News-Letter

An interview with fashion designer, Hopkins student Michael Van Maele

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

About a month ago, the sorority Kappa Kappa Gamma put on the First Annual Fashion Show at Hopkins, where some local designers and boutiques showed and Hopkins students modeled. However, more importantly, Hopkins' own Michael Van Maele showed a collection of women's wear.

Bike Blast promotes sustainability initiative

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

As a city with industrial roots, Baltimore has recently changed its focus from smoke-stacks to sustainability.

Board of Regents approves freeze for tuition at Md. state schools

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Last Thursday, the Board of Regents voted unanimously to freeze in-state undergraduate tuition for the fourth straight year. The Board of Regents would have raised tuition by 4 percent, but Governor Martin O'Malley provided the state system with an extra $16 million.

Cell phones can call campus security for?help

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

American University is taking new steps in campus safety. Students can use their cell phones to call campus security instead of looking for the closest blue-light emergency phone.

City hearing addresses health care disparities

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The Baltimore City Health Department held a public hearing last week to address the shortage of primary health care in Baltimore.

For decades, Hopkins has coordinated Hubble Space Telescope research

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Since the early 1980s, Hopkins has been home to the science operations of the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI), the institute in charge of the Hubble Space Telescope.

Guggenheim Fellow shares his research interests

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Theodore Lewis is a 2009 recipient of the Guggenheim Fellowship and is the first Blum-Iwry Professor of Near Eastern Studies.

Harbor mall owner files bankruptcy due to debt

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

General Growth Properties (GGP), one of the biggest mall operators in the country and in Baltimore, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy earlier this month.

Hopkins will host job fair for science faculty

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Despite the economic downturn, a federal stimulus bill will enable Hopkins to host a job fair this Saturday in search of science professionals to fill positions that may open as a result of federal grant money.

Initiative may transform city neighborhoods

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Last Thursday, City Council met to discuss the Outer Harbor Initiative, a resolution to direct more resources toward improving derelict neighborhoods that lie outside the affluent Inner Harbor region and other areas throughout the city.

Introducing the New Prep: flaunt it while you've got it

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

My system has been messed up for some time now. I've started drinking coffee multiple times a day and I've been busy with less than interesting courses. On top of that, the whole two days of sun, five days of rain thing has thrown me off balance. As I bid you adieu this very fashionable spring, I'd like to provide a little social commentary on what I've seen on campus these past few weeks.

Kumari will satisfy Indian food cravings

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Mount Vernon is known for its music facilities, culture and ethnic food, among other things. Kumari seems to be one among many in the crowd, but its quality of food and service make it stand out, even though its relatively plain exterior could use a new paint job.

Mysterious donor gives millions to colleges led by women

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Many are wondering who is anonymously giving millions of dollars to over a dozen colleges, all of which have female leaders.

N.Y. family found dead during Loyola visit

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

On the afternoon of April 20, the bodies of a Loyola student and her family were found in a Towson Sheraton hotel room.

NH fraternity brothers arrested

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Two New England College students have been arrested for branding fraternity initiates with a hot WWII-era bayonet. The two students were each charged with four misdemeanor counts of hazing for using the hot bayonet to brand at least seven Sigma Alpha Beta initiates last fall.

Physics Fair attracts students of all ages

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

While most people were outside celebrating Spring Fair last Saturday, the physics department was busy hosting the sixth annual Physics Fair.

SGA class election results announced

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Class officer election results for the 2009-2010 school year were made public at Tuesday's SGA (Student Government Association) meeting.

Students set human spoon train record

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Last Thursday afternoon, 145 students gathered outside on the quad at Notre Dame University in an attempt to break the world record for the world's longest human spoon train.

Students struggle to find summer employment

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Students looking for summer employment may have more trouble this year due to the recession that has plagued the economy since September.

Thirty-eighth annual Spring Fair

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Last weekend the freshman quad was unusually full, transformed by the smells and sounds of food vendors hawking their lemonade and gyros to students and community members enjoying the warm spring weather.

U-Md. may protect alcohol good samaritans

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

A good Samaritan proposal, pushed by students for the past two years, was voted on by the university senate last week. The proposal could lessen the penalties for violating university alcohol rules if a student is caught because he called authorities out of concern for someone's safety.

UCLA considers new mandatory diversity course

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The student government at the University of California, Los Angeles, is considering a proposal that would require all students to take a course on Contemporary Diversity and Identity Analysis.

Univ. professors honored for education research

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Two research professors from the Center for Social Organization of Schools (CSOS) at Hopkins were among 44 scholars named American Educational Research Association (AERA) Fellows.

Univ. takes precautions against swine flu

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The state of Maryland reported six possible cases of swine influenza yesterday, three of which were from Baltimore County (at press time none of these cases had been confirmed).

Whiting school to extend master's tuition grants

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Starting next semester, all Hopkins students pursuing master's degrees at the Whiting School of Engineering will receive a 50 percent tuition grant.

