‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ is the best Ghostbusters movie in a long time
“Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” was a surprise. Both because I had no idea this movie had been released until the day I watched it and because it was actually good. Very watchable. The sequel to a just ok sequel, released 32 years after an also just ok sequel, does not come with high expectations, but “Frozen […]
He came down
The King of kings came down, riding not on a mighty stallion but on a young donkey, adorned not in robes of gold but a simple cotton garment. He wore not a crown of silver but a crown of thorns. He had no army but a group of humble disciples, He came not to […]
I read four Emily Henry books in four days
A darling of BookTok, I often see Emily Henry’s books when I’m scrolling through Instagram Reels. I started to read her books last year, and was recently informed by a Kindle advertisement that she has a fifth book coming soon. This motivated me to read or reread all of Emily Henry’s work in preparation for […]
Men’s tennis falls, women’s tennis wins twice
Since the last publication of The Hoot, the Judges men’s tennis team has played and lost against Skidmore, while the women’s team played against Wesleyan, Springfield and Trinity, losing at Wesleyan and winning 9-0 against the other two. On March 23, the men’s team played against Skidmore in Saratoga Springs, NY. Doubles started out well […]
Softball splits series with WashU Bears
Picking up where we left off last, the softball team has continued to strengthen their season record having faced Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), UMass Dartmouth and Washington University of St. Louis (WashU). Their most recent series against WashU was especially exciting as it was the first time they faced a fellow University Athletic Association (UAA) […]
The Taiwanese Student Association creates bonds through food and shows
The Taiwanese Student Association (TSA) at Brandeis University stands as a dynamic community committed to honoring Taiwanese culture and forging bonds among students who share appreciation for this culture. Despite the limited presence of Taiwanese students at Brandeis, TSA aims to raise awareness and contribute to the cultural scene at Brandeis with their Taiwanese traditions. […]
‘Love Lies Bleeding’: a flawed but thrilling tale of blood, sweat and sex
When I first saw the trailer for this film, I was convinced that it was made in a lab for my personal consumption. “Love Lies Bleeding” is a queer erotic thriller directed by Rose Glass and starring Kristen Stewart and Katy M. O’Brien. It tells the tale of a gym manager named Lou who falls […]
‘American Fiction’ has the proper balance of satire and serious emotions
Some stories were made because they were ones that the writer wanted to tell. Other times, the stories are made because the writer is trying to appease the public. In a society that revolves around money, art can fall victim to giving into expectations, which includes stereotypes. That is the case for a struggling author […]
Brandeis baseball team on five-game losing streak
Since last publication, the Brandeis baseball team has played five games against Wheaton, Lasell, Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) and Nichols. The Judges have lost all five games. On March 22, the Judges traveled to Norton, MA to play against Wheaton. Pitcher Mark Maestri (GRAD) had an amazing performance, allowing just five hits throughout eight innings, […]
4/5 Campus Life #2
You’re a good show, Charlie Brown: a review of ‘Dog Sees God’
When I sit down for the opening night of the Undergraduate Theater Collective’s (UTC) production of “Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead”, the program cover, decorated with a picture of Snoopy and a red Solo cup, promises me an adaptation of the beloved “Peanuts” characters in high school. I then open to the […]
Our Magnum Opus (April Fool’s!)
Journalism department holds talk with ‘The Front Runner’ screenwriter
On April 4, journalist and screenwriter Matt Bai spoke at a talk held by the Journalism department moderated by Journalism Program Director Neil Swidey. Bai is a former chief political correspondent for New York Times Magazine and was also a national political columnist for Yahoo! News. Recently, Bai has geared his work more towards screenwriting. […]
Short story: ‘The Mountain’s Heart, Pt. 2’
Odgruck stared down into the darkness at the bottom of the cavern, where Mossgran had fallen, a little crease of concern on his brow. Stupid, stupid boy. He sighed. It was the kind of foolishness that came with youth, and honestly, something he should have predicted. He was a good lad, but far too young […]
4/5 Campus Life #1
I finally watched ‘Poor Things’ and …
I have mixed feelings about a supposedly feminist film directed by a man. Shocker! “Poor Things” follows Bella Baxter (Emma Stone), who is a woman with an infant’s brain surgically put into her (she’s mentally a child but physically an adult) by a mad scientist, Godwin Baxter (Willem DaFoe). She ‘grows up’ as a test […]
Brandeis professor Seth Fraden delivers seminar on solar eclipses
Brandeis Professor of Physics Seth Fraden recently delivered a talk at the Rapaporte Treasure Hall titled “En busca del camino de la totalidad,” or “In search of the path of totality.” During his lecture, Fraden discussed both the astronomical phenomena that occur during solar eclipses as well as his own experiences witnessing solar eclipses. He […]
Student Union Members speak on constitutional amendments
On March 27, Brandeis’ Student Union sent an email to the Brandeis community announcing that voting was open for “proposed Student Union constitutional amendments.” There were several proposed amendments, including changes to Senate composition, the Allocations Board (A-Board) composition, the Judiciary composition, Executive Board and Miscellaneous Positions, the election process and new eligibility requirements for […]
Shealy crowned National Champion at NCAAs
To conclude the 2023-24 fencing season, graduate student Maggie Shealy (GRAD) capped off her phenomenal season with the title any National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) athlete dreams of, National Champion. On Friday, March 22, Shealy became the first woman in school history to win a national championship against Division I competition. As fencing is uniquely […]
