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Univ. releases draft plan ‘to address systemic racism’ on campus »
Victoria Morrongiello November 20, 2020
UPDATED 11/20/20, 7:40 a.m. The university’s draft plan to address systemic racism focuses on examining policing at Brandeis, student financial burdens and faculty and staff hiring, salaries and promotions, according to a Nov. 10 email… Read More... -
Reduced testing requirements and Heller testing site to be closed during winter break »
Rachel Saal November 20, 2020
COVID-19 testing procedures during the winter break will see several changes including fewer testing locations and a less frequent testing requirement, according to an email sent to the community by Senior Vice President of Communications,… Read More... -
Panel on Uyghurs in Xinjiang, China Zoombombed »
Victoria Morrongiello November 20, 2020
A panel discussing the Uyghur people—a Muslim-Turkish ethnic population living mainly in the Xinjiang region of western China—was disrupted by Zoom users who wrote “FAKE NEWS” and “Bullshit” on a presenter’s slides and played China’s… Read More... -
In the Senate, Nov. 15 »
Sasha Skarboviychuk November 20, 2020
The senate voted on nine clubs: two new clubs and seven probationary clubs created in the fall of 2019. The Housing Clinic, Chinese Theater Club, Model United Nations, Men of Color Alliance (MOCA), Deis 3D… Read More...
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You’ll be ‘Over the Moon’ for this original Netflix film »
Caroline O November 20, 2020
Although the Mid-Autumn festival is well behind us now, “Over the Moon” is still a perfect movie to watch for people who want a heartwarming family story. When paired with the fun and bright animation… Read More... -
‘Aunty Donna’s Big Ol’ House of Fun’ serves as an absurdist escape for fans of sketch comedy »
Lucy Fay November 20, 2020
Over the past week, I have learned that Ed Helms’s real name is Egg Helms and that Jerry Seinfeld’s wifi name is, hilariously, “pretty fly for a wifi.” I learned these facts and much more… Read More... -
Green Gables would’ve been better off with a boy »
Sasha Skarboviychuk November 20, 2020
“Anne with an E” is Netflix’s adaptation of “Anne of Green Gables,” though it seems the creators of the show did not read the book. “Anne with an E” centers around Anne (Amybeth McNulty), who… Read More...
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The Hoot’s Thanksgiving pie battle »
The Brandeis Hoot Staff November 20, 2020
Last Thanksgiving, we all wrote about our favorite Thanksgiving foods. This year we thought about writing on the worst Thanksgiving food but realized that we would have a huge article about turkey. Instead, we bring… Read More... -
No Mom, I don’t have a drinking problem: Mellow Corn corn whiskey »
Harper Pollio-Barbee November 20, 2020
Author’s note: I get my information by constantly asking my managers at Gordon’s questions while I’m stocking shelves, making pull lists or counting my drawer. I don’t know where they get their information and I… Read More... -
Oh, the places we’ll go! »
Alex Williams November 20, 2020
As we prepare to depart for the winter, I am becoming increasingly weary of the bleak effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Even if it is a couple months too late to mark the occasion of… Read More...
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BTW peer educators are here to help »
Emily Chou November 20, 2020
Bridge to Wellness (BTW) peer educators are a group of student peer health educators who exist as a resource to promote healthy lifestyle habits and general wellness to all Brandeis students, Nathalie Vieux-Gresham ’23, a… Read More... -
Research Technology and Innovation still designing and prototyping despite restrictions »
Sabrina Chow November 13, 2020
As different parts of campus continue to adjust to fully virtual workspaces, departments have been forced to get creative on how to continue to engage students and the Brandeis community. And while the library is… Read More... -
Brandeis 6TALK: mental health support that’s only one call away »
Emily Chou October 30, 2020
College can be a stressful time for students who need to juggle rigorous academics, family expectations, social life, finances, etc. In the midst of all these stressors, it can be (and often is) difficult to… Read More...
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To the start and end of my senior season »
Sophie Trachtenberg November 20, 2020
When I played organized basketball for the first time at the young age of six, I never pictured myself still surrounded by the game some 15 years later. I do, however, remember the way that… Read More... -
2020 World Series Recap »
Justin Leung November 13, 2020
The 2020 MLB season is officially over. Due to the coronavirus and the resulting limitations, this season was unlike any other, and it is safe to say these playoffs were also a roller coaster. However,… Read More... -
Brandeis Athletics inducts 2021 Athletics Hall of Fame class »
Matt Shapiro October 30, 2020
The hall of fame is something held in high esteem for all athletes. No matter the league, sport or position you play, being inducted into such a place is a sign of honor, respect and,… Read More...
Happy Thanksgiving and welcome back to The Hoot’s Thanksgiving table! This year we are fighting about the best pie. Make sure to vote on the best pie in our Instagram story! ow.ly/tf0050CvQIu pic.twitter.com/56Fu…