Necessary Precautions

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

As the number of swine flu cases increases each day throughout the United States, the University's attempts to address this growing health concern and keep students informed is an important and timely effort.

As of Wednesday evening, there have been six possible, though unconfirmed, cases of swine flu reported in Maryland: three in Baltimore County and three in neighboring Anne Arundel county.

Protecting Baltimore's Culture

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

General Growth Properties' (GGP) decision to declare bankruptcy for its Inner Harbor property, Harborplace, is the most recent result of the struggling economy, the next in what has become a series of unfortunate casualties for both Baltimore's current and historic cultural venues.

Sustainability

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The April 25 Baltimore Bike Blast is one component of Baltimore City's greater commitment to Mayor Sheila Dixon's Sustainability Plan. Aimed at encouraging alternatives to automotive travel, the Bike Blast that took place in Druid Hill Park drew hundreds of participants, many of whom gained a renewed confidence in bike riding and promised to trade four wheels for two more often, according to Bike Blast volunteer David Shapiro.

Sober Preakness is Bad Preakness

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The rapid approach of the Kentucky Derby and all that is associated with it, namely hats, Thoroughbreds and mint julep chug-offs in the infield, reminds us that Baltimore's jewel in the Triple Crown, The Preakness Stakes, is rapidly approaching. The Preakness, over the past two decades, has been the race that horses winning the Kentucky Derby and losing the Belmont Stakes have romped to victory at, in front of 100,000 Baltimoreans and visitors.

The Decline of Print media: Blame free access

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The Pulitzer Prize Award for journalism was recently awarded even as the faltering newspaper industry struggles to survive. 2009 alone witnessed the end of newspaper editions of The Chicago Sun Times, The Rocky Mountain News, The Seattle Post-Intelligencer (founded during the Civil War) and The Christian Science Monitor.

The First 100 Days: Presidential Milestones

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Every era has its milestones, and the tenure of the President of the United States is no exception. From the party conventions to Election Day to the inauguration and the States of the Union, the presidency is separated into a series of chronological intervals.

Angeloni draws attention from MLB scouts

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Some call him "primetime." Some, like his roommate Marco Simmons, call him a battler. Some, like his great-grandmother, call him Cezare, though others would say Chez. The one thing that senior pitcher Chez Angeloni is most proud to be called, though, is Athlete of the Week.

Men's lax defeats Towson, Mount St. Mary's

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

In one of the most exciting games of the season, the #6-ranked Blue Jays walked off the field of Unitas Stadium at Towson victorious after four grueling quarters and two overtime periods. With just 7.2 seconds left in the second overtime period, senior midfielder Brian Christopher dodged into the middle of the field, spun past his defender and bounced in a tough shot for his third goal of the day and his second career overtime game-winner, to beat Towson 11-10 in a game in which the Blue Jays were never leading.

Baseball wins three during weekend games

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

On the Friday of Spring Fair weekend, the Hopkins baseball team destroyed McDaniel at home 26-10, and played a doubleheader against Haverford on Saturday, winning both games.

The game against McDaniel was over from the start, as the Blue Jays offense dominated, scoring 11 runs in the first inning alone.

Junior Laura Paulsen takes 10th place at Penn Relays

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The men's and women's track teams had a busy yet successful run this past weekend. Both teams sent runners to the world famous Penn Relays in Philadelphia, and the Shippensburg Invitational, also in Pennsylvania. Both meets served as a final qualifier before next weekend's Centennial Conference Championships.

M. & w. crew row strong at Mid-Atlantic Rowing Champ.

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The Hopkins men's and women's crew teams competed at the first Mid-Atlantic Rowing Conference Championship on Saturday, finishing ninth with four points. Head coach Steve Perry was named the MARC Women's Coach of the Year.

For the women, the Varsity Eight crew finished fourth in its heat in 7:44.

Penn State squeaks past w. lax in season finale

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

As Spring Fair kicked into full gear, the Lady Jays lacrosse team was unable to end their two game skid on Saturday as they dropped their third in a row to Penn State. Saturday was senior day at Homewood Field as it not only marked the last home game, but also the last game of the regular season.

Tennis goes unbeaten in conference

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The men's and women's tennis teams took to the courts this past Saturday for their last regular season matches. The 12th-ranked men's team beat visiting Haverford 8-1 to clinch the Centennial Conference regular season title. It was the 29th consecutive conference win for the Blue Jays as they completed their third straight Centennial Conference season unbeaten.

Probes capture 3-D images of solar explosions

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Researchers using data from NASA probes have discovered that a certain type of solar storm looks like a croissant! NASA's Solar Terrestrial Relations Observatory (STEREO) probes, a pair of spacecraft tracking solar weather, are allowing scientists to track the speed, trajectory and 3-D shape of solar explosions, known as coronal mass ejections, as they leave the sun, improving our ability to forecast solar weather.

