Mezuzah stolen from Jewish student
A Brandeis University student discovered on Nov. 21 that their mezuzah, along with their name label, had been removed from their door. Their room label was ripped apart and found near the men’s bathroom down the hall, while the mezuzah case was discarded in the bathroom trash. This troubling incident came shortly after someone stole […]
‘Wicked’ met my expectations, but it could not exceed them
One of my first articles for The Hoot was my thoughts on the casting for the upcoming, at the time, “Wicked” movie. I wrote that article back in 2021. Now, here we are three years later, and the “Wicked” movie has finally arrived. At least, the first part has arrived. We will not get to […]
‘The Great British Bake Off’ Season 15 episode 9 recap: French foolery
In keeping with “Bake Off” tradition, this year’s semi final was patisserie week. Fiddly and French, patisserie is what separates the hobby baker from the one who has to bake to maintain their mental health. I’ll leave you to decide which category I fall into. Our four remaining bakers (who were definitely not the bakers […]
Ohm ’25 leads women’s basketball team to solid 4-4 record
Now that Thanksgiving break has passed and all fall athletics have concluded, the women’s basketball team has stepped up to represent the Judges. They have already played eight games to open their season, and they currently have a record of 4-4. Senior guard Lulu Ohm ’25 has led the Judges to some powerful wins, and […]
Men’s basketball open season with five straight wins
Having opened their season since our last publication, the men’s basketball team has gotten off to a tremendous start as they currently hold a 5-1 record. Four of their six games have been away, and those two away games were at UMass Boston as a part of the Black Coaches Classic tournament. In their first […]
Brandeis recognized for excellence in student voter engagement
Brandeis University has been named one of the “Most Engaged Campuses for College Student Voting” by the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge. This recognition, awarded to 471 campuses nationwide, highlights Brandeis’s outstanding efforts to promote nonpartisan student voter participation and civic engagement. The ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge, an initiative of Civic Nation, works to […]
Jennifer Walker named VP of Enrollment Management
On Dec. 5, Brandeis named Jennifer Walker as their new Vice President of Enrollment Management. Having served Brandeis for 17 years as Director of Admissions, Dean of Admissions and, most recently, as Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid, Walker steps into this role with a significant amount of experience. In a “Brandeis Stories” article, Interim […]
Exploring Cantonese culture at Brandeis: inside C2B
Amid the rich tapestry of cultures at Brandeis, Cantonese Club, also known as C2B, is more than just a celebration of Cantonese heritage, it’s a dynamic hub of connection and community. Through vibrant events that highlight the beauty of Cantonese language, food and traditions, C2B creates a space where students come together to learn, share […]
Brandeis fencing team attends Northeast Fencing Conference
After a rough start to the fencing season, the Judges traveled to Brown University to attend the Northeast Fencing Conference. The men’s team played seven matches and won four of them, improving their record to 6-10. Meanwhile, the women’s team won five out of their 11 matches, bringing their record to 6-15. The men’s team […]
Books I literally couldn’t put down
Hey Hoot Readers … sorry about my previous article. I got a little crazy there. If you’ve been keeping up with my articles this semester, you’ll see they’ve become rather dark. I’m very proud of the work I’ve done (Google “Zach Duvel Hoot” to find them!!!!!!), but I want to spread some positivity for my […]
Hoot Recommends: best holiday movies
Welcome back to Hoot Recommends! This week, in honor of the upcoming holiday, members of The Hoot Editorial Board will be sharing their favorite holiday movies. Jenna: Although I am late to discover this movie, my favorite has to be “The Holiday.” I love the idea of running away to a small snowy cottage […]
Brandeis’ major declaration process is too complicated
Almost all juniors and seniors, as well as most of the sophomores at this school, are familiar on some level with the process of declaring a major or minor. First-year students have not had the displeasure of experiencing this yet, but they will soon. Students are required to declare at least one major by the […]
‘The Great British Bake Off’ season 15 episode 10 recap: Dylan does a Richard
Let me introduce you all to the concept of “doing a Richard,” a term that my mom and I coined. Richard Burr was a finalist in 2014, and he absolutely dominated his season, winning five Star Baker sheriff badges (don’t ask, it was a weird choice for that season) out of a possible nine. And […]
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Pipp-in review
Content warning: Implied sexual activity, mentions of death, murder and suicide I will admit, I had never even heard the story of Pippin before walking into the SCC theater on closing night of the Undergraduate Theater Collective’s performance. Even with no expectations, I was blown out of the water. Pippin incorporated song, dance, storytelling, history, […]
Ask SSIS: How do I tell my partner that I have a STI?
Thank you for writing to SSIS! It is common to feel nervous about bringing up a positive Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) result, but here are some things to keep in mind when you tell your partner about it. First, learning about your result and next treatment steps can help you feel more prepared for your […]
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‘Brandeis Commitment’ to increase financial aid
On Nov. 19, Assistant Vice President of Student Financial Services, Sherri Avery, sent an email to the Brandeis community announcing “the Brandeis Commitment, a program to improve transparency for incoming students and their families around the cost of attendance. Beginning with students entering in the fall of 2025, domestic students with total family incomes of […]
Swim & dive with numerous notable performances against Tufts
Since our last publication, the Judges’ swim & dive team has made waves in their 2024-25 season competition. They have since faced the Tufts University Jumbos at home. Though neither team won the meet, each team had several stand-out performances that are something to be proud of. Starting off on the women’s side, Chloe Gonzalez […]
Harvest Table refuses to address student concerns about worker treatment
Over the course of the semester, Harvest Table has repeatedly been the subject of student criticism centered on their treatment of dining workers. Beginning in September, students associated with the Revolutionary Students Organization (RSO) and the dining workers union (Local 26 Boston) began protesting in the Usdan complex and Sherman Dining Hall for a fair […]
