US Open 2024 men’s singles recap: The Sinner takes it all
After two weeks of action and adventure, the final grand slam of 2024, the US Open, has been completed. There are a lot of fascinating results from this tournament that have everyone talking. Namely, people are talking about the winner of the tournament, number one seed Jannik Sinner. While it may not seem so shocking […]
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The long, slow and inevitable death of Minecraft
I would like to begin this article with a reassurance: This is not an attack on Minecraft. Neither is it an attack on the people who play it, nor is it, for that matter, an attack on the people who hate it. This article is nothing but an observation of a series of decisions, by […]
‘Le Comte de Monte Cristo’ (‘The Count of Monte Cristo’) is a stylish adaptation
This semester, I’m studying abroad in Paris with a French immersion program. And to kick off my immersion, my host family took me to the movies to see “Le Comte de Monte Cristo,” a three hour French-language film … without subtitles. Surprisingly, I was able to follow what was going on. So, to honor the […]
‘My Lady Jane’ is the absurd historical fantasy we need in these trying times
Back in middle school, I picked up a book entitled “My Lady Jane.” It was an alternate universe historical fantasy, reimagining the life of Jane Grey, and I loved it. So much so that I read it several times. I eventually aged out of YA literature and forgot about the book—until, out of the blue, […]
Brandeis graduate students protest for a better contract, higher wages
Last week on Sept. 9, 2024, graduate students gathered at the senior administration open office in the Feldberg Lounge to advocate for fair wages and the negotiation of a fair graduate student worker contract. There are nearly 2,000 graduate students on campus, most of them full time, who also have various other jobs to help […]
Are schools becoming too complacent with AI?
Throughout almost all of my K-12 education, I was again and again taught how to properly do research online and write about said research. In fact, one of the core skill sets I was told I needed going into college was how to find information for myself. That remained true all the way to junior […]
‘Interview With The Vampire’ is the greatest, queerest show you’ve never heard of
In late 2022, AMC quietly released the first season of “Interview With The Vampire,” an adaptation of the 1976 gothic horror book of the same name by Anne Rice. The show had no big-name stars to draw in audience members, nor (initially) a very wide release. Even its advertisements, compared to other series of a […]
SSIS Question: What are your top vibrators?
Thanks for writing to SSIS! Vibrators are super subjective and it all depends on what kind of experience you are looking for! If you are looking for a beginner friendly vibrator for external pleasure, the PlusOne Bullet Vibe may be a good place to start. Our smallest vibrator comes in blue with 10 different settings. […]
Olympic marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei from Uganda dies after being set on fire by her boyfriend
The suffix “cide” stems from the Latin word “caedere, ” meaning to kill and to strike down. It can be combined with all sorts of prefixes to mean: killing a king, animal, sperm, anything you can imagine. But the term “femicide” has gone into the public eye with the tragic recent news: a woman set […]
Some characters from ‘Joker’ (2019)
Salutations my wonderful Hoot readers!!!! I hope you had amazing summers. Mine went by very fast, but I still had time to rewatch one of my favorite films, “Joker” (2019). It’s an embarrassing favorite, but was instrumental in shaping my “chill guy that likes problematic media” persona. Like “Taxi Driver” (1976), which heavily inspires this […]
Unleashing creative potential: How Basement Records and From the Attic support Brandeis students across creative disciplines
At the heart of Brandeis’s growing creative culture is a club called Basement Records and its subgroup, From the Attic. These platforms are home to those who identify themselves as “Creatives,” and emphasize inclusivity and community, providing a space for students to explore their creative passions while connecting with others. Both Basement Records and From […]
Climate activist Luisa Neubauer comes to Brandeis
German climate activist Luisa Neubauer, the Center for German and European Studies’ (CGES) Visiting Research Scholar for the year, recently came to Brandeis’ campus for several days of climate-centric conversations. Neubauer is the leader of Germany’s Fridays for Future movement, described as “a youth-led and -organized movement that began in August 2018, after 15-year-old Greta […]
BETA Magazine: The new publication for Brandeis student entrepreneurs
Recently, Brandon King ‘26 and Chris Dech ‘26, two members of the Brandeis Entrepeneurship and Tech Association (BETA), sat down with The Hoot to discuss their newly launched publication, BETA Magazine. King and Dech are the two co-chairs of the magazine, which began publication at the end of the Spring 2024 semester. According to King, […]
Dining workers hold several protests for a fair contract from Harvest Table
Gathering in Upper Usdan in the mid-afternoon of Sept. 9, Brandeis’ dining workers’ union (Local 26 Boston) protested for a fair contract from Harvest Table. Sheets were passed out among protestors, with chants written on them: “What do we want? Contract! When do we want it? Now!” and “Dignity! Respect! More money in our checks!” […]
Earnest election education for everyone
In less than two months, we will be deciding the next president of the United States. We’ll either be getting the first female president or we’ll get four more years of Trump (*cue the “Jaws” music). It shouldn’t be big news to all of you how big this election is. However, we at The Hoot […]
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Brandeis students react to presidential debate
Last week, Vice President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump faced off in what was the second (and perhaps final) presidential debate of the 2024 election cycle. With students across campus tuning in as part of watch parties or from the comfort of their dorms, I was curious to hear what Brandeisians thought about […]
Brandeis admin comments on sustainability office shutdown
In an email sent to members of the Brandeis community at the end of August, it was announced that Brandeis’ Office of Sustainability was being shut down. The message noted that “Our Sustainability Office has been eliminated unfortunately. Nevertheless, sustainability standards and practices will continue through the ongoing efforts of all division departments. For example, […]
The 76th Emmy Awards were an entertaining love letter to television
On September 15th, the 76th annual Emmy awards aired on ABC. This award show is television’s biggest night of the year, where the very best television programs of 2024 are honored. The ceremony was hosted by “Schitt’s Creek” stars and father-son duo Eugene and Dan Levy. You might think that if you don’t watch a […]
