Brandeis University's Community Newspaper — Waltham, Mass.
The stake was driven in poorly. Trembling in the prairie wind, the stake finally gave way to the unbearable weight of the balloon, which floated into the uncertain autumn skies. The parents rushed out of the house to find their youngest child gone, trapped in a runaway weather balloon–alone and frightened–fate fading in the fickle […]
On Nov. 3, Maine residents will head to the polls to vote on Question 1, which, if approved by a majority of voters, will overturn the recent law allowing same-sex marriage. The following is a work of fiction. It is not an account of an actual protest. The city streets were quiet most days. Apart […]
The Goldstone Report–a war crimes report by Justice Richard J. Goldstone of the United Nations–is not objective, and is in fact tainted by bias from not only one sector of the United Nations (The Human Rights Council) but the body as a whole. This report came out strongly condemning Israel for their part in a […]
A gust of climate change initiatives is now blowing through the halls of the United States Congress. The Senate’s Environment and Public Works Committee is now considering a bill that would by various means including a “cap and trade” pollution allowance scheme, reduce emissions of gases that cause climate change by 20 percent over the […]
On Mar. 15, HBO aired an episode of its series “Big Love,” which depicted temple rituals that members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints regard as sacred. For members of my faith, the temple is a place where individuals receive holy covenants, which are not spoken about outside of the temple. It […]
This issue marks my last as editor in chief of The Brandeis Hoot, and at risk of being sanctimonious, I would like to share a few of the lessons I have learned over the past 11 months. Throughout my tenure as editor in chief of this amazing organization, I have learned that success and failure […]
I recently read an article by the BBC that surveyed people in 10 developed countries about whether Darwinian evolution should be taught in science classes. Unsurprisingly, a substantial portion of the respondents were in favor of teaching either evolution and creationism side by side, or for the teaching of creationism and the exclusion of any […]
Dear Hoot Editors, I’m writing to express my dismay at the fact that you ran Leon Markovitz’s Oct. 16 article, “A few thoughts on Brandeis ‘progressive’ Zionists: J Street.” This article is opinion writing at its worst. It misrepresents very basic factual information, like the policies of J Street (which are listed very clearly on […]
“Four Years Tuition at Brandeis: $200,0000. $60 towards saving the environment…At this point, who’s counting? Green Fees Can Do It.” For the past week, the Rabb Steps have housed colorful banners sporting the slogan: “Green Fees Can Do It.” But the question is, what are Green Fees, and what can they do? Green Fees are […]
Regular readers know that I have hardly been the most passionate defender of the Student Union, but I have to give credit when it’s due. Student Union President Andy Hogan ‘11 has been doing an excellent job of fighting to ensure that students have a say in the process of selecting a replacement to University […]
