Brandeis University's Community Newspaper — Waltham, Mass.
An interesting theme has come to characterize the 2013-2014 school year. Many familiar faces in Brandeis Administration, some with decades of past experience on this campus, are disappearing. A procession of the most seasoned education professionals Brandeis has to offer have turned in their resignations. Common to all of these departures is the air of […]
This year, Brandeis welcomed 65 Gateway Scholars to a program that integrates students whose primary language is not English from all areas of the globe into the Brandeis community. For each of these scholars, Brandeis provides intensive language development courses, tutors and analytical writing skills. But The Hoot would like to commend the university for […]
This semester, a new administrative rule came into effect that requires all student groups using food in club events to purchase it from Sodexo. There are several exemptions to this rule that students may be eligible for after filing a waiver. If the purchase is under $100, the price of the food is cheaper than […]
Earlier this week, President Frederick Lawrence sent the Brandeis community an email announcing the formation of a new committee designed to explore the possibility of divesting Brandeis endowment funds. While there is no consensus on the wisdom and workability of divestment, we applaud the university for taking student concerns seriously. Last year, community members orchestrated […]
On Sept. 20, Jamele Adams sent the 2013-2014 copy of Student Rights and Responsibilities to the entire campus. While some updates were minor wording changes, we commend the university on the creation of the position of Sexual Assault and Prevention Services Specialist. The description, in Section 3, is written as follows: “The position of Sexual […]
As an institution accountable to its students, Brandeis University should attempt to communicate its administrative prerogatives in a more accessible manner. Rifts between administrators should be part of the school’s public discourse, such that disagreements on key issues can be respectfully moderated. Recently, we have been given reason to believe that tensions simmering between key […]
The administration prides itself for its ability to quickly and effectively communicate with faculty and students. Students are frequently reminded of the many channels through which administration promotes its message. These channels include snail mail, email, text alerts, and various blogs across the internet. One of the most commonly used methods of issuing administrative directives […]
This week, Andrew Flagel, Senior Vice President for Students and Enrollment, met with campus tour guides for the Office of Admissions to propose that the tour guide position will no longer be paid. Instead, the office will be creating a volunteer-only program in the hopes of decreasing the budget and simultaneously increasing the number of […]
Vital to the health of a University is the quality of student life. Candidates for admissions will not attend a school that does not promise a rich, vibrant and wholesome college experience. Foremost among the barbs frequently lodged at Brandeis’ management of campus life is its food service. Students complained that food provided by the […]
It’s an exciting time for the Student Union as new and old candidates run to fill open seats and participate in their government. But it would be even more exciting if the student body took it seriously and more students voted in elections. With only 1,360 students voting in this week’s second round of elections, […]
