Univ. response to B.SASV offers clarifications and pledge to launch awareness campaign
Brandeis responded Monday to the second progress report from Brandeis Students Against Sexual Violence (B.SASV) which graded the university in 12 categories on their handling of sexual assault and rape culture on campus and informed students that some of their requests were already completed. Brandeis also outlined plans to clarify existing services and launch a […]
Artist, Activist Theaster Gates accepts Richman Fellowship
Theaster Gates, an artist, social activist and community builder, is Brandeis’ 2015-2016 Richman Distinguished Fellow in Public Life. He was welcomed to Brandeis this week and received the award from Interim President Lisa Lynch. Gates combines art and activism to create community spaces in under-resourced neighborhoods through his organization the Rebuild Foundation, which he discussed […]
Climate Survey analyzed based on race, ethnicity, international status
Brandeis released an analysis of the 2015 Campus Climate Survey on Sexual Misconduct on March 18 based on race and ethnicity and international status. The Task Force for Sexual Assault Response, Services and Prevention administered the survey during the spring 2015 semester. The task force was established at Brandeis in 2013 to assist the university […]
B.SASV proposes plenty of ideas, admin. should act
Brandeis Students Against Sexual Violence (B.SASV) issued a progress report this week, two years after their petition calling on the university to improve services for survivors of sexual harassment and assault on campus. The Brandeis Hoot published an article this week covering the demands, which can be read on page 1 of the News Section. […]
Herbstritt beats Nuñez in SU presidential election by two votes
Student Union Vice President David Herbstritt ’17 has won the Student Union Presidency by two votes. Herbstritt has served on the Union for the past two years, but the election became contested when Ford Hall 2015 activist Christian Nuñez ’18 entered the race. Herbstritt received 479 votes and Nuñez received 477. “I’m thrilled to be […]
Students vote ‘no’ to housing proposals, but DCL adjusts upperclassman selection process
Students voted unanimously against both proposed changes to the housing lottery in a poll released by the Department of Community Living on Feb. 9. Students received their numbers on March 11, and when they select housing on April 4-8, no changes have been made to the way that underclassman will select housing. However, a […]
K-Nite wows with K-pop, acapella, and traditional korean fan dance
On the evening of March 12, the Brandeis Korean Students Association hosted their biggest cultural event of the year. Dubbed K-Nite 2016: “Heart and Seoul,” the event aims to showcase South Korean culture at its finest with a varied assortment of traditional and modern performances. The main focus of this cultural display was Seoul, the […]
Joe Jonas and Demi Lovato would be impressed with Brandeis’ Final Jam
As part of Brandeis’ annual Bronstein Weekend, Student Events held “Brandeis’ Got Talent: The Final Jam,” an exhibition of student talents, satirically named after Disney’s 2010 film “Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam.” Featuring a plethora of musically gifted students and a few comedians from Brandeis’ improv groups TBA and Crowd Control, “The Final Jam” […]
Sneak peek of upcoming event showcases traditional Korean music
On Tuesday and Wednesday of this week, the Brandeis community had the pleasure of a “sneak preview” to our resident musicians’ performance, a group of Korean traditional musicians who travel worldwide promoting cultural exchange. Thanks to the Intercultural Residency Series provided through MusicUnitesUS, Korean “gugak” music will debut this weekend, providing a window into Korean […]
Prof. Rakowski joins the American Academy of Arts and Letters
“If I knew exactly where creativity came from, I’d bottle it and sell it for lots and lots of money.” Or so David Rakowski (MUS), a Brandeis University professor who was recently elected to join the prestigious American Academy of Arts and Letters, said in an exclusive interview with The Brandeis Hoot. The academy, […]
Brandeis is under at least one Title IX investigation
Brandeis is the subject of at least one confirmed Title IX complaint investigation by the Department of Education, with another unconfirmed at the moment by the Chronicle of Higher Education (CHE) news website. According to the Brandeis University section of the CHE’s database on Title IX investigations, “[the] Education Department said it had opened two […]
Camille A. Brown brings a chaotic array of emotions through dance
Following a performance, when an audience member asked if she could take the time to describe her past training, Camille A. Brown simply replied “no.” On Wednesday, March 16, award-winning choreographer Camille A. Brown visited Brandeis. Following a showing of her work in the Lown School for Near Eastern and Judaic Studies, she hosted […]
UTC votes yes on schedule changes
The Undergraduate Theater Collective (UTC) recently passed a vote to only offer two mainstage shows per semester for the 2016-2017 school year. Mainstage shows are the major shows for each individual club within the UTC, performed in the SCC Theater. The UTC is made up of performing groups Brandeis Ensemble Theater (BET), Brandeis Players, […]
Brandeis athlete excels across fields
Brandeis’ men’s and women’s track & field is nearing the end of their season. Just last week the Judges saw two of their members compete in the NCAA Indoor Track championships. The team is led by head coach Sinead Delahunty Evans, who is in her third season at Brandeis. Marlee Berg (third season/sprints & jumps), […]
Ombuds employees discuss interim service at info session
Brandeis unveiled its new Ombuds service last week, and three university employees will provide confidential guidance to students regarding conflicts. Erika Smith, Elena Lewis and Brian Koslowski obtained multiple days of preparation in order to function as Brandeis University’s ombudsmen for the current spring semester. The three employees will only hold interim positions through the […]
Student Union election fervor should match that of U.S. elections
Although Student Union elections happen frequently, it is widely known that only a small portion of the student populace votes in them. In an article to the Jan. 26, 2016 issue of The Brandeis Hoot, Ryan Spencer wrote that “just 603 of approximately 3,570 students cast votes” in the January elections. That represents an overall […]
Reflecting on four years as a student journalist
My time at Brandeis, including my near four years serving at The Brandeis Hoot, is coming to an end. A lot has happened over the course of this, but very few events have meant more than my time at this newspaper. From my humble beginnings as an inconsistent arts writer, to both news and arts, […]
Candidates for multiple Student Union positions debate issues
Candidates running for multiple Student Union positions participated in a debate Wednesday, March 16 to express their views and ideas to student voters. Voting began March 16 at 11:59 p.m. and ends at 11:59 p.m. on March 17. Christian Nunez ’18 and David Herbstritt ’17, candidates for president, spoke at the debate, which also included […]
The Last Five Years intertwines themes of both love and time
Sponsored by the Undergraduate Theatre Collective (UTC), Tympanium Euphorium’s “The Last Five Years” premiered Thursday, March 17. The Brandeis production of “The Last Five Years” was directed by Lilly Hecht ’18 and stage managed by Yennie Mok ’17, and their hard work, along with the entire crew of the production staff, produced a phenomenal show. […]
