Recent history in the distribution of the SAF
In a multi-part series, The Hoot examines the issues that have compounded over the last few years, and which have led to an outcry demanding change to the distribution amounts of the Student Activities Fee (SAF). In Part 1, last semester, The Hoot examined the historical growth of the SAF, of which the current system is an outgrowth. In Part 2, The Hoot began to recount significant events from the last five years that have lead to the cries for change. In Part 3, The Hoot finishes recounting these events.
Feinberg to propose changes to SAF
Union President Jenny Feinberg '07 will present a proposal to the Student Senate on Sunday which contains reforms to the way the Student Activities Fee (SAF) is disbursed.
Malcolm shines on a national stage
Caitlin Malcolm 07 was rewarded for her strong season by being named a finalist for the Division III All-America Honors by the Womens Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA). This nomination comes as a capstone to the year that saw Malcolm reach new heights as a dominant force for the Judges.
WTennis notebook
The women's tennis squad split its first week of competition by dropping the season opener to Middlebury College 9-0, before sweeping Smith to even its early season record at 1-1.
Softball has its moments under the sun
This past Saturday, pitcher Kaitlin Streilein '08 pitched her first career no-hitter for Brandeis, as they defeated Wheelock College 9-0. The game was ended after five innings, as the NCAA employs an eight-run mercy rule.
Ultimate Report on Frisbee teams
The mens Frisbee squad, seeded 23rd out of 30 entering last weekends tournament in Baltimore, Maryland, finished 12th. It kicked off the tournament with a 12-11 upset of Rutgers followed by a 13-12 squeaker over St. Marys.
Stinks like school spirit
Whoever thought Brunswick, Maine would be a basketball haven would probably have been thought to be crazy. But Brunswick is the home Bowdoin Lady Polar Bears, who are now 70-0 on their home court. One of the reasons for this success is Polar Bear Nation, the rabid and basketball savvy student body of Bowdoin College. Brandeis was able to keep this crowd (which would do things such as start the shot clock countdown early to get the opposing player to chuck up a desperation shot way before the shot clock was set to expire) in check for most of the game despite never leading. And with 1:31 left in the game, Allison Chase 07 put the crowd into a state of disbelief when she tied the game at 56-56 for the first time since the opening tip.
Patriots’ corner
The Patriots, known for their free-agent work since the arrival of head coach Bill Belichick, are at it again, and are beginning by releasing several free agents who have quickly been scooped up.
MTennis swings into action
The Brandeis Judges Mens Tennis team season started off strong this week with a 2-1 record. The season began with a loss to Middlebury, 7-0, but the Judges bounced back with a smashing 6-1 victory over Hamilton and a strong victory in their home opener, 5-2 over Skidmore. Not a bad start for first year coach, Ben Lamanna.
In their home opener against Skidmore on Wednesday, the Judges started strong and never looked back. The singles portion began with victories by Sam Jonas 07 (6-2, 3-6, 6-1), Michael Vulfovich 07 (6-1, 6-0), and Jordan Bieber 07 (6-2, 6-3).
Track shines at NCAA’s
Three Brandeis track members were scheduled to compete in the NCAA Division III indoor track and field championships at St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minn., but Ryan Parker 06 was unable to compete due to illness. He would have been vying for his third All-American honor in the 800-meter run. Parker was theonly member of the men's team scheduled to compete.
This week in sports
Baseball
Juan Padilla, a reliever for the New York Mets, will undergo Tommy John surgery and miss the entire season.
MFencing to dual in Texas
Brandeis mens fencing had a good year that saw rookie foilist Will Friedman 09 earn a trip to Houston for the NCAA National Fencing Championships.
Make room for The Time Traveler's Wife
I know the number one thing on most of us liberal arts kids wish lists isnt another book to read. Just keeping up with what Im supposed to have done for class is enough of an uphill struggle. Yet every time break rolls aroundand, lets face it, that happens a lot hereI start to feel nostalgic and excited about reading for fun. Not that I dont enjoy some of the books I read for classI dobut its not the same. Something about the fact that I cant read them on my own time plus those two hundred other pages sitting on the desk waiting to be read takes the enjoyment and relaxation right out of reading.
How many lives before game over?
How many near-death experiences can a man have in a lifetime? If youre a non-fictional person like you, then perhaps maybe 12.7 give or take 13. Though if youre like me, you can rack up something on the order of 47. One for the time you had to undergo minor oral surgery involving a mild coma-inducing opiate, another for the time you gave blood involving what certainly felt like a mild coma-inducing opiate given that both lapses into unconsciousness felt pretty much the same, and the other 45 for the time you were driving in a car with a transmission jerking like a bucking bronco with latent Parkinsons disease while a passing cement truck sprayed congealed cement sludge on your windshield and your power windows were broken.
Kaselehlia! – A journey to the Pacific
Friends, let me tell you about the weirdest trip I ever took. It was two-thousand miles past Hawaii to the island of Ponape, a two-day flight over the turquoise side of our planet. For long crossings, no body of water even remotely compares to the Pacific Ocean. I took Continental Airlines island-hopper shuttle between Hawaii and Guam, a six-stop bus-ride across the sea. People from the countless islands fly on it…
The Brandeis Brief
Debate succeeds at weekend tournaments
The Brandeis Academic Debate And Speech Society (BADASS) had participants make finals in two tournaments (one at Stanford, another at Mount Holyoke) last weekend, according to Debate President Shoshana Gordon Ginsberg 07.
Faculty postpones vote on tenure change
Brandeis faculty postponed a vote at their Mar. 2 meeting on a faculty handbook change that would alter the amount of time that it takes for a junior faculty member to gain tenure at the university.
Alarms in Village irritate residents
A fire alarm malfunction which caused an increase in frequency and duration of fire alarms in the Village residence hall has been identified and repaired, according to Vice President of Campus Operations Mark Collins.
My Maine fascination with Bowdoin
BRUNSWICK,ME- Admit it. We've all made our fair share of jokes about Maine. The state best known for lobster and lighthouses is dismissed by many as Americas northern wasteland. How many times have we heard uhh whats in Maine? However, the state that has brought us Liv Tyler, George (not W.) Bush and Stephen King also has a little pride for their local collegiate teams.
Judges fall short of Sweet 16
BRUNSWICK,ME-Brandeis faced the Salem State Vikings who made their record 23rd straight appearance in the NCAA tournament. Even though there were times when Brandeis nearly squandered their chances, they managed to clamp down for a 63-59 victory in their first ever NCAA appearance last Friday.
