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Comedian Maysoon Zayid encouraged audience members to use their voices.

Maysoon Zayid weaves humor with activism at final MSE Symposium

By MICHELLE LIMPE | November 12, 2021

Why should people be more like a disability? According to Maysoon Zayid, it’s because it does not discriminate and welcomes everyone regardless of age, ethnicity, class or religion. Zayid, a renowned comedian, actress and disability activist, gave her own stand-up comedy performance to the Hopkins community on Nov. 9 as the final speaker of the Milton S. Eisenhower (MSE) Symposium’s “Rebuilding Our Future” series.

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The University will host an in-person SIF on Feb. 4.

Students find joining student organizations difficult during hybrid fall semester

By NICK CHARANJIVA and ALEXANDRA GORHAM | November 12, 2021

With this year’s return to campus, clubs and other student organizations have been adapting to more in-person opportunities. However, students report that lingering COVID-19 restrictions have made it difficult for freshmen and sophomores to engage with registered student organizations (RSOs).

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The Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity house sits on the corner of 29th Street and Wyman Parkway.

Students react in wake of alleged intentional drugging at Sigma Phi Epsilon

By REBECCA MURATORE and MOLLY GAHAGEN | November 10, 2021

The Office of Campus Safety and Security (Campus Security) alerted Hopkins affiliates about an alleged intentional drugging incident that was reported to have taken place at a party at the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity house on Oct. 30. in an email on Nov. 1.

Faculty and students question the University's leadership and transparency regarding finances

By SHIRLENE JOHN | November 6, 2021

When the University implemented austerity measures at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, faculty, staff and students pushed back. In light of the recent financial report showing the University finished fiscal year 2021 with an operating budget surplus of over $212 million, affiliates argue the constraints proved too harsh and unwarranted.

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Hosts of the Hopkins Podcast on Foreign Affairs Indi Aufranc and Chris Park interview Senator Tammy Duckworth on U.S. strategy in Taiwan.

Hopkins Podcast on Foreign Affairs connects students with leaders

By HELEN LACEY | November 6, 2021

The Podcast on Foreign Affairs (POFA) was founded by three students in 2017 for the purpose of encouraging conversations about international relations on campus. The organization has since interviewed many notable guests, including the former vice president of Taiwan and Senator Tammy Duckworth.

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The event brought together members of administration and outside consultants to discuss the draft of the plan.

With no mid-semester fall break, students report burnout and fatigue

By KAITLYN JUNG and JEANIE FUNG | November 6, 2021

Amid multiple policy changes following the pandemic, the University removed the mid-semester fall break from the fall 2021 calendar. The University has offered a fall break every year since 2010. In interviews with The News-Letter, students shared how the removal of a fall break has impacted them.

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Black Friday is one of the busiest shopping days of the year, but consumers could face shortages this holiday season according to Professor Dai.

Expect shortages this holiday shopping season, according to Professor Dai

By MEGHANA RAVI | November 4, 2021

Heading into this year, retailers are facing supply-chain disruptions which could limit the availability of clothing, toys, electronics and other goods during the holiday shopping season. These disruptions mean consumers should expect fewer deals going into holiday shopping.

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Cases have risen significantly on campus after Spring Break.

Author and activist Tim Wise defends critical race theory

By KAILA GRISWOLD | November 2, 2021

The Bloomberg School of Public Health hosted a webinar with Tim Wise titled “Defending Critical Race Theory from Orchestrated Attacks'' on Oct. 27. Wise is an activist and writer whose work focuses on anti-racism. He has written eight books on race, including White Like Me, which examines his experience with white privilege.

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The event brought undergraduate and graduate students together with faculty for a roundtable discussion.

Undergraduate History Association hosts inaugural event on abortion through history

By YANA MULANI | November 1, 2021

The newly-formed Undergraduate History Association (UHA) held its first event, a discussion titled “Abortion: An Issue Through Time,” on Oct. 25. The panel featured History of Medicine Professor Mary Fissell, Visiting Assistant Professor of History Victoria Harms and Brooke Lansing, a PhD candidate in the Department of History.

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Dr. Marty Makary discussed how the medical industry has acted as a major impediment to reducing costs for patients.

Dr. Marty Makary calls out practices of the medical community at MSE Symposium

By JULIA CHOE | October 31, 2021

The Milton S. Eisenhower (MSE) Symposium hosted Dr. Marty Makary for the fourth installment of its 2021 “Rebuilding Our Future” series on Oct. 26 in Shriver Hall. Makary is a professor at the School of Public Health practicing pancreatic surgery as well as a New York Times best-selling author.

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The scholarships will be funded with excess revenue from Whites Hall's operations once it is up and running.

