How we are trying to truly be the community newspaper
The editorial staff at The Brandeis Hoot is committed to increasing the diversity of our paper and representing the Brandeis community as a whole. In April of 2016, we sent out a campus journalism survey to get more information on our readership, our role on campus, what students expect of us and how we can […]
Univ. should fully commit to diversity and inclusion efforts
After spending the summer interviewing candidates for the position of Chief Diversity Officer (CDO), the search committee, with the aid of the search firm Witt/Kieffer, has chosen four finalists to meet with the Brandeis community in the first three weeks of September. Brandeis students are encouraged to attend these meetings to evaluate the candidates and […]
Drastic dining changes need student input
With so many issues that Brandeis students have to worry about on a daily basis, dining services shouldn’t be one of them. Yet this year Sodexo has implemented numerous dining changes that have caught returning students off guard and upset many who rely on campus dining options. This year, Brandeis Dining Services have changed so […]
Orientation diversity programming more thorough than past years’
Brandeis’ 2016 new student Orientation is full of events meant to critically engage first-year and transfer students with challenging issues facing the Brandeis community and beyond. These events confront new students with issues surrounding race, class, gender and mental health, among others. During their very first week on campus, students will not only learn how […]
Survey results provide basis for summer planning
In our last issue, The Brandeis Hoot released a survey on campus journalism and how students view our publication. We’re grateful to all who have taken the time to complete the survey, as it will help us over the summer to plan for next year. As a newspaper made up of student-journalists, we recognize that […]
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From the historic achievements of the Ford Hall 2015 movement to the Castle’s impending destruction, The Brandeis Hoot has covered a range of stories this year that all impact our community. However, it’s not always easy to cover the news: It’s emotional, it’s sometimes scary or shocking and it always involves our friends and our […]
Univ. should reconsider regular tuition increases
The Brandeis community received a familiar email from Interim President Lisa Lynch informing it of a 3.9 percent tuition increase, set to take effect for fall 2016. The university justified the increase by listing campus improvements, new hires and services that the money would go toward. This is not a surprise, as unpleasant as it […]
The Hoot will treat TBTN with respect
The Brandeis Hoot Editorial Board would like to address student concerns about campus media coverage of Take Back the Night (TBTN) next Monday. TBTN is a critical event on campus for survivors of sexual assault, and we would like to be absolutely clear about our intentions in covering the event and how we came to […]
Mad Lib Contest: _____ disturbs our _____ needs
What do you think this article is about? Fill in the blanks and YOU could be published in The Brandeis Hoot! Send your submission to eic@thebrandeishoot.com by next Wednesday to be considered! With the change in _____ comes students and groups looking to take advantage of it and _____. Even somewhat moderate conditions, such as […]
B.SASV proposes plenty of ideas, admin. should act
Brandeis Students Against Sexual Violence (B.SASV) issued a progress report this week, two years after their petition calling on the university to improve services for survivors of sexual harassment and assault on campus. The Brandeis Hoot published an article this week covering the demands, which can be read on page 1 of the News Section. […]
Student Union Candidate Statements
The Hoot reached out to the students running for the Student Union. Below are statements from the candidates. This list will continue to be updated. David Herbstritt running for Student Union President My name is David Herbstritt, I’m a member of the class of 2017, and I am running for Student Union President. I have […]
Don’t read this, go vote!
In the upcoming round of Student Union elections, Brandeis undergraduates will be presented with choices to make up and down the ballot. The offices up for election include President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Junior Representative to the Board of Trustees, Representative to the Undergraduate Curriculum Committee and Representative to the Sustainability fund. As students, we […]
We said yes! to Marathon proposal
This week, the Student Union announced a new proposal designed to reform the club finance Marathon process by having a single two-week session per semester, rather than two separate week-long Marathons per semester. At a press conference held this Wednesday, Union Vice President David Herbstritt ’17 explained his belief that the changes will smooth out […]
Police should do more to prevent future incidents on South St.
On Wednesday of this week, the Brandeis community received another email from Director of Public Safety Ed Callahan about an incident of indecent exposure on South Street. This marks the seventh time that students have been harassed just off campus this year. Six incidents were “indecent exposure,” while one was an attempted robbery and assault. […]
Students should pay attention to rushed housing proposals
The Department of Community Living and the Student Union released two proposals today regarding changes to the housing lottery, as The Brandeis Hoot reported in a news article this week. Though The Hoot editorial board recognizes that it is time to make changes to the system, we are unsure whether these proposals adequately address student […]
Castle renovations needed, but univ. should clarify housing plans
Interim President Lisa Lynch recently sent an email detailing the demolition and renovations that will occur on Usen Castle over the next two years. Despite concerns about the safety of the building, students will still live in the Castle for the Fall 2016 semester. Once construction begins in the winter, they will be moved to […]
Pronouns and pronunciation can bring inclusivity and respect
Every year, our campus becomes more diverse in terms of race, class, sexual orientation and gender identity, and this should be supported. But it is also true that not every member of the Brandeis community has experience with non-binary genders, or ease with pronouncing someone’s name. Yet, it should not be up to these students […]
New president should acknowledge privilege, strive for diversity
It is a momentous occasion for a university to hire its next president. It provides a great sense of hope and optimism to have a new leader who has the potential to bring positive change to the community. While The Brandeis Hoot does not want to dampen any excitement regarding our newly appointed president, we […]
Celebrate and continue racial justice at Brandeis
A historical moment has taken place at Brandeis over the past two weeks. However, we must remember to diligently watch the enactment of the Draft Implementation Plan for Diversity and Inclusion. If the student body does not continue to hold the administration accountable, the progress seen because of Ford Hall 2015 will be lost. Ford […]
Address black students’ demands
This Thursday afternoon, Nov. 12 African American Brandeis students and their supporters (or “accomplices” as some called themselves) marched from the Rabb Steps to the Shapiro Campus Center, where they sat for over two hours. Their purpose was clear: to stand in solidarity with students at the University of Missouri who have been threatened with […]
