Recently, Donald Trump has been talking about eliminating the Department of Education (DOE). He has already taken the first step towards doing that, having announced that half of the department’s staff would be laid off...

From March 7 to March 9, the Brandeis Department of Theater Arts staged “Intractable Woman,” written by Italian playwright Stefano Massini and translated into English by Paula Wing. It tells the story of journalist Anna...

On March 12, at noon, members of the Jewish Brandeis Bund gathered at the top of the Rabb steps with a wooden coffin. Much like they did at their previous funeral procession, members of the...

Within the past few weeks, two of the major-league sports in the United States had their respective all-star tournaments, with each deciding to change it up from their typical style. The NHL moved away from...

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...

In a town hall on Feb. 25, Interim President Arthur Levine outlined his plans to put Brandeis on a different trajectory, towards an internal structure that suits the needs of the market, while also trying...

If you’ve ever had the great misfortune of seeing the Brandeis Judges mascot in-person (or if you’ve ever gotten a 404 error on the Brandeis website), you will know that our weirdly fuzzy, weirdly large...

Ok, it’s time for us to say it: We at the Hoot are glad that the Chiefs dynasty is over. For everyone that was hoping to see the dreaded “three-peat,” their hopes were dashed as...

On Jan. 30, VoteDeis, the Student Union and The Abraham Feinberg Educational Network For Active Civic Transformation (ENACT) hosted an event called “It’s Not All About the President: Engaging in Local and State Government,” held...

Following the resignation of former President Ron Liebowitz in the fall, Interim President Arthur Levine stepped into leadership at Brandeis University on Nov. 1 2024, and began his first full semester in the role with...

Arthur Holmberg, the Blanche, Barbara and Irving Laurie Professor of Theater Arts at Brandeis University, has died at the age of 80. An email sent to the Brandeis community by Carol Fierke, the Provost and...

On Monday, I spent my day off watching the coverage of Donald Trump’s second inauguration. I cannot possibly explain why I chose to do this. His first inaugural address was about “American carnage” and his...

After a rough start to the fencing season, the Judges traveled to Brown University to attend the Northeast Fencing Conference. The men’s team played seven matches and won four of them, improving their record to...

Student Union President Rani Balakrishna ’25 and Student Union Vice President Ria Escamilla-Gil ’27 have successfully spearheaded a movement to get “multicultural hair products into the C-Store to help black students with kinky, type four...

The Basement Records Finale energized the Brandeis campus, uniting a diverse lineup of performers and an enthusiastic audience in a vibrant celebration of music, dance and community, leaving a lasting impression on all who attended....

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...

Namaskar is the Dharmic religious club on campus, dedicated to celebrating and sharing the rich traditions of Hinduism, Sikhism and Jainism. Open to anyone interested, Namaskar offers a welcoming community where students can connect, learn...

Donald Trump, a former president and convicted felon, was elected to a second term as president of the United States. Unlike 2016, he actually won the popular vote this time around. To many of us...

On Oct. 8, 2024, Dr. Danielle Allen was announced as the 2024 recipient of the Joseph B. and Toby Gittler Prize, which includes a $25,000 cash award and a medal. Dr. Allen is a respected...

In another cut made to the Music Department, Brandeis has declined to renew the Lydian String Quartet’s contract. The Lydian has been described as “one of the country’s superior chamber groups,” their performances described as...