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The westerner bites back

(03/04/25 11:00am)

The fog, the slog, the mess of it all. I left it behind. With increasing frequency, I curse my naïve decision to move back East. You see, I grasped idle, quiet, undisturbed perfection for a little over a decade without knowing it. I curse my own ignorance. How could I have looked onto that endless horizon and not recognized its beauty? How did I breathe the aridity of that fine desert air and dream of breathing in clouds of self-importance? I walked into the wilderness this break and felt my own vanity vanish into the Western air. This is Peace. 





Beyond the campus: A guide to the hidden gems of Waltham

(03/04/25 11:00am)

The rigor of campus life often keeps students restricted within the tight confines of the Brandeis bubble; our classes, club meetings and constant studying do little to encourage us to pursue freedom outside of our academic commitments. But beyond the lecture halls, a whole world of experiences is waiting just outside the University’s borders. Whether you’re looking for a student-friendly movie theater, great restaurants, a comic book store or even an ice rink, Waltham and its surrounding areas have plenty to offer. Exploring off campus isn’t just a break from academics — it’s an opportunity for students to connect with the local community, discover new favorite spots and create college memories beyond the classroom. To help you get started, this editorial board has compiled a guide to our favorite places to go, showcasing the best that Waltham has to offer.



Exploited systems, divided futures: Navigating the intersection of politics, business and the personal

(02/11/25 11:00am)

As I reintroduce myself this spring — months after my fall op‑ed in support of Kamala Harris — I feel compelled to revisit an election that was never just a numbers game. Though Harris captured 48.4% of the popular vote, the real shock isn’t in the electoral tallies, but rather it’s in the way divisive rhetoric has been weaponized into concrete policy shifts. Politics and business are systems built on frameworks of negotiation, strategy and hierarchy, yet these very systems — steeped in historical biases and power imbalances — are all too easily exploited to reshape our world in ways that threaten our shared future.








Message of support: Immigration policies & international students

(02/04/25 11:00am)

As the political climate in this country shifts, the futures of many feel uncertain. In moments of socio-political unrest, college campuses have served as both a place of refuge and a reflection of national turmoil, offering a space to seek security while simultaneously echoing the political struggles of the time.





Spring-ing into the next semester: Staying warm and staying well

(01/28/25 11:00am)

Welcome back to campus, and to all new midyear students, welcome to the Brandeis community! Whether you are a returning student or this is your first semester on campus, Brandeis has so much to offer. The spring semester provides a chance to join new organizations and embrace new opportunities. Beyond that, the new semester is a time of renewal. Take the time to focus on yourself before the semester picks up. Establishing good habits and routines will help you have a great semester. 


Relax, reflect, recharge: Make the most of break

(12/03/24 11:00am)

As winter break approaches, it’s time to finally take a much-needed break from life as a university student. After a rough and restless semester of daunting deadlines and what feels like endless projects and exams, winter break gives us a rare opportunity to relax, reflect and recharge on all the things life may throw at us. Spend quality time with friends and family and participate in activities that you truly enjoy. Opening Moodle and anxiously checking whether that one professor posted a grade you’ve been anticipating can wait.