300 comes to the big screen

300, based on the graphic novel by Sin City creator Frank Miller, has its greatest victory not by conquering Persian elephants or barbarian hordes, but by its ability to turn testosterone-soaked camaraderie and combat into stylized high art. Director Zack Snyder, who had previously undersold the powerful social commentary in his visually overwrought remake of Dawn of the Dead, crafts a powerful vision in 300 that both preserves and improves upon Millers original work.

Spring concert in review

So it was my first real rap experience. Id been to and hosted freestyle competitions in high school in Chicagoland, but rap as a genre isnt really my thing. So watching Naughty by Nature yell into their mikes for an hour wasnt exactly my cup of tea. The rest of Brandeis and the many high school-aged visitors tried really hard to get into the music, and even succeeded somewhere towards the middle of the set, but altogether the group was not really working with the crowd;

the group eventually disappeared from the stage. Vinnie and Treach, the two frontmen were interesting to watch Vinnie bouncing around, trying to enthuse, and Treach variously removing clothing and performing somewhat gymnastic feats. Treach has apparently starred in Oz, AND married (and divorced) Pepa of Salt-n-Pepa. Both Vinnie and Treach have also managed to get arrested for illegal weapons possession in Harlem, a fact trumpeted on their website. The group rejoined with its DJ Kay Gee in May 2006 and an album is rumored to be on the horizon.

A moment with the Wailers

As an appreciative listener of the fan of the Wailers music, I know that the Wailers carry hope and optimism. The overall message that the Wailers convey is quite an impressive one, one of unity. The Wailers performance at Brandeis was one of the most empowering performances I have ever seen, and afterwards I had the opportunity to interview Aston Family Man Barrett, bass guitarist, and Yvad, lead vocalist of the Wailers.

Grindhouse gory and great

Grindhouse is one of the year's most widely talked about films. Splitting its time into two different segments, the film was written and directed by well known directors Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino. At 191 minutes long, you certainly get what you paid for. As the film is split into two segments, this review will do the same.

Vonnegut’s death end of an era

Many college students have been inspired by the strange, whimsical novels of the renowned American author Kurt Vonnegut, who just this week passed away at the age of 84. His loss is a significant one, as he was considered by many the spokesmen of a disillusioned generation that yearned for both off-kilter science fiction and political satire.

Make leggings work for you

Ugg boots and mini-skirts. Sweat shirts and leggings. Plastic beads, oversized sunglasses and side ponytails. These are the fashions that Brandeis females have been sporting recently and, despite this schools (not completely deserved) reputation for being fashion unconscious, these looks reflect current, national fashion trends. The problem with the current styles of clothing throughout fashion and, thusly, at Brandeis, is that, for many body-types, they arent flattering.

Men’s baseball continue uneven 2007 season

The Brandeis University Judges continue their shaky season as they have split their four most reason games, 2-2.

Prognosis for MLB 2007 season

Baseball season has finally come around again, and this year promises to be especially exciting. Barry Bonds should pass Hank Aarons home run record, and some of baseballs hottest rivalries haven risen to a whole new level. The Boston Red Sox, armed with Japanese import Daisuke Matsuzaka, have increased their payroll significantly in order to rebound from last years disappointing finish. Meanwhile, the New York Yankees look to overcome a six-year drought and win their twentieth world championship. For Alex Rodriguez, this year will determine his future as a Yankee, as he can now opt out of his massive ten year, $252 million dollar deal. As the seasons begins, here are a few predictions:

Racism still widely prevalent in the American media

For anyone who is interested in race relations in either historical or contemporary America, the entertainment industry has recently provided stark examples of just how unsettled the larger questions of implicit racism and media bias are in this country. From the now inescapable coverage of Dom Imuss gaffe to the lack of attention given to Disneys re-release of a movie that some have condemned as an animated Birth of a Nation, those who still contend that racism died with the civil rights movement must now face the same bleak reality that minorities have dealt with for years. In a sense, if any good can come out of the idiotic actions of the several entertainment icons who have been embroiled in these recent controversies, we can finally realize that racism as a public institution has shifted from the political soapbox and now hides on the airwaves and media within this country.

Choose your own online dating adventure

I know, I know. Youre too cool to do online dating. But that doesnt mean you havent thought about it. Come on, dont lie. Youve browsed a few Craigslist personals pages, late at night, under the cover of darkness. Oh, admit it. You signed up for JDate just so you could see if anyone from Brandeis was on it, but you didnt delete your account, did you?