Petition circulates to make Brandeis a sanctuary campus
A petition calling on the administration to investigate the possibility of making Brandeis a sanctuary campus began circulating soon after the results of the presidential election were released. Addressed to University President Ronald Liebowitz, Provost Lisa Lynch and Senior Vice President for Students and Enrollment Andrew Flagel, the petition asked for immediate investigation into “the […]
On leaving Brandeis
I have written for The Brandeis Hoot for well over two years now, and have been an editor for nearly two. I’ve edited this section for a year and a half. But as time moves on, so must I to begin a new journey in my academic career: my semester abroad. In late January 2017, […]
New AAAS professor brings art background to classroom
Brandeis is an institution known for its top-notch academics. This is because Brandeis does a great job collecting the brightest minds and the most gifted professors. These professors are experts in their fields and share their knowledge with students among various disciplines. In the spring semester, Brandeis plans on adding another renown academic to its […]
Golden State Warriors off to a rocky start
At the start of the season, the Golden State Warriors did not look like the dominant star-studded team everyone had predicted they would be. They came off a record-breaking 24-0 start last season and signed Durant to a two year $54.3 million deal in the off-season, according to Sports Illustrated. However, the Warriors lost their […]
Night for Africa showcases multitude of vibrant performances
Featuring amazing performances from Brandeis students, as well as performances from dance teams from surrounding schools such as Boston University, the sixth annual Night for Africa displayed Africa’s great diversity and recognized the cultures in the African diaspora, Saturday, Nov. 12. Brandeis African Student Organization (BASO) hosted the event for the sixth year. This year’s […]
Sherman worker brightens students days
Beloved Sherman worker Yen Yu is a greeter for Brandeis Dining Services. From breakfast through lunch on weekdays, she can found at the front desk in Sherman Dining Hall swiping students in and welcoming them to the Sodexo experience. Yen began working for Brandeis Dining Services nearly 24 years ago. Originally from Taiwan, Yen and […]
‘Urinetown’ sparks laughter and praise with a plot about distressed bladders
Jokes, singing, costumes, a live orchestra, dancing, melodrama and satire galore—Tympanium Euphorium’s production of “Urinetown” had it all. “Urinetown” seriously impressed and excited loads of laughter among audience members, on Nov. 17-20 in the SCC Theater. “Spare change! It’s expensive to pee,” exclaimed actors at the door, on stage and trudging through the audience before […]
On being disappointed in America
I’m not sure if it’s crazy and naive for me to feel this way, but I’m happy. I’m happy because I know that although the man-who-shall-not-be-named has become the president-elect of the United States, I’m part of a community that will make damn sure he is checked and that he is unable to progress with […]
Why you should not protest Trump
A reactionary, leftist movement has arisen in response to the election of Trump, and rioting has ensued as protest. This election response from the public is not unprecedented, as many disillusioned voters took to the streets in the wake of Obama’s victory eight years ago. As a democratic right, political demonstrations show discontent with the […]
Artist Sarah Sze uncovers the process behind her work to full crowd
Renowned artist Sarah Sze has been present on campus since this past summer, working meticulously to create art made distinctly for spaces in the Rose Art Museum. Her two works currently on display, “Timekeeper” and “Blue Wall Moulting” have dazzled all visitors since the Rose opening on Sept. 10. On Thursday, Nov. 17, Sze gave […]
MELA 2016 electrifies Levin Ballroom with beautiful decorations, performances, messages
Music, dancing and culture were on energetic display in Levin Ballroom on Saturday, Nov. 19 as part of the Brandeis South Asian Students Association’s (SASA) annual charity show, MELA. The theme of this year’s show, which marked the 15th anniversary of the event, focused on Raahi, the Hindi word for “traveler.” This was further reinforced […]
Anti-racists should reclaim Pepe the Frog
Earlier this year, the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) declared the “Pepe the Frog” meme to be a hate symbol. The ADL, an anti-bigotry organization that dedicates itself to the issues of anti-Semitism, racism and white supremacy, has a database of hate symbols called “Hate on Display.” The database catalogues a wide range of hate symbols, including […]
Not enough progress for free menstrual products
On Nov. 11, Brandeis Students for Reproductive Justice and Brandeis Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance authored a statement of progress for their menstrual product campaign and submitted it as an op-ed to The Brandeis Hoot, which I co-signed. The statement of progress outlined the survey that they had created “to gauge students’ views on menstrual product […]
Thank you, Rabbi Winick
Spiritual leaders often have more responsibilities than just leading services. Often, they are mentors and guides who lead by example, and this is especially true on a college campus. The leader in question has to speak to a larger community that is under almost constant stress and pressure, and faces a multitude of questions unique […]
