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This year’s Oscars aren’t just about trophies — they’re about rewriting Hollywood’s legacy.

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MIRKO FABIAN / PUBLIC DOMAIN This year’s Oscars aren’t just about trophies — they’re about rewriting Hollywood’s legacy.

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SGA discussed the new Foundational Abilities for freshmen and a Speed Dating bill in its weekly meeting.

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STEVEN SIMPSON / PHOTO EDITOR SGA discussed the new Foundational Abilities for freshmen and a Speed Dating bill in its weekly meeting.

COURTESY OF HOPKINSSPORTS.COM
Women’s Basketball improved to a record of 14-3 in the season with a handful of conference wins this week.

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COURTESY OF HOPKINSSPORTS.COM Women’s Basketball improved to a record of 14-3 in the season with a handful of conference wins this week.

COURTESY OF RILEY STRAIT
Strait tells the story of his first part-time job at a pretzel shop.

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COURTESY OF RILEY STRAIT Strait tells the story of his first part-time job at a pretzel shop.

 JIYUN GUO / DESIGN & LAYOUT EDITOR 
This week's picks include the sci-fi thriller Companion directed by Drew Hancock, the analytical history text Black in Blues by Harvard Professor Imani Perry, the sixth studio album by The Weeknd Hurry Up Tomorrow, and Duo Ingolfsson-Stoupel performing Maurice Ravel and others at Leith Symington Griswold Hall on Sunday, Feb. 2.

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 JIYUN GUO / DESIGN & LAYOUT EDITOR  This week's picks include the sci-fi thriller Companion directed by Drew Hancock, the analytical history text Black in Blues by Harvard Professor Imani Perry, the sixth studio album by The Weeknd Hurry Up Tomorrow, and Duo Ingolfsson-Stoupel performing Maurice Ravel and others at Leith Symington Griswold Hall on Sunday, Feb. 2.

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SGA met for its first meeting of the semester on Jan. 21 to discuss a Valentines Day funding bill as well as updates on construction.

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STEVEN SIMPSON / PHOTO EDITOR SGA met for its first meeting of the semester on Jan. 21 to discuss a Valentines Day funding bill as well as updates on construction.

COURTESY OF SAMHI BOPPANA
The Office of International Services put out guidance that students return to campus before Jan. 20 to avoid disruptions to their travel. 

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COURTESY OF SAMHI BOPPANA The Office of International Services put out guidance that students return to campus before Jan. 20 to avoid disruptions to their travel. 

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The award-winning rapper and producer announces his new position at the Peabody Institute teaching rap for the Institute’s new hip hop degree program.

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JARRET CALLAHAN / CC BY-NC 2.0 The award-winning rapper and producer announces his new position at the Peabody Institute teaching rap for the Institute’s new hip hop degree program.

COURTESY OF JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY 
In an exclusive interview with The News-Letter on Dec. 10, President Ronald J. Daniels discussed major campus developments, including diversity in college admissions and the University’s commitment to free expression.

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COURTESY OF JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY  In an exclusive interview with The News-Letter on Dec. 10, President Ronald J. Daniels discussed major campus developments, including diversity in college admissions and the University’s commitment to free expression.

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The 20th annual Lighting of the Quads was held in Wyman Quad, instead of Keyser Quad as it has previously been. 

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STEVEN SIMPSON / PHOTO EDITOR The 20th annual Lighting of the Quads was held in Wyman Quad, instead of Keyser Quad as it has previously been. 

COURTESY OF SHIRLENE JOHN
In interviews with The News-Letter, Hopkins Dining employees expressed frustration with management and dining operations. 

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COURTESY OF SHIRLENE JOHN In interviews with The News-Letter, Hopkins Dining employees expressed frustration with management and dining operations. 

COURTESY OF WAREHOUSE CINEMAS
Carter reveals how Warehouse Cinemas transforms movie-going into a full experience with innovative programming and engaging events.

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COURTESY OF WAREHOUSE CINEMAS Carter reveals how Warehouse Cinemas transforms movie-going into a full experience with innovative programming and engaging events.

COURTESY OF SOTTO SOPRA
Chef Bosio of Sotto Sopra brings Italian warmth and flavor to Mount Vernon. 

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COURTESY OF SOTTO SOPRA Chef Bosio of Sotto Sopra brings Italian warmth and flavor to Mount Vernon. 

COURTESY OF ROHAN UPADHYAY
Upadhyay presents four recipes that bring cozy warmth to the enchanting holiday season.

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COURTESY OF ROHAN UPADHYAY Upadhyay presents four recipes that bring cozy warmth to the enchanting holiday season.

COURTESY OF GABRIEL LESSER
Lesser talks about the values food symbolizes to him.

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COURTESY OF GABRIEL LESSER Lesser talks about the values food symbolizes to him.

COURTESY OF SAMHI BOPPANA
On the morning of Nov. 20, graffiti was observed on various campus structures, including the pillars outside Gilman Hall. 

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COURTESY OF SAMHI BOPPANA On the morning of Nov. 20, graffiti was observed on various campus structures, including the pillars outside Gilman Hall. 

COURTESY OF AASHI MENDPARA
Mendpara argues that humans need each other to build more meaningful lives, and that this is not necessarily a bad thing.

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COURTESY OF AASHI MENDPARA Mendpara argues that humans need each other to build more meaningful lives, and that this is not necessarily a bad thing.

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