Political poll reveals student reluctance to speak
At the beginning of the semester, The Brandeis Hoot Features Section put together of a list of questions we had about the Brandeis community. One question we felt particularly passionate about was whether or not a diversity of political ideas exists on campus. Because we so rarely hear more than “one side” of any argument […]
Financial specialist discloses university budget
Financial consultant Kermit Daniel, speaking to Brandeis community members at a presentation on Thursday, Sept. 22, reported that because Brandeis is such a complex university without the size, wealth or specialties of its competitors, funding the university in a sustainable fashion has been, and continues to be, an issue for Brandeis. “Brandeis has a structural […]
Student Financial Services: a look into work study – Grace Krumpack ’19
HSSP and biology or neuroscience double major, member of the varsity volleyball team, active participant in her off-campus church and devoted Waltham Group volunteer—this student scholar, Grace Krumpack ’19, finds peace in her work-study job at the info booth in the Shapiro Campus Center (SCC). “This has been a really awesome getaway,” said Krumpack. With […]
Meet the DCL community
DCL: what we know and what we should know What is DCL? DCL is the Department of Community Living, or more specifically, the department responsible for residential life on the Brandeis campus. The umbrella of residential life responsibilities includes housing assignments for students living on campus, the hiring and training of Community Advisors (CAs) and […]
First-years reduce carbon footprint with sustainability contest
North Quad residents edged out those in Massell Quad in a month-long recycling and energy conservation competition dubbed the Sustainability Challenge, with Gordon Hall ultimately conserving the most energy of all first-year resident halls. Over the course of the competition, North Quad was able to raise its amount of recycled waste from 14 percent at […]
Faculty come together to support student activism
Twenty-six graduate and undergraduate programs issued statements proclaiming their support for students involved with Ford Hall 2015, including the Heller School for Social Policy and Management, the Faculty Senate, the Division of Science and various academic departments. With a majority of undergraduate departments having issued statements, the faculty have been consistent in support of a […]
In the Senate: Nov. 8
Globe reporters discuss work uncovering clergy sex abuse scandal
The Pulitzer Prize-winning Boston Globe journalists that covered the sex abuse scandal in the Boston Catholic Church spoke to a full room of over 240 on Tuesday, Nov. 10 about the importance of funding local newspapers and investigative journalists in a time when journalism is transitioning from print to constant, online news coverage. Josh Singer, […]
A-Board proposes expansion amendment
Today students vote on modifications to the Allocations Board that would increase the number of students on the Board and offset elections to ensure there are always members on the Board who have gone through the allocations processes before. A-Board is a branch of student government with members responsible for allocating $1.7 million to student […]
What’s in your grilled cheese?
Unlike other sandwiches, grilled cheese keeps its name even when the contents within it change. This week, Surviving Sodexo features two different grilled cheese sandwiches that can easily be made in Lower Usdan with the panini press. When using the panini press, don’t forget to use wax paper on both sides of your sandwich, as […]
In the Senate: Nov. 1
Senate explores changes to club recognition
The Senate began to more seriously discuss how clubs are recognized and chartered on campus as they voted to recognize Brandeis’ 261st club last Sunday. The discussion was continued later in the week in a meeting with Student Activities administrators, and a Senate ad hoc committee is investigating areas in which there may be inefficiencies […]
Brandeis Democrats back Faculty Forward movement
Leaders of Brandeis Democrats support Faculty Forward, non-tenure-track faculty working to form a union, arguing that non-tenure track faculty deserve fair pay, benefits and compensation that will ultimately improve the quality of education on the Brandeis campus. Last week, faculty gathered in the wake-and-shake area between Usdan and the library to promote their campaign for […]
In the Senate: Oct. 18
Surviving Sodexo: A Vegetarian Hot Pasta Salad
This week’s Surviving Sodexo features a dish made by Allison Plotnik ’18, a copy editor for The Brandeis Hoot. Plotnik, a vegetarian who prefers not to eat “just cold kidney beans,” mixes her protein with hot vegetables and pasta to make what she likes to call Hot Pasta Salad. Below is a delicious dish for […]
In the Senate: Oct. 11
Surviving Sodexo: Too Many Friends
There is nothing more “frustrating” than getting up to leave Usdan and running into friends on the way out. Rather than returning to the homework that awaits you in the library, you procrastinate a little longer and head back to a table to keep your friends company while they eat. Although you have already eaten […]
Yuskavage addresses female form in rose exhibition
Lisa Yuskavage shared the inspiration behind her paintings featured in her Rose Art Museum exhibition “The Brood,” and gave advice to budding artists when she spoke to over 100 Brandeis community members at the Pollack Fine Arts Teaching Center on Saturday, Sept. 26. An artist known for her paintings of the female body, Yuskavage is […]
Surviving Sodexo: Taco Tuesday (and every day)
Taco Salad, created by Olivia Leavitt ’19, is healthy and light meal that can be assembled in both Usdan and Sherman dining halls—a unique feature of the dish. Leavitt, a member of the varsity tennis team, usually assembles the salad before practice, as it is a good source of protein, but not heavy. Ingredients Lettuce […]
Policies remain the same at PCC
In a sign of dedication to student mental health, the Brandeis Psychological Counseling Center (PCC) will continue to provide every student with 12 free individual therapy sessions, as well as over 20 group therapy options, an increase from the 12 group therapy options available last year. The student demand for counseling at the PCC […]
