Brandeis University's Community Newspaper — Waltham, Mass.
The women’s soccer team had an exciting couple of games this past week, but unfortunately their season ended. They finished the regular season with a 2-1 come-from-behind win on Saturday and a defeat by penalty kicks on Wednesday. Saturday’s senior day game was against UAA opponent New York University. The Violets got off to a […]
While her brother Martin lost his life as the youngest victim of the Boston Marathon bombings, seven-year-old Jane Richard, who lost her leg in the attack, is currently recovering following 39 days in the ICU and a round of 12 intensive surgeries at Boston Children’s Hospital. Jane’s mother, Denise, suffered a severe eye injury, while […]
Dear Eliana, My neighbor is an aspiring DJ and likes to play his music loud so that I can hear it through the thin walls. The problem is, all of the remixes that he makes are terrible, and he plays them all the time. He is constantly replaying the same five-second clip to get it […]
It’s almost finals time. Yep, less than two weeks from today is Thanksgiving, and unfortunately soon after that comes what many deem “hell week” (where did the time go?). When December rolls around after a food-baby-inducing Thanksgiving feast, studying comes into full fruition. Whether you are a seasoned library goer or have spent the majority […]
With events dedicated to desserts, exotic fruits and karaoke, the Southeast Asia Club (SEAC) sponsored a week of events designed to immerse members of the Brandeis community in the culture and authentic cuisine of Southeast Asia. Flower Le ’15, co-president of SEAC, expressed the desire to “spread awareness about Southeast Asian culture and to share […]
The men’s soccer team finished the regular season with a win at home against New York University. Brandeis will continue their play in the NCAA Division III Tournament. The team’s Senior Day match was a 2-0 shutout on Saturday. Despite their eager nine offside penalties, Brandeis dominated throughout, allowing only one shot on goal. The […]
Last Thursday, Student Events and the Student Committee for the Rose Art Museum (SCRAM), co-hosted SCRAM Jam as part of Louis Louis Brandeis Spirit Week 2013. SCRAM Jam is an annual event at the Rose Art Museum. According to SCRAM committee member Christa Caggiano ’17, “It happens when all the amazing, artsy minds on SCRAM […]
I love romantic musicals, especially when they consist of tender and passionate lines such as “I hope you die.” “Edges,” starring Katie Jacobs ’16, Jamie Semel ’17, Bethany Adam ’15, Eli Siegal ’14, Makalani Mack ’16 and Ray Trott ’16, is a song cycle, meaning that songs are sung one after another with little to […]
Matt Nathanson only achieved nationwide recognition at age 36 in 2009, with his hit single “Come on Get Higher.” But for die-hard fans who know the artist’s work dating back to 1993 with the release of his first album, “Please,” Matt Nathanson has always been a beloved singer-songwriter with beautiful lyrics and haunting melodies. Now […]
Earlier this year, Canadian progressive metal five-piece Protest the Hero took two big jumps in their career. First, founding member and drummer Moe Carlson left the band in order to pursue higher education, and he was replaced on their next album by Lamb of God’s Chris Adler. Second, said album was completely crowd-funded by an […]
