Hero of the Jewish People, Charlie Kirk?
When Charlie Kirk was murdered on Sept. 10 of last year, I expected reactions ranging from grief and fury to righteous justice and jubilation. What I did not expect was that, 12 days later, sitting down for a religious service on the Jewish New Year, I would hear a German rabbi proclaim that Charlie Kirk […]
Down with Duplicity: The Importance of multiple voices in Publishing
Dear Arthur Levine (& Hoot Readers), Yes, I know you are reading this, Mr. President, because you requested The Hoot be brought to your office (Hi Jazz). This may be my only opportunity to speak to you directly, so I have decided to take full advantage by co-opting this editorial. First, I’d like to give […]
We’re taking the wrong message away from Mamdani’s win
Zohran Mamdani is a force of nature. Denying that simple fact is the first wrong move anyone can make when considering his historical win. He is the youngest mayor of New York in over a century. He’s the first Muslim mayor of New York. He came out of nowhere and won the election in a […]
‘The People We Meet on Vacation’ was exactly that—overcooked and in need of a return flight
As someone who enjoys watching movies for the escapism, I was greatly looking forward to watching “The People We Meet on Vacation” upon its Netflix release this month. As I sat down with my roommate to watch the film, we were eager to enjoy a classic rom-com with the ever-dashing Tom Blyth. The reason I […]
Enough is enough. It’s time to abolish ICE
On Jan. 7, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent Jonathan Ross shot and killed Renee Good in Minneapolis as she attempted to drive away. Statements from ICE and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem claim that Good was attempting to hit Ross with her car. Multiple videos show the events in Minneapolis, from several different angles, […]
So you’re Pre-Law: The Pre-Law Society
Brandeis University has a substantial number of students on the pre-law track and, as such, has collected a number of pre-law-focused clubs across campus. With a variety of options for students in this area of study, The Hoot sat down with one of the Co-Presidents of the Brandeis Pre-Law Society, Jenna Lewis ’26, to get […]
Hoot Recommends: What to do in the snow
As of press time, a massive blizzard is set to hit most places in the United States, including Waltham, with up to 20 inches of snow expected. It’s more than likely that there will still be some of this snow on the ground by the time this issue arrives in your hands. Enough to frolic […]