the leagues’ top-performing stars, new and old.


The newest exhibit at the Rose Art Museum – ‘Hugh Hayden: Home Work’

(09/24/24 10:00am)

On Friday, Sept. 20, the Rose Art Museum announced via an Instagram post that on Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 6 p.m. Hugh Hayden, the artist behind the Rose’s current exhibit “Hugh Hayden: Home Work,” will discuss his work “highlighting his visceral and multilayered sculptures that integrate the ‘American Dream.’” The conversation will be moderated by WBUR reporter Arielle Gray. Tickets are free to all who register for the event through the Rose’s Instagram link tree. 


The framing of the 2020 Black Lives Matter movement by legacy and Black-owned newspapers

(09/24/24 10:00am)

Researchers have explored the impact of news coverage of the civil rights movement and its influence on public and social opinion. A researcher from Princeton University’s political science department, Omar Wasow, suggested that the media covered civil rights protests in the 1960s in different ways depending on whether protests were peaceful or violent. He argued that when protestors remained peaceful, particularly in the face of aggression and violence, the resulting images shocked a complacent nation into action. But when the protestors themselves turned violent, even in self-defense, the media message shifted from a framing around civil rights to one around the need for control. 


Journalism on screen: Jessica Pressler

(09/24/24 10:00am)

While the job of a journalist is not glamorous, the profession is frequently represented as a mere narrative tool in popular media. Journalists are often portrayed as plot devices, reducing them to conveyors of information that advance a larger story. This portrayal can be problematic both in the rhetoric it creates surrounding the profession and the way it invalidates some of the world’s most influential storytellers. However, when the journalist is placed in the coveted leading role, the entire nature of the story can shift. 


Waltham’s Fernald Developmental Center has attracted a slew of unwelcome guests

(09/24/24 10:00am)

In 2022, Waltham Mayor Jeanette McCarthy unveiled a major development plan for the site of the Fernald State School which included an extensive recreational facility spanning across the northern portion of the Fernald campus. Although this development has been in the works since the city purchased the land in 2014, there has been little progress made on the site. With the lack of maintenance, there has been an uptick in vandalism in recent years and the city of Waltham has been unable to keep it under control. There has also been a lack of transparency from the city about the progress of the development program.


Fall activities guide: Explore local festivities this autumn equinox

(09/24/24 10:00am)

For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, the autumn equinox happens every September and marks the official start of the fall season. This year, the equinox happened on Sunday, Sept. 22 at 8:44 a.m., and as the crisp air settles in and leaves begin to turn, Waltham transforms into a picturesque backdrop for fall adventures. Here are some of the best seasonal spots and activities:



Crown Center hosts panel on the Middle East and U.S. Election

(09/17/24 10:00am)

The Middle East remains a focal point of global politics as ongoing Israeli-Hamas warfare, Iran’s economic and political turmoil, the hardships faced by Syrian refugees in Turkey and the erosion of democracy in Israel have further destabilized the region’s already delicate balance. On Thursday, Sept. 12, the Crown Center for Middle East Studies hosted a panel of experts to discuss the region’s challenges and how these may intersect with the upcoming United States elections. Moderated by Prof. Eva Bellin (POL), the panel featured Ghaith al-Omari, Michal Ben-Josef Hirsch, Hadi Kahalzadeh, and Nihal Kayali.


Waltham primary results

(09/17/24 10:00am)

The results of the 2024 Waltham Massachusetts State primary elections on Sept. 3 have been certified and posted on Waltham’s official city website. The state primary for offices other than president took place on Tuesday, Sept. 3 2024, and included votes for  a range of local and national positions. According to the results spreadsheet, a total of 36,947 registered voters participated in Waltham’s primary elections. 





Brandeis switches to new version of Moodle

(09/10/24 10:00am)

On Sept. 3, University Librarian Matthew Sheehy and Director of Data and Systems Integration Ian Rifkin sent an email to University students announcing that the University will be changing its Learning Management System from Moodle 3 software to Moodle 4. The University has referred to the Moodle 3 platform as LATTE — Learning and Teaching Technology Environment — for its 17 years of use. 



Synesthesia: The color of sound

(09/10/24 10:00am)

Visual art and storytelling are powerful tools for bridging the gap between our individual perspectives, offering unique ways to express, interpret and connect with shared human experiences. While many turn to artistic mediums to convey their own perceptions, Brandeis alumni Alissa Fagin ’20 utilizes documentary filmmaking to explore the subjective experiences of others. Fagin’s work is unique in that it blends science and art together through filmmaking, ultimately communicating “science in a way that’s nuanced and emotional” and capturing the subjectivity still prevalent in a concrete field.


Brandeis University Board of Trustees April meeting report

(05/20/24 10:00am)

On April 18, University President Ronald Liebowitz sent an email summarizing the most recent Board of Trustees meeting, which took place on the Brandeis Campus from April 8 to April 9. Liebowitz explained that during these two days, the Board met with “students, faculty, and staff through various committee meetings and events.” 


Ruth Simmons gives graduate commencement

(05/20/24 10:00am)

On May 19, students, faculty, administration, family and friends came together to celebrate the Brandeis graduate school Class of 2024. The ceremony  acknowledged students from the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Heller  School for Social Policy and Management, Brandeis International Business  School and the Rabb School of Continuing Studies, as well as gave out honorary degrees to Rabbi David Ellenson and  Ruth Simmons.


WNBA draft review: Predictions vs results

(05/20/24 10:00am)

The 2024 Women’s National Basketball Association draft did not fail to disappoint, as members of one of the most successful classes of graduating seniors in women’s college basketball history were prominently featured as top picks. The electrifying phenom Caitlin Clark of the University of Iowa went number one overall to the Indiana Fever, pairing her excellent perimeter play and three point shooting with the inside scoring prowess of last years’ draft top selection, Aliyah Boston. 


Rising in radiance

(05/20/24 10:00am)

For centuries, art has not merely functioned as a demonstration of aesthetics — it has served as a vital avenue for self-expression, communication and connection. If we turn to history, art has been a platform for communities of color to assert their identities and narratives in a world that often silences their voices.