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More than just volunteers

Since 1966, Brandeis University Waltham Group has been sending students to Waltham and the greater Boston area to volunteer through the group’s outreach programs. According to Lucas Malo, the director of community service on campus, Waltham Group’s goal is “embracing our city through breaking down stereotypes, building relationships, and a respect for mutual learning and […]

First psychology colloquium features research on long-term effects of stress

Nicolas Rohleder, Ph.D., of the Brandeis Psychology Department presented his research at the Psychology Colloquium on Thursday, Sept. 18. The presentation, entitled “Stress System Regulation of Inflammation,” was attended by about 40 undergraduates, graduates, faculty members and other members of the Brandeis community. The presentation is one of three colloquia being put on this fall […]

Rape crisis center to be implemented in near future

This summer, the Brandeis administration approved the creation of a rape crisis center on campus, a project first proposed by members of Brandeis Students Against Sexual Violence (B.SASV). B.SASV, one of the principal organizers of the silent protest during the dedication of Chris Burden’s “Light of Reason” at the Rose last week, brought up the […]

Students embrace Hindu philosophy on relaxation

On the evening of Tuesday, Sept. 16, in the Swig Lounge of the Intercultural Center, was held on the subject of stress management and its relation to spirituality and Hinduism. The event was open to Brandeis students of all faiths, as well as members of the local community. Though it is still early in the […]

Ruderman scholars affect change for disabled

Inaugurated in 2013, the Ruderman Social Justice in Disability Scholars Program is the perfect scholarship for students who are passionate about working with people with disabilities. After being selected as Scholars, students participate in an internship and receive a stipend of $2,000 upon completion of their junior year. This past summer, the four current scholars, […]

Massachusetts primaries declare November candidates

On the night of Tuesday Sept. 9, Attorney General Martha Coakley won the Massachusetts Democratic primary nomination for governor, defeating state treasurer and former Democratic Party chairman Steve Grossman by a narrow six percentage points. She also defeated former health care administrator Don Berwick. General Coakley will go on to run against Republican Charlie Baker […]

BEMCo alcohol calls escalate at beginning of semester

The Brandeis University Police Department Media log released on Sept. 7 reported eight different alcohol-related incidents, most of which involved dispatching both University Police and Brandeis Emergency Medical Corps (BEMCo). There were 22 medical emergencies reported in the media log. Therefore, alcohol-related incidents comprised 36 percent of the medical emergencies for this first full week […]

Commitment to service award motivates student body

The Commitment to Service Award, represented by a pin seniors wear on graduation day, is given to hard-working students who first must dedicate and record hundreds of hours of community service during their four years at Brandeis. First initiated three years ago, this program uses SAGE as a convenient way for students to track how […]

College Notebook: This year’s rankings

It is that time of year again—college rankings have been released. The U.S. News rankings of national universities is topped this year by Princeton University. Rounding out the top three are Harvard University and Yale University. Brandeis University made the list, tying for 35th with Georgia Institute of Technology. Between 2000-2013, Brandeis’ rankings were consistently […]

Gustavo Gutiérrez awarded Gittler Prize for theology work

Next month, Gustavo Gutiérrez will accept the Gittler Prize at Brandeis for his influential work as a world renowned theologian and priest. The prize, which includes $25,000 and a medal, is awarded every year to recognize individuals who “make lasting scholarly contributions to racial, ethnic and/or religious relations.” Gutiérrez, born in Lima, Peru, spent a […]

Prof. Wright followed winding path to psychology and Brandeis

This year marks Professor Ellen J. Wright’s seventh year as a professor at Brandeis University. She serves as assistant professor of psychology at Brandeis University, with an expertise in areas such as clinical psychology, depression, gender, development and emotional regulation. Wright, in an interview with The Hoot, discussed her life journey and her fields of […]

Waltham Group introduces itself to new students

Waltham Group, Brandeis’ largest student-led volunteer organization, held its first recruitment event of the school year Monday night, Sept. 8. The event was designed to give first-year students an idea of the range of volunteer options available and how to get involved in them. Though there are other similar clubs at Brandeis, Waltham Group is […]

Fellowship recipient researches civil rights

Following a transformative summer researching the intimate history of the civil rights movement in Mississippi, Aja Antoine commences her sophomore year with a newfound appreciation for the collaborative potential of research and the unique experiences of her peers. Under the mentorship of Professor David Cunningham of the Department of Sociology, Antoine participated in the Justice […]

Donahue envisions a sustainable future for New England food

Professor Brian Donahue, an environmental studies professor at Brandeis, co-authored a booklet titled “A New England Food Vision.” This text considers a healthier future where New England would have greater food independence if it were to produce more of its own food needs. The ultimate goal in “Food Vision” is for New England to produce […]

Columbia students fight for justice over sexual assault

With the list of colleges and universities under federal investigations for Title IX violations continues to grow, more and more students are feeling mistreated by their schools and administrations. At Columbia University last year, students filed complaints with the federal government over the mishandling of sexual assault charges. According to a New York Times article, […]

Dining options frustrate students in first weeks of school

Despite much anticipation for the newly renovated dining facilities, the fall semester has commenced with a strong message of discontent on behalf of the student body. Abby Brooks ’16 summarized her opinions regarding the new dining policies on the Brandeis University Senate Dining Committee Facebook page. The post garnered mass attention from the Brandeis community, […]

Smiling, swimming and saving lives

Edan Zitelny, a sophomore majoring in biology and minoring in chemistry, had the chance this summer to intern as a research assistant for pediatric oncologist, Dr. Ken Onel. The Hoot caught up with Edan to talk about how he was presented with such an opportunity and also to discuss what compelled him to become involved […]

Community dinner establishes lasting tradition

This past Friday, Aug. 29, the Brandeis Orientation Core Committee hosted a community dinner to welcome and bring together students, faculty and community members. This event was designed to kick off the new semester. Hundreds were in attendance. Created in the spirit of the Jewish Sabbath, which is observed every Friday and Saturday from sundown […]

Grand reopening of Foster Mods draws crowd

Between bouts of torrential rain on Tuesday evening, the official “grand re-opening” of the Foster Student Living Center, or the Foster Mods for short, went over smoothly among the students and staff in attendance. The Mods were built as a temporary living space intended to last a year, and were eventually converted into permanent structures. […]