A look back at the music of 2006 and ahead to 2007
2007 seems to be a promising year for fans of the increasingly popular indie rock and college radio music scenes. A warning to music fans: Be prepared to buy (or if you must, burn) a significant amount of albums if this years offerings are as strong as last years, a highly likely scenario.
The Hoot's spring 2007 undergraduate theatre preview
As the students of Brandeis return to campus in unseasonably warm weather for the start of another semester, the assorted undergraduate theatre groups are gearing up for their spring seasons. So, what can audiences expect to see grace Brandeiss all-undergrad stages this semester? How does murder, mayhem, warped fairly tales, English Renaissance drama, a North American premiere, a rap musical, and more sound?
The arm bones connected to the wrist bone, and then some
My family has a tradition. Every year, on New Years Day, we go to the Museum of Science in Boston to see the big traveling exhibits. For instance, last year, we got the chance to see inside George Lucass mind with the Star Wars exhibition. This January 1, we were able to view the plastinated human cadaver exhibit, commonly known as Body Worlds II.
Don't forget to lock the monkey cage…
Most children believe that when you turn the lights off, your dolls and stuffed animals come to life (admit it, you were one of those kids). But unfortunately for us, that never actually happened. However, in this years blockbuster hit Night at the Museum, your childhood dreams will finally come true…
Four Brandeis students get together to read, and they call it… SYMPOSIUM
When is the last time you read a book? Probably last semester. When is the last time you read a book for pleasure? Probably in third grade, R.L. Stines Goosebumps. But one group of Brandeis students reads for pleasure and gets their work done. Well, sometimes…
Hoot announces new editorial board
The Brandeis Hoot began the spring semester by announcing a brand-new editorial board. Andy Meyers 08 and Lauren Stein 08 have succeeded Heather Zajdel 07 as Editors-in-Chief, Jordan Rothman 09 has replced Graham Dobereiner 07 as Managing Editor, David Pepose 08 has supplanted Pat Garofalo 08 as News Editor, and Clarissa Stark 08 has taken on Stein's former job as Culture Editor.
Mock Trial builds reputation with 2nd place finish
A team from the Brandeis Mock Trial Association placed 2nd in the prestigious Yale University Invitational Tournament last month, an achievement that enhances its reputation among the Mock Trial organization on a national level.
And you thought Brandeis courses were weird…
When you told your parents that you were taking Keeping Stress in Check, DDR, and Conspiracy Theory in American Culture, your parents were probably not too pleased. Brandeis is a liberal insitution – with a wide range of academic subjects, exploring a wide range of issues from a wide range of angles.
Yet, you can tell them that at least you are not taking some of these courses. They are rated “America's Most Bizarre and Politically Correct College Courses” or more commonly refered to as The Dirty Dozen, by the Young America's Foundation. Here are some of the courses cited…
Hillel Group Aids Relief in New Orleans
Members of the Brandeis Hillel traveled to New Orleans Jan. 1 to spend a week aiding relief efforts 18 months after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. The group, which was open to the entire Brandeis community, worked with groups from Michigan State, Baltimore, Toronto, Broward, and Palm Beach.
‘Deis Board
January 17 MSwimming v. Clark, W 126-97 WSwimming v. Clark, W 131-107 January 13 MBasketball v. NYU, W 52-48 WBasketball v. NYU, L 53-59 MIndoor Track @ Bowdoin, 1st WIndoor Track @ Bowdoin, L 71-102
Brandeis caps off season with victory
It is always important for teams to win at home and Wednesday night, Brandeis swimming capped off their home finale of the season with style, sweeping Clark University, 126-97 for the men and women walking away 131-107. It was a good send off for seven seniors participating in their final home match.
The Hoot predicts NFL Championship Sunday
This week in football, the final two teams in the NFC and AFC meet to see who will be making a trip to South Beach and Super Bowl XLI on February 4…
MIT too much to handle for Brandeis swimmers
After some time off and a trip to Puerto Rico, the mens and womens swimming and diving team competed this last Saturday in a meet against M.I.T. The diving events were held at the M.I.T. Athletics Center while the swimming events were conducted here at Brandeis. Both teams lost to their opponents, but the meet was a good way to get some good competition and swimming in before upcoming meets…
MBasketball upset No. 24 NYU, end two game skid
The new year has not been especially kind to Brandeis but for their miscues, they quickly follow up with moments of inspired play. This is especially true of Brandeis mens basketball performance as they snapped a two game losing skid to upset formerly 24th ranked New York University 52-48.
Upcoming Sports Schedule
January 19, 2007 WBasketball v. Case Western Reserve University 6:00 p.m. MBasketball v. Case Western Reserve University 8:00 p.m. January 20, 2007 Indoor Track v. Reggie Poyau Memorial Meet 10:00 a.m. Swimming and diving at WPI Worcester, MA 4:00 p.m. January 21, 2007 MBasketball v. Emory 12:00 p.m. WBasketball v. Emory 2:00 p.m.
WBasketball falls to NYU 53-59, Judges now 3-2 since the New Year
There are some things that just dont change. Be it American Idol never coming to an end, people calling Jimmy Carter the worst president ever, Marty Schottenheimer finding yet another way to lose in the play offs and the New York University Violets continuing to be the scourge of Brandeis womens basket ball.
