Finals Philosophy, Quandaries and Thought Experiments
There is a lot of variation in the description of what a final actually is. For some, it’s a cumulative examination that demonstrates a student’s complete understanding of a class’s subject matter. For others, it’s a project like any other that happens to be the last of the semester. There is an abstract concept of […]
Hoot Recommends: Best Holiday Songs
Welcome to the final Hoot Recommends of the semester! At this time of the year, the holiday magic is in full swing, and one of the main contributors to this is the incessant holiday music being played everywhere, from the radio to the stores. So, at The Brandeis Hoot, we are going to answer the […]
Genuinely, do we have Brandeis Traditions?
On Nov. 3, Jeffrey Shoulson, Vice Provost for Undergraduate Affairs, sent out an email to the Brandeis community with the following words: “Consider this your official invitation to propose a new tradition, something we can start this year that will bring people together in a way that’s silly, or, fun, or meaningful, an event that […]
Hoot Recommends: Study Spots
Welcome back to Hoot Recommends! In this issue, we are going to tell you about the best spots to study on campus! With work ramping up and finals season looming ominously over all of us, we all could use some extra time to study. However, the place where you study matters. Noisy roommates, incessant construction […]
What’s next for A.I.?
In the early weeks of October, hardware development company Nvidia announced its plan to invest 100 billion dollars in OpenAI, the software company responsible for the A.I. language model ChatGPT, among other significant generative A.I. programs. In turn, OpenAI has announced that they will be engaging in a partnership with 10 gigawatts of new AI […]
Hoot Recommends: paranormal experiences
With this being our Halloween issue, members of The Hoot wanted to go beyond the basic candy or costume question and get to some scary truths … our real life paranormal experiences!?! This week, we dive into our spookiest memories of our own paranormal encounters … and if something happens to this article it was […]
Anonymously, The Brandeis Hoot
Earlier this year, Rumesya Ozturk, a Tufts graduate student, was arrested by unidentified federal law enforcement officers outside her apartment. In the months since, federal agencies, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), have increasingly turned to social media and online publications as tools for monitoring and targeting individuals. In response to these developments, The Hoot […]
Hoot Recommends: If you could see any artict in concert, who would it be?
This week, The Hoot’s editors were feeling some major FOMO. With the work and stress piling up and music blasting through our headphones along the way, we begin dreaming about a sweet escape. A concert, perhaps? And it’s our dream, so money and time are irrelevant! If you aren’t following, here’s the gist: What is […]
Media Censorship
This week, Jimmy Kimmel’s TV show “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” was suspended “indefinitely” following comments he made during his show on Monday, Sept. 15. While discussing the recent assassination of right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk, Kimmel accused right-leaning figures of “desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them.” […]
Hoot Recommends: Best old technology
The Hoot editors are feeling pretty old this week. Time is a constant in everyone’s lives, and while the years start coming and they don’t stop coming, technology seems to come as often as it disappears. So, let’s take a moment and look back at the favorites that have been around longer than us and […]
Another year is over
The 2024-25 school year is almost over. It’s been quite an eventful year. Both our school and our country got a new president. One of them has been significantly better than the other. The federal government has cut funding for research. Brandeis finally has a plan to deal with its housing issues. And through it […]
You’re being cut off—Why won’t the Student Union protect club funding?
As club leaders begin to receive their anxiously awaited marathon decisions, this paper can’t help but notice that most clubs seem to be losing money each year while inflation continues to rise. The Brandeis Hoot, for example, has received a funding decision that would barely allow us to continue to print our newspaper on a […]
An apology from The Hoot
The Hoot Editorial Board apologizes for the exclusionary language used and harm caused by the article “Argonautika review: Good, but not without flaws” published on March 28. The sentiment of these hurtful statements is not in alignment with the values of this paper, nor the kind of rhetoric that we aim to promote. We have […]
Hoot Recommends: Advice for the Class of 2029
As another semester comes to an end and admitted students stumble their way through our stomping grounds, we’ve asked the Hoot Editorial Board to give some words of advice to incoming freshman they which they knew to guide the incoming first year class of 2029: Naomi—Sign up for stuff! There are lots of opportunities for […]
Hoot Recommends: How to cope
Hello valued Hoot readers! This week, we are telling you guys how to cope. So read up and start coping. James: I don’t know. I have no idea how to cope. If you need to cope, good luck and don’t ask me for advice. Also, if you know how to cope, please tell me. […]
Have some class
Recently, the course offerings for the Fall 2025 semester have been announced. Returning students can choose from dozens of course offerings to make up their schedule, which for full-time students is anywhere between 3.5 and 5.5 courses. Course registration is not until after Passover break, but that just means you have more time to sift […]
Livin’ La Vida Loca (en Brandeis)
It should be no surprise that students are once again stressed about housing selection. Hundreds of students get their numbers chosen by fate, and that fate will decide if you get a comfy life in your next semester, if you will be panicking on selection day or if you have to accept your new home […]
Hoot Recommends: Best rainy day activities
Hello valued Hoot readers. Welcome back to Hoot Recommends, the series where our editors recommend things to you. This week, as spring approaches and rain becomes more common, we are recommending our favorite rainy day activities. James: This is kind of a difficult to answer, as I spend most of my time indoors anyway. […]
Hoot recommends: best fast foods
Hello again Hoot readers. I know some of you are just dying to hear what our editors recommend for you, and you would be totally lost without our recommendations to base your whole life around. But don’t worry, The Hoot is here once again. This time, we’ll be recommending our favorite fast food restaurants. James: […]
Give me (more of) a break!
As the Brandeis community returns from their week-long break, this editorial board can’t help but wonder, was it worth it? The Carrie Bradshaw tone aside, having a break in the middle of February can be a bit more trouble than it’s worth. Sure, we get another week off in April so there is something to […]