Brandeis University's Community Newspaper — Waltham, Mass.
When I came to Brandeis in the fall of 2012, there were a few things I was truly excited for: independence, new friends and seasons. Growing up in a fairly small suburb maybe 15 miles southwest of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, seasons were not something I had ever really experienced. I had been through hot weather, […]
Elections for the Student Union are rapidly approaching. Or at least I think they are, because I’ve noticed “Vote For” posters of the candidates plastered around the dorms, and I’m sure they’re very timely. An effort has been made to get the word out about student representatives, and it is earnest enough to make me […]
As many of us are finally settling into our daily routines for the spring semester, midyear students are just finally adjusting to a whole new experience. Thrown into a new school in a new place with new friends in the middle of the year, these midyears are at a significant disadvantage compared to other first-years, […]
I stumbled upon a story about a life-like statue of a man dressed only in a pair of tighty whitey underwear that was recently erected on the Wellesley College campus. It has faced a fair bit of protest, with a number of students demanding that it be removed. To be honest, from looking at a […]
Hearing and watching coverage about the devastation in Atlanta and other areas of the South from this past week creates a certain pride for those residing in the Northeast. No, General Sherman has not risen from his grave to march again through Georgia toward the sea, leaving a path of destruction and fire behind him. […]
When my computer broke, I was told to use any one of the public computers available. There was one problem: All of them were Macs, and I own a PC. I never intended to transfer to a Mac, so I did not. But why did it seem like I had to? Brandeis technology operates under […]
When I heard that I could write an article about bananas, I was surprised, to say the least. But I knew that I must accept this challenge; I knew that the truth had to be known. You may not know it, but it was actually a banana that Adam and Eve ate from the Garden […]
Back in November when I first chose classes I had a solid idea of how I wanted to arrange my schedule. As an incoming mid-year student, I was told to explore areas that I’m interested in. But but like most people, my interests changed when I arrived on campus. The first time I attended my […]
Though Brandeis is a very expensive school, as all private schools are, it does tend to give a good amount of financial aid. Tuition has been steadily increasing over the years, and without scholarships, Brandeis would not even be a possibility for many students here. However, the problem with student financial aid is not that […]
A rainy Saturday seemed like as good a day as any to try something new. I could have easily slept in that morning. Instead, I chose to be a little productive, learning a couple of things about boxing and getting a heck of a workout. Do not be mistaken, though. I did not join boxing […]
