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In a show of wit and flair, Brandeis’ Hold Thy Peace theater group presented Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” in a more modern adaptation of the long-standing comedy. The show was artfully crafted and stitched together, aligning all the parts of a production—acting, scenery, lighting, costumes and makeup—impeccably. The play was particularly gripping because of […]
Although registration for spring 2015 classes is well underway, students can still take advantage of some of Brandeis’ “Hidden Gems” courses. These classes come from a wide variety of departments, and Academic Services selected them ones because they offer small class sizes and the opportunity to have close, personal interactions with Brandeis faculty. All of […]
Liberty in North Korea (LiNK) held a meeting on Monday evening, Nov. 3 in Mandel G12 to raise awareness about the situation of North Korean refugees. The event also expressed hopes based on the changes happening in North Korea. The LiNK Nomads, presenters travelling to spread messages about North Korea, discussed the life of the […]
Two weeks ago, a woman was riding her bike at the corner of Harvard and Main Street in Waltham at around 7 p.m. She was riding along the sidewalk approaching the intersection, when a BranVan approached on the alternate street. Making a tight curve, the van departed from its lane and hit her, trapping her […]
According to the Brandeis University Police Department Media Log, this past weekend alone, BEMCo responded to a total of 10 incidents involving intoxicated students. There were 21 medical emergencies reported in the media log release on Nov. 2. Therefore, alcohol-related incidents comprised over 42 percent of the medical emergencies reported. Although not included in the […]
The Tri-Match Senior Day of volleyball began with heavyweight opponent Babson Beavers, who hold the title of No. 1 team in the conference. After a cheering start in the first set as the Judges dropped the hammer with 25-21, the game turned out to be a turnaround for the Beavers as they spared the Judges […]
Thursday, Nov. 13 is Kindness Day at Brandeis. Kindness Day, founded five years ago, is a Brandeis tradition. Undergraduate organizer Gabby Zilkha ’16 said, “Kindness Day was brought to Brandeis by a faculty member who thought this was a perfect fit for our school and a great way to bring together staff, faculty and students […]
I am a hipster. Or I would be a hipster if hipsters defined themselves as hipsters anymore, but they don’t. So maybe I’m not a hipster after all? Is this the hipster paradox? The point remains: My thick-rimmed lens of the world and social media looks favorably on the sarcastic posts and ironic uses of […]
On Thursday, Nov. 6, the Student Committee for the Rose Art Museum (SCRAM) co-hosted a “Lamp Night/Late Night” event with the Psychology Club. The event, hosted at the Rose, consisted of a discussion of artist Magnus Plessen’s work “1914: Magnus Plessen” and was attended by a number of respectful and interested students. By the end […]
Seven of 12 members of the Brandeis Chess Club scored victories at the 81st Greater Boston Open last week. Brandeis student and chess master Misha Vilenchuk ’16 also earned the championship, beating two chess experts and an international master before drawing grandmaster Alexander Ivanov into the final round. Vilenchuk was crowned the greater Boston chess […]
