I’ve just returned to my host country this term after a week of traveling around northwestern Europe. For the purposes of this column, where I went is not nearly as pertinent as what I saw....

“Midterm,” as defined by Merriam-Webster, is “a: the middle of an academic term; b: an examination at midterm.” Brandeis midterms, in the time I have passed as an undergraduate student here, have never accurately subscribed...

There is no limit to the amount of Plan B you can take in a month and no suspected health risks (including risk to fertility) associated with frequent use. However, there has been evidence that...

Welcome back to Hoot Recommends: Winter Activites Edition! In this article, members of The Hoot editorial board will be sharing their favorite thing to do when the weather outside is frightful (but the fire is...

To preface this irrationally rage filled diatribe that has been boiling inside of me for four years, I would like to note a few things. First, this is not a personal attack, I have no...

February break is coming up, and spring will soon come. If you are an outdoor animal, your next destination to travel to during break could be some awesome national parks. If you would like to...

As most of you have probably seen, or at the very least smelled, Ziv 129’s first floor just flooded with sewage. I had the horrific misfortune of being a resident of one of the affected...

Welcome back to Hoot Recommends! In this article, members of The Hoot editorial board will be sharing whether they prefer Mac computers or PCs. Lucas: I prefer PCs for several reasons. Probably my favorite thing...

Welcome back to Hoot Recommends: Things We Don’t Recommend Edition! In this article, members of The Hoot editorial board will be sharing the worst piece of media they’ve viewed this past year. Michael: My first...

Truth be told, I’ve been wanting to write this column for a while. Alas, for all the time that I’d meant to write it I’ve been, shall we say, compromised. From August 2022 to January...

Thank you for writing SSIS! This is a great question, and something that a lot of college students have questions about. It may be helpful to start by having a conversation with your roommate. This...

There are many issues that divide the Brandeis community right now, but here is something we can all agree upon: Dunkin should take meal exchanges. Dunkin is one of the best breakfast options on campus....

The first full week of the semester can mean many things. Getting slapped in the face with far too much homework. Adding and dropping classes like a maniac. Promising to get meals with people that...

Welcome back to Hoot Recommends! In this article, members of The Hoot editorial board will be sharing their favorite beverages. Rachel: While I am a big supporter of most juices, there is something that those...

We are at the beginning of a new year, which means that we are now in the thick of awards season. The best in movies and television are being celebrated at this time of year...

In the circles I belong to, I am known as a baker. I bake frequently and somewhat well. I even worked as a baker for a summer. If you invite me to a party or...

Editor’s note: As an independent news source for the Brandeis community, The Hoot and its editorial board support publishing all opinions of our students, faculty and staff. As such, The Hoot does not serve as...

Editor’s note: As an independent news source for the Brandeis community, The Hoot and its editorial board support publishing all opinions of our students, faculty and staff. As such, The Hoot does not serve as...

Editor’s note: As an independent news source for the Brandeis community, The Hoot and its editorial board support publishing all opinions of our students, faculty and staff. As such, The Hoot does not serve as...

Editor’s note: As an independent news source for the Brandeis community, The Hoot and its editorial board support publishing all opinions of our students, faculty and staff. As such, The Hoot does not serve as...