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Snapshot of Political Irony Amid Korea’s Impeachment
During the period I was studying abroad, South Korea was going through political upheaval following the former president attempting to enact martial law and as such swiftly being arrested and impeached. While out in Seoul with my friends one day, we stumbled upon a conservative protest in Gwanghwamun Square while wandering around. The square is […]
Parking Office changes leave juniors without parking
In an email to the Brandeis community sent on Aug. 13, Assistant Vice President of Public Safety Matthew Rushton informed students that on-campus parking would only be available for seniors and students with disability accommodations. This represented a major change from last year, when parking was available to both juniors and seniors, as well as […]
How do I prepare for anal sex?
Thank you for writing to SSIS! Great question! To prepare for anal sex, some folks prefer to douche using enema bulbs and/or disposable water bottles, and others prefer not to and follow their normal hygienic routine instead. An upside to douching is that you may feel more confident in your cleanliness and have a more […]
Brandeis President Arthur Levine inducted by Board, speaks on vision for the future
On Sept. 16, Brandeis president Arthur Levine was officially inducted into his role before a crowd of friends, university sponsors and board trustees. He is the first undergraduate alumnus to serve in the position. “The board was very pleased with the progress he was making as interim,” said Lisa Kranc, the Chair of the Brandeis […]
Reviewing all five ‘Indiana Jones’ movies—part two: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Welcome back everyone! Last year, I started writing reviews of all the Indiana Jones movies, beginning with the original trilogy of Raiders of the Lost Ark, Temple of Doom and Last Crusade. These are thrilling, timeless masterpieces that represent the height of the franchise (except for the weirdly racist scenes in Temple of Doom, of […]
Brandeis Hospitality announces new dining options for upcoming semester
In a post on their website, Brandeis Hospitality has announced several new dining options on campus during the fall semester. The website states, “As students from across the globe begin their journey back to Brandeis University for the start of the fall semester, the Brandeis Hospitality team has been hard at work to welcome students […]
Construction begins on new residence hall, progress leaves students with parking and noise concerns
The University broke ground on its new residence hall project this summer, and work is currently ongoing alongside students’ return to campus. According to the information provided by the University, this is one of a three-part housing initiative aimed at “enhancing the quality of student life through new construction, major renovations and the strategic removal […]
Hoot Recommends: Best old technology
The Hoot editors are feeling pretty old this week. Time is a constant in everyone’s lives, and while the years start coming and they don’t stop coming, technology seems to come as often as it disappears. So, let’s take a moment and look back at the favorites that have been around longer than us and […]
Regression or progression? On images as language
Researchers of humanities and sociology have had an increasing interest in the use of symbols as communication in the modern world; of course, a symbol is just the polite word for emojis. They’re versatile, simple tools that communicate actions and reactions without needing a single word, but online talk now goes beyond that. I can […]