The distinguished American writer E.B. White had his own opinion of who the Yankee is: “To foreigners, the Yankee is an American; to Americans, a Yankee is a Northerner; to Northerners, the Yankee is an… Read More...
As we prepare to depart for the winter, I am becoming increasingly weary of the bleak effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Even if it is a couple months too late to mark the occasion of… Read More...
When the darkness descends on Oct. 31, one can imagine that the electric spirit of Halloween will alight with no less intensity than in years past. As an occasion that is among the most immersive… Read More...
This past Wednesday marked the 130th anniversary of the birth of Dwight D. Eisenhower. His rise to the rank of five-star general officer and then President of the United States, along with the monumental extent… Read More...
On Oct. 1, Jimmy Carter turned 96 years of age. Carter, already the oldest-living former President on the occasion of his 95th birthday last year, continues to be in good health with his wife Rosalynn… Read More...
It hardly needs saying that Brandeis attaches a special importance to history. On some profound level the university understands that, without history, the conditions of the present are without context and the safeguards of civilization… Read More...
One week ago, this country observed a solemn occasion of remembrance to mark the 19th anniversary of the September 11 calamity. Flags throughout America streamed from half-mast out of respect for the fallen, public schools… Read More...
In no year, even in wartime, has daily life on an American college campus been so thoroughly policed. The measures are, quite understandably, accepted with little protestation by a student body that is aware of… Read More...
Every Editor on The Hoot writes about their experience at Brandeis as they reach graduation. Read our EIC’s, Celia’s, farewell in this week’s issue of The Hoot. ow.ly/GrLB50CNmINpic.twitter.com/cLdN…
Tre Warner, Brandeis’s premier student rapper, is back with fresh songs, a new name, and a wonderful perspective.
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NCAA basketball has resumed play at the Division I level, even as COVID-19 cases spike nationwide. Some teams have canceled competition, while others are continuing to play, even after receiving positive tests results from players and staff. ow.ly/7Y8E50CCm07pic.twitter.com/qVVs…
The Hoot is back at the table and this time, is arguing about the best pasta shape. Read the arguments in this week’s issue of The Hoot and vote in our Instagram story! ow.ly/lfEu50CClYhpic.twitter.com/9Tkh…
A study carried out by a Brandeis professor has shown a link between disinformation spread via social media and declining vaccination. ow.ly/2pSC50CClW6pic.twitter.com/ddxN…