Johns Hopkins House announces scholarships to honor enslaved residents

By YANA MULANI and HELEN LACEY | October 29, 2021

The Johns Hopkins House, Inc., a nonprofit organization devoted to restoring Whites Hall, the birthplace and childhood home of Johns Hopkins, recently announced plans for a scholarship program alongside its restoration project. The organization aims to honor the enslaved men and women who worked the former tobacco plantation by naming college and vocational education scholarships after them.

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The transition to a fully in-person semester has left students both hesitant and excited.

SGA discusses University amnesty policy and concerns over SDS

By GRETA MARAS | October 29, 2021

Student Government Association (SGA) listened to a presentation about the University’s amnesty policy and continued discussing the planned Administration (Admin) Networking Event at their weekly meeting on Oct. 26.

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The speakers discussed the Supreme Court in the context of American democracy.

International Studies Speaker Series hosts climate change advocates

By LUBNA AZMI | October 29, 2021

The Aronson Center for International Studies hosted its third event of the semester, titled “Climate Change and Capitalism: The Cost of our Modern Lifestyle” on Oct. 25.

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Students at many peer institutions are also pushing for divestment.

Students demand University to divest from fossil fuels

By ZACHARY BAHAR | October 28, 2021

Student climate activist group Refuel Our Future filed a complaint against Hopkins with Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh on Oct. 26, citing University violations of its responsibilities as a charitable nonprofit by continuing to hold investments in fossil fuels.

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Hopkins-affiliates will now have to be signed into buildings they do not live in during overnight hours.

Overnight stays for non-Hopkins affiliates no longer allowed in dorms

By AASHI MENDPARA and ALEXIS HOLEWINSKI | October 28, 2021

Housing Operations clarified its visitation policy for Hopkins students and overnight guests for on-campus housing in an email broadcast on Oct. 22.

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The panelists discussed the importance of humility in education and other contemporary topics.

Panelists discuss importance of intellectual humility in current political climate

By ZACHARY BAHAR | October 28, 2021

“Intellectual humility is an academic expression of love. Love is that concept, that idea, that force that I believe will keep us together and is the most sustainable platform for human interaction,” said SNF Agora Visiting Fellow Reverend Kobi Little.

Students with disabilities report exclusion and discrimination on campus

By MOLLY GAHAGEN | October 28, 2021

Students with disabilities at Hopkins have reported difficulties in receiving accommodations from Student Disability Services (SDS) and a campus culture that is not inclusive. SDS is responsible for providing services like assistive technology, mentoring services, accommodations and accommodation letters that are shared with instructors.

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Indoor eating and drinking restrictions at events will remain in place.

University announces changes in outdoor dining policy

By MOLLY GAHAGEN | October 26, 2021

The University announced on Oct. 26 that food and drink will be permitted at outdoor events. Previously, only single-serving, grab-and-go options were permitted to mitigate risks of COVID-19 transmission. University administrators noted that this change came because of high COVID-19 vaccination rates on campus.

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The event was attended by several students from the University, including members of the Student Government Association.

Hopkins students participate in President Biden's town hall

By MIN-SEO KIM and KAILA GRISWOLD | October 25, 2021

President Joe Biden answered questions delivered by CNN anchor Anderson Cooper at a CNN town hall meeting in Baltimore on Oct. 21. The event took place at Baltimore Center Stage in Mount Vernon.

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Meet Casey, a freshman Public Health major from Myanmar.

Humans of Hopkins: Casey

By CLAIRE MOON | October 25, 2021

It’s uncomfortable to see and realize that you made a mistake. You are biased sometimes and you make wrong assumptions about people.

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Maysoon Zayid weaves humor with activism at final MSE Symposium

Students find joining student organizations difficult during hybrid fall semester

Students react in wake of alleged intentional drugging at Sigma Phi Epsilon

Faculty and students question the University's leadership and transparency regarding finances

Hopkins Podcast on Foreign Affairs connects students with leaders

With no mid-semester fall break, students report burnout and fatigue

Expect shortages this holiday shopping season, according to Professor Dai

Author and activist Tim Wise defends critical race theory

Undergraduate History Association hosts inaugural event on abortion through history

Dr. Marty Makary calls out practices of the medical community at MSE Symposium

Johns Hopkins House announces scholarships to honor enslaved residents

SGA discusses University amnesty policy and concerns over SDS

International Studies Speaker Series hosts climate change advocates

Students demand University to divest from fossil fuels

Overnight stays for non-Hopkins affiliates no longer allowed in dorms

Panelists discuss importance of intellectual humility in current political climate

Students with disabilities report exclusion and discrimination on campus

University announces changes in outdoor dining policy

Hopkins students participate in President Biden's town hall

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