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Continuing its long-running war on traditional proscenium arch-framed theatre, the Free Play Theatre Cooperative took the Schwartz Auditorium two weeks ago and set it up as the home for John Patrick Shanley’s Savage in Limbo. Under the direction of Aaron Arbiter ‘10, this production marked the space as Free Play’s eighth different venue in nine […]
“What does it mean to be a native speaker, especially when you did not fully learn your first language?” This was one of the many questions Harvard University professor Maria Polinsky attempted to answer in her presentation on heritage speakers Thursday. Heritage speaker is a term used to describe persons who generally grew up learning […]
A proposal submitted by Student Events to give the group control of 17 percent of the Student Activities Fee was accepted by the administration Monday, sources say. The administrations decision came despite heated opposition from members of the Student Union Executive Board.
We are really happy that they accepted it because it shows that they are supporting a really forward movement in social life at Brandeis, said Student Events President Lauren Barish 08. They are supportive of Student Events trying to make a change that is going to make the social life even better on this campus.
Some actors have range. Tom Hanks has probably played 3 million roles in his lifetime, and almost all of these characters have been different. Jimmy Stewart (even with his distinctive voice), has played everything from cowboys to idealist senators to creepy disabled peeping toms. But some actors, well, they just do one thing so well that theyve never bothered to try anything different. After all, why bother when they now make millions of dollars doing that one thing?
Jeff Goldblum (Wacko Jewish Scientist Guy Prone to Dramatic Pauses):
Jay-Zs album, American Gangster, proves to be a compellingly honest and refreshingly creative artistic effort. Among other things it gives us the true perspective of someone who made it in the crime world, many times, in such a relatable way that one feels guilty yet vindicated in agreeing with the criminal persona displayed on the album.
Each song is its own isolated story, a snippet in the life of Jay-Z juxtaposed to that of Frank Lucas. That is to say, Jay used specific scenes in the movie America Gangster, which relates the true life story of rise and fall of Harlem drug kingpin Frank Lucas, to frame his own experience.
My Avram! she says loudly into the phone, her voice is full of energy and smiles. This is my Bubbys classic greeting to me- once shes realized its I who has called. Tell me how you are!
There is a simple yet profound joy in her words, a genuine excitement and happiness at hearing the voice of one of her grandchildren- and its the same sincerity every time. Tell me everything!
Im doing well, Bubby. And I start to tell her about my classes, my jobs, my friends, my girlfriend. Interested in everything, she asks more and more questions.
As an avid food lover, arriving on the Brandeis campus has enhanced my appreciation for good food. The food offered in the Usdan and Sherman dining halls simply does not compare to the good home cooked food that I am used to. I started to wonder where I could find some good food and I thought Boston was the place to go. So far, the restaurants I have tasted in Boston have been pretty standard.
If you had not spoken to your siblings in a year, how would you fix the situation?
According to Wes Anderson, you achieve this with loads of money, Louis Vuitton suitcases, a laminating machine, and a spiritual journey though India.
The Darjeeling Limited tells the story of the three estranged Whitman brothers, who come together not only to renew their relationship with each other, but also to find answers to their own questions.
How many times have you been hanging out with friends, having a good time and thought, hey, this should be a TV show?
Most of us just shrug off this idea and continue laughing, but Arun Narayanan 10 decided to sit down to write the first episode of Slice and 'Deis, a new Brandeis Television (BTV) sitcom premiering on Monday at 7 pm in Golding auditorium.
In the days of blas haute couture, little room was left for environmental concerns to be voiced on the runway. All that has changed as eco-fashion broke onto the scene, changing perspectives on production techniques and environmentally sensitive materials. Brandeiss Students for Environmental Action (SEA) aided the eco-fashion movement by hosting WILD: Eco-Fashion Show 2007 last Saturday evening.
