Brandeis inaugurates Disability Inclusion and Equity Month
It was announced that Brandeis will be celebrating Disability Inclusion and Equity Month for the first time this March, according to an email sent to students on March 1 by Mel Ptacek, chair of the Staff-Faculty Accessibility group at Brandeis, and Lee Bitsóí, the university’s vice president of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. During the month, […]
Rose Art Museum hosts Lyle Ashton Harris’ ‘Our first and last love’
Since Feb. 9, the Rose Art Museum has hosted an exhibition of Lyle Ashton Harris’ work entitled “Our first and last love.” The title of the exhibition is referenced in one of Harris’ pieces, where a red neon sign reading “our first and last love is self love.” This Rose exhibition serves as an examination […]
Judges compete at three meets in one week
For the fourth, fifth and sixth meets of the indoor track and field season, the Judges didn’t need to go far. The men’s and women’s teams ran at the Cupid Invitational at Tufts University on Feb. 4, the Valentine’s Invitational at Boston University (BU) on Feb. 10 and the Gordon Kelly Invitational at Massachusetts Institute […]
Perspectives from Brandeis community members following Palestine-Israel protest
Following the pro-Palestine protest held by Brandeis Students for Justice in Palestine and subsequent pro-Israel counter-protest, The Brandeis Hoot spoke with various members of the Brandeis community. The Hoot conducted an online interview with Brandeis Student Union President Peyton Gillespie ’25, another online interview with Brandeis Hillel President Eitan Marks ’24 and one more online […]
A green spot in the desert
This past week, I took a trip to Arizona for research I do with the EMIGRA (Especies Migratorias y Gobernanza Respetuosa de sus Ambientes or Equitable Governance of Migratory Species and their Habitats) project. I went with several other students and Professor Charlie Chester (henceforth referred to as Charlie, as is tradition), and had an […]
Brandeis alum honored with Wingate University’s Corts Award
Wingate University Professor Magdalena Krajewska, who received her doctorate from Brandeis University in 2011, was recently named the winner of the Charles And Hazel Corts Award For Excellence In Teaching. Wingate University gives this award to a “faculty member who has been a member of the faculty for a minimum of five consecutive years and […]
The bad news is time flies. The good news is you’re the pilot
It’s a new semester, my fourth, and I am once again feeling simultaneously overwhelmed and excited. The start of every semester brings the same thoughts to my mind: Am I doing enough? Am I doing too much? Is there a right amount of things to do? Who decides that? Will I be able to stomach […]
BLU protests marine recruiter coming to Brandeis
On Jan 25, recruiters from the Marine Corps Officer Selection Program came to Brandeis. According to an email received by students on Jan 23, this program is “a no-obligation, paid summer training program targeted at developing your leadership, confidence, and will-power, all while giving you the option of employment as a Marine Officer after your […]
Men’s basketball wins against Rochester
In a game against the Rochester Yellowjackets on Jan. 20, the Brandeis men’s basketball team won 83-72. Beginning the game in an eight-point deficit, the Judges fought back and wound up scoring 18 points over about five minutes. Toby Harris ’25 led the team on their scoring run with 10 of the Judges’ 18 […]
Another introduction to the YOCA column
Welcome back to campus, Brandeis. As some of you may know, last semester The Brandeis Hoot launched a weekly column in its opinions section: The Year of Climate Action column. This climate-focused column serves as a proud spire for students to voice their opinions on anything climate-related, and a place to showcase people who work […]
An astronomically important satellite
Just a few days ago, on Jan. 9 2023, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) Earth Radiation Budget Satellite (ERBS) returned to earth. This satellite, which was launched in 1984, was meant to orbit the planet for just two years and measure how Earth “absorbed and radiated energy from the Sun,” while making measurements […]
Brandeis sends updates to students as spring semester begins
On Jan. 12, Interim Vice President of Student Affairs Andrea Dine sent an email to Brandeis students welcoming them to campus and updating students on several important changes taking place as the semester’s start nears. First, Dine announced that the Boston-Cambridge shuttle service will resume in February. The shuttle will run from Fridays to […]
SU hosts ‘State of the Union’
On Dec. 8, the Student Union hosted their State of the Union address, an event which gives members of the union an opportunity to update Brandeis’ community on the union’s activities and accomplishments from the year. Key points included introduction of the Director of Accessibility and Director of Sexual Assault Awareness positions to the union, […]
Is Magic: The Gathering a failing brand?
“Magic: The Gathering” is one of the most popular games in the world. With over 40 million players and a card library that has surpassed 23,000, “Magic” is loved by fans everywhere. I started really playing “Magic” in the summer of 2022, when I was gifted a preconstructed Commander deck by a friend. Since then, […]
Transportation updates following Boston/Cambridge shuttle accident
Brandeis administration is currently in the process of determining future transportation service options for students. These decisions are being informed by a transportation study from early in the summer as well as the ongoing investigation of the Boston/Cambridge shuttle crash. Interim Vice President of Student Affairs Andrea Dine announced via email that the Boston/Cambridge shuttle […]
Supportive community initiatives follow shuttle accident
Editor’s Note: This article may be emotionally challenging to read as it concerns a recent Boston/Cambridge shuttle crash. While this article’s primary focus is the response of the community, reader discretion is advised. The Brandeis community experienced a shocking tragedy when the Joseph’s Transportation Boston/Cambridge shuttle carrying 27 students crashed on a routine route down […]
A review of the first seven episodes of ‘Chainsaw Man’
Over the recent holiday, I headed home and spent some time with friends. After catching up on “Blue Lock” (which is fantastic), my friends convinced me that we should watch all of the available episodes of “Chainsaw Man.” I was not disappointed; this show delivers with action-packed combat, beautifully animated scenes of horrific creatures and […]
German and WMGS prof receives ‘Volkmar and Margret Sander Prize’
Professor Sabine von Mering (GER & WMGS)—Director of the Center for German and European Studies—has been awarded the Volkmar and Margret Sander Prize by Deutsches Haus at New York University (NYU). It’s given annually to individuals who help build relationships between German and American culture, politics and academics, according to the prize page. von Mering […]
A cop out at the COP
The 27th annual UN climate summit, or Conference of the Parties (COP), has wrapped up in Egypt. For anyone that’s attuned to the natural world in any capacity, myself included, this event brings (unfounded) hope and a (misguided) belief that substantial change will be made. The results of COP 27 were disappointing, seeing as “Fossil […]
USMNT is going to win the World Cup
The United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) soccer team is going to win the 2022 World Cup. I am exaggerating here because I was very surprised to see them make it out of the group stage. Over the past 20 years, the USMNT has not been great. There have been a few great players, such […]
