Cultures come to life at Mela
"Mela 2010: My Life is Desi," which took place in the Levin Ballroom last Saturday, was a multicultural explosion.
Emily Salloway
Articles
Seventh Potter film is a visual treat
It's hard to judge the merit of a book-based adaptation without thinking about its literary predecessor.
The classic film 'Fantasia' revisited at the Museum of Fine Arts
Seventy years ago, Walt Disney and his team of animators (nicknamed Disney's Nine Old Men) released what they called "a concert feature." The film, initially poorly received, later went on to gain status as a classic.
Dancers show how they 'Move'
Breaking, turning, Michael Jackson-style sliding: Dancefest 2010 "Moves Like This," hosted on Thursday night by Adagio Dance Company, brought together students from six Boston-area schools to show a crowd of family and friends how they move.
Garba delivers a cultural experience to campus
Garba 2010, Brandeis' Sikh, Hindu and Jain group's celebration of the Hindu holiday of Navratri, was a thrilling combination of sparkles, color, music and, most importantly, dance.
Students celebrate the Festival of Lights
On Saturday, Oct. 23, South Campus Commons transformed from an ordinary Brandeis-style lounge to an elegant red and gold festival hall for Diwali.
Funny Story' elicits laughter for tough topics
As 16-year-old Craig Gilner says as he stands on a suspension beam, contemplating jumping into the river hundreds of feet below him, "It starts on a bridge." From this hauntingly beautiful opening shot, it seems that the film version of Ned Vezzini's second novel will address the serious issue of suicide among young people, but after the initial scene, I was surprised to find that actually, It's Kind of a Funny Story.After a series of increasingly frightening dreams, Craig (Keir Gilchrist) checks himself into a psychiatric hospital, where he meets a cast of lovably zany characters.
Waltham Public Schools Committee provide updates
Faculty debates University reorganization plan
Addressing misinformation: Official statements regarding the confrontation between Hillel at Brandeis and the Brandeis Jewish Bund
Something in the water: Why have so many major artists gotten their big break after performing at Brandeis?
Why I Support Re-imagining Brandeis