Comedian Mekki Leeper performs at Brandeis
On Jan. 18, stand-up comedian Mekki Leeper performed at Brandeis in the Spingold Theater. The event was organized by the Campus Activities Board (CAB). Leeper is known for his main roles in Amazon’s “Jury Duty” and Max’s “The Sex Lives of College Girls.” He is also currently starring in NBC’s “St. Denis Medical.” Leeper’s opening […]
Reviewing The Killers’ discography
Consisting of frontman Brandon Flowers, guitarist Dave Keuning, bassist Mark Stoermer and drummer Ronnie Vannucci Jr., the Las Vegas-based band, The Killers, are perhaps one of the greatest rock bands of this century, but sadly, perhaps one of the most underrated. We’ve all heard some of their flashy, high-powered songs at some point–especially the inescapable […]
Ask SSIS: I know that SSIS stocks dildos … what are they, how do I go about using them and what kinds do you have?
Thanks for writing to SSIS! Having these questions about dildos is completely valid! Here is a quick rundown about dildos that you may find helpful. A dildo is a sex toy made to be inserted in the vagina, anus or mouth. A dildo can be used in solo or partnered play and is not limited […]
Library Workers Union protests for a fair contract
The Brandeis Library Workers Union recently held a rally, and delivered an associated petition to Brandeis administrators, in protest of “deferred maintenance” (the failure to update staff salaries and university facilities on schedule). According to a Google Form (sent to community members so that they may e-sign a petition) that was obtained by The Hoot, […]
‘A Real Pain’ is a real pleasure
Family history can be what makes every individual who they are, and their current relationship with family can be what guides them in life. This sentiment is prevalent in the dramedy “A Real Pain,” with the title reflecting the difficulties that many family members may face with each other. Starring Jesse Eisenberg, who also wrote […]
Brandeis celebrates MLK Day
On Jan. 20, 2025, Brandeis University celebrated Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. In an email sent out on Jan. 13, Assistant Director of Community Engagement and Leadership Taisha White, Chaplain & Coordinator of Christian Life Karl LaClair and Vice President for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Lee Bitsóí listed some of the ways that the […]
Retired Brandeis Catholic Chaplain Walter Cuenin accused of sexual assault
Content warning: This article discusses sexual abuse. Reader discretion is advised. A former Brandeis Catholic Chaplain, Rev. Walter H. Cuenin was recently accused of “forcing a 20-year-old male [in 2014] Brandeis University student to have oral sex with him in a Manhattan hotel room,” according to a lawsuit filed in New York City. Rev. Cuenin, […]
Track and field season starts with men’s team setting new school record
The Brandeis track and field teams kicked off their season at the Reggie Poyau ’04 Memorial Invitational on Jan. 18 at the Gosman Athletic Center. The men’s team finished in fourth place with 73 points, while the women’s team placed second with 113 points. The men’s team set the school record on the 4×200 meter […]
