Whatever it takes, I know I can make it through
I will graduate from Brandeis University in less than a month. Even typing that out feels weird. For four years, I was living my life at Brandeis, and a month from now, I will be living a completely new life. Even though people say that time flies when you are having a good time, my […]
‘Mid-Century Modern’ is pretty cheesy, but who doesn’t like a little cheese?
Multi-cam sitcoms, the type of sitcoms with laughter in the background, used to be all the rage when it came to comedic television shows. However, nowadays, people tend to find them to be too silly, unfunny and they do not want laughter to tell them how to laugh. The single camera shows have taken over […]
Plans for future residential hall announced
On April 15, Brandeis revealed information about a residence hall in the works. Construction is set to begin in June 2025 and is expected to be completed in Spring 2027, with students being allowed to live in the residence hall that summer. The residence hall will be built in the South Campus Residential Lot (X […]
‘Oh, Mary!’ adds hilarity to history
We all know about the life of President Abraham Lincoln and his doting wife Mary Todd Lincoln. However, what if Mary Todd was a drunk aspiring cabaret singer and Abraham was in the closet and absolutely sick of his wife? That is a historical theory that the hit Broadway play “Oh Mary!” is putting forward. […]
‘The Brutalist’ has something great to say, just take a nap first
Holocaust survivor films have been around for a while, so, while the stories are important to tell, they may seem over done. However, “The Brutalist” brings something new to the table. This story about the ups and downs of an architect, who is also a Holocaust survivor is quite innovative and it has grabbed the […]
97th Academy Awards fashion highlights
On March 2, the 97th Academy Awards took place. This awards show is entertainment’s biggest night, which means that some of the most notable celebrities are in attendance, and they are always dressed to the nines. There is always a wide variety of looks at these awards shows, from elegant simplicity to the most wild […]
97th Academy Awards recap
On March 2, the biggest night of the year for Hollywood took place: the 97th Annual Academy Awards, more commonly known as the Oscars. 2024 was an exciting year for film, and the Oscars are the night where the best of these films receive worthy, or possibly not so worthy, recognition. This event was a […]
Oscar predictions 2025: Who will win and who should win?
2024 was filled with many sensational films, and now is the time to recognize the cream of the crop. The 97th Academy Awards are coming up on March 2nd, and there are a lot of interesting races this year. Some categories may practically be a lock, while others will be debated about until a name […]
Season three of ‘The Sex Lives of College Girls’ is a bit messy, but so is college
Early on in my freshman year of college, the first season of “The Sex Lives of College Girls,” a series about four freshmen in college, came out. I was instantly hooked, and was glad I found a television series about a group of fun women going through some situations that I was going through and […]
Australian Open 2025 men’s draw recap: Ding, ding, ding, we have a Sinner!
The month of January just finished up, which means another Australian Open has finished up. This tournament is the one that kicks off the new year for professional tennis and sets the tone for what may happen for the sport. This year, the tone was set the same way it was last year, as world […]
Comedian Mekki Leeper performs at Brandeis
On Jan. 18, stand-up comedian Mekki Leeper performed at Brandeis in the Spingold Theater. The event was organized by the Campus Activities Board (CAB). Leeper is known for his main roles in Amazon’s “Jury Duty” and Max’s “The Sex Lives of College Girls.” He is also currently starring in NBC’s “St. Denis Medical.” Leeper’s opening […]
‘A Real Pain’ is a real pleasure
Family history can be what makes every individual who they are, and their current relationship with family can be what guides them in life. This sentiment is prevalent in the dramedy “A Real Pain,” with the title reflecting the difficulties that many family members may face with each other. Starring Jesse Eisenberg, who also wrote […]
‘Wicked’ met my expectations, but it could not exceed them
One of my first articles for The Hoot was my thoughts on the casting for the upcoming, at the time, “Wicked” movie. I wrote that article back in 2021. Now, here we are three years later, and the “Wicked” movie has finally arrived. At least, the first part has arrived. We will not get to […]
Arthur Levine ‘70 begins term as Brandeis’ interim president
On Nov. 1, Dr. Arthur Levine, PhD, assumed the role of interim president of Brandeis University. Levine takes over the role from Ron Leibowitz, who announced his resignation from the position on Sept. 25, leaving the position after holding it for eight years. The announcement of Levine replacing Liebowitz was made on the same day. […]
‘How to Be Single’ is a timeless celebration of singlehood and girl power
Normally for this newspaper, I tend to focus on movies that have recently come out in order to keep up with the zeitgeist. However, for this article, I am changing my usual routine up and talking about a film that came out eight years ago. Why is that? Well, this film is probably my favorite […]
‘The Decameron’ combines hilarity with the bubonic plague
What do the Black Death, witty one-liners and steamy sex have in common? They are all important components of Netflix’s “The Decameron.” This summer series is full of many laugh out loud moments as well as intriguing storylines that will have you hooked. This show has an ensemble cast, but each character’s arc is full […]
Who is Arthur Levine?
On Sept. 25, Ronald D. Liebowitz announced that he is resigning from his job as President of Brandeis University after eight years in the role. With this announcement, the Board of Trustees notified the Brandeis community that upon Liebowitz’s resignation, which will be made effective on Nov. 1, Dr. Arthur E. Levine ’70 will take […]
‘Brats’ is a teen idol high school reunion mixed with a bit of envy
When people reunite with friends that they have not seen in decades, maybe from school or clubs, a myriad of feelings may come up. They may feel both happy and sad, nostalgic and resentful, curious and apathetic, along with so many other paradoxes of emotions. However, most people’s reunions are probably not based on being […]
US Open 2024 men’s singles recap: The Sinner takes it all
After two weeks of action and adventure, the final grand slam of 2024, the US Open, has been completed. There are a lot of fascinating results from this tournament that have everyone talking. Namely, people are talking about the winner of the tournament, number one seed Jannik Sinner. While it may not seem so shocking […]
The 76th Emmy Awards were an entertaining love letter to television
On September 15th, the 76th annual Emmy awards aired on ABC. This award show is television’s biggest night of the year, where the very best television programs of 2024 are honored. The ceremony was hosted by “Schitt’s Creek” stars and father-son duo Eugene and Dan Levy. You might think that if you don’t watch a […]
