Brandeis University's Community Newspaper — Waltham, Mass.
Everyday the world is becoming more connected. The explosion of social media has equipped any valid e-mail address owner with an interactive tool not only to learn about issues of international crisis through clicking on links posted by friends, but also to have their voice heard on the issue—transforming from student to activist with the […]
They received 1,615 requests and granted $195,647 and 96 cents for regular marathon. And yet the Union’s finance board (F-board) has been the target of much ire since it released allocations for clubs last week. But before laying too much blame on F-board, students should consider what F-board turned down in its decision making process. […]
As Brandeis begins a new strategic planning process, it should prioritize student life improvements just as it does strengthening academic programs and departments. That’s because the difference between Brandeis University and schools ranked 10 to 15 spots higher is not restricted to academics. It is well-known that Brandeis is home to some of the nation’s […]
Brandeis University shifted its sexual assault grievance procedures after investigations of Title IX violations at two Ivy League schools earlier this year, but university staff disagree over the severity of the problem on campus and the effectiveness of current policies.
This past Wednesday, the Judges snapped a 13-game losing streak against Wheaton College dating back to 1998. With goals from Tyler Savonen ’15 and Sam Ocel ’13 they secured a 2-0 win in a non-conference matchup at Keefe Field. With the win the Judges improved to 7-2-1 on the season. Brandeis goalie Blake Minchoff ’13 […]
During the last two weeks the Brandeis Volleyball team has slid by with a 0-6 record, extending their streak to eight losses. While losing matches can be demoralizing, they show some good signs. Two weeks ago on Sept. 23 the Judges lost to Amherst College in the opening match of the Amherst Classic. The Judges […]
The Brandeis women’s soccer team lost its University Athletic Association (UAA) season opener, 2-0, to the University of Rochester on Saturday, after defeating Wellesley College 2-0 last Tuesday. Brandeis started off 2-0, however, the Judges have gone through a tough stretch, losing six of their last eight games. In the match against Wellesley, the Judges […]
On the night of Sept. 3, the Boston Red Sox were on a roll. They had just defeated the Texas Rangers 12-7 behind a Carl Crawford grand slam and a strong start by Erik Bedard; Bedard’s first win with the Red Sox. They were nine games ahead of the Tampa Bay Rays for the wild […]
The NBA has canceled all 114 pre-season games, a casualty of the current labor dispute. If a deal is not reached by Monday, Commissioner David Stern has said that the first two weeks of the season may also be canceled. According to Stern, the NBA will lose more than $200 million from the canceled pre-season. […]
Halee Brown ’13, after applying early decision, knew by December of her senior year that she would be attending Brandeis. There were three things she wanted to get involved in: “Frisbee, newspaper and queerdom.” She learned about Triskelion, Brandeis’ Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Ally student group, when she came to Waltham for Accepted […]
