Brandeis University's Community Newspaper — Waltham, Mass.
“Conventional wisdom.” Now there’s a term you’ve probably heard before. According to Merriam-Webster, it’s defined as “the generally accepted belief, opinion, judgment, or prediction about a particular matter.” But that’s a boring definition. Personally, I liken conventional wisdom to carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is made up of two common elements—carbon, the chemical basis of all […]
I often think I really am a product of eighat years of Catholic school. For those eight years, I was told what to wear and how to wear it. I was one of those Catholic girls in the uniform skirt, the uniform pants, the high heels and knee highs. And no, it wasn’t the cute […]
So St. Patrick never drove the snakes out of Ireland. In fact, there probably never were snakes to begin with. And it is unlikely that he ever used shamrocks to explain the Holy Trinity to the heathens, which is actually quite sad because I have trouble explaining it to myself any other way. But these […]
The Massachusetts Legislature, no matter how many signatures petitioners have gotten, has constantly rejected a ballot initiative for gay marriage. I share the view of many that in doing this, the legislature is significantly impeding democracy. And that’s great. The Republican Party has been similarly obstructionist in their blocking of the wide variety of bailout […]
Today I would like to pick up an article I began a few years ago but never had the courage to finish. At the time it seemed like this topic was too controversial, but here I will present this subject in a more courteous and toned-down fashion. It seems like certain groups in our society […]
The Odditorium: Friday, Mar. 20, 8 to 10:30 p.m. 820 Mass. Ave., Cambridge Feel like a night of unusual entertainment? Check out this evening of sideshow performances. Snake charmers, conjurers, burlesque dancers, and much more. Odd, fun, and sure to make your night. $15. www.zehara.com/odditorium Movin’ Out: Friday to Sunday, Mar. 20-22. 106 Boylston St., […]
SunDeis Film Festival: Saturday, Mar. 21, All Day Watch a few of your friends’ short films in the Shapiro Campus Center, then catch the screening of “Captain Abu Raed” and chat with producer David Pritchard of The Simpsons fame, and end the day with the festival’s award ceremony! Rather Be Giraffes: Saturday, Mar. 21, 8:30 […]
