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Well, it’s that time of year again. I wrote my first column just one year ago, as we were getting ready to head out into a break that began with Valentine’s Day. This year is a little different, since we’ll all still be at school for the “holiday.” Maybe it’s because I usually find myself […]
University trustee Stephen Kay helped negotiate severance pay for the former president of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), where Kay serves as chair of the board of directors. Paul Levy, who resigned last month after a year of ethical controversy over his personal relationship with a female employee, received up to $1.6 million in […]
Solving challenges in primary and secondary education is a complex problem, and today, everyone’s an expert. After all, most American parents went to school, and they are convinced they know what’s best for their kids. Which also means that when things don’t go as planned, parents—who want their children to be as successful as they […]
In pursuit of their independence, five students from five separate countries decided to spend four years abroad in the United States. Searching for a small, tight-knit and community-driven experience, these five international students landed at Brandeis. Though their experiences are different, each student shares the same drive to make the best out of their four […]
As you probably haven’t heard, since you are most likely a Brandeis student and probably do not care much for sports, the NFL and the NFL Players Association’s (NFLPA) Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) is set to expire on March 3. If no new agreement is put in place by then, there may not be a […]
Whether you’re in a relationship or not, whether you’re going out for Valentine’s Day or staying in, you’re going to need some tunes while you do it. Here are The Hoot’s relationship status-appropriate picks for a perfect Valentine’s Day soundtrack for you. Love Birds 1. “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” – Aerosmith 2. […]
In the wake of the political crisis in Egypt and the outbreak of violence in the region, the study abroad office released a statement assuring the community that no Brandeis students were in any immediate danger. This semester there are no students studying abroad in Egypt. There are 16 students studying in three countries surrounding […]
The common study abroad application deadline is contrived and unfair, and it’s time that students at Brandeis question the wisdom of the financially-motivated decision. On Feb.15, all students who seek to study abroad at Brandeis in the 2011-2012 academic year must turn in their applications. It doesn’t matter if the application for their program is […]
Zachary Spence ’11 grew up in New Jersey. He had a relatively simple life. He was involved in the Drama Club as both an actor and a director, he was the president of the Multicultural Club and he wore a tuxedo when he went to prom with his best friend. The biggest difference between Zachary […]
The story so far The Green Bay Packers, led by quarterback Aaron Rodgers, are on a five-game winning streak, including victories against the Philadelphia Eagles, the top-seeded Atlanta Falcons and two matches against the Chicago Bears. While Green Bay has had an impressive level of post-season success so far, all matches have been against teams […]
