I wrote a piece earlier this academic year talking about what I called the “elite” of Brandeis, the exclusive group, made up mostly of Student Union members, that runs all campus activities and makes up… Read More...
I had certain expectations of college culture before I arrived at Brandeis, expectations that mostly consisted of what my parents had told me, stories from friends who went to bigger universities (Pitt, Penn State) and… Read More...
I attended an open forum with President Liebowitz about a month ago which gave interested members of the community the opportunity to voice their opinions about the aspects of Brandies they thought should change. One… Read More...
Recently I came across a large photo book, the photos depicting Brandeis through the decades until the late 2000s. It has fantastic images of this place pre-1948, when it was Middlesex University, a medical school… Read More...
The common perception of a “successful life” is nearly impossible to reach, and it is leading to cultural disconnects and unfulfilling outcomes for many young people.
David Brooks wrote about this issue almost 20 years… Read More...
There has been a lot of talk among our campus’ student leadership over the past few months, mainly among the members of the Student Union and in some talks with administrators, concerning how to increase… Read More...
With the school’s recent decision over “Buyer Beware,” discourse at Brandeis has turned to the very serious issues of censorship, art and speech. However, our attention needs to be directed elsewhere. There is something more… Read More...
If we talk about free speech only in abstract terms, we will never make any progress and will remain divided as a community.
I attended the last half hour of the free speech forum on… Read More...
For politicians, voting with their party is a decent career choice, though it can cause a lot of political problems. Voting on every bill according to a politician’s party line helps secure their political career,… Read More...
The socio-cultural conditions at Brandeis create a community starkly different from the rest of the country, and we should be aware of that.
I come from a town east of Pittsburgh, on the border of… 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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