A night filled with stars: an overview of the Adagio showcase

Another year passed and another highly anticipated Adagio Dance Company Showcase graced and amazed us in Levin Ballroom on Sunday, April 7. The theater was decorated with bright twinkling lights and the entrance had red tinsel curtains hanging from the door frame inviting you into the Hollywood theme from the moment you walk into the […]

Brandeis University’s ‘A’ Grade Evaluation by the Anti-Defamation League

Brandeis University has recently been awarded with an “A” grade on the Anti-Defamation League’s (ADL) Campus Antisemitism Report card, making it one of only two universities nationwide to attain this top rating. The accolade recognizes Brandeis’ commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive environment for its Jewish community amid rising concerns about antisemitism on college […]

A deep dive into alternate reality games

As I was observing the mind-numbing stream of mainstream pop culture insight that Twitter provides, I came across many posts detailing the ways that Taylor Swift was teasing her upcoming album, “The Tortured Poets Department”. One eagle eyed Twitter user had caught onto the fact that certain letters in the Genius lyrics box on Spotify […]

Everything you need to know about the NCAA gymnastics championship

It’s 2024, meaning that the Summer Olympics are just around the corner. If you are like most American sports fans, this is probably the only time you’re going to care about gymnastics until 2028 rolls around. Gymnastics is a popular yet difficult to understand sport, but U.S. dominance and the star power of Simone Biles […]

Uniting community through art: the Leonard Bernstein Festival

Brandeis commemorated its 75th anniversary from April 6 to 14 with the lively Leonard Bernstein Festival, an annual event highlighting the university’s dedication to innovation, education and community involvement. The festival was organized by a dedicated team of Festival of the Arts staff. The festival showcased the diverse talents of students and performers from both […]

New information on Gosman renovations and bikeshare project

The Gosman Sports and Convocation Center weight room renovation project is progressing well, and renovations are expected to take place just after classes end for the semester. Additionally, a new bikeshare project is coming to Brandeis, led by Mo Re Kim ’24 and Allan Feldman ’26. The Hoot spoke with both Kim and Feldman about […]