Title: Women’s soccer celebrates senior day & close out ’24 season
Since our last publication, the women’s soccer team has closed out their 2024 season. Though they lost their final match of the season, they came away with a winning record of 9-7-1, and the accomplishment of being ranked in the top 25 for Division III women’s soccer. The season may not have concluded the way […]
Cross country teams compete at UAA Championships
On Nov. 2, both the men’s and women’s cross country teams competed in the UAA Championship meet in Attleboro, Massachusetts. The event was hosted by Brandeis and attended by eight teams in total: the Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) Tartans, the Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) Spartans, the University of Chicago Maroons, the Emory University Eagles, […]
Letters to a violent fascist
Hoot readers, a monumental day has come. I, an unfortunately avid fan of male manipulator media, have finally viewed the 1999 cult classic “Fight Club.” I was told that I’d enjoy this film and boy did I ever!!!! It was superbly acted and directed, the score slapped, it’s messages were deep and I was thoroughly […]
Ask SSIS: ‘What do I do with his balls?’
Thank you for your question! Balls can be highly sensitive and can create immense pleasure, but also pain. Communicating during ball play is key! Everyone has different likes and preferences when it comes to playing with or stimulating balls. You can use your hands to create different sensations. For instance, you can gently pull or […]
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Arthur Levine ‘70 begins term as Brandeis’ interim president
On Nov. 1, Dr. Arthur Levine, PhD, assumed the role of interim president of Brandeis University. Levine takes over the role from Ron Leibowitz, who announced his resignation from the position on Sept. 25, leaving the position after holding it for eight years. The announcement of Levine replacing Liebowitz was made on the same day. […]
Why ‘Anora’ deserves to be an Oscar frontrunner
“Anora” is one of the most exciting Best Picture contenders in recent years, and awards experts agree. The film has shot to the top of prediction lists on awards-centric platforms like GoldDerby and the application Awards Expert, with outlets Variety and E! News also forecasting a slew of nominations. “Anora” hits the ground running with […]
‘How to Be Single’ is a timeless celebration of singlehood and girl power
Normally for this newspaper, I tend to focus on movies that have recently come out in order to keep up with the zeitgeist. However, for this article, I am changing my usual routine up and talking about a film that came out eight years ago. Why is that? Well, this film is probably my favorite […]
Peter Rojas joins ICC as new director
On Oct. 31, Brandeis’ Intercultural Center (ICC) announced via their Instagram account that they’re “thrilled to welcome Peter Rojas as our new ICC Director! With a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion, Peter aims to strengthen our community and foster a space where all students feel heard.” In a separate news article on Brandeis Stories, […]
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Brandeis community speaks on MA ballot questions
On Nov. 5, 2024, registered voters across Massachusetts headed to the polls to weigh in, not only on the presidential election, but also on several key policy issues. This year’s ballot included five questions relating to education, drugs, wages and employee compensation. One particularly closely watched issue in the Brandeis community was Question 2, which […]
Men’s soccer ends 2024 season on a high note
This past Saturday, the men’s soccer team closed out their 2024 season in exciting fashion as they beat the opposing New York University (NYU) Violets. After this University Athletic Association (UAA) Conference win, the Judges earned second place honors for their 5-2-0 conference record for the season. Additionally, as this was the Judges’ final game […]
‘The Great British Bake Off’ Season 15 episode 8 recap: croquembouche, caramel and collapse
Happy quarterfinals! This season has been flying by, and with just five bakers left, the tent is giving us a blast from the past with 1970s week. Bake Off has done “historical” weeks before, from the Tudors to the 1980s, but now the ‘70s get a moment in the spotlight. “It looks like it belongs […]
We’re all gonna die (unless we do something about it)
It’s no secret that climate change is a serious problem that is harming our society. As long as we have been alive, we have heard the horror stories of what could happen to Planet Earth if we don’t try to protect it. Apparently, it looks like many people have not learned anything, as the stories […]
Verstovsek named AVCA DIII National Player of the Week
Since our last publication, the volleyball team has played two matches. Both were away at the United States Coast Guard Academy (USCGA) in New London, Connecticut, held on Saturday, Nov. 9. The USCGA hosted both our Judges and the Clark University Cougars in a tri-team event. The Judges came away from this double-header with their […]
The basement
Editor’s Note: This story contains graphic imagery. Reader discretion is advised. Author’s Note: Consider this a late Halloween story. Jeremy lay in bed, staring at the ceiling. It was dark, the room illuminated by only a slim sliver of moonlight coming in through the window. It was quiet; the night only pierced by the roar […]
Hoot Recommends: Best Thanksgiving dishes
Welcome back to Hoot Recommends! This week, in honor of the upcoming holiday, members of The Hoot Editorial Board will be sharing their favorite Thanksgiving dishes. James: My favorite Thanksgiving dish is stuffing. It’s just the best. Not even homemade stuffing. Just the store-bought box. It’s really great. It is by far the best […]
Brandeis at 76 is still searching, still Jewish and still not Harvard
Earlier this week, while procrastinating writing a fairly important essay, I found myself randomly reading Brandeis-related Wikipedia articles. I read all about the most famous professors and alums, the best years in athletics and the dog to whom the now-defunct coffee shop Chum’s owes its name. And because I was really feeding the procrastination kick, […]
More details on the wrongful death lawsuit filed against Brandeis and three of its police officers
On Oct. 31 at 10:32 a.m., a “wrongful death lawsuit” concerning “Eli T. Stuart, a 20-year-old student who died in December 2023” was filed in the Superior Court in Middlesex County. This lawsuit named Brandeis University, former Brandeis Police Officer Kimberly Carter, Brandeis Police Officer Thomas Espada and Brandeis Police Lieutenant Detective Dana Kelley as […]
‘The Great British Bake Off’ Season 15 episode 7 recap: coconuts are depressing now
Before I get into this recap, I want to include a disclaimer. I watched this episode on Wednesday, Nov. 6, and I was having a lot of trouble focusing. It was hard to feel as invested in Bake Off as I normally do, and my mood was very low while watching the episode. I tried […]
