Arsenic and Old Lace lights up the stage
This past weekend, Brandeis Players put on a production of Joseph Kesselrings Arsenic and Old Lace, directed, stage-managed, and produced by the extremely sexy trio of Michael Glicksman 08, Yarden Abukakis 09, and Pamela Leonard 06.
This is NOT a humor column
This weeks topic concerns a letter to the editor sent in to The Hoot by an alert reader, who shall remain nameless, concerning a column I wrote two weeks ago about the serious, non-humor related topic of dental hygiene for snails. The letter was signed His Name 08. (For those of you wondering, 08 is not actually his family name. At least thats what Ive been hearing on the grapevine these days. It must be what his buddies call him. And believe me when I tell you this: Id run around in circles really fast until I fell down TWICE just for a nickname like 08.)
Just plain revolting
Within seconds of the exceptional bass-line cutting into the writhing hardcore guitar lick on Sunny Day Real Estates In Circles, the revolutionary vibrations of the bands sound continued to travel with the breathtaking single twelve years after Diary was released. The widely acclaimed album has become a cornerstone for practically every modern rock album in the past decade, influencing the ever-changing face of music, the way Nirvanas Nevermind has affected aspiring musicians. While most bands that have ripped off of Sunny Day Real Estates unique and enticing sound tend to exude nothing more than mediocrity, staleness, and a formulaic sound, the album that helped launch an incredibly diverse and controversial genre sounds as fresh as the day it was printed, packaged, and pressed for release. While Diary and Sunny Day Real Estate continue to offer an invigorating and rewarding experience after repeated encounters, one modern act only offers the banal opposite that the unique Sunny Day Real Estate have offered millions: O.A.R.
In the season of the peeper and the crocus
There comes an indescribable sense of liberation when Winters grip finally breaks;
a feeling of freedom that perhaps only people in cold climates can appreciate. The first hint of this great deliverance is some hearty chestful of outdoor air breathed in at just the right moment: A rush of earth, moss, decaying leaves, fungi, and dew, mixed in perfect proportion and aged. Yes, thats it! Its coming…
Living analog in a digital world
Researchers, Developers, and Scientists are good for the earth,
New technology and discovery, do they give birth.
To improve life on this planet for all to use,
And in turn we lap it up with enthusiastic muse.
Proposed changes to SAF
Capital Expenditures Fund
Established to provide quick funding to clubs that have large, emergency expenses
2% of F-board budget to Cap Ex Fund;
$150,000 cap on fund
Board of Trustees to meet next week
The Board of Trustees will meet next week to discuss and vote on various topics pertinent to the university, including revisions to the universitys conflict of interest policies, changes to the Faculty Handbook, and the budget for the 2006-2007 school year.
Recent history in the distribution of the SAF
In a multi-part series, The Hoot examines the issues that have compounded over the last few years, and which have led to an outcry demanding change to the distribution amounts of the Student Activities Fee (SAF). In Part 1, last semester, The Hoot examined the historical growth of the SAF, of which the current system is an outgrowth. In Part 2, The Hoot began to recount significant events from the last five years that have lead to the cries for change. In Part 3, The Hoot finishes recounting these events.
Feinberg to propose changes to SAF
Union President Jenny Feinberg '07 will present a proposal to the Student Senate on Sunday which contains reforms to the way the Student Activities Fee (SAF) is disbursed.
Malcolm shines on a national stage
Caitlin Malcolm 07 was rewarded for her strong season by being named a finalist for the Division III All-America Honors by the Womens Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA). This nomination comes as a capstone to the year that saw Malcolm reach new heights as a dominant force for the Judges.
WTennis notebook
The women's tennis squad split its first week of competition by dropping the season opener to Middlebury College 9-0, before sweeping Smith to even its early season record at 1-1.
Softball has its moments under the sun
This past Saturday, pitcher Kaitlin Streilein '08 pitched her first career no-hitter for Brandeis, as they defeated Wheelock College 9-0. The game was ended after five innings, as the NCAA employs an eight-run mercy rule.
Ultimate Report on Frisbee teams
The mens Frisbee squad, seeded 23rd out of 30 entering last weekends tournament in Baltimore, Maryland, finished 12th. It kicked off the tournament with a 12-11 upset of Rutgers followed by a 13-12 squeaker over St. Marys.
Stinks like school spirit
Whoever thought Brunswick, Maine would be a basketball haven would probably have been thought to be crazy. But Brunswick is the home Bowdoin Lady Polar Bears, who are now 70-0 on their home court. One of the reasons for this success is Polar Bear Nation, the rabid and basketball savvy student body of Bowdoin College. Brandeis was able to keep this crowd (which would do things such as start the shot clock countdown early to get the opposing player to chuck up a desperation shot way before the shot clock was set to expire) in check for most of the game despite never leading. And with 1:31 left in the game, Allison Chase 07 put the crowd into a state of disbelief when she tied the game at 56-56 for the first time since the opening tip.
Patriots’ corner
The Patriots, known for their free-agent work since the arrival of head coach Bill Belichick, are at it again, and are beginning by releasing several free agents who have quickly been scooped up.
MTennis swings into action
The Brandeis Judges Mens Tennis team season started off strong this week with a 2-1 record. The season began with a loss to Middlebury, 7-0, but the Judges bounced back with a smashing 6-1 victory over Hamilton and a strong victory in their home opener, 5-2 over Skidmore. Not a bad start for first year coach, Ben Lamanna.
In their home opener against Skidmore on Wednesday, the Judges started strong and never looked back. The singles portion began with victories by Sam Jonas 07 (6-2, 3-6, 6-1), Michael Vulfovich 07 (6-1, 6-0), and Jordan Bieber 07 (6-2, 6-3).
Track shines at NCAA’s
Three Brandeis track members were scheduled to compete in the NCAA Division III indoor track and field championships at St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minn., but Ryan Parker 06 was unable to compete due to illness. He would have been vying for his third All-American honor in the 800-meter run. Parker was theonly member of the men's team scheduled to compete.
This week in sports
Baseball
Juan Padilla, a reliever for the New York Mets, will undergo Tommy John surgery and miss the entire season.
MFencing to dual in Texas
Brandeis mens fencing had a good year that saw rookie foilist Will Friedman 09 earn a trip to Houston for the NCAA National Fencing Championships.
