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We hope that the fall break was a good time to take a rest. Before diving back into the semester, catch up on the newest scientific discoveries!
Bharatanatyam is an ancient, classical dance form that originated over 2,000 years ago in Tamil Nadu, India. As a result of its distinct quality of movement and emphasis on storytelling, Bharatanatyam has grown in popularity over the years and is practiced around the world. In a typical, full-length Bharatanatyam presentation, pieces are performed in a traditional sequence, known as the Margam, which translates to “path” in Sanskrit. This structure is a skeleton that is followed for every performance. A complete Margam is typically made of seven to eight pieces of which there are hundreds of compositions to choose from. It provides artists with a general sense of direction — a foundation upon which they can then rely on when exploring their own creative ideas. The possibilities are endless.
On Oct. 14, the Center for Diversity and Inclusion hosted a program from 3–8 p.m to honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day, with a focus on Indigenous innovation and impact. The program included a community gathering event, followed by a celebration event featuring a keynote presentation from Dr. Donald Warne — co-director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health — and a performance from the Piscataway Nation Singers & Dancers.
The 112th Student Government Association (SGA) convened on Tuesday, Oct. 15 for their weekly meeting.
Tymarra Sherrill, Marketing and Activation Manager at R. House, is the creative force behind its exciting events and inclusive atmosphere. In an interview with The News-Letter, she explains how R. House goes beyond being a food hall, serving as both a community gathering space and a launchpad for local entrepreneurs.
The Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Agora Institute and the Center for Social Concern (CSC) hosted an event titled “Presidential Pardon Power: Where is the Limit?” on Wednesday, Oct. 9. As part of an ongoing discussion series tailored for engaging undergraduates in political issues, the event featured a discussion between Kim Wehle, a professor at the University of Maryland Law School and a legal contributor for ABC News, and Emily Zackin, a political science professor at Hopkins, about the contents of Wehle’s new book Pardon Power: How The Pardon System Works — And Why.
The Hopkins Symphony Orchestra (HSO) delivered an expert performance on the evening of Oct. 5 in the Shriver Hall auditorium. The orchestra opened with William Grant Still’s Serenade before shifting to Maurice Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G Major and ending with Antonín Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9, or From the New World.
Fall break is finally here, and it's a well-deserved reward for all your hard work. With the weather looking great — clear skies, sunshine and a comfortable breeze — you might already have plans to head out of Maryland. But if not, we've got some local events lined up for you to explore!
Was it a week or two into Hopkins? It was just another day when the bustling noise of people packing up their bags was subtly pressuring the TA to dismiss the section. In between the hustles were warm exchanges of “great work” and “good job” amongst groups. I opened my mouth to join in on the formality — when I realized that no English word could be a medium for the 수고했어 (“sugohaesseo”) I wanted to convey. When entered in Google Translate, “수고했어” is translated as "great job," but this does not hold the same connotation. By acknowledging the effort regardless of the result, 수고했어 conveys a sense of camaraderie and thus is commonly used in both professional and casual contexts. There was simply no English word that touched on this base, and I uncomfortably stooped to reciprocate “great work!” as I packed my bag.
Sally Rooney’s Intermezzo, the Sept. 24 addition to her oeuvre, is a novel chronicling the tumultuous relationship between the Dublin-based 22-year-old competitive chess player Ivan Koubek and his 32-year-old barrister brother Peter after the death of their father. Or, more suitably, Intermezzo is a novel chronicling the men’s relationship with women. What could have been a novel interrogating a variety of worthy themes — the function of grief and trauma in love, the explosive or inopportune nature of fate or the destructiveness of family — is instead a novel that reads like a pubescent teenage boy preoccupied with sex.
New York is often recognized for its iconic skyline and bustling streets, but as someone who’s lived here my whole life, I’ve come to appreciate its B-sides — serene natural landscapes perfect for a breath of fresh air, and charming small towns filled with boutique shops and local flavor. Lake Placid is one such hidden gem. This lovely town has long been on my must-share list. Read on for a glimpse into my personal experiences as I explore a different side of New York that’s scenic and close-knit.
Today, I share with you some experiences from living in Brooklyn, China and Hong Kong: three places that have shown and given me a greater appreciation of my own life and the meaning of home.
Currently, Hopkins offers 52 majors and 50 minors in areas ranging from archaeology and math to accounting and music, respectively. 52 choices provide a wide assortment of options and perhaps allow a Blue Jay more academic flexibility than smaller institutions. Yet the traditional structure of rigid majors and minors does not provide the flexibility that is now demanded in the academic and professional worlds. In the cut-throat world we live in, a bachelor's degree from an elite school at the top of a resume no longer packs the same punch it used to and it becomes necessary to focus on a specific skill set for a technical career.
Several weeks ago, the Editorial Board wrote that “admittedly, Hopkins may not have much school spirit” to begin a piece about the campus’ collective pride over a rise in Hopkins’ national ranking. While there is no quantitative data to reveal our lack of school spirit, it appears to be a word-of-mouth consensus that few disagree with. I believe this is one of many indicators that Hopkins would greatly benefit from a Division 1 athletics program for all varsity sports. As of now, Hopkins has been granted a rare exception by the NCAA to have one Division 1 sport: lacrosse.
South Korean author Han Kang won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature on Thursday, Oct. 10 "for her intense poetic prose that confronts historical traumas and exposes the fragility of human life.” She is the first Asian woman to win this award.
As fall break looms ahead, let’s take a look at the recent scientific news. In the past week, laureates of the 2024 Nobel Prizes in Chemistry, Physics and Physiology or Medicine have been announced.
The 112th Student Government Association (SGA) convened on Tuesday, Oct. 8 for its weekly meeting. Senate President Nasreen Naqvi congratulated the newly confirmed freshman senators who introduced themselves before being sworn in. The committee chairs also introduced themselves to the new members. The meeting moved forward with the election for Vice President of the senate. Srigouri Oruganty — current 2026 Class Senator — was elected to the position.
The Peabody Symphony Orchestra (PSO) held its first concert of the 2024–25 season on Thursday, Oct. 3 at 7:30 p.m. in the Miriam A. Friedberg Concert Hall at the Peabody Institute. Under the baton of conductor Joseph Young — Ruth Blaustein Rosenberg artistic director of ensembles — the orchestra presented works by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, Robert Schumann and a performance of Darius Milhaud by soprano Tina O’Malley, winner of the 2024 Sylvia Green Voice Competition. This concert was part of the ongoing Ruth Blaustein Rosenberg Concert Series.
I was 21. It was summer. My roommate sliced a white peach on the kitchen table.
Hello and welcome! As we enter into the week of fall break, I hope each of you feels a slight release from the pressures of midterms. For your moment of free time, late night creative curiosities or general interest in the local arts scene, the Arts & Entertainment section is here with a list of media to inspire and satiate you. As always, we hope you enjoy our picks for the week and check some of them out!