Men’s soccer gears up for UAA Conference opener this weekend
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As the men’s soccer team prepares for their first University Athletics Association (UAA) game of the season this Saturday, they played two tune-up games this week before hitting the road. Their games this week started off on Thursday, Sept. 21 in a home game against Vassar College. This was a continuation of the game […]
President Liebowitz sends updates from September BOT meeting
In an email sent to Brandeis students, faculty and staff on Sept. 27, university President Ron Liebowitz shared updates from the month’s Board of Trustees (BOT) meeting. The meeting took place on Sept. 11 and 12, and the Trustees “held various committee meetings, and lunched with students, faculty and staff, to hear about their hopes […]
Myra Kraft Transitional Year Program changes to Myra Kraft Achievers Program
On Sept. 27, Brandeis students received an email from Carol Fierke, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, which stated that the Myra Kraft Transitional Year Program (MKTYP) was changing its name to the Myra Kraft Achievers Program (MKAP). In addition, Provost Fierke announced that the program is to change its format—now allowing students […]
Reader’s Report: ‘Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow’
Hi there! My name is Ani and this is Reader’s Report, where I review a book that I’ve read and explain exactly how I feel about it to you lovely people. This week’s book is “Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow” by Gabrielle Zevin. I’m honestly not even sure where to start with this one but […]
I really liked ‘Cassandro’
It is hard to categorize “Cassandro” alongside other biopics. It tells the story of a luchador who changed the part an “exotico” wrestler (basically a wrestler who wears drag) could play. Luchadors, much like WWE wrestlers, are athletes as well as performers. The real Cassandro, AKA Saúl Armendáriz, was a dynamic fighter with a memorable […]
Ranking all the the Doctor Whos
Since my last article, the trailer for “Doctor Who”’s 60th anniversary special has dropped! I for one am not well. However, I am going to save all my thoughts on the anniversary special for when it actually comes out, so for today, I am sticking with my original plan and ranking all the Doctors. […]
Shalom to Brandeis’ Reform club: an interview with Baruch
Want to get in touch with Judaism but don’t know where to start? Then Baruch is definitely the club for you! This week, we delve into one of the oldest and most accepting reform groups on campus, who promises to help you “find your joyous Jewish second home.” The Brandeis Hoot sat down with Noah […]
Upperclassmenship
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Shortly before this term began, I had a conversation with my older brother, who had just finished his five-year B.S./M.S. degree. He asked how I felt about entering my third year of undergrad, and I responded with what I think most of us would consider to be a pretty standard answer, the content of which […]
BookTalk: books for the holidays
How many Jewish holidays can we fit into one month?? Probably not as many Jewish books as you can read in a month! This week we’re going to talk about some of my favorite Jewish romance books, of which there are a LOT. I’ve chosen a few of my favorites, perfect reading for the upcoming […]
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