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Voices

Hopkins is a diverse university where an incredible mix of cultures, academic interests and personalities coexist and thrive. Here is the section where you can publish your unique thoughts, ideas and perspectives on life at Hopkins and beyond.

MONIQUE PRATER / CC BY-ND 2.0 Graffiti Alley, located in Station North, is a haven for local street artists.

A Beginner’s Guide to the Baltimore Arts Scene

By WILL KIRSCH and KATHERINE LOGAN | August 31, 2017

Welcome you huddled masses. You have escaped the angst-ridden halls of high school and arrived at the teen-movie promised land: college. While it would be wonderful to assure you that all of your wildest dreams will be fulfilled, we can’t take on that liability. However, we at The News-Letter can do our best to introduce you to your new home: Baltimore, and share with you all of the reasons we’ve come to love it.

Courtesy of Morgan Ome Dooby’s serves Korean-style food with a twist.

Baltimore’s Best Eats: A Food Lover’s Guide

By MORGAN OME | August 31, 2017

Once you’ve exhausted the normal Charles Village haunts (i.e. Carma’s and Bird in Hand) you may want to venture out into Baltimore and explore all the delicious restaurants that the city has to offer. Avoid the tourist traps and instead try something from this list:

Courtesy of Katie Tam The Charm City Circulator provides free transport from Charles Village to other areas of Baltimore.

How You Can Escape the Hopkins Bubble

By KATIE TAM | August 31, 2017

Public transportation, especially in an unfamiliar city, can be daunting. But you’re in luck, because in this article I’m going to break down everything you need to know about public transportation around Hopkins and Baltimore (okay maybe not EVERYTHING, but you have Google for that, right?).

COURTESY OF VICTORIA GRAMUGLIA Jaywalk poses after their Spring Showcase.

Which Club Should I Join?

By MEAGAN PEOPLES | August 31, 2017

There are over 400 student groups at Hopkins, and you’ll have the opportunity to get to know each of them at the Student Involvement Fair on Sept. 8. Until then check out the eight groups highlighted here.

Courtesy of the office of LGBTQ Life The Office for LGBTQ Life is located in the Homewood Apartments on N. Charles Street.

A Guide to LGBTQ Life at Hopkins

By JACOB TOOK | August 31, 2017

I came out as gay in sophomore year of high school, but in my small town in north Texas I wasn’t exposed to much discourse about sexuality and identity.

Roommate Survival Guide: Doggos Edition

By PAIGE FRANK | August 31, 2017

Moving into a dorm with another person is kind of like getting a new puppy, except you’re the puppy. When you get a new puppy, it turns everything upside down for a while. You need to teach it what to play with, what to stay away from, when to be quiet, what to eat and on and on.

File Photo The Brody Atrium is a popular spot for students looking to study with others.

Your Go-To Guide for Brody and MSE

By ALYSSA WOODEN | August 31, 2017

Now that you’re an official Hopkins student, you’ll probably be spending quite a bit of time in Brody Learning Commons or the Milton S. Eisenhower Library (MSE).

People shouldn't be afraid to talk about their race

By MANJARI SRIPARNA | May 4, 2017

About two months ago, the shots fired in Olathe, Kansas rang loudest through the ears of Indians all across the country. As I read about the victim, his countless similarities to my dad stained my mind, specifically his job in IT and his Indian ethnic background.

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