Brandeis University's Community Newspaper — Waltham, Mass.
I walked into Usdan this evening looking for a basket of chicken tenders. I had not had any yet, and I wanted to try some of the new selection from Sodexo. Aramark had its problems, and it was certainly time for a change on campus. And what could go wrong with a different multi-national food […]
In this day and age of extremely misleading media, people are often hyper aware of their outward appearance, and many feel pressured to look a certain way. There are many diet programs, exclusive gym memberships and just generally idiotic products out there, all aimed at helping the populace slim down. In my eyes, their goal […]
College prices are absurdly high. Financial strain goes almost hand in hand with education, as only a very small percentage of people are unburdened by the current and continuously rising costs of college. This is nothing new, albeit cumbersome, to students who are trying to get a degree and build way for a successful future. […]
It’s true: Whether you’re a first-year or a transfer student, starting college is overwhelming for anyone. Making friends, picking classes, finding your way around the campus—it’s a lot! So why does something that’s supposed to assist students in this transition, the activities fair, add to the already heightened stress level of these incoming students? In […]
I have to say I didn’t really come to college with any concrete idea of what it ought to be. I’d overheard vague descriptions of getting drugs, venereal diseases, one hour of sleep a day and live period instrument chamber music, but I never really went out of my way to inquire, and I can’t […]
In light of President Obama’s new plan to recommit to higher education by ranking universities according to graduation rate, tuition and student debt, is it hypocritical for President Frederick Lawrence to ask the government to lower the cost for education while simultaneously accepting a $600,000 salary? Lawrence recently claimed that a college education creates numerous […]
Fairness in college sports: its time to close the double standard An issue that has gained stride over the years is whether college athletes should be paid for the work they put into their sport. The vast majority of attention garnered on the topic has been related to the largest, most well-known and profitable sports […]
For most people, the word summer holds a positive connotation. From July 4 celebrations to the warm, sunny weather, the summer atmosphere always seems to lift people’s spirits after a frigid winter and a rainy spring. The past summer, however, has been anything but positive for American politics. The past several months have been full […]
The new Sodexo dining service on campus is the hottest new change and the most debated topic. With changes popping up all over the place, it’s no wonder everyone has something to say about what there is to eat. Last year, everyone complained about Aramark’s lack of variety and poor quality prison food. Yes, Aramark […]
One might ask me, why would I want to spend my February break in rural Honduras, when I could have gone skiing in Vermont, or to the beach in Florida? I could have chosen to catch up on sleep, homework or spend time with family, but I chose to lay bricks and cement for a […]