Cancerous tissue derived from a single cell

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Recently, researchers at the Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center have discovered that prostate cancers that have spread to other parts of the body all come from a single cancer cell in the prostate.

Cancer is caused by mutations in an individual's DNA, and these mutations come in many varieties, such as deletions or additions of DNA bases.

Fungus endangers U.S. bat colonies

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Bat populations along the east coast of the United States have been declining sharply in recent years, most likely due to a mysterious fungus.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service placed a moratorium on human activities in caves as of March 26 in 17 states, which are home to bats with a deadly and poorly understood condition which has been termed White-Nose Syndrome, for the characteristic white fungus that grows on the noses of infected bats.

Got the sniffles? Maybe it's spring allergies

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

As the flowers bloom and the grass turns green, many of us find ourselves sneezing and sniffling, miserable with springtime allergies. As winter draws to a close, trees, grasses and weeds start releasing pollen and spores into the air, which we then breathe in and which our bodies try to sneeze out.

Maternal antibodies increase autistic behavior

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

When you think of "tolerating" a baby, images of enduring sleepless nights, changing diapers and wiping mashed sweet potatoes off the ceiling usually come to mind. However, when a woman becomes pregnant, the idea of fetus toleration is taken to a whole new level.

New brain scans reveal the mechanisms of task-switching

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Throughout an average day at Hopkins, a student needs to switch between many different tasks. Students switch their attention from a professor to their computer screen, or from completeing a statistics problem set to composing an eight-page essay on World War II.

New synthetic nanoparticles improve on drug delivery

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Researchers at the Hopkins School of Medicine have demonstrated that a type of man-made microscopic particle can be much more effective at delivering drugs or gene carriers for gene therapy to the lungs of cystic fibrosis patients than any other existing therapy.

Scientists use parasite sex to fight disease

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Sexual preferences in people are hard enough to explain. Some members of our species are only in the mood if certain objects are present, or if they're in very specific environments. Others can't be bothered without having been persuaded by a complex series of events occurring immediately prior.

Tornados and sharks: Science careers off the beaten path

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Graduation happens, and we're all suddenly launched into that cold, harsh reality, also known as "life." And many of us face that dreaded question: What are you going to do with that science degree?

If you're tired of the conventional, here are some extreme science career choices to consider.

Eco-friendly Earth will dazzle but overwhelm

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Nature is truly astounding.

Hopkins team masterminds a kinetic mascot

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

On Saturday, the American Visionary Art Museum (AVAM) will host its annual East Coast Kinetic Sculpture Race Championship on the shore of Baltimore's Inner Harbor.

Informers A-list cast fails to deliver flawed film

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The Informers captures its audience with a glittery, colorful and erotic atmosphere where morals don't exist, cheating is prevalent and orgies are the preferred kind of sex instead of the occasional indulgence. But it is too glittery and too blinding, like the sun if it were one mile away instead of millions.

JHUT serves up another winner with Spoon River

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Sitting in the Merrick Barn while waiting for Johns Hopkins University Theatre (JHUT)'s production of Spoon River Anthology, one may have felt a certain sense of déjà vu.

Last Week Live: The Roots

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Last Saturday, the Roots came to Hopkins for the annual Spring Fair.

New Vibrations

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

New Vibrations

S.L.A.M. stuns audience with polished hip-hop moves

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

To kick off Spring Fair, S.L.A.M. showcased its hip-hop and step dancing for a crowd of excited fans at Shriver on Friday night. S.L.A.M. (or Stop Look At Me!) is the only hip-hop dance and step team on campus. For about one hour, this large group of talented students danced to popular songs with synchronized choreography and had fun doing it.

Summer months promise plenty of culture

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

So you didn't get an internship.

FLU: Language Pandemic continues to Spread

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Cases have been reported high and low, only a few confirmed, of a pandemic devastating cities and countryside alike. Everywhere, people are shouting "flu" in an apparent panic as things continue to escalate.

Be warned, this virus appears to be spreading everything: from the news to the internet, to newspaper articles to people's mouths.

Living it up in Baltimore and beyond

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

I remember just a few months ago I was sitting in my suite on the verge of an existential meltdown as a vision of the end of my college career flashed before my eyes.

Living it up in Baltimore and beyond

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Finals are nigh, my friends, and let's face it: We are getting desperate.

Top 10 Beach Essentials Countdown

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Whether you're hitting the beautiful white sands of the Caribbean this summer or visiting Charles Village's own "beach" at MSE circle, don't leave your beach house or dorm building without these essentials.

Your Tracks

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Summer is the time to lay back, relax and listen to some great tunes. So for your next summer roadtrip, roll down the windows, crank up the volume on your stereo and make sure you've got these songs on your playlist:

1. "(More Bounce In) California" by Soul Kid #1: This is a perfect song to blast when driving with the windows down.