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Archive for 2008

Slow life in the fast lane

Whereas Narnia is only accessible to fortuitous small children and Platform 9 3/4 is restricted to Muggles, what lies behind Professor Andreas Teuber’s office door at Brandeis is off-limits to everyone, including himself. Perpetually closed, the door directs students to a nearby office where further directions may be provided, or an e-mail address that forwards […]


Hadaya Jewelry: The centerpiece of Israeli tourist shopping

It’s not every 5:30 in the morning that you are able to witness the sun rise, brightening the pale white hues of the Jerusalem stone walls, or hear the gentle bustle of the Old City of Jerusalem as it just starts to arise from the night. The ritual in which I was involved on an […]


Juggling Society balances more than schedules

When Dan Weisz ’09 joined Juggling Society during his first semester at Brandeis, he already knew how to juggle. But now he’s better. Rather than three balls at a time, he can do seven. He can also ride a unicycle and he’s hoping to soon be able to walk on stilts. Perhaps Juggling Society should […]


Committees host dining services reform forum

Several weeks after its official creation, the Brandeis Coalition for Food Service Reform hosted an open forum Monday night to address student concerns about Brandeis’ Dining Services. The forum was co-sponsored by the Student Union’s Dining Services Committee and moderated by Union Director of Communications Jamie Ansorge ’09. Members of both the Coalition and the […]


Israeli photojournalist discusses rockets in Sderot

Noam Bedein, a young resident of Sderot, Israel and creator of Sderot Media Center, traveled to Brandeis’ Rapaporte Treasure Hall this past Tuesday to discuss the violence occurring in his little town near the Gaza Strip. The event was sponsored by BZA – the Brandeis Zionist Alliance, an organization that aims to educate students about […]


Women’s soccer dominates St. Joseph’s University 4-0

Brandeis women’s soccer was awarded the number two seed in the Eastern Conference Athletic Championships and they made certain that their placement was well earned after thoroughly dominating seventh seeded St. Joseph’s 4-0 in front of 75 souls who braved the cold weather. Brandeis outshot St. Joseph’s 38-6 in the game, but it was St. […]


Life after Capra: 2008-2009 Women’s Basketball Preview

For the third straight year, the Brandeis women’s basketball squad advanced into the second round of the NCAA and they were bounced out at the hands of a more athletic squad – this time it was Kean College. This time around, Coach Carol Simon’s squad faces a trickier path to the NCAA’s as the UAA […]


Men’s basketball aims even higher: 2008-2009 Season Preview

Having spent so many years playing the hunter, Coach Brian Meehan’s squad find themselves playing the role of the hunted for a second straight year as they look to justify their preseason top 10 ranking from d3hoops.com and will look to surpass last year as they saw their second straight 20-win season reach it’s conclusion […]


Spotlight on Boston

Smashing Pumpkins: Friday and Saturday, Nov. 14-15, 270 Tremont St. For a short time, this platinum Grammy nominated group will rock out at the Wang Theatre. Sing along to hits like “Bullet with Butterfly Wings” and “Tonight, Tonight.” Tickets start at $25. www.citicenter.org/shows Rock ‘n’ Roll: Friday to Sunday, Nov. 14-16, 264 Huntington Ave. Drama. […]


What’s going on at Brandeis?

Gypsy: Friday to Sunday, Nov. 14-16, 8 p.m. Shapiro Campus Theatre Don’t miss out on this show stopper! Tympanium Euphorium’s musical production is based on the life and times of burlesque star Gypsy Rose Lee and her overbearing mother. Go see the show and tap your foot to tunes like “Let me Entertain You” and […]