Another year is over
The 2024-25 school year is almost over. It’s been quite an eventful year. Both our school and our country got a new president. One of them has been significantly better than the other. The federal government has cut funding for research. Brandeis finally has a plan to deal with its housing issues. And through it […]
You’re being cut off—Why won’t the Student Union protect club funding?
As club leaders begin to receive their anxiously awaited marathon decisions, this paper can’t help but notice that most clubs seem to be losing money each year while inflation continues to rise. The Brandeis Hoot, for example, has received a funding decision that would barely allow us to continue to print our newspaper on a […]
An apology from The Hoot
The Hoot Editorial Board apologizes for the exclusionary language used and harm caused by the article “Argonautika review: Good, but not without flaws” published on March 28. The sentiment of these hurtful statements is not in alignment with the values of this paper, nor the kind of rhetoric that we aim to promote. We have […]
Hoot Recommends: Advice for the Class of 2029
As another semester comes to an end and admitted students stumble their way through our stomping grounds, we’ve asked the Hoot Editorial Board to give some words of advice to incoming freshman they which they knew to guide the incoming first year class of 2029: Naomi—Sign up for stuff! There are lots of opportunities for […]
Hoot Recommends: How to cope
Hello valued Hoot readers! This week, we are telling you guys how to cope. So read up and start coping. James: I don’t know. I have no idea how to cope. If you need to cope, good luck and don’t ask me for advice. Also, if you know how to cope, please tell me. […]
Have some class
Recently, the course offerings for the Fall 2025 semester have been announced. Returning students can choose from dozens of course offerings to make up their schedule, which for full-time students is anywhere between 3.5 and 5.5 courses. Course registration is not until after Passover break, but that just means you have more time to sift […]
Livin’ La Vida Loca (en Brandeis)
It should be no surprise that students are once again stressed about housing selection. Hundreds of students get their numbers chosen by fate, and that fate will decide if you get a comfy life in your next semester, if you will be panicking on selection day or if you have to accept your new home […]
Hoot Recommends: Best rainy day activities
Hello valued Hoot readers. Welcome back to Hoot Recommends, the series where our editors recommend things to you. This week, as spring approaches and rain becomes more common, we are recommending our favorite rainy day activities. James: This is kind of a difficult to answer, as I spend most of my time indoors anyway. […]
Hoot recommends: best fast foods
Hello again Hoot readers. I know some of you are just dying to hear what our editors recommend for you, and you would be totally lost without our recommendations to base your whole life around. But don’t worry, The Hoot is here once again. This time, we’ll be recommending our favorite fast food restaurants. James: […]
Give me (more of) a break!
As the Brandeis community returns from their week-long break, this editorial board can’t help but wonder, was it worth it? The Carrie Bradshaw tone aside, having a break in the middle of February can be a bit more trouble than it’s worth. Sure, we get another week off in April so there is something to […]
Striking a chord
Ok, it’s time for us to say it: We at the Hoot are glad that the Chiefs dynasty is over. For everyone that was hoping to see the dreaded “three-peat,” their hopes were dashed as the Eagles immediately seized a massive lead and never looked back. A 40-22 to win is not just defeating the […]
Hoot Recommends: Best single person activities
Hello! Welcome back to Hoot Recommends, the series where The Hoot recommends things. In this edition, we’ll be talking about our favorite activities to do as a single person on Valentine’s Day! Lucas: Perhaps this is a cliche answer, but connect with your family. Familial love is just as important as romantic love, and […]
Hoot Recommends: best fruit
Hello! Welcome back to Hoot Recommends, the series where The Hoot recommends things. In this edition, we’ll be talking about our favorite fruits! Cooper: I like apples. Apples come in so many different varieties, like green and red. And that’s about it! But seriously, my favorite type of apple is a nice, classic gala. […]
With promises of change in administrative procedure, can the administration change students’ minds?
With the recent release of Interim President Arthur Levine’s agenda for changing some of our university’s academic standards, including the core requirements and creating task forces for specific areas of study, members of this paper can’t help but wonder if these changes will affect the minds of students or remain more promises of the Brandeis […]
Hoot Recommends: best holiday movies
Welcome back to Hoot Recommends! This week, in honor of the upcoming holiday, members of The Hoot Editorial Board will be sharing their favorite holiday movies. Jenna: Although I am late to discover this movie, my favorite has to be “The Holiday.” I love the idea of running away to a small snowy cottage […]
525,600 minutes
Well, it’s that time of year again, the end of the year. A few weeks from now, we will be saying goodbye to 2024 and hello to 2025. 2025 feels like a year from a futuristic science fiction movie, not a year that’s imminent. Nevertheless, here we are, almost a quarter of the way through […]
We’re all gonna die (unless we do something about it)
It’s no secret that climate change is a serious problem that is harming our society. As long as we have been alive, we have heard the horror stories of what could happen to Planet Earth if we don’t try to protect it. Apparently, it looks like many people have not learned anything, as the stories […]
Hoot Recommends: Best Thanksgiving dishes
Welcome back to Hoot Recommends! This week, in honor of the upcoming holiday, members of The Hoot Editorial Board will be sharing their favorite Thanksgiving dishes. James: My favorite Thanksgiving dish is stuffing. It’s just the best. Not even homemade stuffing. Just the store-bought box. It’s really great. It is by far the best […]
November is now
We are now a little over halfway through the school semester, but there are still a lot of big things coming up in the time we have left, which is slightly under a month and a half. For starters, many of you are probably in the thick of, or finishing, up our midterms. We at […]
Hoot Recommends: Best Halloween costumes
Welcome back to Hoot Recommends! This week, in honor of the spooky holiday, members of The Hoot Editorial Board will be sharing their best Halloween costumes Calli: I am fortunate to have very creative parents that love Halloween. Growing up, my costumes were a mix of both homemade and store-bought. In my opinion, my best […]
