On Tuesday, Jan. 23, Brandeis awarded playwright Michael Weller ’65 the Creative Arts Award. The award ceremony focused on Weller’s theatrical career, with remarks from University President Ron Liebowitz, Prof. Gannit Ankori (FA) and Weller… Read More...
Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick and San Francisco safety Eric Reid came under fire from right-wing citizens and news outlets alike over their Sept. 1, 2016, decision to take a knee during the… Read More...
On Sept. 26, 2017, the Brandeis Department of Theater Arts and Brandeis administrators held a meeting in which they decided to reschedule “Buyer Beware,” a play written by Brandeis alum Michael Weller ’65 and directed… Read More...
In the days since the passing of Playboy founder Hugh Hefner, some media outlets, such as the liberal publications “Vox” and “Newsweek,” have praised him as an equal rights pioneer and staunch advocate of social… Read More...
Brandeis is not an inexpensive institution. It perennially ranks as one of the most costly schools in the country, so presumably there would be consideration on behalf of the administration to ensure that students can… Read More...
Earlier this month, the American Health Care Act (AHCA) was pulled out of Congress by Paul Ryan and President Trump to prevent the humiliation of a failed vote. Legislators on both sides of the political… Read More...
The Ides of March is more than just the commemoration of the death of Julius Caesar. March 15 is, perhaps appropriately, also the day when the Department of Community Living (DCL) releases its priority numbers… Read More...
On Jan. 21, the single largest protest in American history occurred in Washington, D.C. Between 3.3 and 4.6 million people participated in the Women’s March to protest the inauguration that had occurred the previous day… Read More...
Political philosopher John Stuart Mill introduced the concept of the “marketplace of ideas” as a rationale for permitting freedom of expression. Mill believed that allowing an interchange of ideas akin to a marketplace was necessary… Read More...
The Brandeis campus is not alone in its treatment of the controversial inauguration of Donald Trump. Many students have rightfully expressed their moral and political disagreements over his election, and in the inauguration’s aftermath, many… Read More...
Ever wonder what a midyear is? One of our arts editors, Aaron, describes his experience of being a midyear in this week’s issue if the hoot!
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Sydney Goldman pitches perfect game and first no-hitter since 2011 for the Judges. She was then awarded the UAA Athlete of the Week honors for her performance. Read more about it in this week’s Hoot!
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Everyone’s favorite local swifties, Emma and Caroline, are once again losing their minds over Taylor Swift. “Fearless (Taylor’s Version)” warmed both of their hearts and transported both girls back to 2008. ow.ly/529e50EpX3Mpic.twitter.com/jhLq…
Artist Camille Eskell had her second virtual talk with the Hadassah-Brandeis Institute about her art. Her stunning pieces are all made from the same base: the Fez. Learn about her art and inspiration in The Hoot!
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For everyone who is curious about what is the most sustainable way to prevent pregnancy and STI’s, this week's edition of Ask SSIS is for you. brandeishoot.com/?p=…
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