The Brandeis Hoot Editorial Board

Ask the Queer Resource Center!

Do you have questions about gender, sexuality, diversity, or acceptance? Would you like anonymous advice from friendly peer counselors? Check out the Queer Resource Center, the educational branch of Triskelion, the Brandeis LGBTQIA (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, asexual/ally) group. We provide free, confidential peer counseling to people of all identities in Shapiro Campus […]

ICC Calendar: Brandeis Chinese Cultural Connection

Lunar New Year 2009, Year of the Ox Sat. Feb. 7, 6:00 p.m. Shapiro Theater There will be drum troupe, yo yo and erhu acts by outside, professional troupes. In addition, the event will feature student acts including modern dance, Chinese songs, skits and a traditional dance. There is no charge for admission, although there […]

ICC Calendar

SEAC: Gran Torino and Pho Trip Fri. Jan. 30th 5:00 -10:00 p.m. Harvard Square As a kick-off to this semester, the Southeast Asian Club is going out to see Clint Eastwood’s new movie “Gran Torino” at the 7pm showing in the Harvard Square AMC theater. The cast of Gran Torino is primarily Hmong (a Southeast […]

Brandeis Votes!

From the opening of the polls to President elect Barack Obama’s speech in Grant Park, the Brandeis campus was abuzz with Election Day anticipation.

Exhibit displays photo essay on graduated Slifka Scholars

CONTEMPLATING COEXISTENCE: Naomi Safron-Hon ‘08 (lower-right) displays a photo essay of graduated Slifka Scholars in the Shapiro Student Center Art Gallery. The exhibit, which is presented in English, Hebrew, and Arabic, shares the stories of Israeli students who received full scholarships to Brandeis. Pictured below-left are current Slifka Scholars (from the top, left to right) […]

Party on, WBRS!

Did you know that Brandeis University’s radio station, WBRS 100.1FM, hosts two weekly free live concerts? If you don’t think that’s cool, check out the below photos of NYC-based female-fronted hard rock band, Shadows Lie, rocking out this Tuesday.

The Sports Blitz

The Hoot on the Johan trade, the state of our national past time, and Plaxico’s bold Super Bowl prediction with Maxuel Shay, Pat Garofalo, Zach Aronow, hosted and edited by Andy Meyers.

NFL Playoff picks!

*AUDIO* inside article (5.98MB)

Andy Meyers, Pat Garofalo, Max Shay, Zachary Aronow

Spotlight on Boston:

Friday, Nov. 16, 8 p.m.
Sanders Theatre, 42 Quincy St., Cambridge, 02138
Phone: (617) 876-4275

Friday, Nov. 16, 8 p.m.
Sanders Theatre, 42 Quincy St., Cambridge, 02138
Phone: (617) 876-4275

What's going on at Brandeis?

The Three Musketeers
Friday to Saturday, Nov. 16, 2007, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Spingold – Laurie Theater
Phone: 781-736-3400 (menu option #5)

MELA!
Saturday, Nov. 17, 2007, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Levin Ballroom

Spotlight on Boston: Day of the Dead in Jamaica Plain

Day of the Dead is upon us! No, this is not a zombie uprising, but a wonderful Mexican holiday celebrated on November first and second, based on the ancient traditions of Mexico's indigenous peoples who believed that the souls of the dead return each year to visit their families. There will be music and dancing and sugar skulls. Free admission.

What's up Waltham? The Magic of Beethoven

Waltham Philharmonic Orchestra is playing the beautiful music of Ludwig van Beethoven. Featuring Violin Concerto: Elliott Markow soloist;

Consecration of the House Overture;

and Symphony No. 5. This 22 year old orchestra is made up of almost 60 semi-professional and amateur local musicians. $12 for students.

What's going on at Brandeis? BET's Fall Show

BET is putting on a performance this weekend. The evening is a set of one acts from “For Whome the Southern Bell Tolls” and “The Actor's Nightmare” by Christopher Durang.

What's going on at Brandeis? Rocky Horror

The Brandeis Rocky Horror performance group, occasionally known as Orgy In A Sock, will be playing this Friday! For all you who have never been to Rocky Horror, this is a truly fantastic show and an awesome experience you must have. “Come dressed or undressed as you would.” The show is only $1, and it costs another $1 for a shit bag (props you throw at cues).

What's going on at Brandeis? Diwali 2007 – The Festival of Lights

Come join Namaskar as they commemorate this auspicious time of the year with a Diwali celebration – first ever on the Brandeis University Campus! Diwali is the Hindu, Jain, and Sikh Festival of Lights. It is a joyous occasion that all can enjoy! There are lots of activities, vendors, performances and free food. And it's free!