Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon
Before the spring ’26 semester wrapped up, I took a trip to Cambridge with a friend to check out some hobby shops. Our outing ended at my favorite store in the area: Replay’d. Replay’d is a used game store with a plethora of retro options, as well as (and here’s the kicker) modern games for […]
The Great QR Code Hunt – HWL 1
Brandeis Core Requirements are a system designed to ensure every graduating student has the skills needed to enter the professional world. Part of those requirements, to the chagrin of some, are health classes—which may potentially be grueling, yet highly necessary. According to Brandeis’ Core Requirements, all students must take three Health, Wellness, and Living (HWL) […]
Ricky and Dicky – Pretender Patriotism
Author’s Note: In the media, and indeed general political discourse today, everyone seems to think there is only one correct opinion which coincidentally is practically always the one they hold themselves. So in this series I will be examining some hot button topics in political discourse today and argue the merits of both sides of […]
The Junior Year Paradox
Starting my junior year of college has felt odd. After being home for the summer, returning for the third time feels like I’m sitting comfortably but leaning uneasily forward. Like I could bolt immediately out before being forced to sit back down with a cramp in my leg, jonesing to get out of my seat […]
Brandeis begins presidential search
On June 9, Board of Trustees Chair Lisa Kranc ’75 sent an email to the Brandeis community to announce the start of the search for Brandeis’ next president. The process will consist of a Presidential Search Committee and a Presidential Search Advisory Council. The Presidential Search Committee is chaired by trustee Cynthia Shapira and vice […]
Sunblighted: Chapter 11
“The sun is gone. The stars shine bright. I seek revenge.” Through the monster infested wastelands above the ever expanding caves of humanity, Lih alone searches for the Sunblighted. He is a false savior in Lih’s eyes, letting those who could actually bring change stay underground and refuse to take charge. But as fate would […]
Hoot Recommends: Favorite midnight snack
Welcome, beloved readers, to a brand new exciting year of Hoot Recommends! We’re back for another year of crazy recommendations that you should definitely try out. First up, who doesn’t love a midnight snack? People with normal sleep schedules, I guess … but we’re all college students, so that is certainly not us. So let […]
SIX The Movie Review
Ever since I first heard Don’t Lose Ur Head back in 10th grade, I became obsessed with the production’s pop/history/feminism mixture. The near infinite times I have listened to every single song on the soundtrack have put the album on my Spotify Wrapped for six years. With 90 minutes of almost nonstop singing and dancing, […]
Why everyone should shut up about Hasan Piker
If you’ve paid attention to the midterm congressional campaigns this election cycle, you’ve probably heard a lot of talk about Hasan Piker: Republicans highlighting his most controversial statements, moderate Democrats criticizing him, progressives hoping to draw support from his base, journalists asking candidates about him, and pundits debating what role he’ll have on the outcome […]
Brandeis should put human judgment on the second transcript
Brandeis is already treating AI fluency and real projects as part of career preparation. The university’s Global Career Accelerator gives students project-based experience in fields that include data analytics and AI, and its Project Onramp program pairs students with paid internships and industry mentors. The next step is to make human judgment as visible as […]
What we want in our next president
Brandeis has commenced the search for the next university president after President Arthur Levine in 2027. This marks the second time in three years that Brandeis looks to replace the person in charge of all of its most important functions. We at The Hoot would like to offer our advice to those conducting the search […]
More than a library
More than a library Everybody knows that the library has way more than archival books. It’s a great study spot. It has great coffee. It’s got okay printers. But there is so much more than just the tables in Farber. Even more than just hosting the Writing Center and IT desk. In my search for […]
So You Think You Know Ball?—What Exactly is an Edge Rusher?
What is the most important position in football outside of quarterback? That is a question that doesn’t necessarily have a single right answer. But if you ask most serious football followers, edge rusher would be high on that list. NFL decision makers would seemingly agree. Green Bay Packers’ edge rusher Micah Parsons was traded for […]
Resting for October: Inside the Red Sox’ Post-Streak Strategy
Since June 24, The Boston Red Sox have completely turned around their season. After losing two out of three games to the Colorado Rockies, one of the worst teams in Major League Baseball, and sitting at the bottom of the American League standings, the season seemed over. The Red Sox, who fired their manager, Alex […]
Liam’s Looks
Fashion is how we present ourselves to the world, a way to communicate our personalities without speaking and signal to others who we might be. It is therefore incredibly important to understand this way of communicating and use it to the best of your ability. An easy way to step into fashion without being overwhelmed […]