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(11/14/24 7:52pm)
I was halfway through Paulo Coelho's The Alchemist when the Black Sea appeared outside my plane window. The hills of Istanbul soon joined the view of the soft silhouette of the morning sun. Knowing the plane was approaching its destination, I decided to stow the tray table and put away the book. I smiled when I thought of how the young shepherd boy in The Alchemist was robbed of all the money he had on him right after he landed in Africa for his great adventure. It was probably a bad sign for me. But like the shepherd boy, I found it too late to turn back.
(10/08/24 7:00pm)
From Sept. 24 through Sept. 29, Hurricane Helene ravaged the Southeast, causing over 200 casualties and a staggering $250 billion in damages. Millions of Americans were left without power, and the devastation in states like Florida and Georgia was clear — thousands of buildings were flooded or destroyed, and the land the storm ripped through looked like a wasteland.
(10/07/24 12:58pm)
Here are some of the most groundbreaking developments in science this week, ranging from a novel approach to rejuvenating brain cells using CRISPR, new insights to understand the link between the TET2 gene and cancer, the global impact of species loss and the discovery of single-electron covalent bonds in carbon atoms.
(10/08/24 4:00am)
Adapted from Peter Brown’s novel of the same name, The Wild Robot breathes new life into the book’s well-loved characters with a style that feels true to childhood fantasy. Its combination of majestic worldbuilding and heartfelt characterizations beautifully fleshes out Brown’s story of finding belonging in a foreign place.
(10/04/24 6:19pm)
After what was a wildly entertaining 2024 MLB regular season, the Wild Card Series of the playoffs did not disappoint. In just the first three games of the playoffs, we have seen dynasties collapse, underdogs conquer and rookies dominate in unprecedented ways.
(10/09/24 7:00am)
John Shields, the chef and owner of Gertrude's, has devoted his life to celebrating Chesapeake Bay cuisine. In an interview with The News-Letter, he reflected on his early culinary influences, the evolution of Chesapeake Bay cooking and how students can help protect the region’s food economy.
(10/08/24 7:00pm)
Perhaps nothing has periled the Democratic Party more than the electoral college: despite winning the popular vote only once this decade (out of five presidential elections), Republicans have held the presidency half of the time. Democrats always argue that true democracy would elect a leader based on a raw popular vote. The truth is, both parties are primarily interested in whichever system keeps them in power. As a voter in New Mexico, however, I primarily am interested in which system gives New Mexico its proper voice.
(10/10/24 4:00am)
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, there was increased hesitancy about vaccine effectiveness. Social media powered anti-vaccination campaigns and dangerous misinformation. One form of misinformation is deep fakes, which are becoming more prevalent and pose serious concerns for healthcare. Deep fakes are digitally altered videos or images that can use artificial intelligence to manipulate the words of popular figures, such as politicians or health experts, and can exacerbate global health issues like epidemics and pandemics.
(10/10/24 4:00am)
I remember locking my door, isolating myself away from the entire world. Sitting on the messily carpeted floor, my knees pulled up to my chest, crying into rolls of crumpled toilet paper. A few minutes later, I’d open my door and eat with my family at the dinner table like any other day. It was a seamless switch — a quick wipe of the eyes, a deep breath and the world went on as if nothing had happened.
(10/17/24 4:00am)
When I first began writing, I had an unfathomable obsession with imagery. For hours, I would park myself at my favorite table at Barnes and Noble with my latte in hand and write pages upon pages of descriptions. Taking in the senses around me, I’d let my mind wander to places that I could only dream of.
(10/10/24 10:00pm)
This weekend, Baltimore brings a mix of Halloween thrills and exciting events. From a spooky market to an eerie catacomb tour, there’s plenty of fun. Not into Halloween? Don’t worry, there are other events to enjoy this October as well!
(10/06/24 8:08pm)
From Sept. 19 to 22, the Baltimore Theatre Project, in collaboration with the High Zero Foundation, hosted this year’s annual High Zero festival. Over four days, 20 improvised sets featuring four solo acts and 16 group performances showcased the best of Baltimore’s experimental music scene.
(10/10/24 4:00am)
There’s a 0.01286% chance — about 1 in 7776 — that you’ll roll the combination referenced in the title of indie band Bright Eyes’ 11th LP: Five Dice, All Threes.
(10/05/24 9:58pm)
The Polyaspora Festival commenced Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 5:30 p.m. in Leith Symington Griswold Hall at the Peabody Institute. The festival “centers Black and Brazilian perspectives in contemporary music alongside a showcase of new musical works by Peabody Conservatory students.” The Future is Now I was the first event of the five-day festival, featuring seven different compositions by current Peabody Conservatory students. Their presentations were followed by a performance by the members of the International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE).
(10/04/24 1:30pm)
October has finally arrived, and while the daylight might be fading, it’s still essential to step out of your study space and take a breather. Baltimore is buzzing with activities, from live music festivals and taco feasts to art walks — there's plenty to explore this weekend!
(10/03/24 8:04pm)
I was always skeptical of baseball. The most common score is, like, 3–2, there are so many players on the team, and the rules are impossible to learn. And don’t get me started on all the statistics — ERA, OPS, RBI, SLG. I have to memorize enough acronyms for the MCAT — no need for more.
(10/03/24 7:15pm)
From Friday, Sept. 20 to Sunday, Sept. 22, the 25th annual Baltimore Comic Book Convention (Comic-Con) was held at the Baltimore Convention Center.
(09/29/24 11:48pm)
Out with one month, in with another. As the semester really kicks into gear — can you feel it yet? — we are all striving to balance schoolwork and leisure time. If you do get a moment to catch your breath, consider checking out some of the media on this week’s list, brought to you by the Arts and Entertainment section. Whether you’re looking for a thought-provoking documentary or a soul album to unwind to, we have a variety of choices for everyone.
(10/02/24 10:55pm)
I have a brief memory — it’s more of a feeling than a memory — of my kindergarten teacher playing blocks with me because I was too shy to play with the other kids. I have very few other memories of this time in my life, obviously, so I can’t verify it. But, as I said, it might be more of a feeling than a memory, an image my brain conjured up based on the emotions I’ve felt all throughout my childhood. Whether it’s true or not, the emotions are real, and they’re the same emotions I felt my first week at Hopkins.
(10/01/24 2:00am)
This week’s Science News in Review is filled with new discoveries. From advances in therapeutics for schizophrenia treatment to fish that can taste with their legs, news this week focuses on groundbreaking innovations but also provides a reminder to stay cautious when reading scientific literature.
