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Brandeis fencing team attends Northeast Fencing Conference

James Carven

Multicultural hair products now available in C-Store

Cooper Gottfried

Basement Records’ Finale: a night of talent, passion and community

Ella Chase

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Exploring Cantonese culture at Brandeis: inside C2B

Ella Chase

Amid the rich tapestry of cultures at Brandeis, Cantonese Club, also known as C2B, is more than just a celebration of Cantonese heritage, it’s a dynamic hub of connection and community. Through vibrant events that...

Basement Records’ Finale: a night of talent, passion and community

Ella Chase

The Basement Records Finale energized the Brandeis campus, uniting a diverse lineup of performers and an enthusiastic audience in a vibrant celebration of music, dance and community, leaving a lasting impression on all who attended....

Namaskar: celebrating Dharmic traditions and community at Brandeis

Ella Chase

Namaskar is the Dharmic religious club on campus, dedicated to celebrating and sharing the rich traditions of Hinduism, Sikhism and Jainism. Open to anyone interested, Namaskar offers a welcoming community where students can connect, learn...

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The Brandeis Hoot Editorial Board

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...

We’re all gonna die (unless we do something about it)

The Brandeis Hoot Editorial Board

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...

November is now

The Brandeis Hoot Editorial Board

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...

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Mezuzah stolen from Jewish student

Jason Njoroge

A Brandeis University student discovered on Nov. 21 that their mezuzah, along with their name label, had been removed from their door. Their room label was ripped apart and found near the men’s bathroom down...

Brandeis recognized for excellence in student voter engagement

Jason Njoroge

Brandeis University has been named one of the “Most Engaged Campuses for College Student Voting” by the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge. This recognition, awarded to 471 campuses nationwide, highlights Brandeis’s outstanding efforts to promote...

Jennifer Walker named VP of Enrollment Management

Cooper Gottfried

On Dec. 5, Brandeis named Jennifer Walker as their new Vice President of Enrollment Management. Having served Brandeis for 17 years as Director of Admissions, Dean of Admissions and, most recently, as Dean of Admissions...

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‘Wicked’ met my expectations, but it could not exceed them

Rachel Rosenfield

One of my first articles for The Hoot was my thoughts on the casting for the upcoming, at the time, “Wicked” movie. I wrote that article back in 2021. Now, here we are three years...

‘The Great British Bake Off’ Season 15 episode 9 recap: French foolery

Naomi Stephenson

In keeping with “Bake Off” tradition, this year’s semi final was patisserie week. Fiddly and French, patisserie is what separates the hobby baker from the one who has to bake to maintain their mental health....

Books I literally couldn’t put down

Zach Duvel

Hey Hoot Readers … sorry about my previous article. I got a little crazy there. If you’ve been keeping up with my articles this semester, you’ll see they’ve become rather dark. I’m very proud of...

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Men’s basketball open season with five straight wins

Calli Morvay

Having opened their season since our last publication, the men’s basketball team has gotten off to a tremendous start as they currently hold a 5-1 record. Four of their six games have been away, and...

Ohm ’25 leads women’s basketball team to solid 4-4 record

Calli Morvay

Now that Thanksgiving break has passed and all fall athletics have concluded, the women’s basketball team has stepped up to represent the Judges. They have already played eight games to open their season, and they...

Brandeis fencing team attends Northeast Fencing Conference

James Carven

After a rough start to the fencing season, the Judges traveled to Brown University to attend the Northeast Fencing Conference. The men’s team played seven matches and won four of them, improving their record to...

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Hoot Recommends: best holiday movies

The Brandeis Hoot Editorial Board

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...

Brandeis’ major declaration process is too complicated

James Carven

Almost all juniors and seniors, as well as most of the sophomores at this school, are familiar on some level with the process of declaring a major or minor. First-year students have not had the...

Ask SSIS: How do I tell my partner that I have a STI?

SSIS

Thank you for writing to SSIS! It is common to feel nervous about bringing up a positive Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) result, but here are some things to keep in mind when you tell your...
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