The Brandeis Hoot
The Brandeis Hoot, or simply, The Hoot, is the community newspaper serving the Brandeis University campus. Founded in 2005 by Leslie Pazan, Igor Pedan, and Daniel Silverman, it features articles written for, by and about the members of the Brandeis community. The paper's current Editor-in-Chief is Jenna Lewis. Doubling in size since its inception, The Hoot is read worldwide and has been cited by national media outlets, including The New York Times, The Boston Globe and NPR. Publishing every other Friday during the semester, The Hoot is distributed throughout the Brandeis community. The paper's motto is "To acquire wisdom, one must observe." The Hoot publishes five sections and an editorial each week. The Hoot also publishes a "Hoot Recommends" in each issue, an article in which editors give their opinions on a new topic.
The Hoot transitioned from a traditional newspaper into a news magazine at the beginning of the 2025-26 school year. This change was lead by Editor-in-Chief Jenna Lewis.