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Was it ever OK to buy a Tesla?

Sarah Baskin

Jewish Bund stages protest for Palestinian liberation

Anonymous

‘Oh, Mary!’ adds hilarity to history

Rachel Rosenfield

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Brandeis graduates launch social platform aimed at changing philanthropy

Ella Chase

I had the opportunity to sit down with Brandeis alumnus, Eitan Joseph ’22, to talk about his new platform, Giveasy, which he created in part with a team of two others: Isaac Gorelik of Stanford...

Breaking barriers and empowerment through math: An interview with Brandeis faculty

Ethan Lido

Hundreds of students, faculty and staff filled the seats of the Spingold Theater Center to experience a unique performance of a revolutionary mathematician. “Diving into Math with Emmy Noether” is a dynamic play celebrating the...

An interview with ENVS Prof. Kashwan, Author of ‘Decolonizing Environmentalism’

Cooper Gottfried

Professor Prakash Kashwan (ENVS) focuses on the intersections of environment, development and climate change. His scholarship’s interdisciplinary focus has been developed during his time working with Nobel Prize winning economist Elinor Ostrom and his ongoing...

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You’re being cut off—Why won’t the Student Union protect club funding?

The Brandeis Hoot Editorial Board

As club leaders begin to receive their anxiously awaited marathon decisions, this paper can’t help but notice that most clubs seem to be losing money each year while inflation continues to rise. The Brandeis Hoot,...

An apology from The Hoot

The Brandeis Hoot Editorial Board

The Hoot Editorial Board apologizes for the exclusionary language used and harm caused by the article “Argonautika review: Good, but not without flaws” published on March 28. The sentiment of these hurtful statements is not...

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...

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Students negatively impacted by anonymous messaging app posts

Cooper Gottfried

Fizz, an anonymous messaging app that aims to allow students to connect with their campus communities “safely, authentically, and vibrantly,” is one of several anonymous messaging apps that have become popular on college campuses across...

Jewish Bund stages protest for Palestinian liberation

Anonymous

On Friday, April 4, 2025, at approximately 4 p.m., members of the activist group identifying as the “Jewish Bund” gathered on the Great Lawn outside the Shapiro Campus Center to stage a protest in solidarity...

Arthur Levine unveils developments in restructuring liberal arts

Jenna Lewis

The student body was invited to participate in a town hall meeting on March 31 regarding the status of the current administration’s work to reassess the curriculum. Joel Christensen, Professor of Classical and Early Mediterranean...

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‘Noises Off’ is an utter delight

Naomi Stephenson

From April 3-6, the Brandeis University Undergraduate Theater Collective (UTC) presented “Noises Off” by Michael Frayn, directed by Laurel Davidoff ’25. A farcical, physical comedy-heavy show that calls for a rotating set, “Noises Off” is...

Don’t Forget: ‘Eurydice,’ a meaningful retelling in the Laurie Theater

Avery Bishop

Content Warning: Discussion of suicide in paragraph four        I was excited to watch the Brandeis Theater Department’s retelling of the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice. I came into the show only knowing the barest...

Reviewing all five ‘Indiana Jones’ movies—part one: The original trilogy

Michael Sun

The first article I ever wrote for The Hoot was a review of the latest “Indiana Jones” movie, “Indiana Jones and the Dial Of Destiny.” To summarize: it was not a good movie. But since...

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Track and field teams kick off outdoor season

James Carven

Since our last edition of The Hoot, the Brandeis Judges track and field teams have competed in four different meets. On March 29, the Judges attended both the Black & Gold Invitational at Bryant University...

Baseball plays two four-game series; NYU and UChicago

Calli Morvay

Since the last issue of The Hoot, the Judges’ baseball team has played eight baseball games. The first four games were an at-home series against the University of Chicago (UChicago) Maroons, and the following four...

Women’s and men’s tennis dominantly win last four matches

Calli Morvay

Since our last publication, the men’s tennis team has played one match and the and the women’s tennis teams played in three. The women faced Franklin Pierce College, Nichols College and Smith College. On the...

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Sweeping tariffs are a really bad idea

James Carven

On Wednesday, April 2, President Donald Trump announced new “liberation day” tariffs. This was something that he had promised during his campaign; however, the magnitude of the tariffs and the careless way in which they...

Was it ever OK to buy a Tesla?

Sarah Baskin

When I was walking back to my car the other day after class, I saw a white Tesla Model 3 parked behind Spingold with two bumper stickers on it. The first read: “Vintage Tesla: Pre...

Question: How do I squirt?

SSIS

Thank you for writing to SSIS! Squirt is the term used to describe the release of fluid as a result of sexual stimulation. Before we get into squirting, let’s demystify the different types of fluid...
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