Students negatively impacted by anonymous messaging app posts
Fizz, an anonymous messaging app that aims to allow students to connect with their campus communities “safely, authentically, and vibrantly,” is one of several anonymous messaging apps that have become popular on college campuses across America. Students are able to use their official college email addresses to access university-specific communities on these platforms, giving them […]
Sweeping tariffs are a really bad idea
On Wednesday, April 2, President Donald Trump announced new “liberation day” tariffs. This was something that he had promised during his campaign; however, the magnitude of the tariffs and the careless way in which they were calculated and enacted was shocking. Trump enacted a 10% tariff on all imports, as well as higher “reciprocal” tariffs […]
Don’t Forget: ‘Eurydice,’ a meaningful retelling in the Laurie Theater
Content Warning: Discussion of suicide in paragraph four I was excited to watch the Brandeis Theater Department’s retelling of the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice. I came into the show only knowing the barest bones of the myth: a woman brought to the underworld too soon; a talented musician fighting unbeatable odds to bring […]
‘Noises Off’ is an utter delight
From April 3-6, the Brandeis University Undergraduate Theater Collective (UTC) presented “Noises Off” by Michael Frayn, directed by Laurel Davidoff ’25. A farcical, physical comedy-heavy show that calls for a rotating set, “Noises Off” is certainly no small undertaking. However, the cast and crew pulled it off with aplomb. The first impression I had of […]
Track and field teams kick off outdoor season
Since our last edition of The Hoot, the Brandeis Judges track and field teams have competed in four different meets. On March 29, the Judges attended both the Black & Gold Invitational at Bryant University and the Tufts Snowflake Classic at Tufts. On April 4, the Judges attended the Regis Spring Classic, and on April […]
Was it ever OK to buy a Tesla?
When I was walking back to my car the other day after class, I saw a white Tesla Model 3 parked behind Spingold with two bumper stickers on it. The first read: “Vintage Tesla: Pre Madness Edition,” and the second read “Tax the Rich; Feed the Poor.” Now, I know absolutely nothing about the owner […]
Reviewing all five ‘Indiana Jones’ movies—part one: The original trilogy
The first article I ever wrote for The Hoot was a review of the latest “Indiana Jones” movie, “Indiana Jones and the Dial Of Destiny.” To summarize: it was not a good movie. But since then, I have always wanted to revisit the intrepid archaeologist. Now feels as good a time as ever to do […]
You’re being cut off—Why won’t the Student Union protect club funding?
As club leaders begin to receive their anxiously awaited marathon decisions, this paper can’t help but notice that most clubs seem to be losing money each year while inflation continues to rise. The Brandeis Hoot, for example, has received a funding decision that would barely allow us to continue to print our newspaper on a […]
Brandeis graduates launch social platform aimed at changing philanthropy
I had the opportunity to sit down with Brandeis alumnus, Eitan Joseph ’22, to talk about his new platform, Giveasy, which he created in part with a team of two others: Isaac Gorelik of Stanford ’24 and Jack Moldenhauer of Tufts ’22. Together, the trio is working to reimagine what social media can look like, […]
Baseball plays two four-game series; NYU and UChicago
Since the last issue of The Hoot, the Judges’ baseball team has played eight baseball games. The first four games were an at-home series against the University of Chicago (UChicago) Maroons, and the following four games were played in New York against the New York University (NYU) Violets. The Judges won only two of these […]
An apology from The Hoot
The Hoot Editorial Board apologizes for the exclusionary language used and harm caused by the article “Argonautika review: Good, but not without flaws” published on March 28. The sentiment of these hurtful statements is not in alignment with the values of this paper, nor the kind of rhetoric that we aim to promote. We have […]
Question: How do I squirt?
Thank you for writing to SSIS! Squirt is the term used to describe the release of fluid as a result of sexual stimulation. Before we get into squirting, let’s demystify the different types of fluid that can come out of the vulva. First off there is vaginal lubrication, which is secreted by the vaginal walls. […]
Princess insurance, part one
John pushed his way through the crowds of people, a letter clutched tight to his chest. He was a tall, wiry man, with a clean-shaven and youthful face. Most people with good sense moved aside when they saw the coat of arms stitched onto his tabard and the sword at his hip; but this was […]
Women’s and men’s tennis dominantly win last four matches
Since our last publication, the men’s tennis team has played one match and the and the women’s tennis teams played in three. The women faced Franklin Pierce College, Nichols College and Smith College. On the men’s side, they faced the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The women won all three of the matches they played […]
Breaking barriers and empowerment through math: An interview with Brandeis faculty
Hundreds of students, faculty and staff filled the seats of the Spingold Theater Center to experience a unique performance of a revolutionary mathematician. “Diving into Math with Emmy Noether” is a dynamic play celebrating the life and achievements of mathematician and role model Emmy Noether (1882-1935). Sponsored by the Brandeis Math Department, Division of Science […]
The end of free speech in America
The First Amendment states that “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” This is arguably the most […]
Hoot Recommends: Advice for the Class of 2029
As another semester comes to an end and admitted students stumble their way through our stomping grounds, we’ve asked the Hoot Editorial Board to give some words of advice to incoming freshman they which they knew to guide the incoming first year class of 2029: Naomi—Sign up for stuff! There are lots of opportunities for […]
Jewish Bund stages protest for Palestinian liberation
On Friday, April 4, 2025, at approximately 4 p.m., members of the activist group identifying as the “Jewish Bund” gathered on the Great Lawn outside the Shapiro Campus Center to stage a protest in solidarity with Palestinian liberation. The demonstration began with familiar chants of “What do we want? Liberation! When do we want it? […]
‘Oh, Mary!’ adds hilarity to history
We all know about the life of President Abraham Lincoln and his doting wife Mary Todd Lincoln. However, what if Mary Todd was a drunk aspiring cabaret singer and Abraham was in the closet and absolutely sick of his wife? That is a historical theory that the hit Broadway play “Oh Mary!” is putting forward. […]
The Great Eight tops The Great One
No one ever thought that the NHL goal record could be beat. On March 29, 1999, Wayne Gretzky scored his 894th and final goal, in a match against the New York Islanders, during his 1,487th game. Little did he and the world know that just over 26 years later, in the same amount of career […]