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This week in Hopkins Sports in Review, Junior Alex Colletti sets multiple records, and Women’s Basketball continues its unbeaten season.

Hopkins Sports in Review (Feb. 2–8)

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As the year prepares to take off, let’s take a moment to reflect on the scientific discoveries that have already made it so special.

Science news in review: Feb. 9

SYDNOR DUFFY / DESIGN & LAYOUT EDITOR
A wide range of Valentine’s Day weekend events span comedy, science, performance and community fundraisers across Baltimore.

Events this weekend (Feb. 13–15)

Wednesday Mini (02/11/2026)

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Sheng is currently the principal investigator in clinical trials involving patients who have been diagnosed with early stage and metastatic breast cancer.

Dr. Jenni Sheng investigates the role of lifestyle interventions in breast cancer treatment

By GRACE OH | 3 days ago

JOSHUA LONSTEIN / PHOTO EDITOR
Former complainants, individuals who raised sexual violence claims and went through OIE’s investigative process, recall feeling isolated and concerned with staff, verdicts and transparency.

Students and former complainants criticize OIE’s investigative process

By MYRA SAEED | November 20, 2025

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As construction for the DSAI begins, residents continue to advocate against its location, reporting poor University communication and persistent environmental hazards.

DSAI construction: Residents urgently call for University transparency and attention toward detrimental environmental effects

By MYRA SAEED | Yesterday

Four residents from Remington and neighboring areas have shared concerns over the DSAI’s blueprint, construction and environmental effects — all serving to hinder community trust in the University and in Baltimore City.

JOSHUA LONSTEIN / PHOTO EDITOR 
As construction for the DSAI begins, residents continue to advocate against its location, reporting poor University communication and persistent environmental hazards.

DSAI construction: Residents urgently call for University transparency and attention toward detrimental environmental effects

By MYRA SAEED | Yesterday

Four residents from Remington and neighboring areas have shared concerns over the DSAI’s blueprint, construction and environmental effects — all serving to hinder community trust in the University and in Baltimore City.

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The Johns Hopkins University (JHU) Tea Club hosts their third annual “Tea Formal” at the George Peabody Library.

LEISURE

Spilling tea over tea: Tea Club’s “Tea Formal”

By KAYLEE NGUYEN | 11 hours ago

NEWS

Hop Talks hosts Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks Event

By HONORA MURATORI | Yesterday

SCITECH

MLK Jr. Awardee Anicca Harriot's Impactful Work with #VanguardSTEM

By PALAK SADANA | Yesterday

SPORTS

Kicking off the year with the 2026 Australian Open showdown

By KATIE PARK | Yesterday

News & Features

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As the presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) increases in Baltimore, Hopkins students share their reactions and opinions.

Baltimore protests and Hopkins students speak out on ICE activity

By KAYLEE NGUYEN | 15 hours ago

Hop Talks hosts Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks Event

By HONORA MURATORI | Yesterday

Provost Jayawardhana accepts new position as Caltech President, Intermin Provost Lainie Rutkow to begin in February

By MYRA SAEED | Yesterday

Students explore a world of possibilities at the Study Abroad Fair

By LEMON DOROSHOW | Yesterday

Bloomberg Student Center lowers dining prices by 20%

By KAYLEE NGUYEN | Yesterday

2026 conversations about writing and medicine with Emily Bloom and Carolyn Sufrin

By GRACE OH | 5 days ago

The controversy behind SNF Agora fellow Johnnie Moore

By JOSH ECKSTEIN and MYRA SAEED | 6 days ago

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On Tuesday, Jan. 27, the Student Government Association convened for their weekly meeting.

SGA discusses Spring SIF, “Looking For A Jayfriend” event and student concerns in virtual meeting

By JOSH ECKSTEIN | February 2, 2026

Opinion

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Goli argues that those with freedom of speech must speak out for the human rights of Iranians.

OPINION

We must speak now about Iran

By ARIANA GOLI | Yesterday

OPINION

The attack on immigrants is a widespread humanitarian crisis

By MYRA SAEED | 2 days ago

OPINION

I hate situationships.

By STEVE WANG | 4 days ago

OPINION

Why is everyone obsessed with the office siren aesthetic?

By KAYLEE NGUYEN | December 30, 2025

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Opinion

COURTESY OF ARIANA GOLI 
Goli argues that those with freedom of speech must speak out for the human rights of Iranians.

OPINION

We must speak now about Iran

By ARIANA GOLI | Yesterday

OPINION

The attack on immigrants is a widespread humanitarian crisis

By MYRA SAEED | 2 days ago

OPINION

I hate situationships.

By STEVE WANG | 4 days ago

OPINION

Why is everyone obsessed with the office siren aesthetic?

By KAYLEE NGUYEN | December 30, 2025

Submit An Op-Ed

Arts

Avatar: Fire and Ash or fire and cash?

