Swim teams end season at UAA championships
On Feb. 12, the Judges swim and Dive teams attended the UAA (University Athletic Association) championships at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. The event opened with the men’s and women’s teams competing in the 800-yard freestyle relay events. The men’s relay team consisted of Benjamin Lee ’26, Sam Bundy ’26, Tal Spector ’25 and Luke […]
The all-star of all-stars
Within the past few weeks, two of the major-league sports in the United States had their respective all-star tournaments, with each deciding to change it up from their typical style. The NHL moved away from the normal format in favor of the Four Nations Face-Off, a round-robin style tournament featuring players from the United States, […]
Ask SSIS: How do I sanitize my menstrual cup?
Thank you for writing to SSIS! Menstrual cups are not stored in a sterile way, so it is important to sterilize them before the first use. This can be done by boiling the cup in a pot of water for about five minutes, using tongs or another utensil to make sure the cup doesn’t touch […]
‘Hotel Dusk: Room 215’ – A novel gaming experience
Over this February break I took some time to play a game that has been rotting in my backlog: “Hotel Dusk: Room 215” for the Nintendo DS. Developed by the now defunct Cing Inc. and released on Jan. 22, 2007, you play as Kyle Hyde, an ex NYPD detective turned salesman looking for his former […]
Hoot recommends: best fast foods
Hello again Hoot readers. I know some of you are just dying to hear what our editors recommend for you, and you would be totally lost without our recommendations to base your whole life around. But don’t worry, The Hoot is here once again. This time, we’ll be recommending our favorite fast food restaurants. James: […]
Brandeis sues to block Trump administration’s $6M research funding cut
On Feb. 10, 2025, 13 Tier 1 research institutions, including Brandeis, Cornell, MIT, Brown and more, filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Boston last week, attempting to block the Trump Administration and the National Institute of Health from slashing indirect costs by 15%. The unprecedented move is the latest in Trump’s ongoing initiative […]
Brandeis appoints Jordan Tannenbaum ‘72 as Senior Vice President of Institutional Advancement amid capital campaign
Brandeis recently announced Jordan Tannenbaum ‘72 was appointed to Senior Vice President of Institutional Advancement as the university begins a capital campaign. Tannenbaum graduated from the university in 1972 and went on to graduate cum laude from American University’s school of law. Mr. Tannenbaum has long been a friend of the university, helping with institutional […]
Give me (more of) a break!
As the Brandeis community returns from their week-long break, this editorial board can’t help but wonder, was it worth it? The Carrie Bradshaw tone aside, having a break in the middle of February can be a bit more trouble than it’s worth. Sure, we get another week off in April so there is something to […]
Men’s basketball with several nailbiter games
Since our last publication, the men’s basketball team has played four games, one of which they won. Just like the women’s team, these four games were against the University of Rochester (URochester), Emory University, Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) and Carnegie Mellon University (CMU). The first two games were away, and the following two games […]
Oscar predictions 2025: Who will win and who should win?
2024 was filled with many sensational films, and now is the time to recognize the cream of the crop. The 97th Academy Awards are coming up on March 2nd, and there are a lot of interesting races this year. Some categories may practically be a lock, while others will be debated about until a name […]
Baseball season starts in the South
Over the February break, the Judges’ baseball team traveled south to play a few games in the warmer weather. The Judges’ first games were against Oglethorpe University (OU) in Brookhaven, GA. This was the first time in history that our baseball team faced Oglethorpe University Stormy Petrels. In their first game of two against OU, […]
Brandeis and UMass Amherst’s AI and Alzheimer’s research at risk—federal lawsuit
In a sweeping legal challenge, more than 22 states across the country—including Arizona, Delaware and Hawaii—have joined forces to file a federal lawsuit under the leadership of Massachusetts Attorney General Dana Nessel. The lawsuit aims to block the Trump Administration’s decision to slash funding for indirect research costs through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), […]
Father, I cannot click the vinyls
Oh my god, I get it now. By “it,” I mean vinyl records. Over the past few months, I may have developed a bit of an addiction to collecting vinyls. This isn’t the healthiest habit. Vinyls are incredibly expensive, and you could probably find some of these songs for free on YouTube or on a […]
An amateur author’s personal rulebook (Part 1)
I do not consider myself a particularly good writer. Like many, I’ve dipped my toes into the water once or twice, but never managed anything cohesive more than 5,000 words long. However, I have read quite a lot—and, increasingly in recent years, I find myself drawn more towards the hobbyist sides of writing. The web […]
Building careers and community: TAMID’s tech track in action
On Monday nights, while many students wind down from a long day of classes and the start of a busy week, a dedicated group of Brandeis undergraduates comes together for something quite different. They seize the opportunity to tackle real-world projects, gain industry experience, and connect with top professionals. The organization has three tracks: Tech, […]
Softball season starts: lessons from loss
Over the February break, the Judges’ softball team traveled to Los Angeles, CA, to start off their 2025 season in a delightfully warm climate. The Judges went into this trip with high spirits and hopes of starting the season off strong. Despite their intentions, the Judges lost nine of the 10 games that they played […]
Revisiting my Favorite Childhood Fantasy Series
You know when you’re having a stressful time, and you just need that hit of nostalgia? Yeah, me too. And thanks to my job as Arts Editor, I can search for that nostalgia in my childhood favorite books and shows and call that research for my next article. In the spirit of (ahem) research, […]
Women’s basketball has strong showings by their juniors
Since the start of Brandeis’ Feb. break, the women’s basketball team has played four University Athletic Association (UAA) Conference games. These games were against the University of Rochester (URochester), Emory University, Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) and Carnegie Mellon University (CMU). The first two games were played on the road, and the following two games […]
Track team breaks their own school record
On Feb. 14, the Judges traveled to BU to participate in the Valentine Invitational. TJ Carleo ’26 finished 71st overall with a time of 1:52.89, sixth among Division III (DIII) competitors at the meet and 26th among DIII times this season. Shaniece Nugent ’26 got fourth place in the triple jump and first among DIII […]
Men’s and Women’s Tennis Teams open their seasons
Since The Hoot’s last coverage of the teams, Brandeis’ men’s tennis team played three matches and Brandeis’ women’s tennis team played four matches. The women’s team lost all three matches they played, losing 1-6 to Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), losing 3-4 to the University of Redlands and 0-7 to the Claremont-Mudd-Scripps Colleges team. […]
