Prof. Jasmine Johnson (AAAS, WGSS) wins award for inspired teaching, discusses student engagement
Professor Jasmine Johnson (AAAS/WMGS) has received an award, in part, for inspired teaching, but one of her most inspiring teachers was Ula Taylor, an African-American studies professor she had at UC Berkeley. “There are moments sometimes in classes when you forget that it’s work,” Johnson said about Taylor, “and that was totally inspiring to me.” […]
Survey results provide basis for summer planning
In our last issue, The Brandeis Hoot released a survey on campus journalism and how students view our publication. We’re grateful to all who have taken the time to complete the survey, as it will help us over the summer to plan for next year. As a newspaper made up of student-journalists, we recognize that […]
Voyeurism in East Quad continues despite locks on bathroom doors
UPDATED 5/8 A student reported an incident of voyeurism in East Quad last month, the eighth reported incident in the past three academic years and the fifth reported incident since Brandeis installed locks on the bathroom doors in both Hassenfeld and Pomerantz residence halls in February 2014. After three incidents concentrated in December 2013 and […]
Ron Liebowitz prepares to take office as Brandeis University’s next president
President-elect Ron Liebowitz will take office as the next president of Brandeis on July 1 and hopes to engage groups from students and faculty to alumni in shaping the future of the university. Liebowitz, who served as president for Middlebury College from 2004 to 2015, has been on sabbatical this academic year, but has been […]
Brandeis University parties a bit too hard to T-Pain’s killer beats
In the loom of finals period, Brandeis Student Events annually organizes Springfest, a free concert in which several artists come to campus and create a joyful stress-free environment. Many students enjoy the experience because aside from immersing oneself in beautiful music, the event gives them a reason to dress in spring clothing and enjoy themselves […]
Four softball players named to the All-UAA team
On Monday, four members of the Brandeis women’s softball team were named to the 2016 All-University Athletic Association team. Maddie Sullivan ’16 and Keri Lehtonen ’19 were first team selections and teammates Liana Moss ’17 and Danielle Novotny ’16 were second team selections. Sullivan, the team’s third baseman, is receiving her first All-UAA honor after […]
Four softball players named to the All-UAA team
On Monday, four members of the Brandeis women’s softball team were named to the 2016 All-University Athletic Association team. Maddie Sullivan ’16 and Keri Lehtonen ’19 were first team selections and teammates Liana Moss ’17 and Danielle Novotny ’16 were second team selections. Sullivan, the team’s third baseman, is receiving her first All-UAA honor after […]
Purple Rain: A Memorial to Prince
2016 continues to be a year highlighted by loss in the arts community. The morning of April 21, beloved Minneapolis artist and music superstar Prince Rogers Nelson was found dead in his home and recording studio, Paisley Park, in Chanhassen, MN. At only 57 years old, Prince’s loss has shocked fans and music lovers around […]
Battery empty, bucket full
There’s an old saying that we use to describe the feeling that you get at the end of a session at summer camp that goes “battery empty, bucket full.” Although there is no literal battery and no literal bucket, this adage refers to the feeling of exhausted fulfillment that one gains after a crazy summer […]
Nyah Macklin reflects on presidency, inaugurates new Student Union
This Tuesday, now-Former Student Union President Nyah Macklin ’16 reflected on her presidency and inaugurated union officials, including now-President David Herbstritt ’17 at the Union’s final State of the Union of this academic year. Herbstritt delivered an address on his experience at Brandeis and plans moving forward. His core goals include reaffirming “diversity and inclusion, […]
The Brandeis Hoot’s Opinion section presents: Senior Reflections
You will notice that in this week’s issue of The Brandeis Hoot, there are no opinions articles. This week, we will be using the space to feature pieces that a handful of seniors have written about their time at Brandeis. These seniors have done so much in their time here at Brandeis, and the time […]
Brandeis Ballet Company mesmerizes with modern technique
The Leonard Bernstein Festival of the Creative Arts wouldn’t have been complete without the arguably most engaging art form—dance. There is something instantly mesmerizing about human bodies in motion; every turn, kick and arm motion reveals careful attention to detail and oftentimes years’ worth of repetition. An absolutely necessary aspect of the festival, the Brandeis […]
In the Senate: April 17
My existence is resistance
Hi, my name is Molly and I have been a Community Advisor, Trisk’s general coordinator, a member of the Intercultural Center’s (ICC) Programing Board and the Sexuality and Queer Studies Undergraduate Representative. I was an original task force member to bring the Gender and Sexuality Center (GSC) to Brandeis, and I was asked for some […]
Judge comments on sexual assault adjudication process
Judge Saylor both affirmed and denied elements of a motion to dismiss charges against Brandeis University, stemming from procedural misconduct in the adjudication of sexual assault charges. The March 31 ruling details the ways in which Brandeis’ previous policy hindered the due process rights of the accused. The “John Doe” student suit against the university […]
Univ. releases diversity and inclusion survey
Brandeis Administration released a Campus Diversity and Inclusion Survey, which asks about experiences with race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, international status and having a documented disability on campus. The survey, part of the Draft Implementation Plan for Diversity and Inclusion at Brandeis, was announced by Interm President Lisa Lynch via email on April 19 […]
All that glitters is mold in Boris’ Kitchen semester show
Back at it again with their semester show, sketch comedy group Boris’ Kitchen most definitely exceeded the high expectations of audience members as they enthralled us with “The Greatest Story Ever Mold,” a recurring theme that reflected their ongoing strife with the Department of Community Living (DCL) in regard to the group’s prop closet. The […]
Hassenfeld Family Innovation Center Partners with Microsoft Startup Program
The Hassenfeld Family Innovation Center (HFIC) recently became a Network Partner with Microsoft’s BizSpark Program. According to a press release from Hassenfeld, BizSpark “is a global program designed to accelerate the success of early-stage startups.” The press release stated that BizSpark creates a mutually beneficial relationship between startups, the Microsoft Corporation and themselves by connecting […]
GSA members discuss Univ. failings to address diversity
A group of graduate students insisted Brandeis had failed to properly address diversity and inclusion in the graduate student population, and discussed the toxicity they felt in the environments at schools such as the Heller School and International Business School at a public forum held by the Brandeis Graduate Student Association (GSA) on April 21. […]
Baseball finishes strong
The Brandeis Judges baseball team had a very exciting week with a total of five games to close out their season. On Wednesday, April 27, the Judges increased their winning streak to nine by taking down Wentworth Institute of Technology 7-4, which is the longest winning streak since 2002. It wasn’t until the bottom of […]