By KAYLEE NGUYEN | 15 hours ago

Witness Theater’s 2026 train-themed I-Show leaves the station

By STEVE WANG | 2 days ago

To watch and watch for: Week of Feb. 9

By ARTS EDITORS | 3 days ago

To watch and watch for: Week of Feb. 2

By ARTS EDITORS | February 2, 2026

Hollywood’s struggles in the age of AI

By SAFFRON HALLETT | January 5, 2026

Getting Killed by Geese and what it means to be alive

By STEVE WANG | January 4, 2026

Turbulent translations from stage to screen: Wicked sequel pulls through

By ADITYA SANKAR | December 26, 2025

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Tiwari portrays the multitudes of emotions a fan experiences in a Laufey concert.

Belonging in a 21,000-person arena: Laufey's "A Matter of Time" tour

By SHREYA TIWARI | December 19, 2025

Voices

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Audrey Snowden pens her legacy letter with Hopkins student Omkar Katkade.

Letters Without Limits: Audrey Snowden

By OMKAR KATKADE | 15 hours ago

Warmth in the space between replies

By BRYCE LEIBERMAN | Yesterday

Pacing

By JASON CHANG | 2 days ago

If we could sit on clouds

By JERRY HONG | 5 days ago

The first snowfall

By ALEXANDRA GARCIA HERRERA | February 2, 2026

Anhedonia

By GRACE WANG | February 1, 2026

Turning the Page

By SAREENA NAGANAND | February 1, 2026

COURTESY OF MAI FUJII
Wang recounts her recent visit to the University of Toronto.

My fall break visit to U of T

By ANGEL WANG | January 21, 2026

Voices

COURTESY OF SYDNOR DUFFY
Audrey Snowden pens her legacy letter with Hopkins student Omkar Katkade.

Letters Without Limits: Audrey Snowden

By OMKAR KATKADE | 15 hours ago

Warmth in the space between replies

By BRYCE LEIBERMAN | Yesterday

Pacing

By JASON CHANG | 2 days ago

If we could sit on clouds

By JERRY HONG | 5 days ago

The first snowfall

By ALEXANDRA GARCIA HERRERA | February 2, 2026

Anhedonia

By GRACE WANG | February 1, 2026

Turning the Page

By SAREENA NAGANAND | February 1, 2026

COURTESY OF MAI FUJII
Wang recounts her recent visit to the University of Toronto.

My fall break visit to U of T

By ANGEL WANG | January 21, 2026

Leisure

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The Johns Hopkins University (JHU) Tea Club hosts their third annual “Tea Formal” at the George Peabody Library.

Spilling tea over tea: Tea Club’s “Tea Formal”

By KAYLEE NGUYEN | 11 hours ago

Made in Baltimore: from Peru to Northeast Market at Ta’ Que Rico

By GRACE OH | 19 hours ago

Events this weekend (Feb. 13–15)

By ADWITA SINHA | 2 days ago

Made in Baltimore: 2AM Project is redefining late-night food in the city

By DHARANI MOORTHY | 3 days ago

Sports

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Kotov is a key member of the Men’s Fencing team and combines his passion for mechanical engineering with his approach to fencing Sabre.

Athlete Spotlight: Leonid Kotov

By GRACE OH | 10 hours ago

Kicking off the year with the 2026 Australian Open showdown

By KATIE PARK | Yesterday

Hopkins Sports in Review (Feb. 2–8)

By JOSEPH RAINBOLT | 2 days ago

Super Bowl LX Roundtable

By JOSEPH RAINBOLT , MICHAEL ALDERMAN , FREDDY BRANSON and TALIA LEHRER | 4 days ago

Sports

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Kotov is a key member of the Men’s Fencing team and combines his passion for mechanical engineering with his approach to fencing Sabre.

Athlete Spotlight: Leonid Kotov

By GRACE OH | 10 hours ago

Kicking off the year with the 2026 Australian Open showdown

By KATIE PARK | Yesterday

Hopkins Sports in Review (Feb. 2–8)

By JOSEPH RAINBOLT | 2 days ago

Super Bowl LX Roundtable

By JOSEPH RAINBOLT , MICHAEL ALDERMAN , FREDDY BRANSON and TALIA LEHRER | 4 days ago

Scitech

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Dr. Debraj "Raj" Mukherjee discusses his medical career and work with the Peace Education Program, for which he was awarded the 2025 Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Award for Community Service.

MLK Jr. Awardee Raj Mukherjee's Peace Education Program

By BUSE KOLDAS , ADITYA SANKAR and THANSI GARIKIPATI | 15 hours ago

MLK Jr. Awardee Anicca Harriot's Impactful Work with #VanguardSTEM

By PALAK SADANA | Yesterday

Science news in review: Feb. 9

By ADITYA SANKAR | 2 days ago

Humans of Hopkins: Ikshu Pandey

By RHEA MAKKUNI | February 3, 2026

Magazine

A sweetness that lasts

By ERIC ZENG | November 13, 2025

Always Rainbow: My furriest friend

By REBECCA AHN | November 13, 2025

Katara, Toph and Suki: my feminist origin story

By AYDEN MIN | November 13, 2025

Room tour

By KAITLIN TAN | November 13, 2025

Magazine

A sweetness that lasts

By ERIC ZENG | November 13, 2025

Always Rainbow: My furriest friend

By REBECCA AHN | November 13, 2025

Multimedia

What the snow couldn't bury