First ever BLSO event ‘Incendio’ lights up the night
If ever a little hard work and determination made a real difference, it would have been at Brandeis Latinx Student Organization’s (BLSO) first ever cultural event, “Incendio.” The blood, sweat and tears of the E-board were apparent upon first entering through Levin Ballroom’s doors at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 22—from the glimmering out-of-this-world decorations […]
Students brainstorm campus sustainability
DeiSic, a 24-hour think-tank and contest which began Sunday afternoon, challenged students to team up, develop, flesh out and present potential campus sustainability projects. This year was the first year of deiSic, but Jeremy Koob ’17, one of the primary leaders of the event, hopes that it will become an annual event at Brandeis and […]
Special election to fill vacant Student Union senate seats
There will be a special election on Thursday, Nov. 3, to fill three vacant seats in the Student Union Senate. The position of Charles River/567 senator has been vacant all semester and the positions of Off-Campus and Ridgewood Quad senators have been vacant for approximately one week or one month respectively. Members of these communities […]
Racism exists here
I was hesitant in sharing this story, but I decided to do so because it is important for all people to know that these experiences do happen. The other day I was walking calmly to Sherman. I was planning on eating brunch. On my way there, I talked to my dad on the phone. An […]
Is third-party voting in this election a wasted vote?
This election has two of the least-liked major-party candidates of any election in modern history. One is known to be a racist, bigoted, misogynistic, two-faced, ignorant, unintelligent, dangerous, dictatorial demagogue. The other is seen as a lying, shady, robotic, Wall Street shill who has been in politics for far too long. It is no wonder […]
Brandeis students devolve into lunacy
Brandeis is one of the world’s best colleges. We’re commonly ranked in the Top 40 in terms of general academic excellence. Most independent organizations who take a look laud us for our top-tier professors, quality science programs and superbly educated students. I know all these facts as well as any other student. There’s not a […]
Address the stigma surrounding mental illness
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, approximately 5.7 million Americans, or 2.6 percent of the adult population, has bipolar disorder. 5.7 million people live with this disorder, often trying to go about their daily lives in spite of how much this can affect them. often overlooked is the way that bipolar disorder can […]
NBA starts season with big trades
The NBA season kicked off this week after a busy offseason which saw the league undergo a huge transformation. Since the Cavaliers rallied against the Warriors to win the franchise’s first championship last season, many teams have acquired new players to bolster their rosters. The most notable move saw Kevin Durant transfer from Oklahoma City […]
‘Big Love’ cements itself as a lasting memory at Brandeis Theater
Despite the deluge of afternoon rain that kept most Brandeis students and others inside on Saturday, Oct. 22, a crowd of about 100 braved the weather to see the Brandeis Department of Theater Arts’ thoroughly entertaining production of Charles L. Mee’s play “Big Love,” directed by Rebecca Bradshaw. The production was held in the Laurie […]
What the registrar can do for you
With course registration soon approaching, the Office of the Registrar is gearing up for a week of enrollment and student questions. Located in Kutz Hall, the registrar’s office is much more than just the middleman for class registration. Here, students can pick up the Pass/Fail form, transfer credits from AP, IB, A-Level and French Baccalaureate […]
Blood Drive collects 110 pints of blood
Brandeis’ annual blood drive collected around 110 pints of blood this year, though numbers will be approximate until next week. This is enough blood to save 330 lives, according to Blood Drive, the Waltham Group organization that arranges drives in conjunction with the American Red Cross. Blood Drive aims to collect 120 pints of blood […]
Calling on admin. to consider all voices
In last week’s issue, we published an article in The Brandeis Hoot’s Opinions section that erroneously stated that the university paid to upgrade snack food vending machines on campus instead of funding a supply of free menstrual products on campus. This was misinformed because the vending machine company, not the university, covered the costs of […]
Brandeis joins national conversation on free menstrual products
UPDATED 10/23 There has been debate across campus about the possibility of providing free menstrual products for students. Brandeis joins other universities in this national conversation. Brown University implemented a program this year, and other universities are working on similar initiatives. On Sept. 23, a columnist for The Brandeis Hoot wrote an opinion article arguing […]
Student Grounds: from idea to reality
Ever been in desperate need of a last minute biology tutor, to advertise your club to a large audience or an instantaneous way to complete online transactions with other students? There are so many sites and providers of these sorts of college necessities, and Brandon Miskin ’18 had them all in mind when creating his […]
Men’s tennis finishes strong
The Brandeis men’s tennis team wrapped up their fall season with a strong finish this past weekend, in a three-day tournament hosted by MIT. This tournament was one of the three tournaments the team competes in during the fall. Michael Arguello ’17 had a terrific performance with another semifinal finish, while the rest of the […]
Volleyball struggles in UAAs
The varsity volleyball team hosted the University Athletic Association Round Robin tournament this past weekend in Gosman Athletic Center. The two-day tournament saw every team in the UAA conference compete against each other. The Judges couldn’t seem to come out with any fire on the first day of the tournament, dropping games to the University […]
Annual Security Report reveals increase in reported rapes
There were 16 reported rapes on the Brandeis campus and one off campus in 2015, up from the nine reported rapes on campus and zero off campus in 2014, according to the Annual Security Report released by the university. The increase in reported rapes between 2014 and 2015 is good news, according to Sheila McMahon, […]
Club Spotlight: BAASA
The Brandeis Asian American Student Association (BAASA) was founded in 1971 at the onset of anti-Asian sentiment to “foster a safe space for the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community to freely express opinions,” says BAASA President Eric Lin ’17. Lin, who has been a member of BAASA since his first year at Brandeis, has […]
Univ. spent no money on new vending machines
New vending machines have been installed around campus at no cost to the university. The vending company supplied the machines and will earn back the cost in sales over time, according to Kevin Collen, the director of University Services. “The machines are property of the vendor, there are no direct capital expenditures related to the […]
DCL continues to fill community council positions
Almost all of the positions on each residential area’s Community Council have been filled, after only 46 percent of positions were filled after initial voting on Oct. 7. Although Community Councils are not a new idea, this is the first year they have been implemented in all residential areas at Brandeis, according to Lusi Wang, […]
