Love at first swipe
First-years explore the digital dating world, one “like” at a time.
50 years of AAAS: remembering a resistance
The Department of African and African American Studies (AAAS), established on April 24, 1969, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this week, but the history of Black students and their influence at Brandeis existed long before then. The legacy of Black intellectuals like Ralph Bunche — scholar, eventual Nobel Peace Prize recipient and Brandeis’ first convocation speaker — and Brandeis’ first Black graduate Herman Hemingway ’53, founder of the University’s NAACP chapter, helped Brandeis establish its reputation as an institution of social change.
More than our differences
Freshman Lynn-Tyia Porter shares why she thinks college friendships are so powerful.
Shaping her own
Even though Morton describes working in the dining hall as a “privilege,” she is quick to recognize the fact that for many students – including herself – working while in college is necessary.
Samantha Zirkin '01 on blockchain and business
By utilizing blockchain technology, Zirkin's company hopes to create better consumer experiences.
"Proper Bantah" finds power in vulnerability
Junior Rasheed Peters looks forward to building a community with "Proper Bantah."
Facing the music
Senior Avi Hirshbein reflects on his four years of running Basement Records.
The final(s) frontier
Students shared their tricks for preparing for the most stressful time of the year, finals.
Violence in Syria
In the case of the ongoing civil war in Syria, the media have played an out-sized role. Two panelists explain how.
Model Student
Ira Bornstein' 22 took his passion for fashion into a business powered by social media.
Walden’s Still Got It
Walden Pond is a place literally soaked in history. Today, the grounds remain a destination for families and students to escape to when the bustle of Boston becomes overwhelming.
Chains and Whips: Exciting?
Last Wednesday, SSIS hosted a workshop on BDSM.
Leonard Bernstein: Beyond Music
An exhibition titled "The Power of Music" chronicles Leonard Bernstein's life and career in the the Spingold Theater Center through Nov. 20th.
Is it time for unity?
State Senator Adam Hinds (D-Pittsfield) spoke to students making the case for bipartisanship. He noted that despite the polarized political climate, the new generation of women entering congress is good for the country.
Stories of a Syrian Migrant
Ibrahim Shkhess was one of over a million Syrian refugees to enter Germany. Two years later, a group of Brandeis faculty check in to see how he has fared in his new home.
A hack for progress
Ben Segal '20 and his team recently won HackHarvard. Their winning pitch was a technological solution to waste disposal called EcoSoft.
Identity Awareness
A group of panelists discussed the challenges of combating domestic abuse. For many, the issue is hard to talk about and for even more, talking to others about experiences with an abusive partner is too painful.
What's the deal with TRON?
For members of the Brandeis Men's Ultimate Frisbee team, TRON, quirky traditions and fun games help build team spirit.
Planting Happiness
Randy Skolnick sells plants to college students across the Northeast. But for him, selling to Brandeis students is a unique experience.
Crazy Stupid Trade
Two professors from Brandeis and one professor from Tufts debated the merits of Trump's trade wars and the implications of the recent parliamentary elections in Bavaria.
Sodexo will continue its contract with the University until June 2022
Let’s consciously uncouple the United States
Remembering Ruth Bader Ginsburg H’96
COVID-19 brings forth sustainability challenges for the University
The Waltham Public Library begins a project to collect residents’ experiences with COVID-19