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Provost Lynch says Brandeis is in ‘great shape,’ prepares for her sabbatical leave »
Rachel Saal February 7, 2020
Provost Lisa Lynch is proud of the work that she’s done at Brandeis and feels that the university is in a good place for her to leave, she told The Brandeis Hoot in an interview.… Read More... -
Dining hall satisfaction increases by two percent »
Sabrina Chow February 7, 2020
The overall satisfaction for campus dining locations on campus was 77 percent, two percent higher than 2018, according to a press release from Brandeis Dining on its annual satisfaction survey. Sixty-five percent of students also… Read More... -
Students discuss protesting on campus »
Josh Aldwinckle-Povey February 7, 2020
Students convened in the Shapiro Campus Center (SCC) Multipurpose Room on Monday, Feb. 3, for an event to discuss the power of protest at Brandeis, in light of the recent amendments to Section 7 of… Read More... -
In the Senate 2/2 »
Rachel Saal February 7, 2020
Three candidates ran for Senate representative to the Allocations Board (A-Board), with newly-elected Racial Minority Senator Jasmyne Jean-Remy ’22 winning the spot. The Senate voted to clarify the quorum. “For the purposes of the Senate,… Read More...
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‘Quickies’ 2020: the good, the bad and a shelf »
Josh Lannon February 19, 2020The Undergraduate Theater Collective’s (UTC) annual festival “Quickies” showcased nine student-written short plays on Sunday, Feb. 9. Per tradition, all shows were written, directed, produced and performed by Brandeis students. Some of the shows were… Read More... -
‘Kipo and the Age of the Wonderbeasts’ shines a light on a colorful post-apocalypse »
Josh Lannon February 7, 2020
Dreamworks’ “Kipo and the Age of the Wonderbeasts” is a welcome addition to any Netflix watchlist. Based on the webcomic by Rad Sechrist, an animation storyboard artist, the plotline follows the adventures of Kipo, a… Read More... -
A warm animation for a dreary winter: ‘Weathering with You’ »
Caroline O February 7, 2020
If you’re craving some magic and warmth on a dreary day, then “Weathering with You” is a must-watch for your weekend. Directed by Makoto Shinkai, “Weathering with You” tells the story of two teenagers: a… Read More...
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What you can do about climate change »
Maya Kattler-Gold February 7, 2020
You’re probably freaked out about climate change. There’s a good chance you feel totally overwhelmed or powerless. What can one person do when it feels like the world is heading in such a hopeless direction?… Read More... -
SSIS advice column »
SSIS February 7, 2020
Welcome back to the SSIS column, where we answer any and all of Brandeis students’ questions about sex, sexuality, identity and relationships. If you have a question you’d like answered in our next column, email… Read More... -
Open letter: Brandeis is failing its disabled students »
Rebecca Turner February 7, 2020
Dear Brandeis Administration, Board of Trustees, Office of Budget and Financial Planning, Student Accessibility Support and Counseling Center, Thanks for asking me what I need as a disabled student to feel welcome and succeed here.… Read More...
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Bringing bleeding risk under control »
Josh Aldwinckle-Povey February 7, 2020
Unintentional injury is the number one cause of death in young adults between the ages of 15 and 24, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. Often, the unintended injuries involve bleeding, which is… Read More... -
’Deis Hacks blends digital fabrication and design with social impact »
Polina Potochevska February 7, 2020
Ever wanted to make a direct social impact on the Waltham community? Interested in fusing design with real world solutions? If so, ‘Deis Hacks is a program worth noting. ‘Deis Hacks, hosted by the Brandeis… Read More... -
New class pushes for intersectionality »
Shruthi Manjunath February 7, 2020
This semester, a new class titled “HISP 178B: Latinx Futurisms,” will be taught by Professor María Durán, a Florence Levy Kay Fellow in U.S. Latinx Cultural Studies. Durán is a new professor here at Brandeis.… Read More...
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Swimming and diving victorious in final dual meet of the season »
Justin Leung February 7, 2020
This past weekend, the Brandeis University swimming and diving teams competed at Clark University in the last dual meet of the 2020 season. Both the women’s and men’s teams won the meet. The men’s team… Read More... -
The Black Mamba, the Girl Dad and Kobe Bryant’s eternal legacy »
Sophie Trachtenberg February 7, 2020
After 20 seasons spent playing in the National Basketball Association (NBA), the ball stopped bouncing for five-time NBA champion, 17 time NBA All-Star, two-time NBA Finals MVP and Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Average… Read More... -
Fencing finishes with 7-5 record overall at Eric Solle Invite »
Francesca Marchese February 7, 2020
The Brandeis University fencing teams proved successful at the 2020 Eric Sollee Invitational on Saturday, Feb. 1, finishing with a combined 7-5 record. The women’s team were 4-2 on the day, while the men’s squad… Read More...
“Quickies,” the UTC's annual short play festival, featured nine shows written, directed, produced and performed by students that demonstrated the creative talent of Brandeis. brandeishoot.com/202… pic.twitter.com/2wlE…
