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In Dec. 2024, the Office of Institutional Equity (OIE) released its 2023 annual report, overviewing all received complaints and actions taken related to discrimination, harassment and sexual misconduct, as well as requests for disability or religious related accommodations. The report reflected a general rise in reporting from 2022 and provided information on the outcome of cases.
On Feb. 10, the University shared plans to replace the Alumni Residence Memorial (AMR) I and the Hopkins Cafe dining hall, with construction expected to begin in the summer of 2026 and be completed by 2028. The plans were announced 10 days in advance of the University’s meeting with the Baltimore Urban Design and Architecture Advisory Panel (UDAAP) on Feb. 20 .
As I approach the end of my undergraduate career at Hopkins, I’m looking forward to new adventures and novelty. At the same time, I have also developed quite a firm place in my heart for our school and our city. Like many other students, Baltimore is the first place I have lived in by myself, independent from my family and childhood friends, so it’s safe to say that the city has seen me through a lot of moments of growth.
On Wednesday, Feb.12, Hop Talks invited the Hopkins community to a seminar-style discussion titled “Hop Talks: Affirmative Action Impact at Johns Hopkins.” The focal topic of the event was how the recent Supreme Court decision banning affirmative action and race-conscious admissions have altered the demographics of the University’s first-year class.
Let’s be honest — goal-setting sounds amazing in theory. Every January, millions of people, including me, sit down with fresh enthusiasm, ready to finally get their life together. This is it, we tell ourselves. This is the year I wake up at 5 a.m., read 52 books, get ripped, find inner peace and maybe even learn French. And for a solid week (if we're lucky), we actually do it. We power through a few early mornings, sweat through a couple of gym sessions and nod along to the Duolingo owl aggressively reminding us not to break our streak.
Lady Liberty’s torch is dimming. Republicans insist that she is fatigued and her fire has been quenched by the caravan of migrants exploiting her generosity. They may seek to close the United States to asylum seekers but conservative politicians are opening up our borders to a century-old European ideology ready to invade our democratic union: fascism.
I think people spend too much time talking about who they want to be and not enough time talking about who they already are. It’s always about the next step; the next goal; the next milestone. Nobody ever asks, “What’s your favorite thing about yourself today?” Like right now; in this moment. Not the person you’re hoping to become five years from now. Not the polished, grown, fully developed version of you. Just you, today.
In the past decade, private equity investors have spent over $1 trillion in acquiring health care entities — ranging from hospitals and nursing homes to private physician practices. While it may be spun that these firms are infusing much-needed capital into struggling hospitals, the reality is that these investments are detrimental to patient care and are emblematic of the ills of the American health care system, not the cure.
Some types of cancer are often diagnosed after the disease has metastasized and spread to other parts of the body. It can be hard even for expert radiologists to spot an early-developing tumor from CT scans without extensive knowledge of the patient’s background, genetics and lifestyle. The difficulty of obtaining timely medical care around the world delays patients’ access to diagnosis and treatment, allowing malignancies to further spread.
On Feb. 10, President Ronald J. Daniels announced that Hopkins joined several universities and higher education groups in a federal lawsuit against the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in response to the NIH limiting indirect research costs to 15% of grant funding. Indirect costs are a percentage of grant money that is paid by the NIH to institutions conducting research (i.e. Hopkins) for facilities, equipment, administrative support and IT infrastructure costs. As of 2023, Hopkins had negotiated an indirect cost rate of over 60%, and such a dramatic reduction would undoubtedly stall the clinical trials and research at the University.
Hello readers, welcome to this week’s edition of Hopkins Sports in review! Come and join us as we take a look at some of the results from our athletic teams across the board this week.
Carolyn Elya gave a talk titled, "The Last of (Fung)us: Mechanisms of Fruit Fly Behavioral Manipulation by the Killer Fungus Entomophthora muscae" on Feb. 13 as part of the Department of Biology Seminar Series. Elya, an an assistant professor in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology at Harvard University, leads a lab focused on elucidating how parasites manipulate the behavior of their hosts.
“We have the best fans in the world,” said Baltimore Ravens running back Justice Hill in an interview with with The News-Letter. “When we play on the road — like in Tampa Bay or Los Angeles — the Ravens Flock is there making noise.”
I have only seen one production from the Barnstormers, but I might be scared to see another. That is, because I worry it can’t possibly meet or exceed my experience witnessing their performance of The Importance of Being Earnest, an 1895 play by Oscar Wilde.
Nowadays, there seem to be more epidemics than ever before: COVID-19, obesity, drug addiction and bird flu, among others. But another epidemic haunts the ivory towers and brick-lined paths of elite universities across the U.S.: the “sellout” epidemic.
On Feb. 10, Mdou Moctar performed at the Arden Club in Wilmington, Del. Moctar, the stage name of Tuareg guitarist Mahamadou Souleymane, was accompanied by rhythm guitarist Ahmoudou Madassane, drummer Souleymane Ibrahim and bassist Mikey Coltun.
It’s time. With another week comes another roundup of upcoming media, brought to you by the Arts and Entertainment section. We hope that no matter what your life looks like this week, you are able to find a moment to enjoy some of our recommendations from the worlds of film, television, books, albums and live events.
In my time at The News-Letter, I have mostly covered soccer and motorsports, as well as Hopkins athletics. However, every day, there are several incredible stories around the world in competitive sports that simply do not get enough attention. For this edition of the paper, I decided to cover some of this past week’s biggest stories in leagues not usually covered by the sports section.
Ellicott City has a unique, familiar charm for me. Its plaza — filled with family-style Asian restaurants — instantly takes me back to my high school days in Southern California when my friends and I would explore similar neighborhoods. Much like back then, these eateries don’t rely on tiny portions or fancy plating to impress: They win you over with fresh ingredients and comforting, homestyle flavors. After a satisfying meal, I might treat myself to a cup of bubble tea or wander through HMart to check out what’s new. That lingering sense of comfort and nostalgia always connects me to those carefree high school days, which is probably why I love spending weekends here. In short, food plays a central role in any visit, so here are my top restaurant recommendations — all within a 20–30 minute drive for Hopkins students.
Cheolsoo "Charles" Lee, co-founder of Café Dear Leon, brings fresh, flavorful French pastries to Canton, blending classic techniques with his roots. In an interview with The News-Letter, he shared his journey from culinary school to entrepreneurship, along with the challenges and cherished memories of running the business.