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Why the Department of Education should not be eliminated

James Carven

‘Intractable Woman’ tells a crucial story in a complex manner

Naomi Stephenson

Brandeis Bund holds another ‘coffin walk’

Cooper Gottfried

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Brandeis Got Talent: Spotlight on student performers

Ella Chase

Brandeis Got Talent wrapped up another year, bringing together student musicians for a night of performances. While the turnout was smaller than expected, the energy in Chums remained high. Campus Activities Board (CAB) Concerts Chair...

Building careers and community: TAMID’s tech track in action

Ella Chase

On Monday nights, while many students wind down from a long day of classes and the start of a busy week, a dedicated group of Brandeis undergraduates comes together for something quite different. They seize...

BETA is empowering students to innovate and redefine the future

Ella Chase

BETA is Brandeis University’s premier platform for entrepreneurship and technology club, which provides a dynamic platform for aspiring entrepreneurs and tech enthusiasts. From high-profile speaker events to mentorship programs and immersive tech treks, BETA fosters...

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Livin’ La Vida Loca (en Brandeis)

The Brandeis Hoot Editorial Board

It should be no surprise that students are once again stressed about housing selection. Hundreds of students get their numbers chosen by fate, and that fate will decide if you get a comfy life in...

Give me (more of) a break!

The Brandeis Hoot Editorial Board

As the Brandeis community returns from their week-long break, this editorial board can’t help but wonder, was it worth it? The Carrie Bradshaw tone aside, having a break in the middle of February can be...

Striking a chord

The Brandeis Hoot Editorial Board

Ok, it’s time for us to say it: We at the Hoot are glad that the Chiefs dynasty is over. For everyone that was hoping to see the dreaded “three-peat,” their hopes were dashed as...

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Brandeis Bund holds another ‘coffin walk’

Cooper Gottfried

On March 12, at noon, members of the Jewish Brandeis Bund gathered at the top of the Rabb steps with a wooden coffin. Much like they did at their previous funeral procession, members of the...

VR/AR Event allows students to explore new technology

Lucas Alexander and Cooper Gottfried

A virtual reality / augmented reality (VR/AR) event was hosted in Rapaporte Treasure Hall on March 5, 2025, from 2:30 to 3:50 p.m. It was primarily attended by the class of COSI 125A, taught by...

Brandeis sues to block Trump administration’s $6M research funding cut

Jason Njoroge

On Feb. 10, 2025, 13 Tier 1 research institutions, including Brandeis, Cornell, MIT, Brown and more, filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Boston last week, attempting to block the Trump Administration and the...

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The great pilgrimage

Zach Duvel

My dear Hoot readers, I’m writing to you as a changed man. Last month I ventured to a holy city, visited spiritually significant sites and fostered a deep connection to my culture. This city was...

An amateur author’s personal rulebook (part 2)

Lucas Alexander

Rule 8: Do not insert flashbacks, POV changes, or interludes in the first ~20,000 words of your story. So after all those high and mighty words about greater concepts and the nature of the narrative...

I watched ‘Conclave’ in case there’s a real conclave

Naomi Stephenson

A couple weeks ago, I was musing about what would happen if the Pope dies and a new Pope needs to be selected. A friend looked at me, shocked. “You haven’t watched “Conclave”?!” she demanded....

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Judges track and field attends UAA Championships and Last Chance Meet

James Carven

On March 1 and 2, the men’s and women’s track and field teams attended the University Athletic Association (UAA) Championships at the University of Chicago. On day one of the event, one Judge set a...

Men’s basketball ties for fifth place in UAA

Calli Morvay

Since our last edition of The Hoot, the men’s basketball team concluded their 2024-25 season with a game against the New York University (NYU) Violets at home at Red Auerbach Arena.    Similar to the...

Baseball ties school record for most runs ever scored in a doubleheader with 42

Calli Morvay

Since our last publication, the Judges’ baseball season has gotten into full swing (pun intended). They have already played six games after returning home from their trip down south over the February vacation. Over the...

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Why the Department of Education should not be eliminated

James Carven

Recently, Donald Trump has been talking about eliminating the Department of Education (DOE). He has already taken the first step towards doing that, having announced that half of the department’s staff would be laid off...

What do I do if penetrative/vaginal sex is really painful for me? 

SSIS

Thank you for writing to SSIS! Pain during sex is common and can happen for a variety of reasons. You could be experiencing pain due to a medical condition such as vaginismus, which causes involuntary...

Hoot Recommends: Best rainy day activities

The Brandeis Hoot Editorial Board

Hello valued Hoot readers. Welcome back to Hoot Recommends, the series where our editors recommend things to you. This week, as spring approaches and rain becomes more common, we are recommending our favorite rainy day...
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