Resident Evil (2026): The Beating Heart of the Zombie Smashing Hit
Zach Cregger is known for his original horror films such as 2022’s Barbarian and 2025’s critically acclaimed Weapons. Resident Evil (2026) is his first movie attached to a larger property, and a smash hit at that. With a 96% from critics and a 90% from general audiences on Rotten Tomatoes, not to mention the $60 […]
Makerspace access expired
On Oct. 15, all access to the makerspaces—Brandeis’ workshops featuring a variety of tools for students, faculty, staff, and alumni, to use on projects—was reset. Brandeis Design & Innovation (BDI), overseeing the three makerspaces on campus, is encouraging those interested in using the spaces to take their new online safety training and take an in-person […]
Dr. Grienberger’s Lab on the Entorhinal-Hippocampal Circuit
Brandeis’ reputation as an R1 research institution is what attracts so many of the university’s STEM students. A reason that Brandeis is able to offer such research opportunities is due to the numerous faculty-run laboratories that occur on campus, one of which just received a $1.35 million dollar grant (see our News section). Another fascinating […]
Cabbing with Lego
The Campus Activities Board (CAB) is one of our most underrated clubs. Everyone knows about Springfest, our epic end of year concert, but CAB has events all year round. In fact, you can audition to be a Springfest opener very soon! If this is your first year at Brandeis, before the headliner, student musician groups […]
It’s time to repeal the Second Amendment
Last week, a school shooting in Bend, Oregon resulted in the death of three children and a teacher. Just a decade ago, a school shooting like this would have been a months-long news story that put gun control at the forefront of the political debate. To this day, we all remember hearing about Sandy Hook […]
Quadball Strikes Back
Beaters, chasers, headbands, and a thrifted pink panther named Balthazaar. Oh, and don’t forget your broomstick. These are all integral parts of Brandeis’ quadball club team. In the last edition of The Hoot, I set out to investigate the stigma surrounding ultimate frisbee. This journey involved an interview with Brandeis Tron’s Nathaniel “Atlas” Friedman, where […]
Another gay hockey romance
I have found it very difficult to find time to read books for pleasure in the past few years, but I have always loved to read. When a book really pulls you in, you just can’t put it down, no matter what you do, and I found that recently in Rule #1: Never Accidentally Marry […]
Sunblighted: Chapter 13
“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 […]
The Protest No One Seems To Start Talking About
Usdan has been the center of much Brandeis talk lately. Every year, its hours seem to shrink more and more, leaving both students who live in upper campus and the workers at a disadvantage. This semester, Usdan is never open for breakfast or anytime on Fridays. A new organization, Red Youth Rising (RYR), has taken […]
Read the Room: Rethinking the Organization of The Brandeis Library
Education is increasingly contested through book bans and restrictions on what courses and specializations can be offered; with that, students can hope that their university library can serve as a counterweight to polarization of the United States’ two-party system and media that’s subject to epistemic distortion. With that baseline, the assumption would hold that a […]
‘Jenna Gribbon: Entwined’ at the Rose Art Museum
The Rose Art Museum opened on the Brandeis campus in 1961. It was named after its founding benefactors, Edward and Bertha Rose. Following a $50,000 donation, the Gevirtz-Mnuchin Purchase Fund was founded. This led to the museum collecting works by several esteemed artists such as Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol, Ellsworth Kelly, Robert Indiana, and Marisol. […]
‘Castlevania’, Game Feel, and Franchise Identity
When I started playing “Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse”, it became apparent to me and many fans of the series that it didn’t exactly ‘feel’ like the Castlevania games we’ve played before. However one decides to interpret this as a good or bad thing is up to them, but the most tactile way to describe this feeling […]
Does Brandeis really live by the values it proclaims?
Brandeis has long proclaimed itself to be an “institution founded with a mission of social justice.” Our university bears the name of Justice Louis Brandeis, the first Jewish justice on the Supreme Court. Yet what made him worthy of having a university named in his honor was not his religion, but his values. Louis Brandeis […]
There is no ‘Jewish Christmas,’ but there might be a ‘Jewish Halloween’
The wider American celebration for the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah is nice, but the holiday actually happens to be relatively unimportant. I think that most people would attribute the awareness non-Jewish people have of Hanukkah to the comparison people draw to Christmas. People see that Hanukkah is a winter holiday where we give gifts and […]
Hoot Recommends: Halloween Candy
Hello Hoot readers! Who doesn’t love candy? At The Hoot, we certainly enjoy it. As we get deeper into spooky season, we’ve decided to share with you our favorite Halloween candy. James: I like almost all of them. Seriously. I enjoy pretty much every candy out there. Whether it’s chocolates, gummies, Sour Patch Kids, or […]
Paradoxical Playoffs
The 2026 MLB postseason has been nothing short of paradoxical. Based on regular season win counts and success, the playoffs could be perfectly predicted. However, based on recent history and preconceived notions, some developments have been quite surprising. In the Wild Card round, the White Sox, with their 84-78 record, prevailed over the 81-81 Houston […]
‘We Got the Grant? Roger That.’
A foundation dedicated to science, patient care safety, and environmental conservation, the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, was fittingly founded in 2000 by the Intel co-founder, Gordon Moore, and his wife Betty. As of 2022, it has launched the Experimental Physics Investigators (EPI) Initiative, supporting mid-career scientists working in especially high-risk, high-reward, boundary-pushing research of […]
So You Think You Know Ball—NFL Penalties
The football season is underway, and with it comes the obligatory complaining from the fans about the officiating. So I thought it would be helpful to provide a refresher of what warrants throwing out the yellow penalty flag. So without further ado, here are the most common penalties in the National Football League. Offensive Penalties […]
Liam’s Looks: Cold Weather Tips
As temperatures begin to drop, the layers of clothing rise. Welcome to your guide on dressing in colder weather, because summer is not the only season where fashion can shine. First up is layering. Adding layers is one of the quickest ways to add some excitement to something basic. You can layer a tank top […]
Oh So Sailing
The Head Of The Charles is the biggest regatta in the world, and it is an event to behold. Having never attended a regatta, I had no idea what to expect, but I was ready to see people rowing down the Charles in shells. This year was the 61st year of this event, with 32 […]