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MA deportation operation: Wu takes on the federal government

Jason Njoroge and Cooper Gottfried

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Grad student Haley Nash sets new school record for career home runs with 32

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Play, connect, repeat: Inside the world of Console Gamers X

Ella Chase

Every Monday night, Ridgewood Commons transforms into a haven for Brandeis students who just want to relax, play games, and connect. Console Gamers X (CGX), the university’s all-inclusive, co-ed gaming club, is where casual players...

Brandeis Got Talent: Spotlight on student performers

Ella Chase

Brandeis Got Talent wrapped up another year, bringing together student musicians for a night of performances. While the turnout was smaller than expected, the energy in Chums remained high. Campus Activities Board (CAB) Concerts Chair...

Building careers and community: TAMID’s tech track in action

Ella Chase

On Monday nights, while many students wind down from a long day of classes and the start of a busy week, a dedicated group of Brandeis undergraduates comes together for something quite different. They seize...

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Have some class

The Brandeis Hoot Editorial Board

Recently, the course offerings for the Fall 2025 semester have been announced. Returning students can choose from dozens of course offerings to make up their schedule, which for full-time students is anywhere between 3.5 and...

Livin’ La Vida Loca (en Brandeis)

The Brandeis Hoot Editorial Board

It should be no surprise that students are once again stressed about housing selection. Hundreds of students get their numbers chosen by fate, and that fate will decide if you get a comfy life in...

Give me (more of) a break!

The Brandeis Hoot Editorial Board

As the Brandeis community returns from their week-long break, this editorial board can’t help but wonder, was it worth it? The Carrie Bradshaw tone aside, having a break in the middle of February can be...

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ADL gives Brandeis an A on annual antisemitism report card

James Carven

On March 3, the Anti-Defamation League released their second annual college antisemitism report cards for 2025. Brandeis University was given an A, one of only eight colleges to receive the top grade. Brandeis was one...

MA deportation operation: Wu takes on the federal government

Jason Njoroge and Cooper Gottfried

On Wednesday, March 5, 2025, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu testified in the congressional committee on oversight, alongside mayors from other major cities. The remarks made waves across social media, defending the sanctuary city stance of...

Phishing attack targets Brandeis

Jason Njoroge

In the early hours of Tuesday, March 19, Brandeis University’s cybersecurity systems were put to the test when a coordinated cyberattack targeted approximately 5,000 members of the university community. According to a campus-wide email from...

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Repression

Samuel Diaz

‘The Brutalist’ has something great to say, just take a nap first

Rachel Rosenfield

Holocaust survivor films have been around for a while, so, while the stories are important to tell, they may seem over done. However, “The Brutalist” brings something new to the table. This story about the...

‘Argonautika’ review: Good, but not without flaws

Lucas Alexander

Editor’s Note: Members of the Brandeis Community have reached out to correct some mistakes that appeared in this article. We thank those community members for their attention to detail. The corrections are as follows: Argonautika...

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Three Judges compete in NCAA indoor track finals

James Carven

On March 14 and 15, three athletes from the Brandeis Judges track and field team competed in the NCAA Division III indoor track finals. Garrett Rieden ’26 won his heat in the 800-meter relay with...

BenAvram places 10th and eighth at NCAA Fencing Nationals

Michael Sun

On March 20 and March 21, Lev BenAvram ’25 went to Penn State University to participate at the NCAA Fencing Nationals. On the first day, he placed 10th, and on the second day, he placed...

Baseball with an exciting walk-off win against Williams College

Calli Morvay

Since our last publication, the Judges’ baseball team has played eight games, including their home-opener on the Stein Diamond. All eight of these games but one were at home, in fact. Their current record is...

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What lubes are safe to use with the condoms you guys sell?

SSIS

Thank you for your question! At SSIS, we offer water-based, silicone-based and hybrid lube. All of these are safe to use with all of our condoms! Most condoms already come with silicone-based lube, and we...

Hoot Recommends: How to cope

The Brandeis Hoot Editorial Board

Hello valued Hoot readers! This week, we are telling you guys how to cope. So read up and start coping.   James: I don’t know. I have no idea how to cope. If you need...

I tried the Brandeis sushi

James Carven

In my time at Brandeis so far, I had tried almost every food that was offered on campus. One of the few things that I hadn’t tried was the sushi offered at the Kosher Table...
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