MA deportation operation: Wu takes on the federal government
On Wednesday, March 5, 2025, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu testified in the congressional committee on oversight, alongside mayors from other major cities. The remarks made waves across social media, defending the sanctuary city stance of the safest major city in America. The committee, focused on municipal immigration policies and their impact on cities across the […]
ADL gives Brandeis an A on annual antisemitism report card
On March 3, the Anti-Defamation League released their second annual college antisemitism report cards for 2025. Brandeis University was given an A, one of only eight colleges to receive the top grade. Brandeis was one of only two colleges to receive an A last year. In their report, the ADL cited Brandeis’ partnership with […]
What lubes are safe to use with the condoms you guys sell?
Thank you for your question! At SSIS, we offer water-based, silicone-based and hybrid lube. All of these are safe to use with all of our condoms! Most condoms already come with silicone-based lube, and we offer one type of unlubricated condom as well. Even for lubricated condoms, adding additional lube makes them even more effective […]
Three Judges compete in NCAA indoor track finals
On March 14 and 15, three athletes from the Brandeis Judges track and field team competed in the NCAA Division III indoor track finals. Garrett Rieden ’26 won his heat in the 800-meter relay with a time of 1:53.67 to advance to the finals. In the finals, Rieden finished in sixth place with a time […]
‘The Brutalist’ has something great to say, just take a nap first
Holocaust survivor films have been around for a while, so, while the stories are important to tell, they may seem over done. However, “The Brutalist” brings something new to the table. This story about the ups and downs of an architect, who is also a Holocaust survivor is quite innovative and it has grabbed the […]
Play, connect, repeat: Inside the world of Console Gamers X
Every Monday night, Ridgewood Commons transforms into a haven for Brandeis students who just want to relax, play games, and connect. Console Gamers X (CGX), the university’s all-inclusive, co-ed gaming club, is where casual players and competitive gamers alike come together to unwind and share their love for video games. Whether you’re there to go […]
Hoot Recommends: How to cope
Hello valued Hoot readers! This week, we are telling you guys how to cope. So read up and start coping. James: I don’t know. I have no idea how to cope. If you need to cope, good luck and don’t ask me for advice. Also, if you know how to cope, please tell me. […]
BenAvram places 10th and eighth at NCAA Fencing Nationals
On March 20 and March 21, Lev BenAvram ’25 went to Penn State University to participate at the NCAA Fencing Nationals. On the first day, he placed 10th, and on the second day, he placed eighth. On the first day of nationals, BenAvram started the day off strong by scoring five out of seven victories […]
‘Argonautika’ review: Good, but not without flaws
Editor’s Note: Members of the Brandeis Community have reached out to correct some mistakes that appeared in this article. We thank those community members for their attention to detail. The corrections are as follows: Argonautika was produced by Hold Thy Peace, and written by Mary Zimmerman through special licensing arrangement with Brett Adams LTD. Argonautika […]
Baseball with an exciting walk-off win against Williams College
Since our last publication, the Judges’ baseball team has played eight games, including their home-opener on the Stein Diamond. All eight of these games but one were at home, in fact. Their current record is 8-10 with some exciting potential that is to be expected as the season continues to unfold. In their first two […]
An NCAA Gymnastics Postseason Preview
In my quest to get people to realize that they can follow gymnastics outside of the Olympics, I come with another article on college gymnastics. More specifically, a preview of the NCAA gymnastics postseason, which is set to start next week. The gymnastics postseason divides the top 36 teams into four regionals. The top 16 […]
‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ is a worthy but imperfect addition to the ‘Hunger Games’ saga
The book that has captured the BookTok imagination this week is “Sunrise on the Reaping” by Suzanne Collins. It’s part of the “Hunger Games” universe, and for purposes of this review, I am going to assume that you are all familiar with the original “Hunger Games.” If you’re not, I would advise that you stop […]
Phishing attack targets Brandeis
In the early hours of Tuesday, March 19, Brandeis University’s cybersecurity systems were put to the test when a coordinated cyberattack targeted approximately 5,000 members of the university community. According to a campus-wide email from Chief Information Security Officer David Albrecht, the attack was swiftly identified and contained, with minimal reported damage. The attempted […]
Women’s and men’s tennis serve some lovely wins
Since our last publication, both the men’s and the #25-ranked women’s tennis teams have played in three matches. The women faced Colby College, Wheaton College, and Skidmore College. On the men’s side, they faced New York University (NYU), Southwestern College of California and Gustavus Adolphus College of Minnesota. The women lost to Colby College, […]
I tried the Brandeis sushi
In my time at Brandeis so far, I had tried almost every food that was offered on campus. One of the few things that I hadn’t tried was the sushi offered at the Kosher Table in Sherman Dining Hall. I was scared to try it. I’d never had sushi before. I know it contains raw […]
Have some class
Recently, the course offerings for the Fall 2025 semester have been announced. Returning students can choose from dozens of course offerings to make up their schedule, which for full-time students is anywhere between 3.5 and 5.5 courses. Course registration is not until after Passover break, but that just means you have more time to sift […]
Grad student Haley Nash sets new school record for career home runs with 32
This past week, the Brandeis softball team opened up the East Coast portion of their season. Since this, they have played seven games; two against the Wentworth Institute of Technology (WIT) at home, three against Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, and two games this week against the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (UMD). Their first game […]
