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Protests erupt over allegations of racist Sigma Chi party

Protests erupt over allegations of racist Sigma Chi party
The Sigma Chi fraternity has ousted the member it claims was responsible for posting a racially offensive advertisement last week to promote its controversial "Halloween in the Hood" party, which has drawn cries of protest from members of the Black Student Union and a formal investigation by University administrators.… 4 Comments

Univ. pursues energy conservation strategy

An announcement by University housing regarding an ongoing effort by Housing to implement new temperature controls throughout dormitories in an attempt at environmental awareness has been met with mixed student reactions. "Basically, the University as a whole has been working toward energy conservation in one way or another," Tracy Angel, director of Housing, explained.… Post the First Comment

Knowledge' campaign sets $3.2 billion goal

The Knowledge for the World campaign -- a seven-year initiative that has raised $2.3 billion for the University's eight divisions and medical center -- will be extended to 2008, with a new goal of raising an additional $900 million, President William Brody said in a statement last Friday.… Post the First Comment

JHU Wellness Center meets flu shot needs

Hopkins is completely prepared to give a flu shot to any student who needs or wants one, which is consistent with the Center for Disease Control's claim that everyone in the country who wants or needs a vaccination can have one this season. "I strongly encourage students to come in and get vaccinated against the flu, particularly students who have chronic medical conditions like asthma, diabetes, heart problems, suppressed immune systems and so forth.… Post the First Comment


Campus thinks pink to raise cancer awareness

The pink ribbons that many people have been wearing around campus is a symbol for breast cancer awareness. In October, the National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, celebrators have been decorating the campus with little pink ribbons that hold a big message. Post a comment

Think tank hosts financial aid forum

The Hopkins chapter of the Roosevelt Institution, a new student think tank, sponsored a discussion of financial aid policies and outcomes on Thursday. The event highlighted facts about the trends of aid-giving at Hopkins, many of which the student attendees were initially unaware. Post a comment

Shakur reflects on violence

Afeni Shakur, former Black Panther and mother of late rapper Tupac Shakur, came to speak at Hopkins last Thursday as part of the MSE Symposium lecture series. Shakur opened by saying, "I'm not an entertainer," and read an excerpt from her new biography, written by Jasmine Guy and the excerpt was taken from the last five pages of the book. Post a comment

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